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OFF SITE TRAINING
1) Review of previous experience, of general building work, ICF construction, working with concrete and concrete pumps
2) Review of the requirements of projects, which people are planning to undertake.
3) Foundations, and marking out
4) DPC options
5) Building a simple wall1
a. The First course
b. The second course
c. Subsequent courses
d. Alignment system
6) Openings1
a. Windows
b. Doors
c. Lintels
d. Services
7) Floor junctions1
a. Timber floors
b. V-Tec /beam and block
c. Other
8) Concrete
a. Safety with concrete
b. Logix preferred mix(es)
c. Ordering ready mix concrete
d. Concrete pumps -an overview
e. Testing the concrete
f. Pre-placement checks
g. Placing the concrete in the forms -Theory
h. Ensuring proper consolidation
i. Construction joints
j. Post placement checks
k. Blowouts - be prepared
9) Common wall details1
a. Gables
b. Tee sections
c. Wall plates
d. Transitions
e. Grab rails / hanging heavy items
10) Reinforcement1
a. Safety
b. Placement in Logix forms
11) Basements : Waterproofing options
12) Services : Electrics and plumbing
13) Finishes:
a. Internal
b. External
i. Render systems
ii. Brick slips
iii. Full bricks/ stone work
iv. Cladding
ON SITE TRAINING
The Approved Installer will review the build prior to pouring the concrete, and if satisfied countersign the pre-placement checklist.
Before placing the concrete the following areas will be covered:
Equipment and personnel review
Site Safety
Testing the concrete
Use of a vibrating poker (if required)
The Approved contractor will then supervise the client through the process of placing the concrete, and provide practical assistance were necessary.
Notes
1 In addition to the theory, training will included a hands-on practical session.
This training session will be tailored to the requirements of each participant. Not all topics will be covered on all courses.
To register for a training course click here.
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