One
week before the class start date registered and
paid students will be emailed a confirmation
letter along with the timeline for the three day hands-on course. On the first day of
class each student will be given a copy of the
Vocational Skills Training for Segmental Paver
Installation Manual.
Cost of this 3 day course is $1,445;
which includes:
- Exceptional hands-on hardscape training by a skilled instructor
- Framed Certificate, plus class and individual picture
- A continental breakfast every morning that includes: freshly brewed Starbucks coffee, assortment of flavored teas, bakery fresh kringle, muffins and donuts, toasted bagels and cream cheese, a variety of fresh fruit and various juices to choose from
- A hot, catered lunch which offers a variety of meats, salads, vegetables and desserts, large variety of sodas, bottled water, and freshly brewed Starbucks coffee
- Door prizes and school apparel
- 1 Group Dinner and Refreshments
Please wait until the class
is confirmed to make travel plans.
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Cancellation
Policy
(Please read)
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Please,
wear appropriate work clothing
and footwear for
hands-on training! |
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1)
ELEVATIONS
A) Set up laser
Level
B) Establish fixed elevations
C) Determine high and low elevations
D) Establish plot points
E) Calculate slope and elevation at plot points
F) Establish/mark for offsets |
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2)
LAYOUT
A) Establish or
locate Reference points
B) Set Off set stakes at plot points
C) Set strings to proper elevation
D) Determine Edge of Pavement
E) Determine Edge of Excavation |
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3)
EXCAVATION
| A) Remove growth
and soils to proper depth |
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4)
SUBGRADE COMPACTION
| A) Compact existing
subgrade |
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5)
GEOTEXTILE FABRICS AND ROOT BARRIER
A) Install Geotextile
woven fabric
B) Install Root Barriers |
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6)
BASE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPACTION
A) Install Base
material in proper lifts
B) Compact to proper density |
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7)
GRADING
| A) Complete final
grade of base material |
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8)
EDGE RESTRAINTS
A) Establish center
Reference line
B) Install PAVE EDGE Rigid
C) Install PAVE EDGE Flex
D) Discuss Regional variations |
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9)
SAND SCREEDING
A) Layout screed
rails
B) Sand placement
C) Screed sand
D) Fill voids from screed rails
E) Discuss regional variations |
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10)
LAYING PAVERS
A) Chalk reference
lines
B) Lay pavers into design
C) Adjust bond lines |
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11)
MARKING AND CUTTING
A) Marking pavers
with a soldier course
B) Marking pavers without soldier course
C) Marking from a template
D) Marking curves
E) Cutting pavers with table top saw
F) Splitting Pavers |
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12)
COMPACTING AND SETTING PAVERS
A) Paver compaction
B) Joint sand
C) Joint sand stabilization
D) Replace Broken or chipped pavers |
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Course
Feedback
At the completion of the course,
students fill out course evaluation sheets that
will summarize course/instructor and provide valuable
input toward future classes. |
Graduation
/ Certificate presentation
Framed certificates
School apparel (TBD)
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Cancellation
Policy |
- Over 60 Days Prior - $50.00 fee or
$ 25.00 Re-schedule fee
- 60 to 31 Days Prior - 60% Refund or
$ 250.00 Re-schedule fee
- 30 to 15 Days Prior - 30% Refund or
$ 500.00 Re-schedule fee
- 14 Days or less Prior - No Refund
($ 250.00 for future class)
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