Concrete Finishing Level 1

• Introduction to Concrete Construction and Finishing

Provides an introduction to the methods, procedures, terms and tools used in concrete finishing

• Safety Requirements

Explains safety requirements for concrete construction and finishing including OSHA requirements.

• Properties of Concrete

Introduces the trainee to the properties of concrete and the components that make up the concrete mixture. Describes chemical and physical properties as well as basic test used to determine properties such as slump and ultimate strength.

• Tools and Equipment

Describes tools and equipment used in the production, placing, and curing of concrete.

• Preparing for Placement

Details the methods and procedures used in preparing for placing concrete.

• Placing Concrete

Presents requirements and methods for properly placing concrete.

• Finishing, Part One

Describes basic finishing techniques for slabs and other horizontal structures.

• Curing and Protecting Concrete

Introduces the trainee to the methods and procedures used in curing and protecting concrete.

• Introduction to Troubleshooting

Describes basic problems for the processes of placing, finishing and curing.

Concrete Finishing Level 2

• Properties of Concrete, Part Two

Describes the physical and chemical properties of various materials used in a concrete mix.

• Estimating Concrete Quantities

Covers the methods and techniques used in estimating materials quantities for concrete construction.

• Forming

Describes forming requirements. Highlights safety requirements with emphasis on reshoring precautions and procedures.

• Site Concrete

Includes descriptions and techniques for forming, constructing and finishing various types of site work.

• Architectural Finishes

Introduces architectural concrete and architectural finishes.

• Industrial Floors

Presents construction and finishing of this special class of concrete work.

• Superflat Floors

Presents requirements for constructing superflat floors and techniques used to achieve required results as well as procedures for preparation, placing, finishing and curing.

• Surface Treatments

Provides an overview of the various types of surface treatments that can be applied to concrete structures.

• Quality Control

Introduces the ideas and tasks related to sampling, testing, and inspection of concrete and its component materials.

• Making Repairs

Explains the requirements for making repairs to concrete based on specific problems.