Course Development Guide

May 1, 2008

Course Title

Above-Grade Slab Systems

Course Description

This course is an introduction to parts of above-grade slab form systems, types of forming systems used for concrete slabs, and types of materials used to form concealed voids and ducts in concrete. Students will construct form systems on site and from manufactured forms.

Contact

Larry Bullock
405-743-5147
lbull@okcareertech.org

OCAS Codes OHLAP Credit Course Length Prerequisites
None
No
30 Hours

Knowledge and Skills

1.  Identification of the parts of above-grade slab forms
2.  Types of forming systems used in concrete slabs
3.  Determine the types of materials used in creating concealed voids and ducts in concrete

Form Carpenter Skill Standards - Aligns with the National Center for Construction and Educational Research (NCCER) standards

Form Carpenter – CTTC
http://www.okcareertech.org/testing/Skills%20Standards/Architecture_Career_Cluster.htm

Carpentry – NCCER
http://www.nccer.org/documents/academic/carpentryObj.pdf

Carpentry – NOCTI
http://www.nocti.org/PDFs/JobReady/3015_Carpentry.pdf

Career Cluster Resources for Architecture and Construction
http://www.careerclusters.org/resources/ClusterDocuments/acdocuments/ACFinal.pdf

Accountability Measures, Assessments, or Evaluation Procedures

Form Carpenter – CTTC
http://www.okcareertech.org/testing/Skills%20Standards/Architecture_Career_Cluster.htm

Carpentry – NCCER
http://www.nccer.org

Carpentry – NOCTI
http://www.nocti.org

Industry Alignments

NCCER

NAHB

Curriculum Resources

Carpentry – NCCER

http://www.nccer.org

Above-Grade Slab Systems - CIMC

Form Carpentry DVD and VHS Series (Spanish and English) - CIMC

www.okcimc.com

This Course Found In These Career Majors

Cluster: Architecture and Construction

Pathway: Maintenance/Operations
Pathway: Construction
Career Major: Concrete Mason