50-410-720Concrete Forms for Carpentry Apprentices
Course Information
Description
Apprentices will explore trade practices related to concrete forms. Course topics include Symons handset forms, MEVA gang forming, hardware and rebar requirements, reinforcement techniques and concrete science. Key principles involved in slump testing and preparing concrete will be discussed. Blueprint reading, safety, commercial codes, and related requirements will be addressed in the course.
Total Credits
1.1
Course Competencies
  1. Examine job site requirements for Symons handset forms

  2. Examine job site requirements for MEVA gang forming or other types of systems

  3. Identify hardware and rebar used in concrete forming

  4. Compare concrete forming reinforcement requirements

  5. Apply concrete science principles to job site requirements

  6. Be aware of slump testing and other analyses done on concrete

  7. Apply commercial building codes to applicable course competencies

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