Description
Objectives
Learning Objective 1 – Identify the basic types of concrete wall forms.
- Explain the importance of formwork planning.
- List the parts and accessories of concrete wall forms.
- Describe applications of panel form systems.
- Describe applications of gang forms.
Learning Objective 2 – Describe applications for patented wall-form systems.
- List applications for curved forms.
- Describe how to frame wall openings.
Learning Objective 3 – Explain how to properly assemble and set forms.
- Explain how to assemble forms.
- Explain how to set forms.
Learning Objective 4 – Identify the types of column forms.
- List applications for fiber and steel column forms.
- List applications for job-built column forms.
Learning Objective 5 – List applications of vertical slipforming and describe each.
- Identify slip-form components.
- Describe applications of climbing forms.
Learning Objective 6 – Describe how to construct stair forms.
Learning Objective 7 – List various vertical architectural and specialty forms, and describe applications for each.
- Describe how smooth finishes are created.
- Describe how textured surfaces are created.
- Explain the use of insulating concrete forms (ICFs).
Performance Tasks
Performance Task 1 (Learning Objective 3) – Erect, plumb, and brace an instructor-selected wall form.
Performance Task 2 (Learning Objective 4) – Erect, plumb, and brace an instructor-selected column form.
Performance Task 3 (Learning Objective 6) – Erect, plumb, and brace a stair form.
