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1 ) Apply safety rules, regulations, and procedures for block wall construction. |
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2 ) Interpret measurements, drawings, and specifications for block wall construction. Examples: locating building lines, establishing benchmarks |
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3 ) Demonstrate the ability to set up a job area for block wall construction. |
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4 ) Demonstrate steps used to prepare for concrete footings. |
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5 ) Construct block walls using running and stack bond materials in various block sizes and finishes. Examples: sizes—4-, 6-, 8-, and 12-inch blocks - finishes—broken face, smooth face |
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6 ) Utilize various materials to bond doors and windows. Examples: anchors, ties, expansion and control joints |
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7 ) Utilize various formulas for mixing mortar. Determining mixtures for hand-mixed mortar and for machine-mixed mortar
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8 ) Construct block corners using a variety of block sizes and finishes. Examples: size—4- and 6-inch blocks - finishes—broken face, smooth face |
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9 ) Create a stretcher course of block for a block wall construction. |
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10 ) Determine materials and supplies needed for a block wall construction project. |