Description

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following:

1. Identify and explain types of decking and deck profiles.

2. Describe how decking is packaged, shipped, and stored.

3. Erect decking and observe job-site safety.

4. Explain the effects of deck penetrations and damage.

5. Demonstrate how to place concrete.

Performance Tasks

Under the supervision of the instructor, the trainee should be able to do the following:

1. Demonstrate safe lifting methods.

2. Properly place decking.

3. Identify safety precautions for decking operations.

4. Demonstrate proper decking layout. 5. Identify types of decking.

Module Index

Session I. Introduction; Packaging; Erecting Decking and Observing Job-Site Safety

A. Introduction

1. Composite Floor Deck

2. Roof Deck

3. Cellular Deck

4. Form Deck

B. Laboratory

The trainees will practice identifying types of decking. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 5.

C. Packaging

1. Loading and Shipping

2. Receiving and Unloading

3. Storage and Protection

D. Observing Job-Site Safety

1. General Safety

2. Lifting Safety

3. Safe Working Platform

E. Laboratory

The trainees will demonstrating safe lifting methods. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 1.

F. Placing Decking

G. Laboratory

The trainees will properly placing decking. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 2.

H. Decking Capacities

I. Laboratory

The trainees will identify safety precautions for decking operations. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 3.

Session II. Fastening and Installing Decking

A. Attaching Decking

B. Welding Decking

C. Shear Studs

D. Side Lap Connections

E. Housekeeping

Session III. Deck Damage and Penetrations; Placing Concrete

A. Deck Damage and Penetrations

B. Placing Concrete

C. Laboratory

Have trainees demonstrate proper decking layout. This laboratory corresponds to Performance Task 4.

Sessions IV. Review and Testing

A. Module Review

B. Module Examination

1. Trainees must score 70 percent or higher to receive recognition from NCCER.

2. Record the testing results on NCCER Natinal Registy, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.

C. Performance Testing

1. Trainees must perform each task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from the NCCER. If applicable, proficiency noted during laboratory exercises can be used to satisfy the Performance Testing requirements.

2. Record the testing results on NCCER Natinal Registy, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.