This course is designed for the individual wishing to gain basic and practical knowledge about working with concrete. The course will prepare you for an entry-level job in this field. Emphasis will be placed on safety at the jobsite, proper use of tools and equipment, and the vocabulary necessary to follow your supervisor's instructions, plan specifications or blueprints.

Only those individuals who complete the course and pass the written examination will be eligible to apply for certification.

(see testing times and locations). 

Course Includes:

Concrete Components

Basic Equipment

Construction of Wood Forms for Concrete

Working with Plyform

Concrete Wall and Slab Form Design

Prefabricated Concrete Forms

Concrete Reinforcement

Reinforcing Bars

Placing Welded Wire Fabric

Concrete Materials

Cements, Admixtures, Water, and Aggregates

Slump Testing

Air-Entrained Concrete

Concrete Mixes

Estimating Quantities of Concrete

Trade Math

Short Cuts for Estimating Quantities

Cubic Yards per Lineal Foot of Foundation Wall

Transporting Concrete

Estimating and Ordering Materials and Labor

Placing Concrete

Walks and Patios

Concrete Placement During Cold Weather

Finishing Concrete

Dealing with Slab Moisture Vapor Problems

Dealing with Settlement Problems and Freeze-thaw Damage

Corrosion

Safety on the Job

Professional Ethics