CON3010 Concrete – Structures & Finishes
Advanced · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
- Description
- Students develop essential skills to form, place and finish a concrete project.
- Prerequisite
- CON1010: Construction Tools & Materials
- Parameters
- Access to a building site and/or construction facility and to instruction from an individual with specialized training in concrete work.
- Supporting courses
- CON1070: Building Construction CON2010: Site Preparation CON2020: Concrete Forming
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify and describe concrete forming, placing and finishing techniques
1.1 research the effect aggregate, water and cement ratios have on the workability and quality of a concrete mix
1.2 list and describe the purpose of different cement types
1.3 identify the types of tests and reasons for concrete testing
1.4 describe standard forming and reinforcing practices for a project including:
1.4.1 slab on grade
1.4.2 retaining wall
1.4.3 poured stairs
1.5 explain the purpose of a control and expansion joint in a concrete structure
1.6 identify the purpose and describe the process of:
1.6.1 screeding
1.6.2 puddling
1.6.3 striking off
1.6.4 floating
1.6.5 trowelling
1.6.6 finishing
1.6.7 curing
1.7 describe common methods of installing fasteners in concrete before and after the concrete has set up and cured
2 use the appropriate tools, materials and processes to form, reinforce, place and finish a concrete structure
2.1 select a concrete project that requires:
2.1.1 forming
2.1.2 reinforcement
2.1.3 consolidation and finishing
2.2 produce a list of materials and schedule of events for an on-site project
2.3 use the appropriate tools, materials and processes to:
2.3.1 prepare the grade and base
2.3.2 assemble/build and condition a form
2.3.3 install damp proof member
2.3.4 fabricate and install the required reinforcement
2.3.5 mix/order, place and consolidate
2.3.6 impart desired finish/colour
2.3.7 provide proper curing conditions
2.3.8 remove forms
2.4 describe the safe use and storage of explosive actuated tools and supplies
2.5 identify power loads and strengths for a given application
2.6 describe prefiring and firing routines
3 demonstrate basic competencies
3.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
3.1.1 communicate
3.1.2 manage information
3.1.3 use numbers
3.1.4 think and solve problems
3.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
3.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
3.2.2 be responsible
3.2.3 be adaptable
3.2.4 learn continuously
3.2.5 work safely
3.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
3.3.1 work with others
3.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
4 create a transitional strategy to accommodate personal changes and build personal values
4.1 identify short-term and long-term goals
4.2 identify steps to achieve goals
Program of Studies 2010. Source document, © Alberta Education.