Finishing Concrete

Catalog description

This course is the curriculum for Finishing Concrete under the National Center for Construction Education (NCCER). This course covers how tilt-up concrete construction is used, and tilt-up panels are formed, erected, and braced. It reviews the rebar installation and types of embedment used to lift and brace the panels. The methods used to achieve architectural and decorative finishes are also covered. The course also covers the tools, equipment, and procedures for handling, placing, and finishing concrete. It describes how joints are made in concrete structures, the use of joint sealants, and form removal procedures. Safety procedures for handling, placing, and finishing concrete are emphasized.