Precision Blocklaying and Wall Panel Installation

Course Overview

 

Test Requirements

Test LevelWrittenPractical
SEC(K)
  • 1 Hr
  • Passed 25 MCQ on trade Syllabus
  • 4 Hrs Installation
  • Candidates to set out the test project at their own test bay, with all the necessary plumb lines and guide strings, door opening, 1 m reference line;
  • Candidates are required to lay 600x200x100mm thk autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks in accordance to test drawings and details, while observing safe work procedures during the course of work;
  • Candidates to demonstrate the correct mix and application of cement mortar and thin-bed adhesives.
  • Candidates are also required to cut groove line for embedment of conduit and conceal electrical box;
  • Test Project to be completed within 4 hrs with stringent quality in cutting & laying as listed out in the assessment criteria;
  • Candidates will fail the entire test project if the floor tiles are laid in the wrong gradient or not laid evenly towards the floor trap.

Scope of Training/Assessment

Test LevelWrittenPractical
SEC(K)
  • Express Courses:
    6 hrs (2 evenings 5.30-8.30pm)
  • Full Courses:
    6 hrs (2 evenings 5.30-8.30pm)
  • Introduction to Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) and Autoclaved Lightweight Concrete (ALC), include installation details;
  • Introduction to concrete panel wall and installation procedures;
  • Good and bad practices in wall panel installation;
  • General Safety;
  • Construction Productivity
  • Sample Written Test
  • Express Course: 1 Day (8.30am-5.30pm)
  • Full Courses: 8 Days (8.30am-5.30pm)
  • Trainees will be briefed on BCA Assessment Criteria for Test Project;
  • Trainer will go through in details with the trainees the pre-operation and post operation checks in Bored Micro Piling Operations;
  • Trainer will go through the requirements while manoeuvring the piling machine through Figure 8;
  • Trainer will go through the procedure and method to engage the piling machine to perform casing installation at marked pile position within tolerances (include method of off-setting the piling point), drilling operation, removal of casing, and basic hand signals & all the safety precautions during operation of the machine;
  • Trainees will be grouped in pairs to perform as an operator and a rigger/signalman to practice on Figure 8 travelling and drilling operation;
  • Trainees will practice on Figure 8 travelling and drilling operation, following the procedures and methods being taught by the trainer;
  • At the end of the training, trainees should be able to operate the bored micro piling machine smoothly, understand the requirements for manoeuvring the piling machine through Figure 8, procedure and method of performing drilling operation for the pile, and able to recite the pre-operation and post operation checks, within the stipulated time for each part of the test projects.
  • Candidates will be advised to take up more practical trainings prior to the test to ensure that they are able to acquire the required skills and speed to complete the test projects.

Remarks

  • Candidates must passed both written and practical test to obtain SEC(K) Certification

Course Administrative Details

Express Courses:

Course Duration
  • THEORY: 6 Hrs
  • PRACTICAL: 8 Hrs
Total Fees: $1,421.36 (Inclusive GST)

Full Courses:

Course Duration
  • THEORY: 6 Hrs
  • PRACTICAL: 64 Hrs
Total Fees: $2,402.36 (Inclusive GST)