Carpentry Technology-Concrete Forming and Placement Certificate

Program Overview

This certificate program prepares students for employment in the concrete forming and placement industry, focusing on residential foundations and flatwork. Students develop skills in locating, forming, and leveling concrete foundations, as well as using specialty tools and materials. The program also covers calculating, ordering, and placing concrete according to specifications. This certificate satisfies two CEATT Preferred Enrollment and Advance Placement Requirements.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

This certificate program equips students with the skills and knowledge necessary for employment in the concrete forming and placement industry, specifically with residential specialty and general contractors specializing in foundations and flatwork. The program focuses on developing core skills in locating and forming concrete foundations for houses, ensuring they are level, plumb, and square, and adhering to code or engineered specifications. Additionally, students gain proficiency in using specialty tools and materials related to foundation and flatwork, as well as the knowledge to calculate, order, and place concrete in forms according to specifications.