One
week before the class start date registered and
paid students will be E-mailed a confirmation
letter along with the timeline for the two and
half 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 2 day course is $895;
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
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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Course Outline
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1) TEACHING TECHNIQUES AND TIPS
A) Team Teaching
/ Improved Communication
B) Motivating students
C) Rules of successful teaching
D) Best Learning Process |
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1)
ELEVATIONS
A) Set up LaserLEVEL
B) Establish or locate 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
C) Set strings to proper elevation
D) Determine Edge of Pavement
E) Determine Edge of Excavation |
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3)
EXCAVATION
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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 |
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7)
GRADING
| A) Complete final
grade and compaction 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 |
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9)
SAND SCREEDING
A) Layout screed
rails
B) Sand placement
C) Screed sand
D) Fill voids from screed rails |
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10)
LAYING PAVERS
A) Layout 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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Thank you to Borgert Products for donating the Pavers for this class.
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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