APR 202 - Carpentry Concrete Practices

3 Credit(s)

Designed for Oregon state-recognized apprentices employed in the carpentry trade. The curriculum is competency-based and modular in format. This course introduces students to different types of reinforcing materials, including cutting, bending and splicing, concrete joint sealants, and form removal procedures. In addition, students will learn procedures and techniques for both deep and shallow foundations, as well as those required for slab-on-grade concrete work.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Recognize and identify the bar bends standardized by the American Concrete Institution (ACI) (27304-07).

2. Safely use selected tools and equipment to cut, bend, and install reinforcing materials (27304-07).

3. Describe the factors that contribute to the quality of concrete placement (27305-07).

4. Name the factors that affect the curing of concrete and describe the methods used to achieve proper curing (27305-07).

5. Identify various types of footing and foundations (27307-07).

6. Install templates, keyways, and embedment’s (27307-07).

7. Identify the different classes of slabs-on-grade (27307-07).

8. Identify edge forms and explain their purpose (27307-07).

9. Establish finish grade and fill requirements (27307-07).