Certification Programs

Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Technician

دوره تکنیسین پرداخت کاری و کف سازی سطوح بتنی

Definition:

A Concrete Flatwork Finisher is a craftsman who has demonstrated knowledge about and the ability to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork.

A Concrete Flatwork Technician is a person who is knowledgeable about proper procedures to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork, but who lacks sufficient work experience to qualify as a Concrete Flatwork Finisher.

Scope and Knowledge:

The primary technical resource for this program is ACI's Concrete Craftsman Series, Slabs on Grade, CCS–1. The program requires knowledge in the following areas of concrete construction:

• Planning for slab-on-ground placement
• Concrete materials, mixture proportioning, and control tests
• Preparation before placing concrete
• Floor flatness and levelness
• Placing equipment
• Finishing tools and equipment
• Procedures for finishing slabs-on-ground
• Jointing
• Curing and protection of concrete
• Finishing problems and possible solutions
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