Concrete Technology & Construction - Entry Level - Concrete Practice

The course Concrete Technology & Construction - Concrete Practice is the entry-level training scheme intended for those starting in the construction industry or for personnel already involved in production, use or quality control activities associated with concrete.

As well as providing essential and up-to-date information for operatives engaged in concrete production or site activities, the course is also suitable for those new to the industry with a supervisory role. The course can prepare candidates, if they wish, for the examination leading to the recognized qualification Concrete Technology & Construction - Concrete Practice awarded by the Concrete Society/ICT.

No prior experience is required and the modular approach is designed to enable those candidates intending to become qualified to commence the course in September and complete it in time for revision before the examination that is traditionally held in mid-June the following year.

Candidates are free, however, to proceed at their own pace.

The course fee is £1175 Sterling.

Application Form (this course is in preparation and will be available from 2011)

SYLLABUS

Concrete Technology & Construction - Entry Level - Concrete Practice

• Health and safety
• General introduction
• Properties of concrete
• Light-weight and heavy-weight concrete
• Reasons for reinforcement
• Materials, including storage and site tests
• Proportioning, batching and mixing
• Testing and inspection
• Joints
• Formwork
• Handling and placing concrete
• Compaction
• Surface finish
• Plant
• Curing