BCTI 202 - Carpentry Forms Part 2

1. Discuss the applications and construction methods for types of forming and form hardware systems for walls, columns, and stairs, as well as slip and climbing forms. Describe the assembly, erection, and stripping of gang forms.
2. Describe elevated decks and formwork systems and methods used in their construction. Examine joist, pan, beam and slab, flat slab, composite slab, and specialty form systems and discuss instructions for the use of flying decks, as well as shoring and reshoring systems.
3. Examine tools, equipment, and procedures for safely handling, placing, and finishing concrete. Describe joints made in concrete structures and the use of joint sealants.
4. Describe how tilt-up concrete construction is used and how tilt-up panels are formed, erected, and braced. Discuss the installation of rebar and types of embedments used to lift and brace the panels. Investigate methods used to create architectural and decorative treatments.
5. Attain readiness to take the second half of NCCER Carpentry Forms Level 3 certification exams.

• Vertical Formwork
• Horizontal Formwork
• Handling and Placing Concrete
• Tilt-up Wall Panels

 
GRADING POLICY
Students must score 70 percent or higher on all module examinations to receive recognition from NCCER. Students must also complete each performance task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from NCCER. If either of the above requirements are not met the student will forfeit NCCER certification and will receive a one letter grade reduction for the class.
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)