Concrete New Zealand has developed a Concrete Construction Course designed for those responsible for supervising the receipt and placement of fresh concrete on-site. Typically, this would be the site foreman (or equivalent) and the formwork carpenter, although building apprentices will also find the course invaluable.

The aim of the course is to promote quality concrete construction. Built around NZS 3109 Concrete Construction, the curriculum for the two day classroom based course will meet both industry needs and the relevant NZQA standards.

Course Content

1. Introduction to Concrete
   • Cement manufacture
   • Ready mixed concrete production
   • Constituent materials
   • Applications
2. Properties of Fresh and Hardened Concrete
   • Relevant Standards
   • Fresh & hard concrete tests
3. Reinforcement
   • Reinforcement types
   • Manufacture
   • Handling & installation
4. Formwork
   • Requirements of formwork
   • Formwork materials, systems and design
   • Falsework
   • Construction
5. Site Practice
   • Handling & placing
   • Compaction, finishing & curing
   • Hot & cold weather concreting
   • Control of surface finishes & cracks

Times

9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (both days)

Registration Fee

$1,100.00 plus GST ($1,265.00).
Fee includes lunch and afternoon tea and a copy of the Guide to Concrete Construction. Bring pen(s) and calculator.

Public/Visitor Car Parking

• There is limited free parking at the Centre, including some free parks upstairs via the ramp to the left of the building (first in, first served).
• Free parking is also available during working hours on nearby streets – the closest streets are The Strand, behind the Home Ideas Centre on Kenwyn Street, Watt Street, Faraday Street and Balfour Road).

Complete and return the course registration form.