31410302 Layout, Foundations and Concrete Course Information Description This course takes students through all that happens below the mudsill. We will locate a building on a lot, form up concrete footings and walls, mix and place concrete slabs, and dive into concrete science. Total Credits 2 Course Competencies (Course Outcomes) Locate a building on a lot using the site plan Assessment Strategies Skill Demonstration Criteria Extrapolate from a site plan where a building is located Layout the building and mark for excavation Build footings and wall formwork Assessment Strategies Drawing, Test, Skill Demonstration Criteria Create a hand-drawn plan of the footing forms Build concrete footings Calculate the wall forms needed to form up a given structure Layout and set wall formwork Calculations are accurate Configure, mix, and place concrete flatwork Assessment Strategies Skill Demonstration, Self Assessment Criteria Calculate proportions for and mix concrete to specifications Place and finish concrete flatwork Assess results using specified guidelines Calculations are accurate Demonstrate the basics of concrete science Assessment Strategies Test Criteria Identify components of concrete science and mix design Explain how materials/ingredients work together to create strength Describe the role of each ingredient Estimate concrete needs Describe why concrete fails