Concreting

Learn to work with cement and concrete. Self paced, 20 hour, online course.

Course Code: SGT4

Fee Code: SG

Duration (approx) Duration (approx) 20 hours

Qualification Certificate of Completion

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Where are you located?

Within Australia
AUD $220.00inc GST

Outside Australia
AUD $200.00

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Delivery Method
   Online
   E-Learning (not available) (USB stick via post)
   Correspondence (not available) (Paper notes via post)

All prices in Australian Dollars.

Work with Concrete and Cement

Construct paths
Build walls, buildings, bridges, drains and other garden structures
Create or repair using concrete
Learn about tools, materials, applications, special affects and more

Who is this course for:

Landscaping professionals
Gardeners, farmers
Concrete product manufacturers
Property owners ands managers
Builders, construction industry workers

Lesson Structure

There are 8 lessons in this course:

APPLICATIONS FOR CEMENT AND CONCRETE
- Introduction
- Cement
- Storage
- Cement Terminology
- Mortar
- Mortar Variations
- Using Mortar
- Concrete
- Mixes
- How Much Water?
EQUIPMENT, MIXING & SAFETY
- Introduction
- Manual Tools
- Machinery
- Mixing Concrete & Mortar
- Using an On-Site Mixer
- Manual Mixing
- Pre-mixed Bags
- Using Ready-Mix
- Safety
- Safety Procedures
- Using Wheelbarrows
CEMENT CHEMISTRY
- Cement Constituents
- Chemical Reaction
- Cement Standards
- Other Types of Cement
- Different Types of Lime
- Concrete Additives (Admixtures)
CURING & TESTING
- Setting & Curing of Concrete
- What is the Difference between Drying and Curing?
- Why is Curing Concrete Important?
- Curing Methods
- Formwork Curing
- Sheet Curing
- Membrane Curing
- Internal Curing
- Water Curing
- Ponding
- Sprinkling or Fog Curing
- Wet Coverings
- Strength of Concrete
- International Standards
- Assessing The Effectiveness of Concrete Curing
- Field-Cured Cylinders (ASTM C31)
- Rebound Hammer or Schmidt Hammer (ASTM C805)
- Penetration Resistance Test (ASTM C803)
- Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity (ASTM C597)
- Pull-out Test (ASTM C900)
- Drilled Core (ASTM C42)
- Cast-in-Place Cylinders (ASTM C873)
- Wireless Maturity Sensors (ASTM C1074)
- Combined Method of Strength Testing
CONCRETING TECHNIQUES
- Introduction
- Pouring and Compacting
- Formwork
- Types of Concrete Formwork
- How to Build Concrete Slab Formwork
- Precast Concrete
- Concrete Masonry Units
- Aerated Concrete
- Advantages of Using Precast Concrete
- Using Moulds
- Waterproofing Concrete
- Integral Crystalline Concrete Waterproofing
- Concrete Sealers
- Concrete Waterproofing Membranes
- Cementitious Concrete Waterproofing
STRENGTHENING CONCRETE
- Introduction
- Concrete Foundations
- Reinforcement
- Carrying Out Excavations
- Reinforcing Concrete Slabs
- Steel Reinforcement for Crack Width Control
- Options for Controlling Cracks
- Positioning Steel Reinforcement
- Other Concrete Strengthening Methods
- Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Plates
- Fibre Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Fabrics
FINISHING METHODS
- Finishing Concrete Slabs
- Finishing Tools
- How to Finish Concrete
- Sealing the Concrete
- Types of Concrete Finishes
- Review what you have been learning
LESSON 8 REPAIRING DAMAGED CONCRETE
- Examining Damaged Concrete
- What Causes Concrete Damage?
- Concrete Repair Materials
- Selecting Repair Materials
- How to Repair Cracked Concrete
- Repairing Small Cracks
- Repairing Wider Cracks
- Final Assessment

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