TRADES PATHWAY PROGRAMS

Concrete Forming

NOC 7611

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Program Description

During this six-week program, students will become well-versed in the fundamentals of concrete reinforcing, including the types of reinforcing materials, reinforcement placement, and the role of reinforcement in enhancing the structural integrity of concrete structures. The course will cover essential topics such as the installation and inspection of reinforcement, reading and interpreting construction drawings, and understanding construction codes and standards. A strong emphasis is placed on hands on learning in the shop, ensuring that students are best prepared to excel on job sites upon graduating and obtaining employment. On successful completion of the program, students will be well equipped with skills applicable to a broad variety of careers, and life essential skills. On successful completion of the program, students will be well equipped with skills applicable to a broad variety of careers, and life essential skills

Acceptance Policy

Strong preference is given to applicants who are Status First Nations, but SIIT programs are open to anyone.

English Language Benchmark

SIIT is not currently legislated to accept International Students. You must be a Canadian/ Permanent Resident to apply.

To be admitted into this program you must be able to understand and communicate in English (Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment of six – CLB6).

Courses

• CONC 122 Construction Safety
• CONF 101 Concrete
• CONF 102 Foundations

Program Course Descriptions

CONF 100 Construction Safety

This course will provide the student with the knowledge and theory needed to recognize and protect themselves from unsafe conditions on the jobsite. The course will enable students to to apply occupational health and safety regulations. It will focus on the theory needed to identify and describe personal protective equipment, full protection, working environment hazards, and industrial health hazards.

CONF 101 Concrete

You will develop the skills needed to test, place, consolidate, finish and cure concrete. The course content includes selecting and proportioning ingredients for producing quality concrete.

CONF 102 Foundations

You will acquire the knowledge and theory needed to construct and install formwork for footings, grade beams and slabs-on-grade. As well, you will learn how to set up various kinds of formwork for concrete walls and columns. You will also learn how to install reinforcing materials, miscellaneous inserts and anchor bolts. The course content includes the various types of piling used in foundations.

Tuition, Fees, and Funding

Eligible students can expect to pay little to no tuition or fees to participate in this program. Career Centre staff will assess your eligibility for funding when you apply.

What to Expect

Day to Day

Delivery Method

In this 6-week program full-time/30 days (180 hours):

• This program will consist of instructor-led classes which will encompass the theory of each course, and will include lectures, discussions, assignments, and in-class review of topics.

Personal Protective Equipment needed for shop training and employment is provided by SIIT.

Any work-related safety tickets will be included. These vary according to each trade.

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance is essential for academic success. Each program has specific attendance requirements that must be adhered to in order to graduate. For Concrete Forming students, an attendance rate of 90% or better is required to graduate.
If you have been approved for funding, you must maintain the attendance required by your sponsoring agency to remain eligible to receive payment.

Graduation Requirements and Credential

You must maintain an attendance of 90% to graduate. The assessment method for this course is pass/ fail and students are required to pass all courses. Graduates will receive a Concrete Forming Certificate of Achievement.

Career Path

Career Opportunities & Salaries

Graduates of this program can expect to find entry level employment on residential or industrial sites.

Concrete Formers are responsible for building the concrete forms for bulkheads, keyways, control joints, expansion joints, and isolation joints to ensure that concrete is poured and set correctly. They install and safely dismantle concrete form work to protect and prolong the life of the forms.

Graduates of this program can expect to find employment on residential and commercial construction sites as construction trades helpers and labourers.
Construction trades helpers and labourers make an average annual salary of $51,100 in Saskatchewan.

For assistance finding employment, please contact your local SIIT Career Centre.

Apprenticeship Opportunities and Licensing Requirements

To graduate from each level of an apprenticeship program, an apprentice must successfully complete the required technical training and compile enough on-the-job experience to total at least 1800 hours each year. Total trade time required is 7200 hours and at least 4 years in the trade.

Upon completion of their apprenticeship and required industry experience, apprentices may write the Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination and obtain a Red Seal.

Although Concrete Forming is not listed as a designated trade in Saskatchewan, workers may pursue apprenticeship in a related trade, such as carpentry.

Support for apprentices is available through SIIT’s Joint Training Committee (JTC). The SIIT Joint Training Committee (JTC) has been building careers in skilled trades since 1998! The JTC supports qualified Indigenous individuals to enter the trades as apprentices, complete trade levels, and become Journeypersons. Indenture Fees are paid by the JTC. Services are available province wide.