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EIS: Examination Information Sheet

Concrete Forming and Finishing Contractor - BCE1Mv

Martin Country Version

Scope

Concrete forming and finishing contractor: A contractor qualified to batch and mix aggregates, cement and water to agreed specifications, to construct forms and framework for the casting and shaping of concrete and pressure injected footings; to place and erect reinforcing steel and miscellaneous embedded steel; and to place, finish and coat concrete.

Examination Content Outline

The Concrete Forming and Finishing Contractor examination is based on trade-specific information pertaining to materials, tools, equipment, practices, terminology, and relevant laws. The examination is a two (2) hour, open book exam that consists of 50 questions.

Subjects: / No. of Items
Earthwork / 4
Safety / 6
Concrete / 15
Reinforcement / 7
Formwork / 13
Estimating & Plan Reading / 5
Total: / 50

Approved References

1. / Code of Federal Regulations – Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA), 2010
2. / Formwork for Concrete, 2005, 7th ed., M.K. Hurd
3. / Excavation and Grading Handbook, 2007, 3rd Ed., Capachi
4. / Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, Kosmatka and Panarese, 14th Edition, 2002 with 2008 rev.
5. / Placing Reinforcing Bars, 9th Edition, 2011

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