ED/STV/2001/PI/1

Blocklaying, Bricklaying and Concreting

National Technical Certificate (NTC) and Advanced
National Technical Certificate (ANTC)

Curriculum and Course Specifications

NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Federal Republic of Nigeria

UNESCO – Nigeria Project

2001
Blocklaying, Bricklaying and Concreting - National
Technical Certificate (NTC) and Advanced National
Technical Certificate (ANTC)

NATIONAL BOARD FOR TECHNICAL EDUCATION

NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE AND ADVANCED NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMMES

AUGUST 2001

NATIONAL AND ADVANCED NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

 Table of Contents

General Information ..................................................................................................................................... 3

Curriculum Table (NTC) ............................................................................................................................... 7
Curriculum Table (ANTC)............................................................................................................................. 8
Basic Construction Management I................................................................................................................ 9
Introduction To Building Construction......................................................................................................... 16
Building Drawing and Design I ................................................................................................................... 26
Bricklaying ................................................................................................................................................. 33
Blocklaying ................................................................................................................................................ 56
Concreting ................................................................................................................................................. 85
Wall, Floor and Ceiling Finishing .............................................................................................................. 103
Advanced National Technical Certificate Courses .................................................................................... 119
Building Science I ................................................................................................................................ 119
Building Science II ............................................................................................................................... 124
Basic Construction Management II....................................................................................................... 131
Building Drawing and Design II ............................................................................................................ 146
Advanced Brick and Blocklaying .......................................................................................................... 162
Advanced Concrete Work .................................................................................................................... 174
Components and Finishes ................................................................................................................... 180
List of Materials and Equipment ............................................................................................................... 185
List of Participants ................................................................................................................................... 186

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 General Information

AIM:

To give training and impart the necessary skills leading to the production of craftsmen, technicians and other
skilled personnel who will be enterprising and self -reliant.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

CRAFT PROGRAMME

Candidates must not be less than 14 years of age and should have successfully completed three years of
Junior Secondary education or its equivalent. Special consideration may be given to sponsored candidates
with lower academic qualifications who hold trade test certificates and are capable of benefiting from the
programme.

ADVANCED CRAFT PROGRAMME

Candidates should possess the National Technical Certificate or its equivalent and should have had a
minimum of two years post qualification cognate industrial experience.

THE CURRICULUM

The Curriculum of each programme is broadly divided into three components:

(a) General Education, which accounts for 30% of the total hours required for the
programme

(b) Trade Theory, Trade Practice and Related Studies which account for 65% and

(c) Supervised Industrial Training/Work Experience, which accounts for about 5% of the total
hours required for the programme. This component of the course which may be taken in
industry or in college production unit is compulsory for the full-time students

Included in the curriculum is the teacher’s activity and learning resources required for the guidance of the
teacher.

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UNIT COURSE/MODULE

A Course/Module is defined as a body of knowledge and skills capable of being utilized on its own or as a
foundation or pre-requisite knowledge for more advanced work in the same or other fields of study. Each
trade when successfully completed can be used for employment purposes.

BEHAVIOURAL OBJECTIVES

These are educational objectives which identify precisely the type of behaviour a student should exhibit at
the end of a course/module or programme. Two types of behavioural objectives have been used in the
curriculum. They are:

(a) General Objectives

(b) Specific learning outcomes

General Objectives are concise but general statements of the behaviour of the students on completion of a
unit of work such as understanding the principles and application.

(a) Orthographic projection in engineering/technical drawing

(b) Loci in Mathematics
(c) Basic concepts of politics and government in Political Science
(d) Demand and Supply in Economics

Specific Learning Outcomes are concise statements of the specific behaviour expressed in units of discrete
practical tasks and related knowledge the students should demonstrate as a result of the educational
process to ascertain that the general objectives or course/programme have been achieved. They are more
discrete and quantitative expressions of the scope of the tasks contained in a teaching unit.

GENERAL EDUCATION IN TECHNICAL COLLEGES

The General Education component of the curriculum aims at providing the trainee with complete secondary
education in critical subjects like English Language, Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology,
Entrepreneurial Studies and Mathematics to enhance the understanding of machines, tools and materials of
their trades and their application and as a foundation for post-secondary technical education for the above
average trainee. Hence, it is hoped that trainees who successfully complete their trade and general
education may be able to compete with their secondary school counterparts for direct entry into the
polytechnics or colleges of education (Technical) for ND or NCE courses respectively. The Social Studies
component is designed to broaden the trainee’s social skills and his understanding his environment.

For purpose of certification, only the first three courses in Mathematics will be required. The remaining
modules are optional and are designed for the above average students.

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NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

The NTC and ANTC programmes are run by Technical Colleges accredited by NBTE

NABTEB conducts the final National Examination and awards certificates.

Trainees who successfully complete all the courses/modules specified in the curriculum table and passed
the national examinations in the trade will be awarded one of the following certificates

S/NO LEVEL CERTIFICATE

Technical Programme

1 Craft Level National Technical Certificate

2 Advanced Craft Level Advanced National Technical Certificate

GUIDANCE NOTES FOR TEACHERS TEACHING THE CURRICULUM

The number of hours stated in the curriculum table may be increased or decreased to suit individual
institutions’ timetable provided the entire course content is properly covered and the goals and objectives of
each module are achieved at the end of the term

The maximum duration of any module in the new scheme is 300 hours. This means that for a term of 15
weeks, the course should be offered for 20 hours a week. This can be scheduled in sessions of 4 hours in a
day leaving the remaining hours for general education. However, (properly organised and if there are
adequate resources), most of these courses can be offered in two sessions a day, one in the morning and
the other one in the afternoon. In so doing, some of these programmes may be completed in lesser number
of years than at present.

The sessions of 4 hours include the trade theory and practice. It is left to the teacher to decide when the
class should be held in the workshop or in a lecture room.

INTEGRATIVE APPROACH IN THE TEACHING OF TRADE.

Theory, Trade Science And Trade Calculation

The traditional approach of teaching trade science and trade calculation as separate and distinct subjects in
technical college programmes is not relevant to the new programme as it will amount to a duplication of the
teaching of mathematics and physical science subjects in the course. The basic concepts and principles in
mathematics and physical science are the same as in the trade calculation and trade science. In the new
scheme therefore, mathematics and physical science will be taught by qualified persons in these fields and
the instructors will apply the principles and concepts in solving trade science and calculation problems in the

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trade theory classes. To this end, efforts have to be made to ensure that mathematics and science modules
required to be able to solve technical problems were taken as pre-requisite to the trade module.

EVALUATION OF PROGRAMME/MODULE

For the programme to achieve its objectives, any course started at the beginning of a term must terminate at
the end of the term.

Instructors should therefore device methods of accurately assessing the trainees to enable them give the
student’s final grades at the end of the term. A national examination will be taken by all students who have
successfully completed their modules. The final award will be based on the aggregate of the scores attained
in course work and the national examination.

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 Curriculum Table (NTC)

CURRICULUM TABLE COURSE HOURS/WEEK

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BLOCKLAYING, BRICKLAYING AND

CONCRETING

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

Module Term Term Term Term Term Term Term Term Term TOTAL HRS
MODULE
Code 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 FOR EACH

T P T P T P T P T P T P T P T P T P

CMA11 Mathematics 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 216

CPH 11 Physics 2 - 2 2 2 - 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 288

CCH 11 Chemistry 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 288

CEN 11 English Language 2 - 2 - 2 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 288

CEC 10 Economics 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 216

CTD 11 Technical Drawing - 2 - 2 - 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - 72

CTD 12 Descriptive Drawing - - - - - - - 2 - 2 - 2 - - - - - - 72

ICT 10 Intro To Computer - - - - - - 1 2 - - - - - - - - - - 36

ICT11 Comp Application I - - - - - - - - 1 2 - - 2 - - - - - 36

ICT 12 Comp Application II - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 36

ICT 13 AUTOCad I - - - - - - - -- - - - - 1 2 - - - - 72

ICT 14 AUTOCad II - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 - - 36

CBM 10 Entrepreneurship - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 2 - 2 - 36

CBC 1I Introduction to 2 1 2 1 2 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - 108

Building Const.

CBM 12 Basic Const. Mgt I - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 - - - 36

CTD 14 Building Drawing - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 60

CBC 12 Bricklaying 2 8 2 8 2 10 - - - - - - - - - - - - 384

CBC 13 Blocklaying - - - - - 2 10 2 10 2 8 - - - - - - 408

CBC 14 Concreting - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 8 2 8 - - 240

CBC 15 Wall, Flooring and - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 10 144

Ceiling

Total 14 17 14 22 14 19 11 18 11 18 11 18 13 14 13 14 10 18 3,180

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 Curriculum Table (ANTC)

ADVANCED NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME

IN BLOCKLAYING, BRICKLAYING AND CONCRETING

YEAR 1
Module Code MODULE Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 TOTAL HOURS FOR EACH

T P T P T P

CMA 20 Mathematics 2 - 2 - 2 - 72

CEN20 English Language and Communication 2 - 2 - 2 - 72

CEC 20 Economics 2 - 2 - 2 - 72

ICT 20 AutoCAD I - 2 - - - - 24

ICT 21 AutoCAD II - - - 2 - - 24

CBM 21 Basic Construction Management II 3 - 3 - - - 72

CBC20 Surveying in Building 1 3 - - - - 48

CBC 21 Building Science I 3 - - - - - 36

CBC 22 Building Science II - - 3 1 - - 48

CTD 23 Building Drawing II 3 - - - - - 36

CBC 23 Advanced Bricklaying and Blocklaying 2 10 2 10 - - 288

CBC 24 Advanced Concrete Work 2 6 - - - - 96

CBC 25 Components and Finishes - - - - 2 6 96

Total 14 24 14 13 8 6 1,020

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 Basic Construction Management I

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCK MAKING

CONCRETING

MODULE: BASIC CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Course Code: CBM Contact Hours: 3hrs
I 12 Theory/wk

GOAL: This module is designed to enable the trainee to acquire basic knowledge of construction
management
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the trainee should be able to:
1. Understand the basic elements of craft leadership
2. Understand and apply the basic principles of site and workshop organisation
3. Maintain site record
4. Carry out accurate work measurement
5. Understand the basic elements of industrial relations.

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PROGRAMME: NTC CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

MODULE: BASIC CONSTRUCTION Course Code: CBM 12 Contact Hours:

MANAGEMENT I 3hrs Theory/wk

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 1.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF CRAFT LEADERSHIP

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teacher Activities Resources

1.1 Explain the benefit of an • Discuss the benefit of an efficient control of craft
efficient control of craft force force. Arrange a site visit to a well organized
construction company and study its organizational
structure.

1.2 Describe the personal • State the qualities of a good leader on the • Chalkboard
qualities essential for craft chalkboard for the students to copy e.g. a good • Chalk etc.
leadership leader must be a good listener, must be selfless • Personal
1.3 State the technical etc. List the qualifications essential for craft interaction,
qualifications required for craft leadership. This should be personal and leadership
leadership academic qualifications e.g. NTC, ANTC, ND, qualities etc
HND etc • Individual
1&2
projects in subject
areas.

1.4 Identify the basic elements • The teacher should identify with the students
in the cultivation of team spirit necessary qualities that will assist in
and the development of demonstrating favourable attitude needed for
favourable attitude toward team team work.
work.

1.5 Explain the • Use the classroom setting to teach the subject
scope,application and limitation matter.
of discipline.

1.6 List the factors which

influence good workmanship
and explain how they can be
optimally used.

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PROGRAMME: NTC CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

MODULE: BASIC CONSTRUCTION Course Code: CBM 12 Contact Hours:

MANAGEMENT I 3hrs Theory/wk

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 2.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SITE AND WORKSHOP
ORGANISATION.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teacher Activities Resources

3-5 2.1 Develop methods of • Prepare a maintenance schedule customised for

protecting materials, plant and the college workshop. Use this as a guide for
components on site. students to practically maintain the equipment
and tools in the workshop.

2.2 Devise and use a •

maintenance scheme for craft
equipment, plant and
machinery.

2.3 Identify incentive schemes •

essential for the maintenance of
optimal production level and
standard craftsmanship.

2.4 Outline the basic Ditto Ditto

considerations in production
planning e.g. resources
availability, labour and
machines, etc.

2.5 Define the terms • Use the chalkboard to write out example and • Teaching aids
‘programming’ and ‘progressing’ ensure that all the students learn the terms and and materials
in relation to site work. could remember them if asked.

2.6 Draw up programme and • Draw a programme work schedule for a 2 storey • Chalkboard,
progress charts for a given light building as a guide to students highlighter pen,
construction project (e.g. 3 paper etc.
bedroom bungalow or a two
storey building).

2.7 Outline the basic • Use line diagram to describe a typical workshop • Charts showing
considerations in a planning and layout and planning. the layout
layout of company and joinery
workshop.

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2.8 Describe the procedures • Explain the procedures in stock order, delivery • Charts showing
involved in stock order, delivery and issue. inventory control.
and issue in relation to a joinery
workshop or building site.

2.9 State the objectives of • The teacher makes a sample of inventory •

inventory control. control for joinery shop for the students to copy in
2.10 Describe an inventory their notebooks.
system suitable for a joinery
shop.

2.11 Distinguish between one- • Demonstrates to show the differences between • Some templates
off, batch production and mass one-off batch production and mass production. pre-prepared by
production. the teacher and
charts.

2.12 Describe the procedures in • Guide students to make cutting list of a simple • Organisation
production planning, (e.g.) project. chart.
presentation of cutting list and
materials schedule, setting out
rods/templates, etc.)

2.13 Plan a given joinery batch • Teacher tells the students to plan a joinery batch
production project. production

2.13 Draw up schedulesa in

relation to a given project.

2.14 Explain the importance of

systematic on-the-job training of
the labour force and its
implication on the reward
system.

2.15 Outline the purpose of

work study and describe some
work study techniques suitable
for building work.

2.16 Prepare an organization • Teacher prepares an organization chart for light

chart for a given light construction contract and instructs to students to
construction project. copy into their notebooks.

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PROGRAMME: NTC CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

MODULE: BASIC CONSTRUCTION Course Code: CBM 12 Contact Hours:

MANAGEMENT I 3hrs Theory/wk

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 3.0: MAINTAIN SITE RECORDS

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teacher Activities Resources

3.1 Determine the minimum

office accommodation
requirements for the craft
foreman’s need.

3.2 State the purpose of time

sheets and describe the method
of preparing, analyzing and filing
them.

3.3 State the purpose of • The teacher prepares. • Charts showing

keeping records. - Accidents. records listed.
3.4 Describe the methods of - Site conditions
keeping the following records: - Incidents, and Variations
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accidents, site conditions, - Records with the students.
incidents, variations etc.

3.5 Keep daily records, confirm

variations and work done in
attendance of other trades.

3.6 Order and record deliveries

of materials, components and
plants using appropriate
methods.

3.7 Explain the purpose of site • The teacher practicalises site meeting with the
meeting and the method of its students by having an organized meeting with
organization. students participating.
• Prepare sample record of delivery.

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PROGRAMME: NTC CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

MODULE: BASIC CONSTRUCTION Course Code: CBM 12 Contact Hours:

MANAGEMENT I 3hrs Theory/wk

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 4.0 CARRY OUT ACCURATE WORK MEASUREMENTS

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teacher Activities Resources

4.1 Calculate quantities from • Teach students how to calculate labour and • Progress charts,
drawings. materials required for a given light contract. Give • Charts and
4.2 Estimate labour and the students assignments. Chalkboard.
materials required for a given
light contract (e.g. a one-room
house).

4.3 Record and interpret daily or • The teacher gives the students tests on topics
8-9 weekly progress by means of 4.1 to 4.5
progress charts.

4.4 Calculate the amount of

bonus from a given measured
work.

4.5 Define interim certificate

4.6 Measure completed work

and variations

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PROGRAMME: NTC CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

MODULE: BASIC CONSTRUCTION Course Code: CBM 12 Contact Hours:

MANAGEMENT I 3hrs Theory/wk

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 5.0 UNDERSTAND THE BASIC ELEMENTS IN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teacher Activities Resources

5.1 Give a brief outline history • The teacher gives the history of employer’s
and development of employer’s association and trade unions in Nigeria.
association and trade unions in
Nigeria.

5.2 Explain the functions of • Explains the functions of industrial arbitration

industrial arbitration tribunal in tribunal in Nigeria, role and responsibilities of
Nigeria. union stewards.
• Students put down these explanations into their
10-12
notebooks.

5.3 Define working rule

agreement.

5.4 State the role and

responsibilities of union
stewards.

5.5 Explain the purpose of

National Apprenticeship scheme

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 Introduction To Building Construction

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCK MAKING

CONCRETING

MODULE: INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING Course Code: CBC Contact Hours: 3hrs

CONSTRUCTION 11 Theory/wk

GOAL: This module is designed to introduce the trainee in the building trades to the basic construction
principles, materials and methods so that he may be able to appreciate the roles of the various trades in the
building industry
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the trainee should be able to:
1. Understand the basic workshop safety, site safety principles and be able to apply them.
2. Know the use of common hand tools and building trades
3. Understand the use of materials and basic processes in carpentry and joinery
4. Understand the basic principles of site preparation
5. Understand setting out principles and be able to apply them to set out simple rectangular buildings on site.
6. Understand basic principles of choice and construction of foundations
7. Understand the principles of ground and upper floor construction in timber and concrete
8. Understand the principle of constructing load bearing walls
9. Know materials and methods used in fixing openings
10. Understand the function and principles of construction of construction of roofs
11. Understand the basic principles of design and construction of stairs
12. Understand the application of common types of finishes in the building trade
13. Understand the basic principles of installation of various types of services in dwellings.

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCKLAYING AND
CONCRETING WORK.

Module: - INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING Module Code: CBC II Contact Hours: 2hrs.

CONSTRUCTION Theory, 1hr. Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 1.0: UNDERSTAND BASIC WORKSHOP SAFETY SITE, SAFETY PRINCIPLES
AND METHODS TO BE ABLE TO APPLY THEM.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

1.1 Define and enumerate various hazards • Teacher should arrange to • Slide, video player and
in the workshop environment relating same use slide, video films, Television, video films
to a construction site situation, and stating Computer simulation etc. to (related to the subject
their causes and method of prevention. show and explain proper matted diskettes etc.
1.2 Identify hazards components of handling of construction tools • Drilling, grinding
construction tools and equipments e.g. and equipments and how to cutting machine circular
drilling machines, grinding, machine and prevent accidents both in the saw, molding machine
circular saw etc. workshop and on site. etc.
1.3 Name dangerous gases and liquids in • Various movable hand tools • Films, clips, videos
common use in the workshop or and machines should be films television monitor
construction site e.g. paint frames, displayed and show to etc.
flammable liquids, acetylene etc. students and the methods of • Chalkboard, copied
safe handling explained. notes etc.
• Show films and photo clips of
the hazards that can be
1-2
caused by poisonous and
dangerous gases e.g paint
fumes, carbon mono oxide etc.

1.4 Define site relevant clauses in the • Use dummy to practicalise • Dummy, first Aid box
factory act on Health, Safety and Welfare the application of 1st Aid on well equipped with
Regulations for workers on a construction victims, this could be done in drugs, bandage, cotton
site. the classroom to reinforce the wool, iodine etc.
1.5 Apply appropriate First Aid Treatment on knowledge being imparted to • Safety signs, hand
a victim in need of First Aid. e.g. burns, students. gloves, boots protective
shocks, accident victims etc. clothing goggles etc.
• Circular saws, and
drilling machined etc.

1.6 Undertake habitual maintenance of • First aid box, different

health, safety and general welfare of the drugs, bandage other
individual. Identify what safety is and how to first aid materials.
prevent accidents, generally.

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCKLAYING AND
CONCRETING WORK.

Module: - INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING Module Code: CBC II Contact Hours: 2hrs.

CONSTRUCTION Theory, 1hr. Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 2.0: KNOW THE USE OF COMMON HAND TOOLS IN BUILDING TRADES.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

2.1 Identify and describe the basic hand • Teacher should show • Basic hand tools for:
tools in plumber’s work and state their students basic workshop hand a.
functions. tools related to a plumber’s joiners
2.2 Identify and describe the basic hand work e.g. wrench, yarn, diving and
tools in Brick/Block work and state their machine etc. carpent
functions. • Show and practically handle ers
2.3 Identify and describe basic hand tools in Brick/Block work tools with b.
carpentry and joinery and state their students, naming each tool and bloc/bric
functions. asking the students to identify k layers
same. c.
3 • Teacher should show and painters
demonstrate the use of basic d.
carpentry hand tools to the plumber
students e.g. hammer, s
pinches, drill etc.

2.4 Describe and identify the basic hand • Show students the basic - do -
tools in painting and Decorating and state hand tools in.
their uses.
2.5 Understand the repair, routine care and
maintenance of hand tools in use in the
workshops.

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCKLAYING AND
CONCRETING WORK.

Module: - INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING Module Code: CBC II Contact Hours: 2hrs.

CONSTRUCTION Theory, 1hr. Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 3.0: UNDERSTAND THE USE OF MATERIALS AND BASIC PROCESSES IN
CARPENTRY & JOINERY.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

3.1 Identify and know various types of • Teacher should bring various • Material (timber)
Nigerian Timbers and state their types of timbers (pieces) to • Wood Preservatives
characteristics and uses. class and identify same to
4 3.2 Describe methods of timber conversion students by name and
and preservation. characteristics.
• Describe wood presentation
process.

3.3 Identify various types of manufactured • Bring pieces of various types • Plywood
boards and state their uses. of boards e.g. plywood, particle • Particle Board
5 3.4 Construct simple carcase joints using a board etc. to the class for
variety of materials tools. identification and state their
uses.

General Objective 4.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SITE PREPARATION.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

4.1 Define vegetable soil and identify same. • Use question and answer • Vegetable soil.
4.2 State the reasons for removing technique to describe • Digger, trowel,
vegetable soil or top -soil before setting out. vegetable soil and reasons for excavator, anger etc.
4.3 Identify hand tools and mechanical removal before setting out.
plants used for excavation. • Show student various hand
6-7 4.4 Explain the importance of site tools used for earth excavation
investigation and preparation prior to setting e.g auger, excavator, shovel,
out. digger etc.
4.5 Describe site preparation and • Take a visit to new
procedures prior to setting out. construction site with the
students.

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCKLAYING AND
CONCRETING WORK.

Module: - INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING Module Code: CBC II Contact Hours: 2hrs.

CONSTRUCTION Theory, 1hr. Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 5.0: UNDERSTAND SETTING OUT PRINCIPLES AND BE ABLE TO APPLY
THEM TO SET OUT SIMPLE RECT. BUILD ANGULAR ON SITE.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

5.1 Define and explain the principles of • Demonstrate the principles of • Chalkboard, sketches
setting out of buildings. setting out of buildings. etc.
5.2 Sketch, and describe the method of • Use sketches to explain why • Pegs, profile, nails,
pegging out the perimeter walls of a timber is used as setting out line, T-square, Iron
building. profiles. square etc.
8-12 5.3 Explain with sketches the use of timber • Describe the basic equipment • Setting out equipments
profiles in setting out. needed for setting out and use etc.
5.4 Identify and explain the basic equipment sketches where necessary.
required for setting out on site. • Set out a simple rectangular
5.5 Set out a simple rectangular building on building with the students
site. participation

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General Objective 6.0: UNDERSTAND BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CHOICE & CONSTRUCTION OF

FOUNDATIONS.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

6.1 Define and explain the functions of • Show pictures of excavating • Chalkboard etc.
foundation. machines • Films, clips, pictures,
6.2 Describe the different types of • Explain the functions of the sketches etc.
foundations indicating their suitability. equipment. • Concrete mixer,
6.3 Describe equipment and methods used coarse aggregate, fine
1-2 in excavating foundation trenches. aggregate, cement,
6.4 Sketch and describe temporary supports water etc.
to the sides of deep trenches in various • Digger, shovels profile,
soils. line etc.
6.5 Describe the equipment and methods
used in mixing concrete on site.

6.6 Explain batching of concrete by weight • Explain batching with regards • Cement
and by volume and compare the two Method to concrete work. • Mortar
3-4 6.7 Organise and lay strip foundation under • Explain the difference • Aggregates
the supervision by the teacher. between batching by volume • Equipment and tools
and by weight. • Water

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCKLAYING AND
CONCRETING WORK.

Module: - INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING Module Code: CBC II Contact Hours: 2hrs.

CONSTRUCTION Theory, 1hr. Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 7.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF GROUND UPPER FLOOR

CONSTRUCTION IN TIMBER AND CONCRETE.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

7.1 Describe and state the various functions • Teacher should identify the • Concrete aggregates
of floors various types of floors etc.
7.2 Describe various types of floor and the available and describe the • Visit to a construction
methods of construction. functions of each type to the site.
7.3 Describe various types of floorings and student.
5-6
their application. • This should be demonstrated
7.4 Organise and cast a concrete ground by laying blocks to a level e.g
floor operations. D.P.C. level and concreting the
floor as practical to show the
students how it is down.

General Objective 8.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLE OF CONSTRUCTING LOAD BEARING

WALLS. YEAR TWO

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

8.1 List the principal functions of external • Describe D.P.C. and • Block, Cement, etc.
walls and internal walls. differentiate between D.P.C.
8.2 Describe various types of wall units in and D.P.M.
common use.
8.3 List typical mixes for mortar used for
bonding wall units in 8.2 above.
7-8
8.4 Describe the procedures and
precautions involved in mixing of concrete
and mortar on site.
8.5 Explain the function, method of placing
and position of D.P.C. in walls.
8.6 Set out and erect simple straight walls.

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CONCRETING WORK.

Module: - INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING Module Code: CBC II Contact Hours: 2hrs.

CONSTRUCTION Theory, 1hr. Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 9.0: KNOW MATERIALS AND METHODS USED IN FIXING OPENINGS.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

9.1 Identify Nigerian timbers and timber • Explain the difference • Pictures/Posters
products suitable for window and door between wooden shutter • Charts
construction. windows and doors, steel • Door/window
9.2 State the functions of openings in windows and doors, crittal- Schedules
dwellings e.g. light, ventilation, privacy, Hope type Windows and doors. (Manufacturer’s)
inclusion of external weather. • Aluminum projected windows
9.3 Describe with sketches various types of and sliding doors etc.
9-10 timber and metal doors and windows
including their mode of operation.
9.4 Describe various types of ironmongery
and state their uses.
9.5 Explain the need for the provision of
weathering structures (e.g sill) at openings
and describe with sketches structures used
in simple dwellings.

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CONCRETING WORK.

Module: - INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING Module Code: CBC II Contact Hours: 2hrs.

CONSTRUCTION Theory, 1hr. Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 10.0: UNDERSTAND THE FUNCTION AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION

OF BASIC ROOF TYPES.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

10.1 Define and describe with sketches, • Show the pictorial • Pictures, Charts,
basic roof types and profiles e.g. beam and representation of the various Drawings, film clips
slabs as in concrete flat roofs, lattice and roof types to the student while
similar guiders, trusses (Howe truss, double describing each.
roof, truss rafter, standard fink French Truss,
North light truss, couple, umbrella, bow
string, etc), portal frames, shell roofs, folded
11-12 plates etc.
10.2 Describe the materials and maximum
allowable span and application of the
various roof types in 10.1.
10.3 Name and define various roof
coverings suitable for tropical use and
identify the areas suitable for their use in
Nigeria.

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCKLAYING AND
CONCRETING WORK.

Module: - INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING Module Code: CBC II Contact Hours: 2hrs.

CONSTRUCTION Theory, 1hr. Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 11.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND

CONSTRUCTION OF STAIRS.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

11.1 Describe with the aid of sketches, the • Differentiate between timber,
different types of stairs e.g. straight flight, concrete and steel stair cases.
dog-leg open well, spiral etc.
11.2 Explain with sketches the design
standards for the construction of stairs e.g.
riser, tread relationship, minimum
headroom, standard sizes of structural
members etc.
11.3 Explain and define the basic principles
of construction of a straight flight
timber/concrete/steel stairs.

General Objective 12.0: UNDERSTAND THE APPLICATION OF COMMON TYPES OF FINISHES IN

BUILDING TRADE.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

12.1 List external and internal wall finishes • Guide the students. • Berger paint, other
and explain their applications, e.g. paint, brand names.
wall paper, premix finishes, etc.
12.2 State the function of ceiling in houses.
12.3 Describe with sketches various types of
ceiling construction and ceiling finishes in
the tropics e.g. normal ceiling, suspended
ceiling etc.
12.4 List various types of finishes for joinery
works and explain their application e.g.
vanish, polish, paint etc.
12.5 Organise and execute the painting of a
small dwelling using specified paint.

12.6 Carry out the assignment using two

different brand names to test their quality
and efficiency

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CONCRETING WORK.

Module: - INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING Module Code: CBC II Contact Hours: 2hrs.

CONSTRUCTION Theory, 1hr. Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 13.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF INSTALLATION OF VARIOUS

TYPES OF SERVICES IN DWELLING.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

13.1 Explain the basic principles of a good • State the use of hand gloves • Hand gloves, shoes
drainage system. and wearing of rubber shoes to etc.
13.2 Describe with sketches the installation prevent shock.
standards relating to cold and; hot water
supply.
13.3 Sanitary wares; fittings e.g. sinks, bath,
W.C. shower, wash hand basin, Urinals, etc.
13.4 Explain with sketches construction
8 - 10 standards relating to the construction of
domestic drainage system, e.g. Inspection
chamber/cesspool, septic tank, soak away.
13.5 Explain the functions of good insulation
and lighting in dwellings.
13.6 Describe the different modes of supply
and installation systems of electricity in
dwellings e.g. simple phase, 3- phase
supply (conduit or surface wiring system)

13.7 Identify and describe various electrical • Use a detailed Electrical • Electrical drawing of a
fixtures stating their functions and explain drawing to teach the student typical building.
their installation principles. the key.
11 - 13.8 List the precautions to be taken to
12 ensure safe electrical installation in
dwellings.
13.9 Interpret electrical circuit symbols and
drawings.

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 Building Drawing and Design I

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCK MAKING

CONCRETING

MODULE: BUILDING DRAWING I Course Code: CTD 14 Contact Hours: 5hrs/wk

GOAL: This module is intended to introduce the trainee to the basic principles of residential building design
and to enable him make and interpret building drawings with facility.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the trainee should be able to:
1. Interpret and apply symbols, and conventions and other standard practices in building drawing
2. Identify various architectural draughting materials and equipment and use them effectively in making
building drawings
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of design of dwellings in warm climate
4. Prepare preliminary sketch design of a modern 3 bedroom bungalow
5. Draw the site and floors plans, elevations and sections of the proposed 3 bedroom bungalow
6. Prepare essential detail drawings of components
7. Draw detail plan of the electrical services
8. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of preparing schedules
9. Reproduce drawing

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WORK.

Module: BUILDING DRAWING I Module Code: CTD - 14 Contact Hours:

5hrs/wk

Course Specification: Theoretical/Practical Content

General Objectives 1.0: Interpret and apply symbols and conventions and other standard practices in
building drawing

WEEK Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Learning

Resources

1.1 Recongnise and draw commonly used graphical • List the symbols in • Chalk Board
symbols and representation in building drawing. NOTE: tabular form on the chalk • Charts of
Symbols and representation should be as contained in board and explain their graphical
B.S. 1192 or similar Nigerian Standard. application. symbols
1.2 Recognise various lettering styles. • Display various lettering • A building
1.3 Apply appropriate lettering styles in producing styles and explain their drawing with
building drawings. uses. various
1.4 List essential information required in the title block • Identify various scales in graphical
and indicate them in standard layout as recommended in common use and factors symbols.
B.S. 1192 or similar Nigerian standard. that influence the scale. • Drawing
1.5 Use sketches to describe dimensioning methods in • Explain the importance instruments
building NOTE: Dimensioning methods should be those of accurate dimensioning • Materials
1-2
commonly. in drawings • Lesson note
1.6 State factors which govern choice of scale e.g • Standard
a. Need for lucid working information: drawing sheets
b. Need to achieve economy of effort of various sizes
and time in drawing preparation;
c. Nature of drawing.

1.6 State range of standard scales for the following:

a. Site plans
b. Floor plans
c. Elevations
d. Component’ details

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WORK.

Module: BUILDING DRAWING I Module Code: CTD - 14 Contact Hours:

5hrs/wk

Course Specification: Theoretical/Practical Content

General Objective 2.0: Identify various architectural draughting materials and equipment and use
them effectively in making building drawing.

WEEK Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Learning

Resources

2.1 Recognize various standard sizes of drawing papers • Explain why rooms • Picture of plan
and boards explain their uses. should be well ventilate. printing
2.2 Explain the various metric scales on architect’s • Discuss the factors that machine.
triangular or flat scales and demonstrate their use in the influence design of
making of building drawings. residential buildings in
2.3 Describe the character and state the use of:- Nigeria.
i. Cartridge drawing paper
ii. Natural tracing paper
iii. Tracing film (acetate paper).
3-5

2.4 Select appropriate instruments and use them

effectively in the production of building drawings NOTE:
Essential instruments to be used should include: scales,
drawing pens, lettering templates, adjustable set-square,
instrument set, irregular (French) curves, T-
square/parallel ruling straight edge/draughting machine.
2.5 Explain the working principles of a typical plan
printing machine or device.

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WORK.

Module: BUILDING DRAWING I Module Code: CTD - 14 Contact Hours:

5hrs/wk

Course Specification: Theoretical/Practical Content

General Objective 3.0: Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of design of dwellings in warm
climate.

WEEK Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Learning

Resources

3.1 Explain the concepts of form, function and beauty as • Explain the functions of • Lesson note
applied in building design. the various building • Chalk Board
3.2 Identify the basic parts of a typical modern components. • Posters
residential bungalow. • List the essential • Charts
3.3 explain the functional relationshipof 2.2 above and services necessary in a
state the design required with regards to warm climate building.
condition.
NOTE: Basic parts should include: dinning room, bed
room, kitchen, garage (internal and annexed), bath/toilet,
store, etc.

3.4 Identify typical water and sanitary services in a

modern flat and use sketches to illustrate their
installation standards, e.g. shower, WC., sink, bath,
water heater, wash hand basin, etc.
3.5 Name common types of exterior and interior finishes
for domestic buildings and explain their application.
3.6 Explain the purpose of town planning authority
regulations.

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WORK.

Module: BUILDING DRAWING I Module Code: CTD - 14 Contact Hours:

5hrs/wk

Course Specification: Theoretical/Practical Content

General Objective 3.0: Demonstrate knowledge of the basic principles of design of dwellings in warm
climate.

WEEK Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Learning

Resources

3.7 Explain how site characteristics may influence the • Use question and • Town
design of a residential building. answer techniques to Planning Laws.
3.8 Enumerate the characteristics of good floor plan, e.g. explain the functions of • Picture
adequate and properly located openings, good functional town planning authority /Posters of a
relationship, etc. and the importance of well planned
3.9 Enumerate the factors which influence the design of good town layout. modern city.
residential buildings in Nigeria, e.g. site, town planning
authority regulations, materials and labour availability,
client taste/culture, financial ability.
3.10 Distinguish between design and plan and as built
plan
3.11 Describe the essential elements of good site plan.

General Objective 4.0: Prepare preliminary sketch design of a modern 3 bedrooms bungalow.

WEEK Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Learning

Resources

4.1 Determine the characteristics of e given Surveyor’s • Discuss presentation • A well

plan, e.g. solar orientation, plot size, access road, etc. plan equipped
4.2 Prepare preliminary sketch design of a modern 3- • Show details of cut drawing studio.
bedroom bungalow suitable for the plot in 4.1 above. sections across hidden
4.3 Justify the space arrangement and choice of components - Stair case,
8-9 materials of the proposed bungalow. etc.
• Draw elevations e.g.
approach, rear and rear
side elevation.
• Give assignments on
drawing to students.

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WORK.

Module: BUILDING DRAWING I Module Code: CTD - 14 Contact Hours:

5hrs/wk

Course Specification: Theoretical/Practical Content

General Objective 5.0: Draw the site and floor plans, elevations and sections of a proposed 3-
bedroom bungalow.

WEEK Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Learning

Resources

5.1 Prepare presentation floor plan and working • Distinguish between a • Finished
drawings to suitable scales of a proposed bungalow. bungalow and a storey drawing plan.
5.2 Draw the elevation to suitable scale. NOTE: building, duplex, etc.
Elevations may include front, rear, left and right sides. • Explain the importance
5.3 Determine and draw details of essential sections. of proper detailing in
NOTE: Use may be made of off-set and removed building drawing.
10-12 sections where necessary.
5.4 Draw the foundation plan.
5.5 Draw the site plan.
NOTE: Site plan should conform with local authority
planning regulations and in particular indicate drainage
plan. (septic tanks, soak away, inspection, chambers,
pipelines), boundary wall or line, access road.

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General Objective 6.0: PREPARE ESSENTIAL DETAIL DRAWINGS OF COMPONENTS.

WEEK Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Learning

Resources

6.1 Determine and draw to suitable scales essential • Guide the Students to • A well
details of components. NOTE: Details may include: produce a given drawing equipped
Floor, beams, lintels, hoods, railings, screen walls fire to specification. drawing studio.
place, boundary wall and gate, plumbing.
1-4 6.2 Prepare working drawing of the septic tank and
soak-away suitable for the bungalow.
6.3 Draw the interior elevations and sections of the
kitchen and launderette. NOTE: Drawings should show
details of cabinets; and work-top.

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WORK.

Module: BUILDING DRAWING I Module Code: CTD - 14 Contact Hours:

5hrs/wk

Course Specification: Theoretical/Practical Content

General Objective 7.0: Draw detail plan of the electrical services.

WEEK Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Learning

Resources

7.1 Use the presentation floor plan as an aid in • Using the presentation
determining the types and location of electrical services. floor plan, determine • Drawing
5-7
7.2 Draw the electrical service plan for the bungalow. location of electrical showing the
services. floor plan.

7.3 Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and • Explain scheduling and • Chalk Board
methods of preparing schedules. describe the use. Paper • Drawing of a
7.4 Explain the meaning of “scheduling” as used in schedules for the given bungalow.
building drawing, state the uses of schedules and typical following: doors, windows,
subjects for schedules. electrical plumbing,
7.5 State the two categories of information in schedule, painting etc.
e.g. • Give assignments and
8-10
i. a specification of materials, guide the students to
component of activity. prepare schedules for a
ii. the location of theses specifications. given building projects.

7.6 Prepare the following schedules for the bungalow:

door, windows, electrical installation, plumbing, painting,
reinforcement (where necessary)

General Objective 8.0: Reproduce drawings.

WEEK Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Learning

Resources

8.1 Trace and ink effectively the design and working • Organise a printing • Drawing
drawings above. Exercise. studio
8.2 Print out inked or pencil drawing using plan printing • Produce copies of • Dark Room
11-12
machine or a manual printing device. drawing. • Printing
8.3 Assess the quality of drawings from printed copies. • Guide the students to Equipment
perform the exercise • Posters

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 Bricklaying

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCK MAKING

CONCRETING

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Course Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 5hrs/wk

GOAL: This module is designed to provide the trainee with the essential knowledge and skill that will enable
him perform competently all aspects of brick-work in the construction industry.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the trainee should be able to:
1. Understand basic workshop and site safety principles and their applications
2. Understand the use of various tools and equipment in the bricklaying trade
3. Understand the basic principles of manufacture, properties and application of various types of bricks
4. Understand the use of material and basic processes in carpentry and joinery
5. Understand the main physical properties and application of various types of cements
6. Understand the main physical properties and application of various types of aggregates and mortars
7. Understand the principles and methods of preparing mortars for building works.
8. Understand the basic principles of and be able to carry out simple leveling project construction
9. Understand the principles and methods of preparing sites and setting out building
10. Understand and be able to apply basic principles and practice relating to substructure construction
11. Understand the principles of construction and be able to construct lay concrete ground floors
12. Understand the basic principles of construction and be able to construct plan and simple decorative brick
walls
13. Know materials and methods used in fixing openings
14. Understand the function and principles of construction of basic roof types
15. Understand the basic principles of design and constriction of stairs
16. Understand the principles of construction, erection and dismantling of scaffolds in accordance with
construction (working places) regulations
17. Understand the basic principles of construction of fire place and chinnerys for cooking range
18. Know materials and methods used in walling.
19. Understand the principles of construction of simple drainage system.
20. Understand the basic principles of Kerbs and surface drainage channels to specification.

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WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 1.0: Understand Basic Workshop And Site Safety Principles And Their Application.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

1.1 Define and enumerate various Teacher should use slides, • Slide, video player and
hazards in the workshop environment video films, computer simulation television, video films
relating same to a construction site etc. to show and explain proper (related to the subject
situation, and stating their causes and handling method of construction matter) diskettes etc.
methods of prevention. tools and equipments how to • Drilling, circular saws,
1.2 Identify dangerous components in practically prevent accidents molding machine etc.
construction tools and equipments e.g. both in the workshop and on
drilling machines, grinding machine, and site when using them..
1 circular saw, etc. Show specified hand tools and
1.3 Name some dangerous gases and machines to students and
liquids in common use in the workshop explain methods of safe
or construction site e.g. paint fumes, handling of such equipment.
flammable liquids, acetylene etc. Show films and photo clips of
some hazards that can be
caused by poisonous and
dangerous gases e.g. paint
fumes, carbon monoxide etc.

1.4 Define and cite relevant clauses in Write on the chalkboard for the • During, first, aid box well
the factory act on Health, safety and students to copy the relevant equipped, with drugs,
Welfare Regulations for workers on a clauses. Give examples for banding cotton wool, iodine
construction site. students to learn at home. etc.
1.5 Apply appropriate first Aid treatment Use safety equipment to • Safety signs, hand,
on a victim involved in burns, shocks practicalise the application of gloves, boots, protective
accident victims etc. first aid on victims, this could be clothing, goggles etc.
1.6 Carry out habitual maintenance of done in the classroom to • Circular saw, grinding,
health, safety and general welfare of the reinforce the know ledge being machine, and drilling
individual. imparted to the student. machines etc.
1.7 Identify what safety is and how to
prevent accidents, generally.

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCKLAYING & CONCRETE
WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 2.0: Understand The Use Of Various Tools And Equipment In The Bricklaying
Trade.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

2.1 Differentiate between common hand Distinguish by between • Tools and equipment
tools and heavy equipment/machines in common hand tools and (some).
bricklaying trade. equipment. • Chart/posters.
2.2 Identify the common tools and their Display and name each tool and • Real object tools.
uses. their uses. • Charts/Poster.
2.3 Identify the equipment available in Display charts. • Over head projector.
Bricklaying viz pan mixer, mortar mixer, List the operational procedure
2
concrete mixer of various types of of carrying out the maintenance
dumpers. of specified blocklaying
2.4 Sketch/draw and label some of the equipment.
tools/equipment used in the bricklaying Ask students to identify each of
shop. these tools displayed.
2.5 State the importance of care/
maintenance of bricklaying tools.

2.6 Correctly handle some specified The teacher demonstrate the • Tools and equipment
bricklaying equipment and tools. handling of the common • Manufacturers manual
2.7 Carry out periodic maintenance of bricklaying tools.
equipment e.g. concrete mixer. Carry out check for efficiency.
Organise a maintenance
exercise of any of the
equipment.

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCKLAYING & CONCRETE
WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 3.0: Understand The Basic Principles Of Manufacture, Properties And Application
Of Various Types Of Bricks.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

3.1 List the composition of clays. The teacher display the different • Lesson plan.
3.2 List the physical properties of clays. types of bricks and identifies the • Sandscreete bricks.
3.3 Describe with sketches and state materials used in their • Clay bricks.
uses of various sizes of bricks. production. • Engineering bricks.
• burnt clay bricks With live diagram the teacher • Mud bricks
• mud bricks outline the process of • Hand mould.
• engineering bricks production of standard bricks • Machine mould.
3-4
• refractory bricks emphasing on the amount of
• decorative bricks water required in the mix and
• concrete bricks the danger of having excess of
• sand lime bricks less water in the mix.
List the advantages of machine
moulded bricks over hand
moulded bricks.

3.4 Explain the process of manufacturing The teacher guides the students • Typical training work
of bricks taking into account curing in the production of specific shop
techniques. number of bricks given the • Material laboratory
3.5 List defects in manufactured bricks. materials. • Clay
3.6 Explain their use causes and state • Ask student to produce • Head pan.
necessary precautions against their specified number of bricks. • Spade
occurrence. • Explain some defects that may • Moulds
3.7 Estimate the required quantity of show and gives reason for the (manual/machine)
materials required for moulding or occurrence.
specified number of sandscrete bricks.
3.8 List the factors which can affects the
compressive strength of bricks..

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCKLAYING & CONCRETE
WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 4.0: Understand The Use Of Material And Basic Processes In Carpentry And
Joinery

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

4.1 Identify and know various types of • Teacher should bring various • Pieces of various types of
Nigerian timers and types of timbers (pieces) to timbers available in
state their characteristics and uses. class and identify same to Nigeria.
4.2 Describe methods of timber students by name and • Wood preservatives,
conversion and characteristics. wood etc.
preservation. • Explain the process of timber • Pieces of plywood,
5
4.3 Identify various types of preservatives. particle board, etc.
manufactured boards and state • Bring pieces of various types • Variety of materials
their uses. of boards e.g. plywood, particle required for construction.
4.4 Describe the basic process of board etc. to the class for
carcass construction. identification and state their
uses.

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WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 5.0: Understand The Main Physical Properties And Application Of Various Types
Of Cements.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

5.1 List the different types of cements • tabulate the types of cement • Sample of raw material
available and give example of were they eg Portland cement modified egg line or chalk and clay
are use ie. ordinary Portland cement, low Portland cement and non chart showing the stages
heat Portland cement, sulphate resisting Portland cement their properties of production of cement,
cement high alumina cement, and area of used. sample of ordinary
supersulphate cement etc. • Outline by line diagrams the Portland cement.
5.2 Outline the process of manufacture stages of production of ordinary poster of typical storage of
of ordinary Portland cement. Portland cement. cement in bags and silo.
5.3 Describe the general effects of • Explain the following terms • Sample of the following
variation in the properties of ordinary a. hydration types of cements:
Portland cement, e.g. variation in b. Setting and a.
fineness, soundness and setting time. c. Hardening Ordinary
5.4 State the meaning of the following: • Identify tests and procedures Portland
Hydration, setting and hardening of of testing i.e. fineness test, b. Low
5-6
cement. soundness, setting time etc. heat
5.5 Distinguish between setting and Portland
hardening of cement. c.
Sulphate
resisting
d. Portland
pozzolana
e.
Supersulp
hated
cement
f. High
almina
cement

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WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 5.0: Understand The Main Physical Properties And Application Of Various Types
Of Cements.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

5.6 Explain the relative advantages of • Discuss handling procedure of a. balance

handling cement in silos and in bags. both large/small quantity of b.
5.7 List the procedure of carrying out the cement. apparatus
following test fineners, soundness, • Explain the physical tests on ie vicat
setting time. cement. c. le
5.8 Determine the suitability of cement • Display the chatelier
on site by at least three methods. equipment/apparatus for d.
carrying out tests ie vicat briguette
apparatus etc. mould.
• Demonstrate the experiment.
• Groups the students and task
them to carry out the tests.

General Objective: 6.0 Understand The Main Physical Properties And Application Of Various Types
Of Aggregates

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

6.1 Define aggregates and distinguish • Show sample of fine/coarse • Sample of the
between fine and coarse aggregates. • aggregate ie sand/gravel or aggregates.
6.2 Classify various aggregates by their granite. • Quartering gauge
sources and uses ie natural, artificial, • Define aggregate and their • Riffle box
light weight (refractory) etc. use in • Balance
6.3 Distinguish between the range of • construction. • A table of a complete job
particles size of coarse and fine • List and classify aggregate by • The graphs sheet.
7-9
aggregate and explain the general their nature or use. • Photograph of an
effects of particles. • List the sieve sizes for grading aggregate stock pile.
6.4 Describe different ways of collecting of both fine and coarse
aggregate for test aggregates.
• Describe the process of
carrying out test on aggregates
from sampling to fineness.

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WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 6.0 Understand The Main Physical Properties And Application Of Various Types
Of Aggregates

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

6.5 State the purpose of sieve test and • Modulate and interpret result.
plot the sieve analysis and interpret. • Describe various ways of
graded, gap graded storing aggregates on the site.
6.6 Determine the finess modulus.
6.7 State tests on aggregate and
determine the purpose of silt, bulking
colour metric etc.
6.8 Describe physical tests on
aggregates.
6.9 Describe various ways of storing,
aggregates on the site i.e. aggregates
stock pilling, storage bins.

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MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 7.0 UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF PREPARING

MORTAR FOR BUILDING WORKS.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

7.1 Define mortar and list the qualities of • Define mortar and identify the • Sample of line light
a good mortar as used in construction four types of mortar and uses. weight aggregate.
industry. a. Line mortar. a. sand
7.2 Specify the type and mix ratio for a b. Cement b. binding
particular purpose. mortar agent
7.3 Define workability. c. Cement line c. concrete
7.4 Determine factors affecting mortar or platform
workability. ganged d. shovel
7.5 Identify the advantages of d. Mortar. e.
10-12
mechanical mixing over manual mixing. e. Refectory deadpan
7.6 Determine factors affecting mortar f. pan
mixing/mix. mixer
7.7 Determine the use of admixture in • Explain the two methods of
mortar. mixing and factors affecting the
choice.
• Define workability, water:
cement ratio, aggregate:
cement ratio.

7.7 Take a specified water, cement ratio, • Specify by tabulating mix

and aggregate: cement ratio, measure ratio/type of mortar for various
materials for mortar by volume. jobs.
7.8 Mix a workable mortar for one of the • Describe various ways of
following purposes. achieving a workable mortar.
a. Moulding bricks • Give a mix ratio and asked
b. Bedding and jointing student to measure out by
of bricks volume the sand and cement
c. Plastering and content.
rendering

NOTE: Mix by hand or machine process.

EXAMINATION: Practical 60%, Theory
13
40%

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WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 8.0: Understand The Basic Principles Of And Be Able To Carry Out Simple
Leveling Project Construction.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

8.1 Define leveling. • Define leveling. • Spirit/Plumb level

8.2 Identify various tools and equipment • List various equipment used in • Transparent tiny rubble
used in transferring levels i.e. leveling. tube
a. Plumb level and pegs • Describe each method of • Pegs
b. water level leveling and their accuracy. • Borning rods
c. bunny rods and pegs • Explain the two methods. • Dumpy level
d. leveling instrument. a. rise and fall, • Titing level
1-2
and • Staff
8.3 Describe the process of leveling i.e. b. instrument • Measuring
rise and fall method and instrument height. • Tape
height.
• Compute reduced level from
the given data and ask students
to do same.

General Objective: 9.0 Understand The Principles And Methods Of Preparing Sites And Setting Out
Buildings.
Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources
9.1 Outline the basic considerations in • Describe what is meant by • Chart/picture of various
the preparation of site for the preliminary site work thereby earth moving equipment.
construction of buildings e.g. identify the temporary services • Builders square
a. access roads and importance. • Tape
b. electricity supply • Discuss the method of clearing • Pegs
c. storage facilities and the reason for removal of • Trammel
d. temporary structure vegetable/top soil. • Line
3-4
e. hoarding etc. • Define giving examples the • Profiles
different types of soil:
9.2 Determine the importance of removal a. rocky
of top soil/vegetable soil. b. firm
9.3 State the problems that may be c. made up soil
encountered during the construction
work in the following situations:-

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WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 9.0 Understand The Principles And Methods Of Preparing Sites And Setting Out
Buildings.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

a. water logged site

b. pit/alluvial soil
c. congested one plot
side
d. site requiring
demolition of existing
structures.

9.4 Explain the purpose of establishing

datum level on site.
9.5 Differentiate between layout and
setting out.
9.6 Determine the importance of building
line.
a. Identify the tools and materials used in
simple setting out exercise.

9.7 Describe at least two ways to check

accuracy of a given setting out.
9.8 Describe the process of construction
of plain and irregular shapes for irregular
shapes.
9.9 Identify the line and peg method.

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WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 10.0: Understand And Be Able To Apply Basic Principles And Practice Relating To
Substructure Construction.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

SUB-STRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION • Samples of soils displayed • Real object i.e. sample of

10.1 Identify the properties of different and their properties identified. soils.
types of soil. • Display charts, posters and • Charts.
10.2 Select the necessary tools for pictures illustrating the • Pictures.
manual excavation. mechanism of the earth moving • Chalkboard.
5-6 10.3 Describe mechanism by drawing equipments. • Complete drawing
various earth moving equipment. • Identify various ways of site instrument.
10.4 Distinguish between site and soil drainage. • T. Square.
investigation. • Sump hole. • Pair of compass.
10.5 Describe various ways of site • Laying of perforated pipes. • Lesson notes
drainage • Dewatering etc.

10.6 Define the bearing capacity of a • The teacher draws the

soil. timbering suitable for a loose
10.7 Solve some problems involving shallow trench and gives
bearing capacity. assignment.
10.8 Identify methods of preventing • Teacher names types of
collapse of trench. timber used in timbering
10.9 Define the angle of response. trenches
10.10 Identify with sketches the • Explain safe working condition
timbering system for the following in excavated trenches.
situations.
a. Shallow trench in
moderately firm soil.
b. Shallow trench in
loose soil.
c. Shallow trench in
water logged area.

10.11 State necessary precautions for

safe working conditions.

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WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 10.0: Understand And Be Able To Apply Basic Principles And Practice Relating To
Substructure Construction.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

10.12 State the reasons for the following • Materials used for concrete for
craft practice. foundation.
a. Ramming of trench
base before casting
concrete foundation.
b. Casting concrete
foundation
c. Antiterm its
application
d. Ramming in layers
very deep refill

10.12 Estimate quantity of soil to be

carted way or back fill putting allowing for
bulking.
10.13 Describe the functions of
foundations.
a. List types of
foundations.
b. Sketch different types
of foundations.
c. Identify their uses.

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WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 11.0: Understand The Principles Of Construction Concrete on the Ground Floors

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

11.1 Identify the functions of ground, • The teacher lists the functions. • Chalkboard
solid and suspended floors. • Sketch the types of floors on • Lesson notes
11.2 Sketch the cross section of: the chalkboard. • Sketches
a. Solid ground floor a. solid • Drawing
b. Suspended floors b. suspended • Real object egg.
c. German floor Hardcore damp proof
7-8 • Emphasise on the sizes of materials.
11.3 Identify by labelling the members components and the point of
with sizes. placement and give reasons.
11.4 Show the placement of main and • List some damp proof
distribution bars in suspended floor. materials.
11.5 State the functions of damp proof
course.

11.6 List common damp proof materials. • Organise a visit to a standard • A typical project site
11.7 Give reason for the following. construction site Introduce the where casting of oversite
a. Minimum thickness of students provide necessary concrete is in progress.
oversite concrete safety wears and ask students
b. Correct placement of to questions and jot
positioning of DPC observations.
c. Correct mix for over
site concrete.

11.8 State the functions of hardcore.

11.9 Specify the quality and type of local
material suitable for hardcore.

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WORK.
MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs
Theory, 8hrs Practical
Course Specification: Theoretical Content
General Objective 12.0: Understand The Basic Principles Of Construction Of Simple Decorative Brick
Walls
Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources
12.1 State the functions of a brick wall. • The teacher list and explain • Lesson plan
12.2 Identify the common bond in brick the function of brick wall. • Chalk board
wall construction. • Sketch - Tooting raking back • Charts
12.3 Sketch different provision for future on the black board and explain • Drawing/sketches.
continuation of job. their uses. • Same.
12.4 Describe the following types of • List the different types of walls
walls - load bearing, partition walls, and give brief definition and
parapet, party etc. uses.
12.5 Interpret brickwork construction • Explain or differentiate
9 - 10
form a working drawing. between precast and cast in
12.6 Describe with sketches /drawing the situ..
following methods of bridging openings. • Sketch a typical mould and
12.7 Sketch the following features in wall form work for each.
construction. • Draw to scale showing
a. Sill construction lines and parts of a
b. Canopy, copping, semi circle arch.
attached piers detached • Give assignment to draw –
piers. three centre arch.
12.8 Estimate the quantity of material
allowing for damages using a working
drawing.
12.9 Define a threshold
12.10 Sketch a threshold.
12.11 Describe method of construction.
12.12 Sketch fixing of door/window
frames as the construction continues.
12.13 Sketch fixing of door/window
frames at the completion of construction.
12.14 State advantages and
disadvantages.
12.15 Distinguish between pointing and
jointing.
12.16 Sketch different types used in wall
construction.

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MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 13.0: Know Materials And Methods Used In Fixing Openings.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

13.1 Identify Nigerian timbers and timber • Explain the difference between • Different types of doors
products suitable for window and door wooden shutter windows and and windows pictures,
construction. doors, steel windows and doors, Charts
13.2 Describe the method of converting crittal-Hope type Windows and
and seasoning timber for carpentry and doors.
joinery work. • Aluminum projected windows
13.3 State the functions of openings in and sliding doors etc.
drillings e.g. light Ventilation, privacy,
exclusion of external weather.
13.4 Describer with sketches various
11-12
types of timber and metal doors and
windows including their mode of
operation.
13.5 Describe various types of door and
window iron ironmongery and state their
uses.
13.6 Explain the need for the provision of
weathering Structures (e.g sill) at
openings and describe with sketches
structures used in simple dwellings.

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WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 14.0 UNDERSTAND THE FUNCTION AND PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION

OF BASIC ROOF TYPES.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

14.1 Define and describe with sketches, • Show pictorial representation • Pictures, real objects i.e.
basic roof types and Profiles e.g. beam of the various roof types to the roof trusses
and slabs as in concrete flat roofs Lattice student while describing each.
and similar guiders, trusses (Howe truss,
double, for truss, truss rafter, standard
fink French Truss, North light truss,
couple, umbrella, bow string, etc), portal
1-2
frames, shall roofs, folded plates etc.
14.2 Describe the materials, maximum
allowable span and Application of the
various roof types in 14.1.
14.3 Name and define various roof
covering suitable for tropical use and
identify situations suitable for their use.

General Objective: 15.0 UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND

CONSTRUCTION OF STAIRS.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

15.1 Describe with the aid of sketches, • Differentiate between timber, • Pictures, Charts, Films,
the different types of stairs e.g. straight concrete and steel stair cases Timber, Stairs.
flight, dog-open well, spiral etc. to the student.
15.2 Explain with sketches the design
standards for the Construction of stairs
e.g. riser-tread relationship,
3-4
minimum headroom, standard sizes of
structural members etc.
15.3 Explain and define the basic
principles of construction
of a straight flight timber/concrete/steel
spiral stairs.

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WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 16.0 UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION AND

DISMANTLING OF SCAFFOLDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONSTRUCTION (WORKING PLACES)
REGULATIONS

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

16.1 Describe with sketches the • The teacher list the types of • Lesson plan
following scaffolds. scaffolds and sketch and • Real objects – gin wheel
a. bracket scaffold identify part. and chain
b. putlog • Sketch a gin wheel as it is • Pictures, posters of
c. independent attached to scaffold. cranes
d. trestle • Sketch supports with bridle at • Couplers
window opening. • Other components.
16.2 State situation WHERE each is • Identify safety precautions • Scaffold tubes
most suitably used. peculiar to scaffolding and • Couplers
16.3 Identify the members. cranes. • Spanners
• Wrench etc.

16.4 Explain the relative advantage of

timber and tubular scaffold.
16.5 Describe various hoisting
equipment for hoisting material on site.
4-5
a. gin wheel
b. scaffold crane
c. stationery crane
d. mobile cranes

16.6 Identify the components and uses. • Show each components and
16.7 Erect a put log scaffold. name.
16.8 Erect transom scaffold. • Show tools necessary to erect
16.9 Erect timber/bamboo scaffold. i.e. spanner wrench etc.
16.10 Dismantle the putlog scaffold. scaffold.
16.11 Dismantle transom scaffold. • Demonstrate in steps the
16.12 Dismantle timber/bamboo scaffold. process of erection.
• Placing the sole and base
plate at interval with standards.
• Demonstrate how a gin wheel
is attached to the scaffold.

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WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 17.0 UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION TO

SPECIFICATION OF FIRE PLACE AND CHIMNEYS FOR COOKING RANGE.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

17.1 Identify types of materials. • List the properties of materials • Lesson plan
17.2 State the qualities/properties for fire place construction. • Charts
expected. • Give examples • Drawings
17.3 State basic consideration in the • Show a typical drawing • Sketches
design and construct of fireplace and incorporating each case.
6 chimney stock eg good control of • Sketch different joints lining of
draught, type of fuel/location etc. fumes by pegetting.
17.4 Prepare kitchen layout and working
drawing incorporation details of a typical
fire place and chimney stack for the
following classes of fuel.

a. fire wood
b. coal
c. gas/paraffin

17.5 Sketch and describe various

methods of sealing joints between stack
and tool covering (weathering around
stack) e.g. use flashing fillet with ratio 1.1

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WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 18.0: KNOW MATERIALS AND METHODS USED IN WALLING.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

18.1 Identify by name various types of • Show the students different • real objects
stone in Nigeria suitable for walling i.e. types of stones. • stone samples
granite marble etc. • In tabular form state the • pictures showing
18.2 Describe the process involve in process involved in preparation a.
preparation of 18.1 above for plastering. of stone from rock. blastering
7-8 18.3 Identify various bonding patterns • Sketch each bonding pattern site
available for walling. available. b. crushing
18.4 Specify mortar mix for stone setting • Identify mix proportion of drawing
in walling. mortar for setting of stone wall. showing
different
bonds.

General Objective 19.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION OF SIMPLE

DRAINAGE SYSTEM

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

19.1 Distinguish between a sewer and a • Show the students pieces of

drain. drain pipes
19.2 Explain the basic principles of a a. Plastic
good drainage system. b. asbestos
19.3 Sketch (1) combine system (2)
separate system.
19.4 Describe with detail sketches the
structural detail of.
a. Septic tank
b. Soak away
c. Inspection
chamber/manhole
d. Cesspool
e. Intercepting chamber

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WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 19.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION OF SIMPLE

DRAINAGE SYSTEM

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

19.5 Explain the use and state the • Show the students pieces of • air bag and stopper
standard size of. drain pipes • gauge
a. plastic drain pipes a. plastic • hand pump
b. asbestos drain pipes b. asbestos • smoke chamber
c. galvanized steel pipes • touch
19.6 Describe with sketches the use of • chart
pipe fitting e.g. 1.1.1 • picture
a. connecting sockets.
b. junction-square
oblique
c. Saddle junctions
d. Bends
e. Channels
f. Gullies
g. Drain chutes
h. - interceptors

19.7 Describe with sketches the use of • Show the students the • air bag and stopper
pipe fitting e.g.. different pipe fitting as listed in • gauge
a. connecting sockets 19.6 • hand pump
b. taper pipe • smoke chamber
c. junction-square • chart
square • picture
d. saddle junctions
e. bends
f. channels
g. gullies
h. interceptors

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WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 19.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION OF SIMPLE

DRAINAGE SYSTEM

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

19.8 Describe with sketches methods of • Carry the students to where • Water
determining fall of underground drain. construction is going and show • Smoke
19.9 Describe the following methods of them how drains are tested • Ball
testing drains. • Torch
a. water • Air.
b. smoke
c. ball
d. torch
e. air

19.10 Interpret from working drawing • display a typical mechanical • site plan
construction of details of simple drainage drawing • mechanical drawing
systems involving trench excavation, • pick detail from the drawing • the accessories
preparation of base, laying of pipes, and explain fixing of fittings. a. bath
gullies. • Using a typical standard site b. wash
19.11 Install (1) bath (2) wash/hand plan locate. hand basin
basin (3) W. C suite bidet (5) urinal(6) a. soak away c. W.C.
sink. b. septic tank suite
c. cesspool as d. Bidet
the case may e. Urinal
be f. sink

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WORK.

MODULE: BRICKLAYING Module Code: CBC 12 Contact Hours: 2hrs

Theory, 8hrs Practical

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 20.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINPLES OF LAYING KERBS AND SURFACE
DRAINAGE.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

20.1 State the functions of kerbs. • Mount the pictures of a run • Charts
20.2 Sketch and describe different forms way showing the arrangement • Pictures.
of kerbs and state materials for of kerbs, precast powers and
production. channels.
20.3 Describe with sketches a methods • list the materials used in
of laying precast concrete kerbs. State production ie cement, sand and
11 –
standard sizes of kerbs. granite.
12
20.4 Specify the quality of bricks and • Pay visit to a road construction
jointing mortar suitable for construction project.
of channels/gutters.
20.5 Give reasons for channels and state
the factors which determine the better
angles

13 EXAMINATIONS: Practical 60%, Theory 40%

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 Blocklaying

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING AND BLOCKLAYING.

Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours: 8hrs

Course Specification PRACTICLAL CONTENT

General Objective:

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

Select tools for specific craft • Students to identify each of • Manson’s and bricklayer tools
operations e.g. these tools displayed
1
a. Cutting
b. Laying

Mix properly with hand or • Students to mix with hands • Shovel

2-4 machine, mortar suitable for and machine • Clay Mixer
moulding of bricks

Conduct test to determine the • Students perform test to • Compressive strength machine
compressive strength of brick determine the compressive Bricks.
strength.

Identify by visual inspection a • Students carry out visual • Cement.

5-6 sound cement. inspection to determine sound
cement

Carry out the following tests on • Students perform the different • Aggregates measuring vessels,
aggregates type of tests on aggregate Weighing machine colour charts
a. silt test
b. bulking test
c. moisture
content test
d. colour metric
e. physical test

Test the quality and suitability of • Students carry physical test on • Visual
7 aggregates on site using specified the site.
site methods

Prepare banding mortar to • Students prepare mortar for • Clay, Shovel Water
specification for specified jobs to bonding to specification
industry standard.

Conduct test to determine porosity • Student conduct test to • Water, Bricks, Stop Watch.
8
of a given brick determine porosity of bricks

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours: 8hrs

Course Specification PRACTICLAL CONTENT

General Objective:

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

Conduct test to determine • Student conduct test to • Water, Brick, Stop Watch
permeability of a given brick determine permeability of a
given brick

Mould clay/sandscreet bricks to • Student mould clay and • Clay, Mould, Shovel, Water, etc.
9–
specification sandscreet bricks to
10
specification.

Apply the correct curing method • Student cure the brick using • Bucket, Rubber Host
after production the correct method.

Set out simple rectangular • Students set out rectangular • Line, Tape Set Square Pegs
11 -
buildings on plain and on sloppy building on plain and slopping Profiles.
12
sites. sites.

13 EXAMINATIONS: Theory = 40% Practical = 60%

Carry out simple leveling exercise • Student carry out simple • Tape, Measuring Tape, Chain,
by rise and fall and by instrument leveling exercise using rise and Staff, Tilting Level Dumpy Level,
1-3
height method fall and instrument height Rod, Pegs.
method

Compute reduced level from given • Students to compute level • Data.

data. from a given data

Set out a right angle on site by the • Students to set out a right • Set square, tape, line, pegs,
following methods angle using builder square, tape profile
a. builder square and 3:4:5, rule and isosceles
4–6 b. tape and 3:4:5 triangle methods.
rule
c. isosceles
triangle

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours: 8hrs

Course Specification PRACTICLAL CONTENT

General Objective:

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

Set out on site circular • Students to set out circular • Trammel, Tape, Plan, Peg line
foundations using at least two foundation using trammel or etc.
methods e.g. tape for curves of small radii • Nails, trammel.
a. trammel or and offset methods
tape for curves of
small radii
b. offset method

Set out an elliptical foundation on • Students set out elliptical • Trammel Tape Pegs, Line, Plan
site using one of the following foundation using the trammel Nails, Hammer etc.
methods. and peg and line method
7–
a. the trammel
12
method
b. peg and line
method

13 EXAMINATION: Theory - 40%, Practical - 60%

Select appropriate tools and • Students select appropriate • Trowel, Spirit Level, Profiles
equipment for ground floor tools and equipment for ground Pegs, Nails Rammer, Hardcore
construction transfer/spread level floor construction. dumpy level aggregates water,
with pegs to ensure a flat surface. • Set up and level to specify Mixing manually or mechanically
Specify the appropriate concret floor level profile or edge concrete compactor surface
mix boards around external walls. vibrator buckets, host etc.
1-3
Spread, tap and range green • Mark on edge board positions
concrete to the required thickness of internal walls.
Ram concrete appropriately
Carry out construction of
continuous concrete ground floor.
Cure concrete by damping.

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours: 8hrs

Course Specification PRACTICLAL CONTENT

General Objective:

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

• Consolidate floor base by •

ramming
• Establish hardcore datum
pegs at suitable intervals over
entire floor area.
• Fill, ram and level hardcore
bed to specify level.
• Establish floor level datum
pegs at suitable intervals over
entire floor area

• Mix concrete to specification •

• Lay concrete to level around
datum pegs.
• Lay concrete on intermediate
1-3
spaces to floor level and
compact using tamper or
surface vibrator
• Cure floor by damping.

Construct solid walls of thickness • Student construct solid walls • Bricks, Trowel, Spirit level
½B-1½B involving ends, junction to the thickness of ½B-1½B jointing board mortar.
4-5 and quoins in English and Flemish involving ends, junctions and
bonds quoins in English bond and
Flemish bond.

Construct cavity walls involving • Student construct cavity walls, • Bricks, trowel, spirit level jointing
stopped ends, junctions and involving stopped ends, board mortar.
quoins in English and Flemish junctions, and quoins in English
bonds bond and Flemish bond.

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours: 8hrs

Course Specification PRACTICLAL CONTENT

General Objective:

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

Construct the following brick wall • Student construct the following • Bricks, trowel spirit level jointing
features. brick wall board mortar.
a. detached pier a. with
b. attacked pier detached pier
c. buttress b. attached pier
capping c. buttress
d. Square capping
6
jambs(in IB-1½B d. Square
solid wall) jambs
e. Square and e. Rebated
rebated jambs in jambs
cavity walls f. Squared and
rebated jambs
in cavity walls.

Construct door and window • Students construct window • Brick, Trowels, Spirit level
openings in solid IB-1½B and openings in solid IB-1½B jointing board mortar.
cavity walls applying appropriate applying damp exclusion and
damp exclusion and weathering weathering methods.
methods at the opening.

Construct decorative brick-work • Common bricks decorative – •

such as block work bonded bricks, trowel spirit level,
quoins, diaper bond basket weave mortar.
and herring bone bond.

Erect for use and dismantle timber • Student erect timber and • Timber scaffold tabular scaffold.
and tabular scaffolds in tabular scaffold and be able to • Coupler, Putlog Transom.
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accordance with construction dismantle it.
regulations

Set out and construct to • Students set out and construct • Bricks, trowel, spirit level joint
specification fire place and fire place and chimney stack to board hawk, mortar etc.
chimney stack for any class of specification
fuel.

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours: 8hrs

Course Specification PRACTICLAL CONTENT

General Objective:

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

Set out and construct to • Student set out and construct • Set square measuring tape,
specification septic tank, soak- septic tank, soak-away and pegs, nails, digger shovel.
8-9
away and inspection chamber inspection chamber to
specification

Construct to specification • Students construct to • Mortar, bricklayer tools.

10-12 roadside channels/gutters in given specification roadside
situations channels/gutters.

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CONCRETING

Module: BLOCKLAYING Course Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours: 5hrs/wk

GOAL: This module is designed to provide the trainee with the essential knowledge and skill that will enable
him perform proficiently in all aspects of blocklayer’s work in the construction industry.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the trainee should be able to:
1. Understand basic workshop and site safety principles and methods of applications
2. Know the use of various tools and equipment in the blocklaying trade
3. Know the method of manufacture, properties and application of different types of cement
4. Understand the basic principles and methods of manufacture, properties and application of various blocks
5. Understand the main physical properties and application of various types of aggregates and mortars.
6. Understand the main physical properties and various types of mortar.

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 1.0: UNDERSTAND BASIC WORKSHOP AND SITE SAFETY PRINCIPLES AND
METHODS OF APPLICATION.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

1.1 Define and enumerate various hazards • Teacher should arrange to use • Slide, video player
in the workshop environment relating same slide, video films, computer and television video,
to a construction site situation, and stating simulation etc. to show and films (related to the
their causes and methods of prevention. explain construction tools and subject matter)
1.2 Identify dangerous components in equipments proper handling and diskettes etc.
construction Tools and equipments e.g. also how to practically prevent • Drilling, grinding
drilling machines, Grinding, cutting and accidents both in the workshop cutting machines
circular saw etc. and on site. circular few,
1.3 Name dangerous gases and liquids in • Various movable hand tools • Molding machine etc.
1
common use in the workshop or and machines should be
construction site e.g. paint frames, practically displayed and showed
flammable liquids, acetylene etc. to students and the methods of
safe handling explained.
• Show films and photo clips of
the hazards that can be caused
by poisonous and dangerous
gases e.g paint frames, co-
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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 2.0 KNOW THE USE OF VARIOUS TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTR IN
BLOCKLAYING TRADE.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

2.1 Differentiate between tools and • Distinguish by defining and • Real objects eg
equipment/machine. tabulating tools and equipment. laying and pointing
2.2 Identify the common tools and their • Display and name each tool trowel, wooden float,
uses. and their uses. spirit level etc.
2.3 Identify the equipment available in • Display charts. • Chart.
Blocklaying, viz pan mixer, mortar mixer, • List operational procedure of a • Real object tools.
2 concrete mixer of various type, damper. periodic check/maintenance of • Charts/Poster.
2.4 Sketch/draw with label each of the the equipment.
tools/equipment. • Ask students to identify as each
2.5 Select tools for specific craft operation is displayed.
e.g cutting, laying.
2.6 Identify importance of care and
maintenance of blocklaying tools.

2.7 Workshop practice correctly handle • The teacher demonstrate the

each tools in 2.2 above. handling of the common
2.8 Carry out periodic maintenance of blocklaying tools.
equipment eg concrete mixer. • Present the equipment and
demonstrate how to start and
stop each identifying the safety
precautions involved.
• Carry out check for efficiency.
• Organise a maintenance
exercise of any of the
equipment.

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:
Course Specification: Theoretical Content
General Objective: 3.0 KNOW THE METHOD OF MANUFACTURE, PROPERTIES AND
APPLICATION OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF CEMENTS
Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources
3.1 List the different types of cement • Tabulate the types of • Sample of raw material eg
available and give example of were cement eg Portland cement line or chalk and clay
they are use i.e. ordinary. Portland modified Portland cement and a. chart of
cement, modified Portland cement, non Portland cement their stages of
non Portland cement. properties and area of used. production of
3.2 Outline the process of • Outline by line diagrams the cement,
manufacture of ordinary Portland stages of production of b. sample of
cement. ordinary Portland cement. O.P.C..
3.3 Describe the general effects of Explain the following terms c. poster of
variation in the properties, ordinary a. hydration typical
Portland cement e.g. variation in b. Setting and storage of
fineness, soundness and setting c. Hardening cement in
time. bags and silo.

• Sample of the following

types of cements:-

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 3.0 KNOW THE METHOD OF MANUFACTURE, PROPERTIES AND

APPLICATION OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF CEMENTS

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

3.4 State the meaning of the following: • Identify tests and procedures of • Ordinary Portland
- Hydration, setting and testing ie fineness test, sound • Rapid hardening
hardening of cement ness, setting time. Portland
ascertain the suitability of • Low heat Portland
cement. soleplate resisting
Portland
• Portland blast
furnace
• White Portland
• Portland pozzolana
Super sulphate
cement High Alumna

3.5 Explain the relative advantages of • Discuss handling procedure • specimen/sample

handling cement in silos and in bags. both large/small quantity. • balance
3.6 Identify by visual inspection a sound • Explain the physical tests on • apparatus ie vicat
cement. cement. • le chatelier
3.7 List the procedure of carrying out the • Display the • briquette mould.
following test and equipment. equipment/apparatus for carrying
- fineness, soundness, setting time. out tests ie vicat apparatus etc.
3.8 Prepare a wooden plate form. • Demonstrate the experiment.
• Groups the students and task
them to carry out the tests.

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 4.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF

MANUFACTURE, PROPERTIES AND APPLICATION OF VARIOUS BLOCKS.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

4.1 List the various types of blocks – • The teacher should display • Lesson plan
sandscrete, clay/mud, glass, facing different blocks. • Sandcrete blocks
4.2 Outline the process of production of • Identify materials used in (solid and hollow
sandcrete blocks. production of each. • Clay or re mod
4.3 Identify reason for the control of quantity • Distinguish between hollow and blocks.
of mixing water. solid. • Glass blocks
5-6
4.4 List defects in manufactured blocks and • With line diagram the teacher • Hand mould
state their causes explain process of production of
4.5 State the merits and demerits of sandcret block emphasizing on
mechanically vibrated and manual vibrated the amount of water added
blocks during the mixing added during
the mixing of mortar.

4.6 Identify two methods of curing. blocks • List the advantage of machine
4.7 Give reasons for curing. blocks moulded blocks over hand
4.8 List factor which affect the compressive moulded blocks.
strength. • Work some examples on
4.9 Estimate the amount of materials of a quantities.
given job (quantify of blocks). • Briefly describe the production
of other types of blocks.
• Illustrate the curing methods.

4.10 Mix properly with hand or machine • The teacher guide the student • Typical training
mortar used for moulding block. in production of specific number workshop
4.11 Describe in their own words the of blocks, given the material. • Material laboratory
process of manufacture. • Determine the quantity of sand • Cement
4.12 Mould specified number of blocks by ratio knowing the amount • Sand
using a manual moulding machine. number of bags of cement to be • Head pan
4.13 Conduct tests to determine the used. • Spade
compressive strength. • Explain some defects that may • Manual Moulding
• Porosity permeability of a show and give reason for them machines
given block • Water.
4.14 Apply the correct curing method after
production.

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 5.0: UNDERSTAND THE MAIN PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND APPLICATION
OF VARIOUS TYPES OF AGGREGATES.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

5.1 Define aggregates distinguish between • Showing sample of fine/coarse • Sampling of the
fine and course. • aggregate i.e. sand/gravel or aggregates.
5.2 Satisfy various aggregates by their granite, the • Quartering gauge
sources and used i.e. natural, artificial, light • aggregate is defined and their • Riffle box
weight (refectory) etc. use in • Balance
5.3 Distinguish between the range of • construction or mortar. • A table of a complete
particles size of coarse and tine aggregate • List and classify aggregate by job
7-8 and explain the general effects of particles. their nature or use. • The graphs sheet.
5.4 Describe different ways of collecting • List the sieve sizes for grading • Photograph of an
aggregate for test of both five and coarse aggregate stock pile.
aggregates..
• Describe the process of
carrying grading of aggregates
from sampling of aggregates to
fineness.

5.5 State the effect of sieve test and plot the • Modules and interpret.
sieve analysis and interpret. • Describe various ways of
c. graded, gap graded storing aggregates on the site.
5.6 Determine the fines modulus.
5.7 State tests on aggregate and determine
the purpose of silt, bulking colour matric etc.
5.8 Describe physical tests on aggregates.
5.9 Describe various ways of storing,
aggregates on the site i.e. aggregates stock
pilling, storage bins.

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 6.0 UNDERSTAND THE MAIN PHYSICAL PROPERTIES AND VARIOUS TYPES
OF MORTAR.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

6.1 Define mortar and list the qualities of a • Define mortar and identify the Sample of line light
good mortar as used in construction four types of mortar and uses. weight aggregate.
industry. a. Line mortar. a.
6.2 Specify the type and mix ratio for a b. Cement Sand
particular purpose. mortar b.
6.3 Define workability. c. Cement line bindin
6.4 Determine factors affecting workability. mortar or g
6.5 Identify the advantages of mechanical ganged agent
mixing over manual mixing. d. Mortar. c.
6.6 Determine factors affecting mixing. e. Refractory concr
9 - 12
6.7 Determine the use of admixture in mortar ete
mortar. platfor
• Explain the two methods of m
mixing and factors affecting the d.
choice. shovel
• Define workability, water, e.
cement ratio, aggregate cement deadp
ratio. an
f. pan
mixer

• Specify by tabulating mix

ratio/type of mortar for various
jobs.
• Describe various ways of
achieving a workable mortar.
• Given a mix ratio student are
asked to measure out by volume
the sand and cement content.
• Mix by turning until a uniform
colour is achieved.
• Add water to achieve required
workability.
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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 7.0 UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LEVELLING AND BE ABLE TO
CARRY OUT SIMPLE LEVELLING PROJECTS

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

7.1 Define levelling. • Define levelling. • Spirit/Plumb level

7.2 Identify various tools and equipment • List various equipment used in • Transparent tiny
used in transferring levels. i.e. levelling. rubble tube
a. Plumb level and pegs • Describe each method and • Pegs
b. water level their accuracy. • Bonbing rods
c. bunny rods and pegs • Explain the two methods. • Dumpy level
1&2 d. levelling instrument. 1. rise and fall, • Titing level
and • Staff
7.3 Describe the process of levelling i.e. rise 2. instrument • Measuring
and fall method and instrument height. height. • Tape
7.4 Correctly book readings.
• Compute reduced level from
the given date

7.5 Computer reduced level from given • Demonstrate with the students • Same as above
data. the two levelling process.
• Given a particular area group
the students in fire and ask them
to run the level, book and
compute.

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 8.0 UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF PREPARING SITES
AND SETTING OUT BUILDING.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

8.1 Outline the basic consideration in the • Describe what is meant by • Chart/picture of
preparation of site. preliminary site work thereby various earth moving
g. access roads identify the temporary services equipment.
h. temporary structure and importance. • Soil sample
i. hoarding etc. • Discuss the method of clearing • Typical set of
and the reason for removal of building drawing
3-4
8.2 Determine the importance of removal of vegetable/top soil. • Measuring tape
top soil/vegetable soil. • Define giving example different • Builders squares
8.3 State problem encountered during the types of soil. • Theodolite
construction work in the following situation • a. Rock
• b. Firm
• c. Made etc

a. water logged site • Describe datum peg and its

b. pit/alluvial soil establishment.
c. congested one plot side • Distinguish between layout and
d. site requiring demolition setting out.
of existing structures. • Explain the establishment of
building list, then the other sides
8.4 Explain the purpose of establishing of French.
datum level on site. • Introductions.
8.5 Differentiate between layout and setting • The student are groups to carry
out. out this exercise given different
8.6 Determine the importance of building simple drawing.
line.
8.7 Identify various tools and materials used
in simple setting out exercise carry out
setting out using the following methods.
a. builders/iron square
b. 3. 4. 5 method

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 8.0 UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF PREPARING SITES
AND SETTING OUT BUILDING.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

8.8 Describe at least two ways to heck • Sets of drawing

accuracy of setting out. • School field or plain
8.9 Describe the process of construction of ground
trained for setting out of irregular shapes. • Buildings square
8.10 Identify the line and eg method. • Tape etc.
8.11 Set out a simple rectangular building
on a plain site using a builder square iron
square.

General Objective 9.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION OF FOUNDATIONS

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

9.1 Identify properties of different types of • Samples of soils displayed and • Real object ie
soil. properties identify on the sample of soils.
9.2 Select the necessary tools for manual chalkboard. • Charts.
excavation. • Display charts, posters and • Pictures.
9.3 Describe mechanism by drawing pictures illustrating the • Chalkboard.
various earth moving equipment. mechanism of the equipments. • Complete drawing
5-6
9.4 Distinguish between site and soil • Identify various ways of site instrument.
investigation. drainage. • T. Square.
9.5 Describe various way of site drainage • Sump hole. • Pair of compass.
• Laying of perforated pipes. • Lesson notes
• Dewatering etc.
• With the drawing

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Course Specification: Theoretical Content
General Objective 9.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION OF FOUNDATIONS
Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources
9.6 Define the bearing capacity of a soil. • Instrument the teacher, draw
9.7 Solve some problems involving bearing the timbering suitable for a loose
capacity. shallow trench and give
9.8 Identify methods of preventing collapse assignment.
of trench.
9.9 Define the angle of response.
9.10 Identify with sketches the timbering
system for the following situations.
a. Shallow trench in
moderately firm soil.
b. Shallow trench in loose
soil.
c. Shallow trench in water
logged area.

9.11 State necessary precautions for safe

working conditions.
9.12 State the reasons for the following craft
practice.
a. ramming of trench base • Mount the picture of a runway
before casting concrete showing the arrangement of
foundation. kerbs, precast paves and
b. Casting concrete channels.
foundation • List the materials used
c. Anti term its application production recement sand
d. Ramming in layers very granite.
deep refill • The teacher list these safety
precaution and explain.
9.13 Estimate quantity of soil to be carted • Give reasons for these craft
way or back fill allowing for bulking. operation.
9.14 Describe the functions of foundation. • These include formation of a
a. List types of foundation. solid and a flat base.
b. Sketch different types of • Avoiding loose soil
foundations. • Work example using a working
c. Identify their uses. drawing.
• List to function of foundation
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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 10.0: UNDERSTANDF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION OF

CONCRETE GROUND FLOORS

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

10.1 Identify the functions of ground floors, • The teacher lists the functions. • Chalkboard
solid and suspended. • Sketch the types of floors on • Lesson notes
10.2 Sketch sections across. the chalkboard. • Sketches
a. Solid ground floor • a. solid • Drawing
b. Suspended floors • b. suspended • Real object eg.
c. German floors • Emphasize on the sizes of Hardcore damp proof
7-8 components and the point of materials.
10.3 Identify by labeling the members with placement and give reasons.
sizes. • List some damp proof
10.4 Show the placement of main and materials.
distribution bars in suspended floor.
10.5 State the functions of damp proof
course.

10.6 List common damp proof materials. • Organise a visit to a standard • A typical project site
10.7 Give reason for the following. construction site Introduce the where casting of over-
a. minimum thickness of students provide necessary site concrete is in
over-site concrete safety wears and ask students to progress.
b. placement correct questions and jot observations.
positioning of DPC
c. concrete mix for over site
concrete.

10.8 State the functions of hardcore.

10.9 Specify the quality and type of local
material suitable

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 11.0: UNDERSTANDF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION BLOCK

WORK TO SPECIFICATION

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

11.1 State the functions of a block wall. • The teacher list and explain the • Lesson plan
11.2 Identify the common bond in block wall function of brick wall. • Chalk board
construction. • Sketch - Toothing • Charts
11.3 Sketch different provision for future • c. raking back on the black • Drawing/sketches.
continuation of job. board and explain their uses. • Same.
11.4 Describe the following types of walls – • List the different types of walls
load bearing, partition walls, parapet, party and give brief definition and
etc. uses.
11.5 Interpret block work construction form • Explain or differentiate between
a working drawing. precast and cast in situ..
11.6 Describe with sketches /drawing the • Sketch a typical mould and
following methods of bridging openings. form work for each.
a. precast lintel • Draw to scale showing
b. cast insitu lintel construction lines and parts of a
9 - 10 c. soldier bricks with semi circle arch.
reinforcement rod/angle • Give assignment to draw -
iron three centre arch.
d. Arches - Semi-circle
e. segmental;
f. camber
g. three cantre

11.7 Sketch the following features in wall

construction.
a. Sill
b. Canopy,
c. copping,
d. attached piers
e. detached piers

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Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 11.0: UNDERSTANDF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION BLOCK

WORK TO SPECIFICATION

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

11.8 Estimate the quantity of material • And gothic arches.

allowing for damages using a working • Sketch sill, canopy, copping,
drawing. pier and state their uses.
11.9 Define a threshold • Work some examples and give
11.10 Sketch a threshold. assignment.
11.11 Describe method of construction. • Write some example and give
TERM 11.12 Sketch fixing of door/window frames assignment.
2 as the construction continues. • Sketch the two methods of
11.13 Sketch fixing of door/window frames fixing giving the importance of
at the completion of construction. stile in wooden and metal
11.14 State advantages and disadvantages. frames.
11.15 Distinguish between pointing and
jointing sketch different types used in wall
construction.

11.16 Set out and construct to specification • With a prepared • Handout/drawing

attached and detached piers. rawing/handout, the teacher set • Common bricklaying
11.17 Interpret given working drawing, set out walls with attached pier and tools
out and construct brick walls circular demonstrate the construction • Line mortar.
complain. process for course 12.7.
11.18 Set out and construct to specification • This is repeated in the following
brick. cases at separate practical
11.19 Thresholds. session.
11.20 Select tools for pointing/jointing • Curved wall on plan
exercise. • Threshold
11.21 Mix a workable mortar using • Jointing and pointing.
line/admixture

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 12.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF FIXING OPENINGS

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

12.1 Identify Nigerian timbers and timber • Explain the difference between • Different types of
products suitable for window and door wooden shutter windows and doors and windows
construction. doors, steel windows and doors, aluminum doors and
12.2 Describe the method of converting and crittal-Hope type Windows and windows
seasoning timber for carpentry and joinery doors. • Picture, charts
work. • Aluminum projected windows
12.3 State the functions of openings in and sliding doors etc.
drillings e.g. light ventilation, privacy,
exclusion of external weather.
11-12
12.4 Describer with sketches various types
of timber and metal doors and windows
including their node of operation.
12.5 Describe various types of door and
window ironmongery and state their uses.
12.6 Explain the need for the provision of
weathering in structures (e.g. sill) at
openings and describe with sketches
structures used in simple dwellings.

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 13.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF

STAIRS.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

13.1 Describe with the aid of sketches, the • Differentiate between timber, • Pictures, Real
different types of stairs e.g. straight flight, concrete and steel stair cases to Objects films, Timber
dog-open well, spiral etc. the student. Stairs
13.2 Explain with sketches the design
standards for the construction of stairs e.g.
1-2
riser tread relationship, minimum headroom
standard sizes of structural members etc.
13.3 Explain and define the basic principles
of construction of a straight flight
timber/concrete/steel stairs.

General Objective 14.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTING

DIFFERENT TYPES OF ROOFS

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

14.1 Define and describe with sketches, • Show pictorial representation of • Timbers, Roofing
basic roof types and profiles e.g. beem and the various roof types to the Sheets
slabs as in concrete flat roofs ferro cement student while describing each.
lattice and similar guiders, trusses • Explain the span used in
(However truss, double how, for truss, truss various roof types.
rafter, standard fink french Truss, North light
truss, couple, umbrella, bow string, etc),
3-4
portal frames, shall roofs, folded plates etc.
14.2 Describe the materials maximum
allowable span and application of the
various roof types in 10.1.
14.3 Name and define various roof covering
suitable for tropical use and identify
situations suitable for their use.

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 15.0 UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION AND

DISMANTLING OF SCAFFOLD IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONSTRUCTION REGULATION

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

15.1 Describe with sketches the following • The teacher list the types of • Lesson plan
scaffolds. scaffolds and sketch and identify • Real objects – gin
a. bracket scaffold part. wheel and chain
b. putlog • Sketch a gin wheel as it is • Pictures, posters of
c. independent attached to scaffold. cranes
d. trustle • Sketch supports with bridle at • Couplers
window opening. • Other components.
15.2 State situation in which each is most • Identify safety precautions • Scaffold tubes
suitably used. peculiar to scaffolding and • Couplers
5-6
15.3 Identify the members. cranes. • Spanners
15.4 Explain the relative advantage of • Wrench etc.
timber and tubular scaffold.
15.5 Describe various hoisting equipment
for hoisting material on site.
a. gin wheel
b. scaffold crane
c. stationery crane
d. mobile cranes

15.6 Identify the components and use. • Show each components and
15.7 Erect a put-log scaffold. name.
15.8 Erect transon scaffold. • Show tools necessary to erect
15.9 Erect timber/bamboo scaffold. ie spanner wrench etc. scaffold.
15.10 Dismantle the putlog scaffold. • Demonstrate in steps the
15.11 Dismantle transom scaffold. process of erection.
15.12 Dismantle timber scaffold.

• Placing the sole and base plate

at interval with standards.
• Demonstrate how a gin wheel
is attached to the scaffold.

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 16.0 UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION TO

SPECIFICATION FIRE PLACE AND CHIMNEY FOR COOKING RANGE.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

16.1 Identify types of materials. • List the properties of materials • Lesson plan
16.2 State the qualities/properties expected. for fire place construction. • Charts
16.3 State basic consideration in the design • Give examples • Drawings
and construction of fireplace and chimney • Show a typical drawing • Sketches
stock e.g. good control of draught, type of incorporating each case.
fuel/location etc. • Sketch different joints at lining
7 16.4 Prepare kitchen layout and working of flues by pergetting.
drawing incorporating details of a typical fire
place and chimney stack for the following
classes of fuel.
a. fire wood
b. coal
c. gas/paraffin

16.5 Sketch and describe various methods

of sealing joints between stack and tool
covering (weathering around tack) e.g. use
flashing fillet with ratio 1.1

16.6 Set out correctly single and double • The teacher with the aid of a • handout
breast fire place. pre-prepared drawing • typical brick work
16.7 Build fire place. demonstrate the setting out and workshop
16.8 Identify hearth. build the first two courses and • drawing
16.9 Lining the flue as the work is in engage the students in the • brick laying tools.
progress (pergetting). exercise while the teacher watch
and correct if necessary

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 17.0 UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION AND BE ABLE TO

CONSTRUCT COARSED AND UNCOARSED RUBBLE WALLS.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

17.1 Identify by name various types of stone • Show the students different • real objects
in Nigeria suitable for walling i.e granite types of stones. • stone samples
marble etc. • In tabular form state the • pictures
17.2 Describe the process involve in process involved in preparation
8-9 preparation of plastering. of stone from rock.
17.3 Identify various bonding patterns • Sketch each bonding pattern
available. available.
17.4 Specify mortar mix for stone setting. • Identify mix proportion of
mortar for setting of stone wall.

General Objective 18.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION OF SIMPLE

DRAINAGE SYSTEM.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

18.1 Distinguish between a sewer and a • Show the students pieces of

drain. drain pipes.
18.2 Explain the basic principles of a good • Plastic
drainage system. • asbestos
18.3 Sketch (1) combine system (2)
separate system.
18.4 Describe with detail sketches the
structural detail of.
10 -
a. Septic tank
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b. Soak-away
c. Inspection
chamber/manhole
d. Cesspool
e. Intercepting chamber

18.5 Explain the use and state the standard

size of.

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 18.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION OF SIMPLE

DRAINAGE SYSTEM.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

a. plastic drain pipes • Show the students pieces of • air bag and stopper
b. asbestos drain pipes drain pipes • gauge
c. galvanized steel pipes • Plastic • hand pump
• asbestos • smoke chamber
• touch
• chart
• picture

18.6 Describe with sketches the use of pipe • air bag and stopper
fitting eg. • gauge
a. connecting sockets • hand pump
b. taper pipe • smoke chamber
c. junction-square square • chart
d. saddle junctions • picture
e. -bends
f. channels
g. gullies
h. interceptors

18.7 Describe with sketches methods of

determining fall of underground drain.
18.8 Describe the following methods of
testing drains.
a) Water, b) smoke, c) ball

18.9 Interpret from working drawing • display a typical mechanical • site plan
construction of details of simple drainage drawing • mechanical drawing
systems involving trench excavation, • pick detail from the drawing • the accessories
preparation of base, laying of pipes, gullies. and explain fixing of fittings. • bath
18.10 Set out for excavation of septic tank • Using a typical standard site • wash hand basin
and soak away. plan locate. • W.C. suite
install (1) bath (2) wash/hand basin (3) W. C • soak-away • Bidet
suite bidet • septic tank • Urinal
(5) urinal (6) sink. • cesspool as the case may be • Sink
WORKSHOP PRACTICE/FIELD WORK

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Module: BLOCKLAYING Module Code: CBC 13 Contact Hours:

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: Understand the basic principles of laying Kerbs and surface drainage.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities Resources

19.1 Sketch and describe different forms of • Mount the picture of a runway
kerbs and state. materials for production showing the arrangement of
19.2 Sketche method of laying precast kerbs, precast channels.
concrete kerbs. • List the materials used
19.3 Determine standard sizes of kerbs production i.e cement sand and
19.4 Choose the quality of bricks and granite
12 jointing mortar suitable for construction of
channels/gutters.
19.6 Give reasons for battering the sides of
channels and state the factors which
determine the better angles
19.7 Construct to specification roadside
channel/gutters

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CONCRETING

MODULE: CONCRETING Course Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours: 12hrs/wk

GOAL: This module is designed to provide the trainee with the basic knowledge of the properties and
application of concrete as well as the skill in the production of sound concrete structures.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the trainee should be able to:
1. State the functions and methods of care of common concreting tools and equipment
2. State the properties of aggregates in relation to their use in concrete production
3. Know the properties and application of different types of cement
4. Understand the use and application of stones in construction
5. Relate the properties of concrete to its application as a construction material
6. Understand the use and application of earth soil and latrite in construction
7. Understand the principles and methods of proportioning, mixing and testing concrete and be able to carry
out the operations.
8. Know the principles and methods of handling, placing and curing concrete.
9. Understand the principles and methods of constructing joints in concrete structures
10. Understand the use of form-work in construction and the principles of construction.
11. Understand the basic principles and methods of reinforcing simple concrete structures.
12. Understand the basic principles and conventional methods of structural detailing.
13. Produce sound reinforced and mass concrete structures to specification.
14. Understand the basic principles of production and use of pre-stressed concrete in the construction
industry

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Module: CONCRETING Module Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours

12hrs./wk

Module Specification:

General Objective 1.0: The functions and methods of caring for common concreting tools and
equipment

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

1.1 Identify and describe with sketches the • The teacher demonstrates • Wheel barrow, sprit
concreting common hand tools and equipment eg to the students how these it level, head pan,
club hammer, tapping rod, wheel barrow, head tools and equipment are club hammer etc.
pan, mixing board, spirit level tamper. cared for and maintained
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1.2 State the functions of the tools and equipment
in 1.1
1.3 State reasons f or routine care and
maintenance of the tools and equipment.

General Objective 2.0: UNDERSTAND THE PROPERTIES OF AGGREGATES IN RELATION TO

THEIR USE IN CONCRETE PRODUCTION.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

2.1 Classify aggregates as natural and artificial, • The teacher lists the • Sketches, sand
and list examples under each class and state their natural and artificial gravel crushed stone
uses. aggregates to students eg saw-dust etc.
2.2 Distinguish between the range of particles size natural – sand, gravel,
of coarse and fine aggregates and state the crushed stone, etc. Artificial
factors to be considered in specification of – foamed slag, clinker
maximum particle size for given jobs. breeze, slag, saw-dust.
2.3 State the purpose of sieve test. • The teacher gives
2.4 Explain the purpose of the following tests and examples of factors to
2 describe methods of carrying them out: include (a) dimension of
a. silt concrete member to be
b. bulking cast. (b) cover for
c. mixture content reinforcement (c) Ease of
d. colour metric handling wet concrete
e. physical tests. (workability).

2.5 Specify the quantities of aggregates (fine and

coarse) for concrete work and state reasons for
the specification.

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Module: CONCRETING Module Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours

12hrs./wk

Module Specification:

General Objective 2.0: UNDERSTAND THE PROPERTIES OF AGGREGATES IN RELATION TO

THEIR USE IN CONCRETE PRODUCTION.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

2.6 Use the test in 2.4 to determine the quantities • Teacher/Student practice
of given samples of aggregates. sieve test procedures as it
2.7 Describe three methods of measuring the involves aggregate
quantity and suitability of aggregates on sites. sampling, sieving recording
2.8 Describe methods of storing and protecting of results.
aggregates on sites e.g. Stock piling, use of • The teacher demonstrates
storage bins, rock ladder etc. the tests with the students
in the school laboratory e.g.
Silt them out, test colour-
metric test, physical test.

General Objective: 3.0 AT THE END OF THE MODULE STUDENTS WILL UNDERSTAND BASIC
PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURES, PROPERTIES AND APPLICATION OF DIFFERENT TYPES
OF CEMENTS.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

3.1 List the properties and uses of the following • Carry out simple tests to Charts
types of cements: Ordinary Portland, Rapid determine fineness,
hardening Porland, Sulphate resiting Portland, Soundness and setting time
Portland-blast furnace, white Portland, Portland of ordinary Portland
Pozzolana, super sulphated cement and High cement.
alumina. • Show a line diagram of
3 3.2 Describe the process of manufacture of the production process of
ordinary Portland cement. ordinary Portland cement.
3.3 Explain the importance of the following
properties of ordinary Portland cement (i) fineness
(ii)Soundness (iii) Setting time.
3.4 Define hydration and distinguish between
setting and hardening of cement.

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Module: CONCRETING Module Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours

12hrs./wk

Module Specification:

General Objective: 3.0 AT THE END OF THE MODULE STUDENTS WILL UNDERSTAND BASIC
PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURES, PROPERTIES AND APPLICATION OF DIFFERENT TYPES
OF CEMENTS.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

3.5 Explain the relative advantage of handling

cement in silos and in bags and state storage
precautions.
3.6 List health hazards related to cement handling
and state the precaution measures against them.
3.7 Describe three methods of assessing the
quantity and suitability of ordinary Portland cement
on site

General Objective: 4.0 UNDERSTAND THE USE AND APPLICATIONS OF STONES IN

CONSTRUCTION WORK

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

4.1 Describe the various types of stones used in • The teacher guides the • Charts, various
construction works such as, lime stone, sand students to make models of types of stones.
stone granite, slates etc. walls, cladding, plinths,
4.2 Enumerate the uses of each of the stones. steps, floor stairs, coping
4.3 Describe the composition of the stones. etc with stones.
4.4 Discuss the methods of production of these
4-5
stones.
4.5 Describe the characteristics such as specific
weights, compressive strength, water absorption,
effect on fire, moisture expansion, effect of
chemicals, resistance to salts, thermal expansion,
conductivity, durability

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Module: CONCRETING Module Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours

12hrs./wk

Module Specification:

General Objective 5.0: UNDERSTAND THE PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE IN RELATION TO ITS

APPLICATION AS CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

5.1 Define concrete and state the functions of • The teacher and the a. Charts concrete.
each ingredient in concrete. students mix fine and b. Chart
5.2 Outline the properties that make concrete an coarse aggregates with c. Cement
important construction material eg mould ability, cement and add water to d. Sand
strength, durability, fire resistance etc. the correct ratio to form the e. Water
5.3 Explain the use of mass/dense and light- concrete.
weight concrete in construction. • Examine the mix and tell
5.4 Assess concrete terms of the following the texture, colour and also
properties – Drying Shrinkage, fire resistance, observation
thermal movement compressive and tensile
strength, sound transmission permeability, creep
Durability, Density.

General Objective 6.0: UNDERSTAND THE USE AND APPLICATION OF EARTH, SOIL AND
LATRITE IN CONSTRUCTION WORKS.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

6.1 Describe earth, soil and latrite. • Carry out tests on earth, • Samples of earth,
6.2 Distinguish between earth, soil and latrite. soil and latrite by the soil and latrite.
6.3 Discuss the various applications of soils, earth following tests methods (a)
and latrite. Touch, washing, visual,
6.4 Enumerate the characteristics of earth soil and water retention, dry
latrite. strength, wet-sieving grain
6.5 Explain the problems of earth soil and latrite. size etc.
6.6 Discuss the remedies of the problems
explained above.
6.7 Discuss the various field tests required to carry
out on earth, soil and latrite.
6.8 Collect samples by standard methods.

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Module: CONCRETING Module Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours

12hrs./wk

Module Specification:

General Objective: 7.0 UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF PROPORTIONING,

MIXING AND TESTING CONCRETE AND BE ABLE TO CARRY OUT THE OPERATION.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

7.1 Distinguish between designed mix and • The teacher demonstrates • Pre-cast – Slabs
prescribed mix and state factors to be considered the mixing ratios for a batch mixer charts
in determining mix ratio e.g. Strength of finished common range of jobs like batch mixer charts.
concrete, types of concrete, structure to be cast strip foundation. • Charts batch mixer.
etc. • Operate and maintain a
7.2 Define water:– cement ratio and aggregate: given light duty batch mixer
8–
cement ratio and explain their relationship with the e.g. 31/2 T mixer.
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quality of mix and hardened concrete. • The teacher allows every
7.3 Specify (a) the quality of water for mixing student to operate the
concrete (b) mixing ratios for a common range of mixer under his guide.
jobs e.g. Strip foundation, basement floor, floor
slab, lintel, concrete-roof and roof gutter, road
kerbs, etc..

7.4 Define batching and describe two methods of • Explain the difference
batching i.e. by volume and by weight-taking into between the various
account necessary precautions to ensure quality. mixers.
7.5 Distinguish between the following mixers in
terms of their main features, working principles
and uses (a) Continuous mixer (b) batch mixer
(tilting and non-tilting).
7.6 Explain the use of the following mixers in (i)
Central batch – mixing plant (ii) transit mixer, truck
mixer (iii) stationary mixer. E.g. Paddle mixer).

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Module: CONCRETING Module Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours

12hrs./wk

Module Specification:

General Objective: 7.0 UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF PROPORTIONING,

MIXING AND TESTING CONCRETE AND BE ABLE TO CARRY OUT THE OPERATION.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

7.7 Explain methods of ensuring least variation in • Give the students

mix quality from a batch mixer. assignment to calculate the
7.8 Identify common admixtures and explain their quantity of ingredients
applications. Examples of admixtures may include required in any given batch
(i) Pudlo (ii) calcium chloride (iii) air – entraining with prescribed mix.
agents; (iv) fly-ash (v) Retarders (vi) impermo etc. • The teacher with the
7.9 Calculate the quantity of materials required for students carry out slump
producing a specified batch using a prescribed test in the workshop.
mix. • Organise and execute
mixing operations.

7.10 Define workability and state factors which

determine workability.
7.11 Explain the reduction in bulk of the
aggregates during mixing and state the
appropriate shrinkage value.
7.12 Determine workability of a given mix sample
by slump test or compacting factor test
7.13 Specify the slump range for common
concrete structures.

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Module: CONCRETING Module Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours
12hrs./wk
Module Specification:
General Objective 8.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES AND METHOD OF HANDLING, PLACING
AND CURING OF CONCRETE.
Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources
8.1 Explain the use of the following equipment in The teacher demonstrates • Head pan steel
wet concrete transporting and placing operations – with the students the use of concrete barrow
head pan, steel concrete barrow, power barrow, the equipment in wet charts.
tower crane skip, mobile truck mixer conveyor concrete transporting and • Rammer/tamper
belt, pipe line. placing operations. • Sketches and charts
8.2 State the precautions (operational and safety) The teacher practise with of raft, pad, strip
to be taken when using the equipment in 8.1. the students the use of foundations.
8.3 Explain the use of pumped and ready-mixed pumped and ready-mixed • Lintel, bean &
concrete taking into account their relative concrete. Column.
advantages and precautions to be taken during • The teacher demonstrates • Floor slab, walls etc.
application. the use of common tools for • Cube mould.
8.4 List factors to be considered in the choice of compacting wet concrete.
methods of transporting wet concrete to placing • A visit the a constructional
point e.g. Quantity to be handled, distance to site is advised.
placing point, site conditions etc.
8.5 Outline the safety and operational precautions • Teacher demonstrates • Sketches and charts
to be observed when placing wet concrete by the testing of cube with the of raft, pad, strip
methods in 8.1 above. students. foundations.
8.6 State reasons for vibrating or compacting wet • Lintel, bean &
concrete. Column.
8.7 Identify common tools for compacting wet • Floor slab, walls etc.
concrete and describe with sketches their main • Charts cube mould
features and methods of use (compacting tools
may include poker vibrators, clamp on vibrators,
rammer/tamper.
8.8 Outline safety and operational precautions in
the use of mechanical vibrators.
8.9 Identify appropriate compacting tools for the
following concrete structures – (i) raft foundation
(ii) pad foundation – (combined and Isolated) (iii)
strip foundation (mass and reinforced) (iv) Lintel
and bean (v) Column (vi) floor slabs (vii) walls
(including parapet walls)(vii) concrete pavement
(viii) concrete ground floor.

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Module: CONCRETING Module Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours

12hrs./wk

Module Specification:

General Objective 8.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES AND METHOD OF HANDLING, PLACING
AND CURING OF CONCRETE.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

8.10 Describe the methods of concreting under

the following conditions – (a) very hot and dry
weather (Severe harmattan) (b) wet weather (c)
under weather.
8.11 State reasons for curing concrete and
describe common curing methods eg. Pending,
sprinkling, wet covering, use of water-proof paper,
curing. Compounds, plastic sheets, steam curing.
8.12 Identify situations where the curing methods
in 8.11 above are most suitable.

8.13 Describe the making and testing of cube Charts

taking into account precautions to be taken Cube mould
against variation of result.
8.14 Determine by the cube test the compressive
strength of given mix sample.

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Module: CONCRETING Module Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours

12hrs./wk

Module Specification:

General Objective 9.0 UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTING

JOINTS IN CONCRETE STRUCTURE.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

9.1 Explain with sketches, the purpose of the • The teacher sketches • Sketches on joints
following joints in concrete structures – (a) Joints these joints on the chalk in water – tanks and
in water tanks and reservoirs (b) Construction board and instructs the reservoirs etc.
joints (c) sliding and slip joints. students, to draw them into • Sketches showing
9.2 Name common jointing materials and state their note books. expansion and
their specific applications Example of materials • Teacher sketches contraction joints in
may include (a) bitumen (b) asphalt (c) corking expansion and contraction floors, columns
compound (d) soft board (e) mastic etc joints in floors, columns, concrete roofs and
9.3 Describe the method of making construction concrete floors, strip and strip and pad
joints in structures such as floors, beams, column, pad foundations for the foundation.
1-2
concrete roofs and parapets, taking into students to draw.
consideration, construction precautions. • Construct with the
9.4 Describe with sketches methods of students, expansion,
constructing expansion/contraction joint in contraction, compression
structures such as floors, columns, concrete roofs, and construction joints in
foundation (strip and pad). concrete structures in the
9.5 Apply the knowledge of shear stress workshop.
distribution in structures in the determination of
construction joint location at the end of the day’s
work.

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Module: CONCRETING Module Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours

12hrs./wk

Module Specification:

General Objective 10.0: UNDERSTAND THE USE OF FORMWORK IN CONSTRUCTION.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

10.1 State the functions of formwork. • The teacher explains the • Soft soap Solution
10.2 Outline the basic requirements in formwork functions of formwork and Grease
construction eg adequate support, rigidity, use of the basic requirements in
appropriate materials, ease of stripping, leak- formwork construction (1)
proof, repetitive use, minimum cost adequate support (2)
10.3 Explain the relative advantages of steel and rigidity (3) Use of
timber forms. appropriate materials (4)
3-4
10.4 Explain with sketches the construction of Ease of stripping leak-proof
forms for the following structures (a) Column, (b) repetitive use.
beam and slab (c) lintel (d) concrete arch (circular, • In the workshop the
semi-circular equilateral, gothic arch) straight teacher demonstrates to
flight, dogleg stairs, open – well stairs window the students how soft soap
hood, concrete fascia parapet wall, road side solution and grease are
channel or gutter. applied to formwork.

10.5 Outline the procedures and precautions to be

taken in striking formwork from the structures in
10.4 above and in subsequent storage and
preservation.
10.6 State the functions of mould oil and form
liners and specify their qualities.
Name the types of mould oil in common use and
state the necessary precaution in their use, e.g.
soft soap solution, grease etc.

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Module: CONCRETING Module Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours

12hrs./wk

Module Specification:

General Objective: 11.0 UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF

CONSTRUCTING CONCRETE STRUCTURES.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

11.1 Explain the need for reinforcing concrete. • The teacher draws on the • Sketches,
11.2 Illustrate the following stress effects in chalk board stress effects in
concrete structures – bending, buckling, concrete structures on
stretching, twisting, shearing. bending, buckling,
11.3 Illustrate the normal stress effects in the stretching, twisting
following concrete structures – (a) foundations, shearing.
retaining walls, columns, beams, slab (simple • After explaining them to
5-6 supported continuous and cantilevered). the students, the teacher
11.4 Make sketches to show typical methods of instructs them to the notes
reinforcing the following concrete structures, on the chalkboard into their
beams (free support beams) lintel, column, floor personal notes.
slab (one way and two-way span) straight flight
and dog-leg stairs, roof gutter and parapet wall,
road slab, retaining walls, cantilevers

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Module: CONCRETING Module Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours

12hrs./wk

Module Specification:

General Objective 12.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES AND CONVENTIONAL

METHODS OF STRUCTURAL DETAILING.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

12.1 Interpret common representation and • The teacher instructs the • Sketches and
symbols in structural drawings e.g. R,Y,X,B,T, alt, students to draw the drawings.
Stg, a,b,r, etc. conventional rules in
12.2 Illustrate with Sketches the conventional structural detailing as
rules in structural detailing. shown on the chalkboard.
12.3 Illustrate the conventional methods of calling
7-8 up; (a) bars eg 26 R 1011 – 200 (b) kicker (c)
blinding (d) Cover.
12.4 Interpret simple structural drawings to obtain
formwork construction drawings to obtain
formwork construction and steel fixing details
12.5 Produce reinforcement schedules using
appropriate structural detailed drawings.

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Module: CONCRETING Module Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours

12hrs./wk

Module Specification:

General Objective 13.0: UNDERSTAND HOW TO PRODUCE SOUND REINFORCED AND MASS
CONCRETE STRUCTURES TO SPECIFICATION.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

13.1 Identify common reinforcing steels and state • The teacher practicalizes • Sketches, and short
their uses (reinforcing steels should include plain the use of common lengths of:-
round bars, plain square bars, twisted bars, steel reinforcement materials like • Plain round bars.
fabrics etc. bars, steel fabrics etc in • Plain square bars.
13.2 Specify with reasons the qualities of concreting with the students • Twisted Fabrics
reinforcing steel for concrete production. participation. • Steel fabrics
13.3 State reasons for the use of the following:- • The teacher demonstrates • Get some spacer
(a) blinding at foundation (b) hardcore (e) kicker at the uses of blinding at blocks, starter bars
column base, (d) spacer block (concrete biscuits), foundation, hardcore kicker kicker etc.
(e) starter bars at column base. at column base spacer • Charts and field-trip
13.4 Describe methods of casting and curing the block and starter bars at the
following in-situ concrete structures in wet or hot workshop with the students.
and dry weather (severe harmattan) conditions. • Organise and execute the
- Strip foundation (mass and production of in-situ
reinforced. reinforced concrete
- Lintels, beams, columns. structures eg simple
- Ground and upper floors structural frames, culverts,
- Walls (including parapet) channels and stairs.
- Large areas eg petrol station

13.5 Fix to specification steel reinforcements in • Cast to specification

sample concrete structures eg. Column, beam, precast units of the
floor slab, parapet wall of simple building. following:
13.6 Describe methods of producing the integral • Concrete blocks
finishes on insitu concrete:- • paving slabs
a. exposed aggregate • Kerbs
b. board marked surface • Fence posts
c. screen-board damped and • Terrazzo Tiles
rolled surface • The teacher and the
students produced
specified integral finish on
concret

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Module: CONCRETING Module Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours

12hrs./wk

Module Specification:

General Objective 13.0: UNDERSTAND HOW TO PRODUCE SOUND REINFORCED AND MASS
CONCRETE STRUCTURES TO SPECIFICATION.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

13.7 Fix to specification steel reinforcements in • Cast to specification

sample concrete structures eg. Column, beam, precast units of the
floor slab, parapet wall of simple building. following:
13.8 Describe methods of producing the integral • Concrete blocks
finishes on insitu concrete:- • paving slabs
a. exposed aggregate • Kerbs
b. board marked surface • Fence posts
c. screen-board damped and • Terrazzo Tiles
rolled surface • The teacher and the
students produced
specified integral finish on
concrete structures

General Objective 14.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PRODUCTION AND USE OF
PRETRESSED CONCRETE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

14.1 State the advantages of pre-Stressed • Visit a production site with • Charts and samples
concrete e.g. students to have on-the-site of these units.
a. reduced tendency to cracking experience production
b. Non-use of shear reinforcement process of pre-tension and
c. Comparative to reduction in post-tension concrete.
size and weight of members etc.

14.2 Explain the meaning of pre-tensioning and

post-tensioning and state their relative
advantages.
14.3 State reasons for the use of the following
materials in the production of pre-stressed
concrete.
a. Medium and high tensile wires
or rods
b. High strength concrete

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WORK

Module: CONCRETING Module Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours

12hrs./wk

Module Specification:

General Objective 14.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PRODUCTION AND USE OF
PRETRESSED CONCRETE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

14.4 Describe at least one methods of producing-

a. Pre-tensioned concrete units
b. Post-tensioned concrete units.

14.5 State with examples the use of pre-stressed

concrete in the Nigerian construction scene
14.6 State necessary safety precautions in the
production of pre-stressed concrete.

13 EXAMINATION

Carry out the following operations as regards • The Teacher should guide • Sieves
sieve analysis: the students to carry out the • Aggregates Sample
a. aggregate sampling given test/project work to
1-3 b. quartering specification and supervise
c. sieving them adequately to obtain
d. recording of results and the results to industry
e. interpretation of results standard.

Experimentally carry out the following tests on • Aggregate samples

aggregates: • Measuring vessels
a. silt test • Weighing machine
b. bulking test
4-6 c. moisture content test
d. colourmetric test
e. physical test
f. record result
g. Interpret results.
Carry out laboratory tests on cements - do - • Sample of ordinary
a. Student should carry out the Portland cement
following tests on ordinary • Water
7-9 Portland cements • Time Clock
b. fineness
c. Soundness
d. Setting time

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PROGRAMME: NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCKLAYING & CONC.
WORK

Module: CONCRETING Module Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours

12hrs./wk

Module Specification:

General Objective 14.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PRODUCTION AND USE OF
PRETRESSED CONCRETE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

Produce good quality concrete by manual method - do- • Mixing surface

after batching either by volume or by weight. • Aggregates
10 –
• Cement
12
• Water
• Bricklayers tools

Using light duty batch mixer (e.g. 3½T mixer) - do - • 3½T mixer
produce good quality concrete after batching. • Aggregates
• Cement
• Water

13 Examination: Practical 60%; Theory 40%.

Carry out concrete transportation placing and - do- • Concrete mix

curing operations. • Transportation
Student should transport the already mixed equipment
concrete by any specified mode, place and cure • Curing materials or
the concrete using appropriate equipment
materials/equipment as specified

While carrying out a simple concreting job student - do- • Ready mixed
should construct the following joints. concrete
5–6 a. Expansion/contraction joint • Masons’ and
b. Compression/construction bricklayers’ tool
joints

With the ready mixed concrete student should - do- • Ready mixed
produce concrete biscuits. concrete
7-8
Cast concrete spacers for use in a given situation. • Mould
• Bricklayers’ tool

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WORK

Module: CONCRETING Module Code: CBC 14 Contact Hours

12hrs./wk

Module Specification:

General Objective 14.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PRODUCTION AND USE OF
PRETRESSED CONCRETE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers’ Activities Resources

Fix to specification steel reinforcement in simple - do- • Steel reinforcement

concrete structures cast to specification precast • Simple concrete
concrete units. structures.
Student should fix steel reinforcements in simple • Concrete mix
concrete structures e.g. • Mould
a. Column • Cement
b. Floor slab • Aggregates
9&
c. Parapet wall • Bricklayers’ tools
10
• Water
Cast to specification the following pre-cast units.
a. concrete blocks
b. Paving slabs
c. Kerbs

Fence posts Terrazzo tiles

EXAMINATION 70% Practical ; 30% Theory

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 Wall, Floor and Ceiling Finishing

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCK MAKING

CONCRETING

MODULE: WALL, FLOOR AND CEILING FINISHING Course Code: CBC 15 Contact Hours: 12hrs/wk

GOAL: This module is designed to provide the trainee with the basic knowledge finishing materials related to
the builders work and to enable him apply such finished proficiently.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
On completion of this module, the trainee should be able to:
1. Know the function and methods of care of finishing tools and equipment.
2. State the characteristics and application of various finishing materials
3. Understand the principles and technique of insitu floor finishes and be able to lay specified insitu finishes
proficiently.
4. Understand the principles and techniques of laying pre-cast floor finishes and be able to lay materials to
specification
5. Understand the principles and techniques of laying synthetic floor tiles and be able to lay the materials to
specification
6. Understand the principles and be able to organise and execute external and internal rendering.
7. Understand the principles and techniques of fixing various walls and ceiling tiles and be able to fix the
materials to specification.
8. Understand the method of fixing and be able to fix claddings to specification under supervision
9. Understand the principles and be able to apply premixed renderings.

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Module: CBC 15 WALL, FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING Module Code: CBC 15 Contact Hours:
2hrs Theory, 10hrs
Practical

Module Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective: 1.0 KNOW THE FUNCTIONS AND METHODS OF CARE OF FINISHING TOOL
AND EQUIPMENT.

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities: Learning

Resources:

On completion of this module, the trainee should be • List common finishing tools • Lesson plan.
able to: and equipment. • Tools and
1.1 Identify, sketch and describe common finishing • plastering trowel equipment
tools and equipment in the trade • pointing trowel • Charts
NOTE: Examples of tools, and equipment should • gauge rod • Pictures
include: plastering trowel, pointing trowel, gauge • Frenchman
1 rod, Frenchman, tyrolean machine, terrazzo • Terrazzo machine et.
machine, masonry title cutter, polishing machine.
1.2 State the functions of each equipment and tool • Describe the functions of
in 1.1 and precautions to be observed in their use. each tool or equipment..
1.3 Carry out routine care and maintenance of tools • Carry out routine care of
in use. tools and maintenance of
tools in use
General Objective: 2.0 STATE THE CHARACTERISTICS AND APPLICATION OF VARIOUS
FINISHING MATERIALS
Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities: Learning
Resources:
2.1 Describe the various types of finishing materials • Name different types of • Lesson plan
in the trade taking into account their characteristics, finishing materials and • Charts
forms of supply, methods of care and maintenance • State methods of care and • Pictures
and uses. Examples may include maintenance e.g. • Insitu concrete
a. insitu concrete floorings; terrazzo • insitu concrete flooring flooring
and granolithic concrete. terrazzo and granolithic • Terrazzo
b. Clay and precast finishes: bricks, concrete, • Granolithic
2 ceramic tiles, mosaic tiles concrete • clay and precast finishes, concrete, clay
slabs, terrazzo tiles; bricks, ceramic tiles, etc. • Bricks
c. Stone floorings: marbles and • stone flooring, marble and • Ceramic tiles
granite granite • Mosaic tiles
d. Other tiles: linoleum, • linoleum, thermoplastic,
thermoplastic and vinyl tiles. vinyl tiles.
e. Care and maintenance of these
materials.

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Module: CBC 15 WALL, FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING Module Code: CBC 15 Contact Hours:
2hrs Theory, 10hrs
Practical

Module Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 3.0: Understand the principles and techniques of application of insitu floor finishes
and be able to lay specified insitu finishes proficiently

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities: Learning

Resources:

3.1 Name different types of insitu floor finishes e.g. • List insitu floor finishes e.g. • Lesson plan
screeds, granolithic concrete and terrazzo. • screeds • Charts,
3 • granolithic concrete • Pictures
• terrazzo

3.2 Estimate the quantity of insitu finishing materials • Calculate the amount of
from given drawings and specifications insitu finishing materials from
a given drawing and
specification

3.3 distinguish between the following methods of • Show the difference

having insitu floor finishes and explain their uses. between
a. monolithic • monolithic
b. bonded • bonded
c. unbonded • unbonded, and
• describe their uses

3.8 Explain the causes of and state the precautions • Tabulate the causes and
to be taken against the following defects in insitu precautions taken to prevent
floor finishes (screed, terrazzo, grano). defects in insitu finishes
a. laitance • Laitance
b. lifting • Lifting
c. cracking and crazing • Cracking and crazing
d. dusting • Dusting

3.9 State the functions of floor screed and specify • State the thickness of
suitable screed thickness for the following bonding • monolithic
methods • unbonded
a. monolithic • bonded
b. unbonded
c. bonded

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3.6 Specify the qualities of sand for floor screeds • State the qualities of sand
and state the use of various recommended screed for floor screeds
mixes, e.g. 1:3, 1:1½, 1:4; 1:2, etc. • State the use of various
mixes in floor screed; 1:3,
1:1½; 1:4; 1:2; etc

3.7 Specify the properties of base suitable for laying • Describe the properties
screed, terrazzo and granolithic concrete. suitable for laying screed.
e.g. terrazzo and granolithic
concrete.

3.8 Outline the procedures and precautions to be • List the procedures and
taken in mixing, laying, compacting, curing and precautions taken in mixing
protecting insitu floor finishes (screeds, terrazzo and • laying
granolithic concrete). • compacting
• curing and protecting insitu
floor finishes

3.9 Specify qualities of aggregates, mix proportions • State the qualities of

and thickness of granolithic and terrazzo floors for aggregates, mix proportion,
specified situation. thickness of granolithic and
terrazzo floors.

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PROGRAMME: NTC IN BRICKLAYING/BLOCKLAYING/CONCRETE WORK

Module: CBC 15 WALL, FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING Module Code: CBC 15 Contact Hours:
2hrs Theory, 10hrs
Practical

Module Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 4.0: Understand the principles and techniques of laying precast floor finishes to
specification

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities: Learning

Resources:

4.1 Specify the properties of backgrounds suitable • Present samples of the • Lesson notes
for laying the following precast materials various precast floor units for • Sample of the
a. bricks students to identify following precast
b. ceramic/clay tiles floor units
c. concrete slabs • Bricks
d. terrazzo slabs • Ceramics
e. mosaic tiles • Concrete slabs
terrazzo slabs
• Mosaic tiles
• Mortar, Water
• Cleaning
rag/foam

4.2 Describe the procedures and precautions to be

4&5
taken in laying the materials in 4.1

4.3 Specify the mix and quality of the bedding • Specify the mix and the
mortar for each of the materials in 4.1 quality of the bedding mortar
for each of the various pre-
cast floor units

4.4 Describe methods of laying floor tiles: solid • Visit a medium sized
bedding and separating layer methods and state construction site to observe
their relative advantages the procedure of laying pre-
cast floor units

4.5 Name common laying defects in pre-cast

floorings (and explain their causes. Examples of
defects may include: lifting, uneven surface,
misalignment of tile units, cracking, etc).

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PROGRAMME: NTC IN BRICKLAYING/BLOCKLAYING/CONCRETE WORK

Module: CBC 15 WALL, FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING Module Code: CBC 15 Contact Hours:
2hrs Theory, 10hrs
Practical

Module Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 5.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF LAYING

SYNTHETIC FLOOR TILES AND BE ABLE TO LAY THE MATERIAL TO SPECIFICATION

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities: Learning

Resources:

5.1 Identify common synthetic floor tiles, state their

standard sizes, and describe methods of application • Present the common floor • Thermoplastic
and maintenance. tiles and let students tiles
identifies them • Vinyl asbestos
tile
• P.V.C. tiles
• Adhesives
• Cutting
6
knife/edge

5.2 Estimate from working drawing the quantity of • Estimate from working •
tile units required for a specified floor area. drawing the quantity of tile
units required for a specified
floor area

5.3 Specify the properties of background suitable for • Emphasis the properties of •
laying the above tiles. background suitable for
laying the various floor tiles

5.4 Explain the cause and state precautions against

defects in PVC tiling

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PROGRAMME: NTC IN BRICKLAYING/BLOCKLAYING/CONCRETE WORK

Module: CBC 15 WALL, FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING Module Code: CBC 15 Contact Hours:
2hrs Theory, 10hrs
Practical

Module Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 6.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES, ORGANIZATION AND EXECUTION OF

EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL RENDERING

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities: Learning

Resources:

6.1 Define rendering and state its function • Emphasis the qualities of a • Sandcreed and
good rendering mix laterite block work
• Brickwork
• Concrete (dense,
light weight, no
7-8 fine)
• Scaffolds
• Tie rod or wood
string Line
Admixtures
• Water
• Protective
clothing

6.2 Specify the qualities of a good rendering mix and • Prepare rendering mix to
explain the function of lime and other admixtures in specification
the mix

6.3 Describe the following types of renderings taking • Describe method of

into consideration materials used, based applying rendering mix.
preparation, mix ratios, methods of application and
curing:
a. smooth rendering
b. rough cast
c. pebble dash, etc.

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6.4 Explain the problems associated with rendering • Establish levels using tie
of the following backgrounds and state possible rod or wood strips
remedies:
a. sand-crete and laterite blockwork
b. brickwork
c. concrete (dense, light weight, no-
fines)

d. set up necessary support

platforms (scaffolds)
e. clean, key and wet slabs soffit as
necessary
NOTE: Keys may be provided by hawking, spatter
dash or chiseling; establish level using tie rod or
wood strips prepare mix to specification render to
level and float to finish using wood and steel float;

6.5 Organise and execute rendering operations

involving the application of pebble-dash finish,
textured and ornamental finishes

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PROGRAMME: NTC IN BRICKLAYING/BLOCKLAYING/CONCRETE WORK

Module: CBC 15 WALL, FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING Module Code: CBC 15 Contact Hours:
2hrs Theory, 10hrs
Practical

Module Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 7.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF FIXING VARIOUS
WALLS AND CEILING TILES AND BE ABLE TO FIX THE MATERIALS TO SPECIFICATIONS

Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities: Learning

Resources:

7.1 Outlines the procedures and precautions to be • Emphasis safety or healthy • Working
taken in fixing wall tiles/mosaics by behaviours. drawings
a. cement mortar method • List out the procedures for • Given data
b. adhesive method fixing wall tiles. • Cement mortar,
Adhesives
• Tiles
• Cement powder
• Sand
• Mosaics
• Protective
clothing

7.2 Estimate the quantity of wall tiles required for a • Organise and execute the
9 - 10 specified wall area using working drawings or given filing operations with the
data. active
• Estimate the quantity of
wall tiles required for a
specified wall area using
working drawings or given
data
• Participation of students

7.3 Specify the properties of background suitable for

fixing tiles by the methods in 7.1

7.4 Specify the quality of sand and mix ratios for

bedding and jointing mortar.

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Module: CBC 15 WALL, FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING Module Code: CBC 15 Contact Hours:
2hrs Theory, 10hrs
Practical
Module Specification: Theoretical Content
General Objective 8.0: UNDERSTAND THE METHOD OF FIXING AND BE ABLE TO FIX
CLADDINGS TO SPECIFICATION UNDER SUPERVISION
Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities: Learning
Resources:
8.1 Define the term “cladding” and explain its use • Present the various types • Cramps
of cramps • Granite
• Marble
• Slate
• Plastics
• Concrete
• Brick
• Mortar
• Protective
clothing.
8.2 Identify and state the use of various types of
cramps and fixing used in securing claddings to
structure e.g. channel cramps, dowel cramp, fish-tail
cramp and dowel, corbel plate, rod cramps and
hooks, etc.
8.3 Name types of materials used in cladding, state • Present the various
the recommended slab sizes and illustrate methods materials used in cladding
of fixing them. E.g. granite, marble, slate, plastics, e.g. granite, plastics, marble
concrete, brick etc. etc.
8.4 Explain the purpose of expansion joint in
claddings and describe a method of forming it.

11 8.5 Outline the operational and safety precautions to • Organise and execute
be observed when fixing claddings. under supervision the
various operations in fixing
cladding
• Emphasis safety habits in
handing claddings.
• Illustrate the various
methods of fixing cladding
8.6 specify mortar for fixing stone, concrete and • Specify and prepare mortar
granite claddings for fixing the various
claddings.
8.7 Explain the need for protection after fixing
claddings
8.8 Describe methods of storing and handling
claddings on site.

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PROGRAMME: NTC IN BRICKLAYING/BLOCKLAYING/CONCRETE WORK
Module: CBC 15 WALL, FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING Module Code: CBC 15 Contact Hours:
2hrs Theory, 10hrs
Practical
Module Specification: Theoretical Content
General Objective 9.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES AND BE ABLE TO APPLY PREMIXED
RENDERINGS
Week Specific Learning Objective: Teachers Activities: Learning
Resources:
9.1 Describe the composition of tyrolean and state • Present samples of • Tyrolean
the properties of the base suitable for its application. tyrolean and sandtex to the • Sandtex, Water
students
9.2 describe the method of application and cunning
tyrolean
9.3 Estimate the quantity of tyrolean required for a • Estimate the quantity of
specified job tyrolean required for a
specified job.
9.4 Execute the following operations in the • Demonstrate the
application of tyrolean; application of tyrolean.
a. clean and wet wall surface • Prepare the tyrolean to
b. prepare tyrolean to makers’ makers specification
specification
12 c. spray tyrolean evenly onto wall
using tyrolean gun
d. cure tyrolean by wetting
9.5 Explain causes of failure in tyrolean finish,
examples of failure may include, Peeling,
discolouration, cracking and crazing, etc.
9.6 Describe the basic composition of “santex” finish
and distinguish between “santex matt” and “santex
trowel” in terms of finished texture and methods of
application.
9.7 Estimate the quantity of santex finish required in • Estimate the quantity of
a given situation. sandtex finish required in a
given situation and
demonstrate its application
9.8 Describe the properties of base suitable for the
application of “sandtex” finishes.
9.9 Apply sandtex-trowel and sandtex-matt
according to the marker’s instruction.
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NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BLOCKLAYING, BRICKLAYING AND CONCRETING

MODULE: WALL, FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING MODULE CODE: 15 CONTRACT HOURS:

10HRS
PRACTICAL/WK

MODULE SPECIFICATION: PRACTICAL CONTENT

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: 1.0 USE AND MAINTAIN FINISHING TOOLD AND EQUIPMENT

WEEK SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOME TEACHERS LEARNING

ACTIVITIES RESOURCES

1.1 Identify and use common finishing tools and • Guide students to • Tools and
equipment in the trade. perform operation with equipment
Note: Example of tools, and finishing tools.
equipment should include:
1-2
Plastering trowel, pointing trowel,
gauge rod, Frenchman, Tyrolean
machine terrazzo machine, masonry
title cutter, polishing machine

1.2 Organise and execute the following floor • Guide students to carry
screeding operations: out floor screeding
1.3 Clean and wet floor area to be screeded operations
1.4 Mix screed to specification • Clean and wet floor
3-4 1.5 Establish screed levels (profile) at intervals over area
floor area
1.6 Screed to level and float to finsh using wood and
steel float
1.7 Cure screed by damping

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PROGRAMME: NTC IN BRICKLAYING/BLOCKLAYING/CONCRETE WORK
Module: CBC 15 WALL, FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING Module Code: CBC 15 Contact Hours:
2hrs Theory, 10hrs
Practical
Module Specification: Theoretical Content
General Objective: 2.0 Specify qualitites of aggregates, mix proportions and thickness of granolithic
and terrazzor floors for specified situation.

WEEK SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOME TEACHERS LEARNING

ACTIVITIES RESOURCES

2.1 Organise and execute the following • Guide students to

terrazzo/granolithic laying operations: perform given task
2.2 Clean floor area • Give clear
2.3 Mark out bays/patterns to specification specifications for
2.4 Mix mortar for fixing dividing strips students to follow.
2.5 Fix dividing strips as marked out • Guide the students to
2.6Mix terrazzo or grano to specification carry out the operations
2.7 Wet and grout bays to receive mix following correct
2.8 Fill bays alternately with mix, compact to level procedures.
using rollers or rammer and/or trowel.
2.9 Wash off after a minimum damp-curing period of
96 hours
2.10 Apply dust proofing agent (proprietary
hardener) – terrazzo aid, and wash off thoroughly
ready for polishing
2.11 Apply terrazzo polishing machine and polish
floor successively with coarse and fine abrasive
stone.

General Objective 3.0: Understand how to lay pre-cast floor

WEEK SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOME TEACHERS LEARNING

ACTIVITIES RESOURCES

3.1 Organise and execute pre-cast floor tiling

operations below:
3.2 Solid bedding operation
3.3 Soak and drain tile units
5-6 3.4 Clean floor and establish floor centre
3.5 Mix bedding mortar to specifications
3.6 Apply bedding screed to bed and level off
3.7 Bed tile units to level from centre outwards and
clean off mortar splashes.

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Module: CBC 15 WALL, FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING Module Code: CBC 15 Contact Hours:
2hrs Theory, 10hrs
Practical
Module Specification: Theoretical Content
General Objective 4.0: Know how to lay synthetic floor tiles to specification
WEEK SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOME TEACHERS LEARNING
ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
4.1 Organize and execute the following operations in
the application of synthetic floor tiles.
4.2 Clean and dry floor as necessary
4.3 Establish floor centre using lines and marker
4.4 Apply adhesive according to marker’s instruction
7-8
at center, and bond “reference” title
4.5 Apply adhesive on remaining part of floor and
bond tiles from “reference” outwards
4.6 Clean off any adhesive splashes
4.7 Protect from immediate use
General Objective 5.0: Perform and executive external and internal rendering work
WEEK SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOME TEACHERS LEARNING
ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
5.1 Organise and execute the following operations in • Guide students to carry
smooth (floated finish) rendering out all the activities after
5.2 Set up necessary support platforms (scaffolds) the teachers’
5.3 Clean, wet and key wall surface, as necessary to demonstration
receive mix
5.4 Establish levels using tie rod or wood strips
5.5 Prepare rendering mix to specifications
5.6 Render to level and float to finish from upper
level downwards Curve by wetting
5.7 Set up necessary support platform (scaffolds)
5.8 Clean, key and wet slabs soffits as necessary
Note: Key may be provided by
hawking, spatter dash or chiseling.

5.9 Establish level using tie rod or wood strips

5.10 Prepare mix to specification
5.11 Render to level and float to finish using wood
and steel float
5.12 Organise and execute rendering operations
involving the application of pebble-dash finish,
textured and ornamental finishes

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Module: CBC 15 WALL, FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING Module Code: CBC 15 Contact Hours:
2hrs Theory, 10hrs
Practical
Module Specification: Theoretical Content
General Objective: 6.0 Know how to fix various walls and ceiling tiles to specifications

WEEK SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOME TEACHERS LEARNING

ACTIVITIES RESOURCES

6.1 Organise and execute the following wall tiling • Guide the students on • Tools and
operations execution of the equipment
6.2 fix batten at width of one tile course above the specified project
concrete floor screed and level
6.3 soak and drain tiles in readiness for fixing
6.4 clean, wet and provide keys in the wall, where
9 - 10
necessary for tile fixing
6.5 prepare bonding mortar to specification “buter”
tiles with mortar, tap in security to wall from atten
upwads keeping joints less than 2mm wide, and
plumb to finish fill in joints with cement grout and
clean off.

General Objective: 7.0 Know how to fix claddings to specification

WEEK SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOME TEACHERS LEARNING

ACTIVITIES RESOURCES

7.1 Organise and execute under supervision the

following operations in cladding fixing.
7.2 Prepare fixing mortar to specification
7.3 Fix accurately specified cramps or other fixings
11 - (dowels)
12 7.4 Hand claddings on fixings making room for
expansion joints, fill in joints with mortar and clean
off
7.5 Construct expansion and compression joints in
accordance with the designer’s requirement.

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Module: CBC 15 WALL, FLOOR/CEILING FINISHING Module Code: CBC 15 Contact Hours:
2hrs Theory, 10hrs
Practical
Module Specification: Theoretical Content
General Objective: 8.0 Apply premixed renderings

WEEK SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOME TEACHERS LEARNING

ACTIVITIES RESOURCES

8.1 Apply santext-trowel and santex-matt according

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to the marker’s instruction

Examination: Practical 60%, Theory 40%

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 Advanced National Technical Certificate Courses

Building Science I

PROGRAMME: ADVANCED NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BLOCKLAYING ETC

MODULE: BUILDING SCIENCE – I Module Code: CBC – 20 Contact Hours:

3hrs Theory

Course Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT

General Objective: 1.0: Understand The Basic Principles Of Thermal Movements In Building And
Building Materials.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

1.1 Define the following terms: • Compute the ‘u’ and ‘k’ values for • ’U’ and ‘u’ values
a. thermal conductivity structural units or building materials for structural units.
b. thermal resistively from given data.
c. heat transmittance • Student to define and explain all
coefficient or “U” value. the thermal terms.
d. Thermal emissivity
e. Thermal absorptivity.
1-7
1.2 State the factors which determine the
magnitude of the above terms for a structural
unit or building materials.
1.3 Explain the variation of the amount of
heat transmitted between the surface of a
slab of building material of uniform thickness
and composition.
General Objective 2.0: Know The General Principles Of Sound Transmission And Control.
Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources
2.1 Explain the general principles of sound • Measure sound transmission level • Sound measuring
transmission. (intensity) in decibels. instruments
2.2 Explain the following terms. • By visiting an acoustic building • Sound producing
a. air born sound describe the general principles and source.
b. structure-born sound methods of sound control • A coustic building
c. sound reflection, (Insulation and absorption) in
3–4
reverbration and reveration buildings e.g.
time. • Principle of discontinuity
d. Impact sound • Mass law; ound reduction at
source, etc.
2.3 Explain the general principles and
methods of sound control.

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MODULE: BUILDING SCIENCE – I Module Code: CBC – 20 Contact Hours:

3hrs Theory

Course Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT

General Objective 3.0: Understand The Basic Principles Of Lighting

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

3.1 State the general functions of lighting. • Explain the general functions of • Source of light
3.2 Define the following terms: lighting e.g • Hall with good
a. illumination • To illuminate the internal envolope lighting system.
b. luminous flex and contents; • Hall with bad
c. illuminance • To illuminate task (reading, lighting system.
d. luminance working with equipment etc). to the
5-6
e. day light factor extent appropriate to optimal
functioning of the eye.
3.3 Distinguish between disability glare and • Emphasize the following ways of
discomfort glare. controlling share in buildings.
3.4 State ways by which glare is controlled in • Types, sizes, number and position
buildings. of openings

3.5 Determine the intensity of illumination • Colour and texture of building • Data for
due to a given source of light. surfaces. calculating day-light
3.6 Calculation of day light factor. • Types of lighting fittings factor
3.7 Describer the main classes of lighting. • Structure of internal envelope etc. • Instrument for
3.8 State the uses of the main classes of Calculate day-light factor from calculating day-light
lighting. given date and buy direct factor by direct
3.9 Explain the interdependence of color and measurement. measurement.
lighting in buildings. • Emphasize the following classes
of lighting.
• Direct lighting
• Indirect lighting
• General lighting
• Luminous lighting

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MODULE: BUILDING SCIENCE – I Module Code: CBC – 20 Contact Hours:

3hrs Theory

Course Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT

General Objective 4.0: Understand The Principles Of Electricity Supply In Buildings

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

4.1 State the difference between alternating • Carry out experiments to • Simple electric
current and direct current. demonstrate the heating, lighting, circuits
4.2 Explain the construction and working magnetic, and chemical effects of • Electric heater
principles of generators, motors and electric current. • Electric busy
transformers. • Mathematical calculation of power • Solenoid
4.3 Explain with the aid of experiments the and energy consumption in simple • circuit breakers
heating, lighting, magnetic and chemical circuit. • fuses
effects of electric current. • Identify earthing in an electrical • NEPA line
4.4 Calculate the power and energy circuits. E.g in a bungalow. • Generator
consumption in simple circuits. • Identify circuit breakers and fuses • Bungalow with
4.5 Explain the function of earning in in a building. complete wiring
electrical circuits. • Exphasize the correct method of system
7-8
4.6 State the purpose and explain the distributing electrical power from • Electrical
functioning of circuit breakers and fuses. the mains (NEPA line or stand by installation.
4.7 Illustrate the correct method of generator) to socket outlets and • Drawing of a
distributing electrical power from the mains lighting points in house wiring small project i.e.
to socket outlets and lighting points in house systems. the bungalow.
wiring systems. • Interpret electrical installation
4.8 Compute total electrical load for a given drawings of a small bungalow or
load of a given house wiring. two storey building.
4.9 Calculate fuse capacity for house wiring • Emphasis the dangers of
system. electricity and enumerate the
Identify dangers of electricity and essential essential/necessary safety
safety measures against them. measures against them.

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MODULE: BUILDING SCIENCE – I Module Code: CBC – 20 Contact Hours:

3hrs Theory

Course Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT

General Objective 5.0: Know The Basic Principles Of Plant Installation In Buildings.:

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

5.1 Explain the working principles of lift and • Visit a building with escalators • Escalators
escalators. and or lift. • Air conditioners
5.2 Outline safety, principles for lifts and • Emphasize maintenance
9-10
escalators. principles for lifts and escalators.
5.3 Explain the general principles of air-
conditioning.

5.4 Describe various mechanical methods of • Illustrate the application of • Orifice

ventilation. turbulent and non turbulent flow in • water containers
5.5 Explain the principle of mechanical domestic water supply and • water
ventilation. drainage • data for
Outline the general installation requirements • Determine experiments the rate of calculating velocity
for central and room air conditioning flow from an orifice. of flow of water.
equipment in dressings. • Calculate the velocity of flow of
5.7 Define the following: water from given date
a. relative humidity • Calculate pipe sizes for drains or
b. dew point water supply from given date.
• Experimentally explain the
5.8 Explain the occurrence of condensation general principles of installation of
in buildings. cold and hot water supply systems
5.9 Describe methods of control of having water pumps.
condensation.

5.10 Explain the principle of turbulent and

non-turbulent flow.
5.11 Explain the followings terms and state
their importance in the design and
installation of piped above water supply
system:
a. static head of water
b. velocity head
c. friction head
d. pressure head
e. water hammer
f. coefficient of velocity
g. coefficient of discharge.

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MODULE: BUILDING SCIENCE – I Module Code: CBC – 20 Contact Hours:
3hrs Theory
Course Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT
General Objective 6.0: Analyse Forces In Simple Building Structures And Structural Frame Work.
Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources
6.1 State the laws of static equilibrium. • Determine the magnitude and • Charts
6.2 Explain with illustrative examples the position of the resultant of a simple • Model of simple
laws of static equilibrium e.g. (V) = 0 system of coplanar forces by: - pin-jointed frame
6.3 Determine the magnitude and position of graphical method. work.
the resultant of a simple system of coplanar • Method of resolution experiment.
11-12 forces in. • Experiment.
6.4 Analyse forces in simple pin-jointed • Analyse forces in simple pin-
frame work. jointed frame-work
• by method of resolution of force
diagram method
• method of section
6.5 Identify common loading systems for • Emphasize the following common • Model
various building structures loading systems concentrated load • beam
6.6 Determine beam reaction, shear force on beams, strandion and nodes in • sections
and bending moments in simply supported frame-works.
beams under various loading systems using. • Knife –edge load on partitions or
a. Link polygon system walls.
b. method of resolution • Uniformly distributed load such as
experiments. self-weight wind load,.
• Distributed load with linear
6.7 Define the following properties of variation such as loads against
structural sections. centre of gravity, pilling retaining walls triangular load
moments of inertia, radius of inertia, radius of such as block-work over opening.
gyration section modules • Calculate beam reactions under
various loads.
6.8 State the general theory of simple • Determine he value of the
bending i.e. following for a given section.
• Centre of gravity
• Moments of inertia
• Radius of gyration
• Section modules
• Determine maximum bending
stress and moment of resistance of
beam sections.
13 Examinations = 100% Theory

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 Building Science II

PROGRAMME: ADVANCED NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN CARPENTRY AND JOINERY.

MODULE: BUILDING SCIENCE II MODULE CODE: CBC 21 Contact Hours:

3hrs theory & 1
Hr. practical

MODULE Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT

General Objective 1.0: Know The General Process Of Manufacture, Properties And Uses Of Different
Types Of Cement.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

1.1 Outline the manufacturing process, basic • Describe the manufacturing • Chalk board.
composition properties and uses of the following types process of cement. • Lesson note.
of cement: • Name the different types of • Specimen of
a. ordinary Portland cement cement and explain uses cement of
b. rapid hardening Portland and areas of application. different types.
c. extra rapid hardening Portland
1 d. low heat Portland cement
e. blast-furnace Portland cement
f. super-supplanted cement
g. high alumina-cement
h. colored Portland cement
i. hydrophobic cement
j. pozzolana –cement

1.2 State factors which influence setting time, strength • Explain the main features • Lesson note.
and hardness of ordinary Portland cement. of each type of cement. • Cement
1.3 Describe the test procedure and carry out • Explain the factors that specimens.
standard tests to determine: influence the setting time, • Chalk board.
a. strength strength and hardness of
b. soundness Portland cement.
c. setting time
d. hardness; of ordinary Portland
cement.

1.4 State and justify the essential precautions in the

storage and use of cements in 1.1 above.

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MODULE: BUILDING SCIENCE II MODULE CODE: CBC 21 Contact Hours:

3hrs theory & 1
Hr. practical

MODULE Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT

General Objective 2.0: Know The Manufacture, Properties And Uses Of Lime And Gypsum Plasters.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

2.1 Explain the differences in the manufacture and • Define: “Lime”; “ Gypsum” • Lesson note
composition of lime and gypsum plasters. and explain their uses in • Chalk board
2.2 State the classifications and uses of lime and building construction Posters
gypsum plasters. processes. • Specimen of
2 2.3 Describe the method of application of lime and • Discuss the manufacturing, lime and
gypsum and state essential precautions. properties, and uses of lime gypsum.
and gypsum.
• Explain the methods of
application of the materials.

General Objective: 3.0 Carry Out Sound Tests To Determine The Quality Of Aggregates.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

3.1 Describe procedures of sieve analysis and • Define “aggregate” • Aggregates

determine aggregate grading by sieve analysis. • Explain methods of grading • Lesson notes
3.2 Describe the test procedure and carry out of aggregates • Posters
laboratory tests to determine silt contact of given • Conduct silt contact, • Samples of
sample of aggregates. crushing value and bulking Aggregates
3
3.3 Describe the test procedure and carry out the test tests and guide the students
to determine the crushing values of a given sample of to perform similar tests.
aggregate.
3.4 Describe the test procedure and carry out bulking
test.

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MODULE: BUILDING SCIENCE II MODULE CODE: CBC 21 Contact Hours:

3hrs theory & 1
Hr. practical

MODULE Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT

General Objective: 4.0: Know Different Types Of Mortar And Their Application.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

4.1 Outline the general desirable properties of mortar • Define “Mortar” • Mortar
e,g. good workability and water retentivity, adequate • State the properties of • Lesson notes
cohesion and adhesion, strength, durability, tolerable mortar and typical mix • Charts
shrinkage, etc. proportion.
4 4.2 Name different types of mortar, their properties,
typical mix proportions to be taken in the proportioning
and mixing of mortar.
4.3 Explain the precautions to be taken in the
proportioning and mixing of mortar.

4.4 State the basic considerations in the choice of • Demonstrate the • Mortar.
mortar e.g weather characteristics, appearance, type procedures for determining • Lesson notes.
of job, etc. air content of plasticised • Posters.
4.5 Describe the procedure and carry out an mortar.
experiment to determine the air content of plasticised
mortar.

General Objective 5.0: Know The Process Of Manufacture, Properties And Uses Of Different Clay
Products.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

5.1 Name and state the properties and uses of • Define “Clay” and State the • Clay.
different clay products in the building industry. properties of clay. • Clay Products.
e.g. clay-bricks (engineering bricks, facing bricks, • Discuss the process of • Lesson note.
common bricks, and specials), clay blocks, clay manufacturing clay bricks • Chalkboard.
roofing tiles, clay floor tiles and quarries, vitrified clay blocks, tiles etc. • Clay bricks.
5 pipes, etc. • Demonstrate how to • Test
5.2 Outline the process of manufacturing of the determine hardness, Instruments.
products in 5.1 above. compressive, strength
5.3 Determine hardness, compressive strength, porosity and permeability
porosity and permeability of given sample of bricks by test of bricks.
laboratory methods.

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MODULE: BUILDING SCIENCE II MODULE CODE: CBC 21 Contact Hours:

3hrs theory & 1
Hr. practical

MODULE Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT

General Objective 6.0: Know Different Types Of Building Rocks Their Sources And Uses.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

6.1 Classify natural rocks, igneous, sedimentary and • Show samples of building • Lesson note.
metamorphic rocks. stones and explain their • Posters.
6.2 Describe the characteristics and uses of different characteristics. • Chalkboard.
types of rocks of commercial value in the construction • Name sources of building
6 under the classification in 6.1 above. stone.
6.3 Describe the sources of rocks in 6.2 and their
quarrying methods. e.g., igneous rocks, sedimentary
rocks, metamorphic rocks, granites, sands, limestone,
marble, slate.

General Objective 7.0: Understand The Production And Use Of Concrete As Structural Material

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

7.1 Outline the desirable qualities of the ingredients of • Define concrete and • Concrete.
mass and reinforced concrete. describe the composition of • Aggregates.
7.2 Explain the effects of aggregate grading, water concrete. • Lesson note
cement ratio compaction and curing on the concrete cube.
7
compressive strength of concrete. • Equipment.
7.3 Describe methods of proportioning and mixing
concrete materials and placing compacting, curing
and protecting green concrete.

7.4 Carry out slump and cube test and interpret • Guide students to carry out - do -
results. slum test and permeability
7.5 Carry out permeability test on given sample of tests on given sample of
concrete. concrete.
7.6 Estate from project drawings the quantities of
concrete materials required for the execution of the
project.
7.7 Compute the quantities of batch materials from
prescribed or designed mix.
7.8 Explain the general principles in the reinforcement
of beams, columns, floor slabs, walls, retaining walls,
concrete tanks, can designed mix.

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MODULE: BUILDING SCIENCE II MODULE CODE: CBC 21 Contact Hours:

3hrs theory & 1
Hr. practical

MODULE Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT

General Objective 8.0: Know The Characteristics, Methods Of Conversion And Uses Of Different
Types Of Timber In The Building Industry.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

8.1 Classify timber as hard-wood and soft-wood and • Explain the sources of • Lesson note.
state the distinguishing characteristics. timber in Nigeria. • Specimens of
8.2 Describe the structure of timber and state the • Discuss the uses of timber different types of
functions of the parts. in the building industry. timber.
8.3 Describe different methods of timber conversion • Explain the structure of • Chart.
and state the merits of each method. timber.
8.4 Explain the purpose of seasoning, timber and • Explain the process of
describe various methods of seasoning and timber production up to point
preserving timber, of use.
8
8.5 Identify nature of defects in timber and explain • Explain the causes of
their causes. timber deterioration and how
8.6 Identify various causes of deterioration in these could be controlled.
converted timber and state necessary precautions.
8.7 Explain the BS system of grading timber.
8.8 Identify various type of manufactured boards and
sheet and explain their characteristics and uses.
8.9 Carry out cleavage test, static bending test and
hardness test on given specimen of timber.

General Objective 9.0: Understand The Characteristics Various Metals Used In The Building Industry.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

9.1 Identify various metals used as structural • List the various kinds of • Samples of
components in building and state their mechanical metal – ferrous and non- metals.
properties. E.g. brass, aluminimum, mild steel, ferrous metals. • Lesson note.
galvanized iron, copper, lead, stainless steel, wrought • Define corrosion and • Charts.
9
iron, cast iron, medium carbon steel. explain its process and effect
9.2 Explain the process of corrosion of the metals in on matal.
9.1 above and describe the necessary preventive
measures.

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MODULE: BUILDING SCIENCE II MODULE CODE: CBC 21 Contact Hours:

3hrs theory & 1
Hr. practical

MODULE Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT

General Objective: 10.0: Know The Properties And Application Of Various Types Of Paints And
Varnishes

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

10.1 Describe the basic constituents of paints. • Define “Vanish” and “Paint” • Specimens of
10.2 Name types of paints and explain their • Explain the basic Vanish and
composition, properties and uses. components of paints Paints.
10.3 Explain the functions of primer, under-coat and • Use question and answer • Lesson note.
finishing paints. technique to explain the
10.4 Identity paint schemes for various building functions of primer and
surfaces: e.g. wood, block-work, brick-work, steel, etc. under-coat.
10.5 Estimate quantity of paint required for a given - do -
house painting job.
10
10.6 Carry out experiments to determine spreading
power, drying times and permeability of a paint
sample.
10.7 Carry out experiment to demonstrate the effect of
alkali on a given sample of oil paint.
10.8 Explain the occurrence of defects in painting and
state the necessary precautions.
10.9 Explain the need for surface preparation before
painting.

General Objective 11.0: Understand The Manufacture, Properties And Uses of Plastics In Building.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

11.1 Explain the basic chemical process of • Define “Plastic”. • Specimen of

manufacture of plastics. • Explain the use of plastic plastic materials.
11.2 Distinguish between thermoplastics and materials in the construction • Lesson note.
11 thermosetting plastics. industry. Chalk board.
11.3 Name different types of plastics in use in the
building industry, describe their characteristics and
uses. e.g. PVC, PVA, Polystyrene, silicones, etc.

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MODULE: BUILDING SCIENCE II MODULE CODE: CBC 21 Contact Hours:

3hrs theory & 1
Hr. practical

MODULE Specification: THEORETICAL CONTENT

General Objective 12.0: Understand The Properties And Uses Of Adhesives In The Building Industry.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

12.1 Name different types of adhesives in the building • Define “Adhesive”. • Samples of
industry, describe their characteristics and uses. E.g. • Explain the use and adhesives
animal glue, casein glue, amino-resins, epoxy resin, importance of adhesives in • Lesson note.
etc. construction work. • Chalk board.
12.2 Explain the action of adhesives and the need for • Give notes for students to - do -
surface preparation before application. copy.
12 12.3 Explain factors to be considered in the selection - do -
of adhesive for use.
12.4 Explain with illustrative examples, the use of
sealants and mastics in the building industry.
12.5 Describe the test procedure and carry out
standard test to determine the dry and wet strengths
of given specimen of adhesive.

13 Examinations: Practical = 60% Theory = 40%

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PROGRAMME: ADVANCED NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCKLAYING

AND CONCRETING.

MODULE: BASIC CONSTRUCTION Module Code: CBM 21 Contact Hours: 72

MANAGEMENT II

Course Specification: Practical Content

General Objective: 1.0 UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES ORGANISATION AND

MANAGEMENT.

WEEK Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

TERM
1

BUSINESS UNITS • A visit to the various business • Certificate of registration of

1.1 Explain the meaning of the units to observe the companies
term ‘company’. distinguishing features.
1.2 Distinguish between private
and public company.
1.3 Outline the principles of
1-2 organisation and management of
the following business units:
a. Sole
proprietorship
b. Partnership
c. Limited liability
Company.

1.4 Explain the legal meaning and

advantages of:
a. Limited liability
b. Incorporation in
reference to
formation of a
company.

1.5 Define the term fixed and

working various ways in which
construction firm may raise capital.
1.6 Distinguish between fixed and
working capital.
1.7 Describe various ways in which
construction firm may raise capital.

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AND CONCRETING.

MODULE: BASIC CONSTRUCTION Module Code: CBM 21 Contact Hours: 72

MANAGEMENT II

Course Specification: Practical Content

General Objective: 1.0 UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES ORGANISATION AND

MANAGEMENT.

WEEK Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

TERM
1

1.8 Describe the various • Illustrate the basic features of • Organisation charts
organisation structures e.g. the organisation Structures by
- line means of organisational chart.
- line and staff
- function staff
- matrix

1.9 Explain the application of

organisational structures in the
construction Industry.

1.10 Analyse the characteristics of • Draw the orgnisation chart of a • Organisation Charts
organisation cultures and explain typical medium size construction
the degree to which they feature in firm and describe the span of
the management of construction control and pattern of
firms. communication.
1.11 State the importance of clearly • Identify the main area of a
defined policies in an organisation construction firm activities within
construction. which policy issues should be
clarified by management.

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AND CONCRETING.

MODULE: BASIC CONSTRUCTION Module Code: CBM 21 Contact Hours: 72

MANAGEMENT II

Course Specification: Practical Content

General Objective 2.0: CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP & TENDERING ARRANGEMENTS.

WEEK Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

TERM
1

2.1 Explain the legal meaning of • Identify and explain the basic
the term ‘contract’. features of the followings classes
2.2 State the basic elements of a of contract.
valid contract e.g offer, • Speciality or sealed contract.
acceptance, consideration. • Simple contract.
2.3 List and explain the various
forms of general remedies
3–4 available in the law courts for a
breach of contract.
- damages, order
of payment of debt,
specific
performance
- Injunction
- Rescission

2.4 Name and explain the various • Explain the basic features of • Present to learners a
types of contracts in the the following types of contracts: standard contract documents
construction industry. a. negotiated and let learners internalise
2.5 Explain the nature and uses of contracts (cost with the documents.
the following contract documents. plus target cost),
- articles of lump sum,
agreement schedule
- conditions of contracts, serial
contract contracting etc.
- specification b. package deals
- bill of quantities c. labour
- contract drawings contracts

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AND CONCRETING.

MODULE: BASIC CONSTRUCTION Module Code: CBM 21 Contact Hours: 72

MANAGEMENT II

Course Specification: Practical Content

General Objective 2.0: CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP & TENDERING ARRANGEMENTS.

WEEK Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

TERM
1

2.6 List the following parties • Explain the roles and • A visit to a standard
involved in the building contracts responsibilities of the various construction site where all the
i.e. parties involved in the building parties involved in the
- Employer or contracts. building contract can be
client identified.
- Arch
- Engineer
(structural and
service)
- Quantity surveyor
- Contractor
- Sub-contractors
- Suppliers
- Agent and
foreman
- Clerks of works

2.7 Describe the procedures for the • Prepare an open tender • An already prepared
preparation of open and selecting document for a light construction tendering documents for the
tendering. project e.g. contract treated in week six.
2.8 Explain the application of open • Garage, two/three
and selective tendering • Bedroom bungalow.
arrangements.

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AND CONCRETING.

MODULE: BASIC CONSTRUCTION Module Code: CBM 21 Contact Hours: 72

MANAGEMENT II

Course Specification: Practical Content

General Objective 3.0: SITE ORGANISATION AND ADMINISTRATION

WEEK Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

TERM
1

3.1 State basic consideration in the • Consider, access road, • A visit to an organised
planning of construction site. temporary roads, hutments, construction site.
3.2 Explain the importance of stationary plant location, • Drawings/pictures of
security and safety on project. materials (storage and waste construction sites.
3.3 List factors to be considered in disposal). • Films and slides
the planning of the site offices and • Draw up security and safety • Standard and essential site
welfare facilities. plans for a typical medium – records from an oganised
5-6 3.4 State factors to be considered sized construction project. site.
in the placing of order for materials, • Emphasize the importance of
equipment and plants. the site office and welfare
3.5 Describe standard procedure facilities.
for ordering and • Site office and welfare facilities.
receiving/deliveries of materials, • Plan a given construction site
equipment and plant. for light construction project. e.g
Bungalow.

3.6 State the functions of essential • Attend on organised site • Minutes of a site meeting.
site records. meeting on the construction site. • Inventory sheet of a small
3.7 Explain the purpose of site • Prepare an inventory system for construction project.
meeting. a light construction project e.g
3.8 Describe the method of Bungalow or block of flats.
organising size meeting.
3.9 State the purpose of inventory.
3.10 Describe inventory system
suitable for construction site.

3.11 Outline the problems that are • Visit a congested site • Congested construction site.
encountered in executing a project • Observe the problems
in a restricted area. encountered on the congested
3.12 Explain the solutions to the area.
problems encountered in executing • Proper solutions to the
a project in a restricted site. problems identified.

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AND CONCRETING.
MODULE: BASIC CONSTRUCTION Module Code: CBM 21 Contact Hours: 72
MANAGEMENT II
Course Specification: Practical Content
General Objective 4.0: UNDERSTAND APPLICATION THE BASIC TECHNIQUES OF PLANNING
CONTROL OF BUILDING PROJECTS
WEEK Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources
TERM
1
4.1 Define planning in relation to • Prepare programme and • Lesson note chalk board.
building construction. progress • Programme and progress
4.2 Describe the various aspects of • Charts for a given light charts of a construction
pre-tender and pre-contract construction project. project.
planning.
4.3 Describe aspects of planning
7-9 during and after construction.
4.4 Explain the use of programme
and progress charts network
diagram (CPM).
4.5 Explain the use of line of
balance as planning techniques in
the construction industry.
4.6 Define work study. • Produce the following basic • The various diagrams of the
4.7 Describe work study scope techniques of method study for a techniques of method study.
4.8 State the objectives of work light construction work e.g a - The building
study. bungalow. plan
4.9 Describe the basic techniques - Scale models - Bill of
of method study e.g scale models, - String diagrams quantities
string diagrams, progress chart etc. - Progress charts - Contract
4.10 State the objectives of work - Activity drawings.
measurements and time study. sampling etc.
4.11 Describe the standard
procedure for carrying outwork
measurement.
4.12 Outline the general problems
of work study supervisor.
4.13 Propose solutions to problems • Carry out method and time • Programme and progress
of work study. study using appropriate charts
Explain the various the various techniques. • Lesson notes
methods of cost control. • Apply various methods of cost • Pencil, paper and eraser.
control.

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AND CONCRETING.

MODULE: BASIC CONSTRUCTION Module Code: CBM 21 Contact Hours: 72

MANAGEMENT II

Course Specification: Practical Content

General Objective 5.0: DRAFT AND INTERPRET BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS AND DETERMINE
QUANTITIES FROM PROJECT DRAWINGS.

WEEK Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

TERM
1

5.1 Define ‘specification’ in relation • Draft and interpret • Project drawings

to building work. specifications, detailing. • Specifications of various
5.2 Describe the general form of • Standards of workmanship, trades
specification. quality of materials and tests • Standard method of
5.3 Outline the essential features of covering all trades and sections measurement (SMM).
a specification. as a given project drawings e.g.
10 -12
5.4 Describe sources of a bungalow or two story building.
specification information.
5.5 Outline the general rules for
measurement of building works as
per standard method of
measurement of building works.

5.6 State the purpose of the bill of • Prepare bill of quantities for a • Building drawings
quantities. given light construction work e.g • SMM
5.7 Describe steps in reparation of a bungalow or two story building. • Abstracting sheet
bill of quantities i.e. taking off, • Adding machine or
squaring, abstracting and billing calculator.

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AND CONCRETING.

MODULE: BASIC CONSTRUCTION Module Code: CBM 21 Contact Hours: 72

MANAGEMENT II

Course Specification: Practical Content

General Objective 6.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF COSTING AND

ESTIMATING.

TERM Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

2
WEEK

6.1 State the principal elements of • Carry out market survey • Price list of materials
construction contracts. • Prepare an approximate • Project drawings
6.2 Explain the influence of the estimates for a building project • Bill of quantities
elements on construction cost e.g. using the following methods • Specification
- Materials and • Floor area method tables/schedule of the various
plants • Unit method trades.
1-3 - Establishment • Approximate quantities etc.
and overhead • Compare the approximate
charges and profit estimates devised by the various
- Time allowed for methods.
work execution.
- Quality of work
expected etc.

6.3 Describe common methods of

approximate estimating e.g.
- Floor area
method
- Unit method
- Approximate
quantities methods
etc.

6.4 Describe the various sources of • Analyse and build-up ‘all in- • Project drawings
information for pricing. rates’ for a given simple project. • Sample of quotation paper
6.5 Identify constituents of rates in • Prepare builder’s quotation for for a simple contract.
all trades. a given simple construction • Adding machine or
contracts e.g. calculator.
• Simple bungalow.

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AND CONCRETING.

MODULE: BASIC CONSTRUCTION Module Code: CBM 21 Contact Hours: 72

MANAGEMENT II

Course Specification: Practical Content

General Objective 7.0: UNDERSTAND THE APPLICATION OF ORGANISATION AND USE OF

CRAFT FORCE.

TERM Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

2
WEEK

7.1 Outline the personal qualities, • Visit a well organised • Construction site
the roles and responsibilities of the construction the various craft • Craft force
craft force supervisor in the force. • Craft supervisor
construction industry. • Determine hour- input by the - Time sheet
7.2 Explain the influence of operatives using - Stop clock
leadership style on work forces a. time-clock, - Tally board
performance. b. tally board -
7.3 Outline basic considerations in c. time sheets in a construction Construction
4-7 the recruitment and selection of site for the various trades. site.
construction operatives • Determine the salaries and
7.4 Describe various means of wages of operatives on site
controlling operatives. using: - day work, job pricing,
7.5 Describe various methods of wage schedules etc.
determining the salaries and wages
of the operatives on site e.g day
work, job pricing, wage schedule
etc.

7.6 Explain the function of • Use case study method as a • Construction site
motivation and team spirit in an practical means of demonstrating • Case file of a simple
organisation. Magregor’s Theory X and theory supervisory problem
7.7 Describe various means of Y. • A supervisor from an
motivating and cultivating team • Plan suitable incentive organised construction site.
spirit and morals among schemes for a small construction
construction craft force. firm.
7.8 Explain Magregor’s theory X • Solve simple case studies
and theory Y involving.
7.9 Solve simple case studies • Supervisory problems.
involving supervisory problems.
7.10 Plan suitable incentive
schemes.

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AND CONCRETING.
MODULE: BASIC CONSTRUCTION Module Code: CBM 21 Contact Hours: 72
MANAGEMENT II
Course Specification: Practical Content
General Objective 8.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF ACCOUNTING AND ABLE TO
PREPARE AND INTERPRET TRIAL BALANCE.
TERM Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources
2
WEEK
8.1 Describe the various forms of • Visit a medium sized - books of
day to day transactions in a construction site to observe the account
medium sized construction firm. various books of account and - petty cash
8.2 Describe the system of original how they are maintained. or imprest
entry into books of account. • Prepare a petty cash book for a book
8 - 10 8.3 Describe the petty cash or simple construction work. - ledgers
impress system.
8.4 Classify ledgers for different
purposes.
8.5 Describe the method of
maintain ledger accounts.
8.6 State the uses of trial balance. • Solve problems involving trial - The various books of
8.7 Describe the preparation of trial balance. account
balance. • Prepare a trial balance account - Adding machine or
8.8 State the uses of final accounts for a simple contract job. calculator.
and balance sheet. • Prepare a final accounts and
8.9 Describe the basic nature of balance sheet for a simple
11-12
final accounts and balance sheet. contract job.
8.10 Describe the relationship
between the various accounting
stages: original entry, ledger
accounts, trial balance, final
accounts and balance sheet.
8.11 Explain the importance of - Lesson
efficient accounting system n a notes
business organisation. - Specimen
copy of
accounting
books of a
medium
construction
firm.
EXAMINATION: Examination 60%;
13
Theory 40

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MODULE: ENGINEERING DRAWING & DESIGN MODULE CODE: CTD 21 Contact Hours:
36

Module Specification: Practical

General Objective: 1.0 Know Basic drawing Office Practice

Week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources

1.1 Identifying with the aid of organization chart Teach the students to identify As contain in
drawing office personnel, their functions and basic drawing office Engineering
relationship, e.g. office manager, chief draftsman, instruments, equipment and Drawing
1 section leader, checkers, tracers, printers, store paper specification. Equipment
keepers, etc. Demonstrate the layout of (p.......)
drawing on the paper and
manufacturing symbols

1.2 Explain the nature of interaction between the

drawing office and other departments in an
engineering production industry
1.3 Identify basic instruments and equipment in a
standard engineering drawing office and state their
functions and methods of care.
1.4 Recognise various types of drawing paper, their
standard sizes and state their uses
1.5 Prepare standard layout including the blocks,
materials and or/parts lists, numbering system,
indication of modifications, etc, in accordance with
BS 1972.
1.6 Interpret and use standard welding and surface
finish symbols
1.7 Explain the importance of job planning in the
drawing office and describe job planning procedure
in common use. E.g. programme chart.

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MODULE: ENGINEERING DRAWING & DESIGN MODULE CODE: CTD 21 Contact Hours:
36

Module Specification: Practical

General Objective 2.0: Know how to draw Successive Auxiliary Views of given Components

Week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources

2.1 State and illustrate the rules of projection of Demonstrate the production of As contain in
successive auxiliary views auxiliary views of lines and engineering
2.2 Project from the principal views 1st, 2nd 3rd and plains in space. Practice the drawing
2 4th auxiliary plans and elevations of components production of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and equipment (p.....)
with irregular and curved surfaces 4th auxiliary elevations of
2.3 Use auxiliary projection to determine true simple components
surfaces of components and dihedral angles

General Objective 3.0: Know how to Project True Lengths, Angles and Surfaces From Given Views

Week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources

3.1 Recognise true and foreshortened lines and Practice the production of true As contain in
3-4 surfaces in projected views. lengths of lines and plains engineering
WKS drawing
equipment (p.....)

3.2 Project true length an and surfaces involving

curves from given projected d scaled views.

General Objective 4.0: Know how to Produce Components and Assembly Drawings

Week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources

4.1 Explain the needs for the following types of Practice the preparation of
drawings: assembly drawings from
a) Component Drawings exploded illustrations,
5-6
b) Sub-Assembly Drawings components drawings and
WKS
c) General Assembly Drawings physical devices
d) Installations Drawings
e) Exploded illustrations

4.2 Recognise and represent various types of Practice the construction of

fasteners and locking devices to BSS and state standard engineering
their applications e.g. set screws and bolts nuts, components from given
pins, rivets, locknuts, star washers, locking wire etc. specifications

4.3 Illustrate various thread forms and state their

applications

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MODULE: ENGINEERING DRAWING & DESIGN MODULE CODE: CTD 21 Contact Hours:
36

Module Specification: Practical

General Objective 4.0: Know how to Produce Components and Assembly Drawings

Week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources

4.4 Recognise and represent various standard Practice the use of symbolic
engineering components like bearings, gears, representations in assembly
springs, chains etc to B.S specifications. and schematic illustrations

4.5 Recognise and apply the conventional

7-8 representation of lubrication devices e.g. grease
cup, nipples, grooves etc.

4.6 Recognise and apply the conventional

9 representations of electrical components e.g.
Transformers, switches, etc

4.7 Produce to scale the detailed drawings of

10 complex engineering components e.g. connecting
rods, machine beds, top cylinders etc.

4.8 Prepare assembly drawings of sub assemblies Practice the production of

and full assemblies including sections from scaled drawings of assemblies
sketches and component drawings e.g. gate valve, and component parts.
water pumps, rotary pump, isolation valve, electric Prepare a well laid out
motors etc. illustration of a working
drawings for manufacturing
and assembly purposes.

4.9 Dimension working drawings in accordance

with B.S 308 (1972)

4.10 Recognise and apply surface finish symbols in Practice the use of surface
12
accordance with specifications and to relevant finish symbols and surface lays
WKS
standards in manufacturing drawings

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MODULE: ENGINEERING DRAWING & DESIGN MODULE CODE: CTD 21 Contact Hours:
36

Module Specification: Practical

General Objective 5.0 Know the Concept of Interchangeability, Limits & Fits Systems

Week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources

5.1 Define and illustrate the principal terms of limits Practice the realization of fits Limits & fits
and fits with manufactured products practical models
Measuring
Instruments

5.2 Explain the concept of interchangeability

5.3 Explain the needs for tolerances in terms of

interchangeability functions and cost

5.4 Explain the provisions of limits and fits tables

General Objective 6.0: Understand the use of Photographs and exploded illustration in engineering
communication and be able to prepare simple exploded illustration

Week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources

6.1 Explain the use of photographs in engineering Demonstrate the procedures Practical
communication. for the preparation of exploded materials models
6.2 Extract necessary engineering information from and technical illustrations drawings and
given photographs other design aids
6.4 Explain and illustrate the procedures in the
preparation of exploded illustrations: e.g.
- study of blue-prints, photographs
or engineering sketches
- layout planning using free hand
sketches
- preparation of accurate
illustrations tracing and paste-up
6.4 Describe with illustrations the basic techniques
for making technical illustrations. e,g, techniques
relating to the construction of spherical surfaces,
counter-sunk and counter-bore holes, bead-up or
flanged out hole, irregular hydraulic lines and wires,
rounded edges, intersections and sections, etc.
6.5 Demonstrate principles and techniques of
shading in technical illustrations
6.6 Prepare simple exploded illustrations of sub-
assembly using appropriate construction
techniques

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MODULE: ENGINEERING DRAWING & DESIGN MODULE CODE: CTD 21 Contact Hours:
36

Module Specification: Practical

General Objective 7.0: Appreciate through undertaking simple engineering design project, the process
of engineering design

Week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources

7.1 Explain in logical sequence engineering product Practice the design of simple Engineering
design process, i.e. conception, analysis, synthesis, domestic utilities using locally drawing models
evaluation and implementation. available materials and engineering
7.2 Describe the specific roles of the engineering design features
designer in a design and production firms.
7.3 Write initial specification of a desired project
7.4 Formulate possible solutions (sketches) in line
with the initial specifications in 7.3 above
7.5 Evaluate all possible solutions (design
sketches) in terms of basic design considerations.
E.g. function, cost, safety, construction,
appearance serviceability, ergonomics etc.
7.6 Select optimal initial design solution based on
the evaluation in 7.5 above.
7.7 Refine and prepare final design solution of the
project.
7.8 Prepare working drawings including component
drawings, assembly drawings, exploded
illustrations and parts lists.

General Objective 8.0: Interpret and Prepare Simple Installation Drawings

Week Specific Learning Outcome Teachers Activities Resources

8.1 Extract necessary installation information from Practice the presentation of

given instruction/installation manual of a machine installation drawings of simple
or plant. mechanical appliances
8.2 Modify suitably given installation drawing to
meet the basic characteristics of the installation
point (plant station).

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PROGRAMME: ADVANCED NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCKLAYING

AND CONCRETING WORK.

MODULE: BUILDING DRAWING II MODULE CODE: CTD 23 CONTACT

HOURS: 36 (3-
0)

Course Specification Theoretical Content/Practical

General Objective 1.0: UNDERSTAND THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN OF A TWO

STORY HOUSE.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

1.1 Explain the importance of and relationship • List the relationship between • Lesson plan
between function, form and beauty in building unction, form and beauty in • Pictures
design. building design. • Posters
1.2 Describe the basic structural differences between • List the basic structure • Drawings
a bungalow and a storey building. differences between a
1.3 Explain the principles of balance and harmony as bungalow and a storey
used in the design of elevations and general exterior building.
of buildings. • List the principles of balance
1-2
1.4 Describe the basic considerations in the planning and harmony used in design of
of a story 1 residential house. elevations and exterior
1.5 Describe the characteristics of a give plot plan building.
(i.e. solar orientation, direction of prevailing winds, • Explain the basic
size of plot, access road, services, etc) and explain considerations in planning of
their influence on the pattern of design. storey/residential house.
1.6 Prepare a preliminary sketch design of a two • List characteristics of a given
story building suitable for the plot in 1.5. plot plan e..g

1.7 Justify the choice of materials for the proposed 1. solar orientation
house in 2. size of plot
3. access road
4. services etc
• Explain the influence of 1.5
above on the pattern of design.
• Sketch design of a two storey
building suitable for 1.5m plot.
• Explain the choice of
materials for the proposed
house in 1.7. and give
assignment.

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AND CONCRETING WORK.

MODULE: BUILDING DRAWING II MODULE CODE: CTD 23 CONTACT

HOURS: 36 (3-
0)

Course Specification Theoretical Content/Practical

General Objective 2.0 Draw the site and floor plans, elevations and sections of a specified two story
building.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

2.1 Draw presentation floor plans. (Presentation floor • Draw floor plans indicating • chalkboard
plans should show furniture arrangement as well as 1. furniture arrangement • Drawing
landscaping). 2. landscaping • Board, tee
2.2 Prepare the floor plans to suitable scale • Draw floor plans to scale i.e • Square
(Elevations may include: front, side, left, and right). ground and first floor. • Pencil
2.3 Determine and draw to suitable scale essential • Draw elevations to scale i.e • Set squares
3-4
sections. (use may be made of-set and part sections) front, side, left and right. • Scale rule
2.4 Draw the elevations to suitable scale (Elevations • Draw site plan showing.
may include front, side, left, and right). 1. Drainage system
2.5 Draw the site plan. (site plan should indicate the 2. Building live
drainage system, building line and access, 3. Access road
landscaping, etc.) 4. Landscaping etc

General Objective 3.0: Prepare essential detail drawing of components.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

3.1 Draw to suitable scales, essential details of • Draw to scales details of • Charts
components (Details may include: floor, stairs, components. Ie floor stairs, • Posters
screen walls, boundary wall, plumbing system, floor and screen walls. • Drawing board
slabs, etc.) • Make a working drawing of • Papers
3.2 Prepare working drawings of the septic tacks and septic tank and soak aways. • Tee squares
5-6
soak aways suitable for the house. • Draw the interior elevations. • pencils
3.3 Draw the interior elevations and sections of the • Draw sections of kitchen.
kitchen and utility room. • Draw section of utility room.
3.4 Draw details of the kitchen and utility room
cabinets workshop.

• Draw details of
1. Kitchen
2. Utility room
3. Cabinets workshop

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AND CONCRETING WORK.

MODULE: BUILDING DRAWING II MODULE CODE: CTD 23 CONTACT

HOURS: 36 (3-
0)

Course Specification Theoretical Content/Practical

General Objective 4.0: Draw detail plan of the electrical services

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

4.1 Use the presentation floor plan to determine the • Determine the type of • Charts
type and allocation of electrical services. allocation of electrical services • Pictures
4.2 Draw the electrical services plan on a floor plan. • Drawing board
7–8 • Sketch electrical services • Tee square
plan. • Set square
• Draw to scale the electrical • Pencil
services on a plan.

General Objective 5.0 Prepare schedules

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

5.1 Prepare the following schedules: • Prepare doors schedule • Charts

- doors • Prepare windows schedule • Drawing
- windows • Prepare electrical installation papers
- electrical installation schedule. • Drawing board
9 - 10
- plumbing • Prepare plumbing schedule • Tee square
- painting • Prepare painting schedule • Set square
- reinforcement schedule. • Prepare reinforcement • Pencil
schedule.

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AND CONCRETING WORK.

MODULE: BUILDING DRAWING II MODULE CODE: CTD 23 CONTACT

HOURS: 36 (3-
0)

Course Specification Theoretical Content/Practical

General Objective 6.0: Understand the principles, preparation and interpretation of simple structural
drawings.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

Elementary structural Draughting. • List conventional ways of • Charts

6.1 Interpret and apply conventional representation representing structural • Drawing
of structural elements. elements. papers
6.2 Interpret simple structural design date. E.g. • Explain simple structural • Drawing board
design date for the two story project drawing in this design date for two story • Tee square
module. project. • Set square
11 - 6.3 Prepare structural detail drawing from given • Prepare detail structural • Pencil
12 design date and sketches. drawing • Reproduction
6.4 Prepare and interpret bending schedules. • Given date and sketch equipment.
6.5 Trace and reproduce structural drawings. • Prepare and interpret
bending drawings
• Trace structural drawings.
• Reproduce structural
drawings.

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AND CONCRETING.

MODULE: SURVEYING IN BUILDING Module Code: CBS 20 Contact Hours:

48 (1-3)

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 1.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES AND SCOPE OF SURVEYING
AND GEO- INFORMATICS

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

1.1 Explain the principle of working from • Run the scope of surveying working
‘whole to part’ in survey/Geo-data works from whole to part implication of error
1.2 State the importance of ‘scientific checks during computing sources of
honesty’ made on observations. error.
1.3 Explain with examples the various
1-2
‘checks’ made on field observations and
during computation.
1.4 Define errors or disclosure in surveys
and describe methods of ‘balancing’
these.

1.5 Describe the various classes of

survey/Geo-data and their order of
accuracy.
1.6 Explain the principles of ‘economy of
accuracy’ and its influence on choice of
equipment and methods.
1.7 Explain the principles of ‘consistency’
in surveys/Geo-data.
1.8 Distinguish between accuracy and
precision.
1.9 Describe the procedure of entrusting
‘custody’ of survey/Geo-data monuments
to local officials and the instructions for
their ‘preservation’.

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AND CONCRETING.
MODULE: SURVEYING IN BUILDING Module Code: CBS 20 Contact Hours:
48 (1-3)
Course Specification: Theoretical Content
General Objective 2.0: Understand the use and method of using Linen and steel tapes in making
linear measurements.
Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources
2.1 Explain the effect of (a) misalignment • Show the various measuring • Steel tape
(b) slope temperature (d) tension and equipments in use – steel tape leather • Leather
(e)m standardization error on measured and chains of accuracy attached to each • chain.
distances. equipment choose a location and
2.1 Apply the corrections listed in 2.1 organize to the execution of the chain
3 - 4 above. survey.
2.2 Identify chain surveying instruments
e.g. Linen tapes, steel tapes, ranging
rods.
2.3 State the necessary precautions in
the use of above instruments.
2.4 State the criteria for selection of
survey lines and off sets and the
limitations on lengths.
2.5 Describe the methods of making
linear measurements in chain surveys –
both along the survey line and along off
sets stating limiting conditions on
measurement accuracy.
2.6 Explain common errors in chain
surveying and their sources – e.g.
squaring of building corners, wrong
booking of values.
2.7 Explain with sketches the basic • Discuss the steps involved in chain • Lesson note
methods of check or proof lines, and the surveying. • charts
use of control frame work for position and • chalk boarb
orientation.
2.8 Describe the general procedure for
carrying out a chain survey.
2.9 Illustrate the method of booking field
measurements in chain surveys.
2.10 Enumerate field problems and • List and discuss possible problems to
methods of overcoming them. be encountered in chain surveying.
2.11 Identify errors in simple chain
surveys.

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AND CONCRETING.

MODULE: SURVEYING IN BUILDING Module Code: CBS 20 Contact Hours:

48 (1-3)

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 3.0: UNDERSTANDING THE PRINCIPLES OF MEASUREMENT OF ANGLES

WITH THEODOLITES AND BEARINGS WITH A MAGNETIC COMPASS AND PERFORM SUCH
MEASUREMENT.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

3.1 Describe the various units of angular • Identify equipment used in measuring • Prismatic
measure e.g. grads and radian angles i.e. theodolite prismatic compass. compass
measures, working out their conversion • Explain to units degree a radian. • Theodolite
factors. • Illustrate the setting up of equipment • Staff
3.2 Explain the working principles of a correctly.
5-6 surveyors’ (Prismatic) compass. • From no placement.
3.3 Describe the procedure of
observation with a surveyors’ (prismatic)
compass.
3.4 Explain the method of observation
with a theodolite.

3.5 Explain the difference in the reading

procedure of a theodolites.
3.6 Carry out angular measurements with
prismatic compass and theodolite.

General Objective 4.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF USING
TOTAL STATION AND GPS EQUIPMENT.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

4.1 Describe a total station and its • Train students to use total station on * Total station
accessories. and plot readings. target, how held
4.2 Compare total station with a • Use question and answer. GPS Theodolity,
theologize poles
7-8
4.3 Explain the working principles of a
total station.
4.4 Describe the procedures of
observation with total station.
4.5 Explain the working principles of
GPS.
Carry out GPS observations on selected
points with hand held GPS.

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AND CONCRETING.

MODULE: SURVEYING IN BUILDING Module Code: CBS 20 Contact Hours:

48 (1-3)

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 5.0 UNDERSTAND THE METHODS OF HEIGHTING AND LEVELLING.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

5.1 List the specifications of leveling. • Explain to basic principle of leveling. • Dumpy level
5.2 Explain the (optimum) observing • Define datum level and its relevance. • Tilting level
procedure. • Identify various equipment used. • Burning rolls
5.3 Describe the use of and criteria for • Compute the different methods • Computing
selection of leveling datum. instrument height rise and fall. table.
9 - 10 5.4 Adjust collimation error in level
5.5 Adjust collimation error in level.
5.6 Describe the construction and use of
semi-permanent and permanent tertiary
bench-marks.
5.7 Enumerate the uses of tertiary level.

General Objective 6.0: UNDERSTAND SETTING OUT PROCEDURE FOR A MEDIUM SIZED
BUILDING INCLUDING.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

1.1 Identify the equipment required to • Define the building line. • Site square
set-out a building with accompanying • Identify methods of setting out e.g. • Theodolite
access roads. builders square, 3.4.5 and Instrument or • Total station
1.2 Explain how to set-out a building and various kinds e.g. theodolite,
the accompanying constraints. • Organise practical exercises.
11 -
1.3 Construct profiles and datum for a
12
building.
1.4 Explain how profiles are used to
control excavation and foundation levels.
1.5 Identify the instruments used for
taking internal and external dimensions.

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AND CONCRETING.

MODULE: SURVEYING IN BUILDING Module Code: CBS 20 Contact Hours:

48 (1-3)

Course Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 6.0: UNDERSTAND SETTING OUT PROCEDURE FOR A MEDIUM SIZED
BUILDING INCLUDING.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

1.6 Determine the areas of a building and

its site.
1.7 Explain how running internal and
external measurements are taken
horizontally and vertically.
1.8 State the procedure for checking
verticality of building using Theodolite,
optical plumb, and plum-Bulb.
1.9 Describe the invert of a drain, a sight
rail and a traveler.
1.10 Calculate suitable length of a
traveler and reduced levels of sight rails
fro9m given drawings.

1.11 Establish sight rails for horizontal

and depth control of a straight drain
between manholes.
1.12 Explain the survey terms used in
road construction.
1.13 Describe methods of route
surveying
1.14 Describe the types of control used
for Embankments, Cuttings and Levels.
1.15 Calculate volumes of cut and fill on
a given straight road with transverse
sloping ground.

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MODULE: SURVEYING IN BUILDING Module Code: CBC 20 Contact Hours: 48

(1-3)

Course Specification: PRACTICAL CONTENT

General Objective: 1.0 UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THERMAL MOVEMENTS IN

BUILDING AND BUILDING MATERIALS.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

* Carry out surveying exercise of an • Guide the students to carry out survey • Survey equipment
area of at least one hectre. of an area and plot the survey using a
* Book all field measurement. given scale.
1-7
* Plot survey in a suitable scale.
* Draw to field standard using
conventional signs and hand lettering.

General Objective 2.0:Carry out angular measurement with prismatic compass and theodolite.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

Carry out a simple survey using a total - Do - - do-

station.
Retrieve the measured from a total
station field data from the PC.
* Process the data from the PC.
8-12
* Plot the plan of the surveyed area
manually.
* Describe the various types of GPS
equipment e.g. hand held and tripod
types.

* Book field observations.

* Reduce level
* Explain arithmetical checks in level
reduction.
* Carry out tertiary leveling, reduction
of all permanent stations along a
circuit of about 2km using ordinary
and digital levels.
* Enumerate the uses of tertiary
leveling.

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MODULE: SURVEYING IN BUILDING Module Code: CBC 20 Contact Hours: 48

(1-3)

Course Specification: PRACTICAL CONTENT

General Objective 1.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THERMAL MOVEMENTS IN

BUILDING AND BUILDING MATERIALS.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

1.1 Define the following terms: • Compute the ‘u’ and ‘k’ values for
a. thermal structural units or building materials from
conductivity given data.
b. thermal resistively • Student define and explain all the
c. heat transmittance thermal terms.
coefficient or “U”
value.
d. Thermal emissivity
e. Thermal
1-2
absorptivity.

1.2 State the factors which determine

the magnitude of the above terms for
a structural unit or building materials.
1.4 Explain the variation of the amount
of heat transmitted between the
surface of a slab of building material of
uniform thickness and composition.

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MODULE: SURVEYING IN BUILDING Module Code: CBC 20 Contact Hours: 48

(1-3)

Course Specification: PRACTICAL CONTENT

General Objective 2.0: SOUND TRANSMISSION AND CONTROL: KNOW THE GENERAL
PRINCIPLES OF SOUND TRANSMISSION AND CONTROL.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

2.1 Explain the general principles of • Measure sound transmission level • Sound measuring
sound transmission. (intensity) in decibels. instruments
2.2 Explain the following terms. • By visiting an acoustic building • Sound producing
a. air born sound describe the general principles and source.
b. structure-born methods of sound control (Insulation • Acoustic building
sound and absorption) in buildings e.g.
3–4 c. sound reflection, • Principle of discontinuity
reverberation and • Mass law
reverberation time. • Sound reduction at source, etc.
d. Impact sound

2.3 Explain the general principles and

methods of sound control.

General Objective 3.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LIGHTING

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

3.1 State the general functions of • Explain the general functions of lighting Source of light
lighting. e.g Hall with good
3.2 Define the following terms: • To illuminate the internal envolope and lighting system.
a. illumination contents; Hall with bad lighting
b. luminous flex • To illuminate task (reading, working system.
c. illuminance with equipment etc). to the extent
5-6 d. luminance appropriate to optimal functioning of the
e. day light factor eye.
• Emphasize the following ways of
3.3 Distinguish between disability controlling share in buildings.
glare and discomfort glare. • Types, sizes, number and position of
3.4 State ways by which glare is openings
controlled in buildings.

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AND CONCRETING.

MODULE: SURVEYING IN BUILDING Module Code: CBC 20 Contact Hours: 48

(1-3)

Course Specification: PRACTICAL CONTENT

General Objective 3.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF LIGHTING

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

3.5 Determine the intensity of • Colour and texture of building surfaces. • Data for calculating
illumination due to a given source of • Types of lighting fittings day-light factor
light. • Structure of internal envelope etc. • Instrument for
3.6 Calculation of day light factor. • Calculate day-light factor from given calculating day-light
3.7 Describer the main classes of date and buy direct measurement. factor by direct
lighting. • Emphasize the following classes of measurement.
3.8 State the uses of the main classes lighting.
of lighting. • Direct lighting
3.9 Explain the interdependence of • Indirect lighting
color and lighting in buildings. • General lighting
• Luminous lighting

General Objective 4.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY IN

BUILDINGS

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICITY • Carry out experiments to demonstrate • Simple electric

SUPPLY the heating, lighting, magnetic, and circuits
4.1 State the difference between chemical effects of electric current. • Electric heater
alternating current and direct current. • Mathematical calculation of power and • Electric busy
4.2 Explain the construction and energy consumption in simple circuit. • Solenoid
7-8
working principles of generators, • Identify earthing in an electrical
motors and transformers. circuits. E.g in a bungalow.
4.3 Explain with the aid of experiments
the heating, lighting, magnetic and
chemical effects of electric current.

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MODULE: SURVEYING IN BUILDING Module Code: CBC 20 Contact Hours: 48

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Course Specification: PRACTICAL CONTENT

General Objective 4.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF ELECTRICITY SUPPLY IN

BUILDINGS

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

4.4 Calculate the power and energy • Identify circuit breakers and fuses in a • circuit breakers
consumption in simple circuits. building. • fuses
4.5 Explain the function of earning in • Exphasize the correct method of • NEPA line
electrical circuits. distributing electrical power from the • Generator
4.6 State the purpose and explain the mains (NEPA line or stand by generator) • Bungalow with
functioning of circuit breakers and to socket outlets and lighting points in complete wiring
fuses. house wiring systems. system
4.7 Illustrate the correct method of • Interpret electrical installation drawings • Electrical
distributing electrical power from the of a small bungalow or two storey installation.
mains to socket outlets and lighting building. • Drawing of a small
points in house wiring systems. project i.e. the
4.8 Compute total electrical load for a bungalow.
g9ven load for a given house wiring.

4.9 Calculate fuse capacity for house • Emphasis the dangers of electricity
wiring system. and enumerate the essential/necessary
4.10 Identify dangers of electricity and safety measures against them.
essential safety measures against
them.

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Course Specification: PRACTICAL CONTENT

General Objective 5.0: Know the basic principles of plant installation in buildings.:

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

5.1 Explain the working principles of • Visit a building with escalators and or • Escalators
lift and escalators. lift. • Air conditioners
5.2 Outline safety, principles for lifts • Emphasize maintenance principles for • Orifice
and escalators. lifts and escalators. • water containers
5.3 Explain the general principles of • Illustrate the application of turbulent • water
air-conditioning. and non turbulent flow in domestic water • data for calculating
5.4 Describe various mechanical supply and drainage velocity of flow of
methods of ventilation. • Determine experiments the rate of flow water.
5.5 Explain the principle of mechanical from an orifice.
ventilation. • Calculate the velocity of flow of water
9-10
5.6 Outline the general installation from given date
requirements for central and room air • Calculate pipe sizes for drains or water
conditioning equipment in dressings. supply from given date.
5.7 Define the following: • Experimentally explain the general
relative humidity principles of installation of cold and hot
dew point water supply systems having water
5.8 Explain the occurrence of pumps.
condensation in buildings.
5.9 Describe methods of control of
condensation.
5.10 Explain the principle of turbulent
and non-turbulent flow.
5.11 Explain the followings terms and
state their importance in the design
and installation of piped water supply
system.
a. static head of water
b. velocity head
c. friction head
d. pressure head
e. water hammer
f. coefficient of
velocity
g. coefficient of
discharge.

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Course Specification: PRACTICAL CONTENT
General Objective 6.0: ANALYSE FORCES IN SIMPLE BUILDDING STRUCTURES AND
STRUCTURAL FRAME WORK.
Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources
6.1 State the lows of static equilibrium. • Determine the magnitude and position • Charts
6.2 Explain with illustrative examples of the resultant of a simple system of • Model of simple
the laws of static equilibrium e.g. coplanar forces by: - graphical method. pin-jointed frame
(V) = 0 • Method of resolution experiment. work.
(H) = 0 • Experiment.
11-
(M) = 0 • Analyse forces in simple pin-jointed
12
6.3 Determine the magnitude and frame-work
position of the resultant of a simple • by method of resolution of force
system of coplanar forces in. diagram method
6.4 Analyse forces in simple pin- • method of section
jointed frame work.
6.5 Identify common loading systems • Emphasize the following common * Model
for various building structures loading systems concentrated load on • beam
6.6 Determine beam reaction, shear beams, strandion and nodes in frame- • sections
force and bending moments in simply works.
supported beams under various • Knife –edge load on partitions or walls.
loading systems using. • Uniformly distributed load such as self-
a. Link polygon weight wind load,.
system • Distributed load with linear variation
b. method of such as loads against pilling retaining
resolution walls triangular load such as block-work
c. experiments. over opening.
• Calculate beam reactions under
6.7 Define the following properties of various loads.
structural sections.
a. centre of gravity • Determine he value of the following for
b. moments of inertia a given section.
c. radius of inertia • Centre of gravity
d. radius of gyration • Moments of inertia
e. section modules • Radius of gyration
• Section modules
6.8 State the general theory of simple • Determine maximum bending stress
bending i.e. and moment of resistance of beam
E/R = M/F = F/Y sections.
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PROGRAMME: ADVANCED NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCKLAYING

AND CONCRETING WORK.

MODULE: ADVANCED BRICK AND MODULE CODE: CBC 23 CONTACT HOURS:

BLOCKLAYING 288 (2-10)

Module Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 1.0: UNDERSTAND THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND METHODS USED IN
CHAIN SURVEYING AND BE ABLE TO CARRY OUT HAIN SURVEY.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

1.1 Explain the metric system of linear • Use tape measure, chain etc. • Chain, tape measure
measurement as applied in survey. to demonstrate the system of mechanical tape etc.
1.2 Describe the construction of chain, bands, linear measurement. • Tape measure, line
and tapes. • Show how to construct chain, etc.
1.3 Explain the use of construction chain, bands and tapes.
bands, and tapes. • Demonstrate the use of
1.4 Describe the care of construction chair, construction chain bands and
1-2 bands and tapes. tapes.
1.5 Explain the effect of the following on • Explain the care of
measurement: construction chain, bands and
a. Misalignment tapes.
b. Slope • Show the effect of the various
c. Temperature factors by practically
d. Tension introducing the impediments to
e. Standardization error accurate measurement.

1.6 Prepare tables for making correction for • Give example of a table • Pen, pencil, ruler,
slope, temperature and standardization error. showing correction for slope, sheets of paper or
1.7 Describe the construction of Abney level. temperature and graph paper etc.
1.8 Explain the working principles of Abney standardization error. • Pictorial sketch of an
level. • Using a sketch, explain the Abney level.
1.9 Use the (Abney level) instrument to construction of an Abney level. • Sope, Abney level.
measure slope.
1.10 List various chain surveying equipments.

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AND CONCRETING WORK.

MODULE: ADVANCED BRICK AND MODULE CODE: CBC 23 CONTACT HOURS:

BLOCKLAYING 288 (2-10)

Module Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 1.0: UNDERSTAND THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND METHODS USED IN
CHAIN SURVEYING AND BE ABLE TO CARRY OUT HAIN SURVEY.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

1.11 State necessary precautions to be taken • Bring various chain surveying • Chain, tape, liner
in the use of chain surveying equipments e.g. equipment to the classroom tape survey tape,
chains, bands, liner tapes, ranging rods, and make the students to survey rod dumpy
optical square etc. identify each as they are being level etc.
1.12 State the criteria for the selection of listed. • Chains, bands, liner
3-4 survey lines and off-sets and limitations on • Show vivid example of the tapes, ranging rods,
lengths. proper ways to handle the optical square etc.
different types of chain
surveying equipments.
• List the criteria in the other of
preference on the chalkboard.

1.13 Describe the methods of making linear • Practically the methods * Chalkboard, chalk
measurements in chain surveys-both along before the students and etc.
the survey line and along offsets. thereafter ask them to group
1.14 State their sources e.g. squaring of and repeat the exercise.
building corners, wrong booking, rounding off • Ditto
values. • After listing on the
1.15 List the common errors in chain chalkboard, explain the
surveying. process of common errors and
1.16 Explain the common errors in chain the causes in chain surveying.
surveying.

1.17 State the sources of the common errors • State the sources on the • Ditto
in chain surveying e.g. squaring of building chalkboard and quire the • Sketch, chalkboard,
corners, wrong booking, rounding off values. students as to how to chalk etc.
1.18 Explain with sketches, the basic methods recognise them and avoid such
of chain surveying in e.g. offsets and use of errors.
check or proof lines. • Sketch on the chalkboard the
subject matter and describe the
process in detail.

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AND CONCRETING WORK.

MODULE: ADVANCED BRICK AND MODULE CODE: CBC 23 CONTACT HOURS:

BLOCKLAYING 288 (2-10)

Module Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 1.0: UNDERSTAND THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND METHODS USED IN
CHAIN SURVEYING AND BE ABLE TO CARRY OUT HAIN SURVEY.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

1.19 Using sketches, explain the use of • Sketch the subject matter on • Sketch, etc.
control frame-work for position and the chalkboard and explain the
orientation. process to the students.
1.20 Describe the general procedure for • After verbally describing the
carrying out a chain survey. subject, explain further using
1.21 Describe the method of booking fields questions and answer
measurement in chain surveys. technique.
• Ditto

1.22 List field problems encountered in chain • List the problems in the • Paper, pencil, ruler,
survey. classroom and ask the student etc.
1.23 Explain the methods of overcoming such to repeat the list.
field problems. • Ditto.
1.24 Identify field work errors in simple chain • Guide the students in the
surveys. classroom to identify along with
1.25 State how to correct field work errors in you the subject matter. Give
simple chain surveys. example and ask them to work
on simple examples given in
the classroom.

General Objective 2.0: EXPLAIN THE WORKING PRINCIPLES OF LEVELLING INSTRUMENTS

AND APPLICATIONS.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

2.1 Describe the construction of leveling • Sketch the dumpy level and • Photograph, sketch
instruments e.g. the dumpy level, the tilting tilting level and show how it is etc.
level, etc. constructed. • Dumpy level, tilting
5-6 2.2 Explain the working principles of leveling • Demonstrate how the dumpy level.
7 - 8 instruments e.g. the dumpy level, the tilting and tilting levels work. • Dumpy level, tilting
level, etc. • With the aid of a dumpy level level etc.
2.3 Describe methods of care of leveling or tilting level, show how to
instrument e.g. dumpy level, tilting level etc. care for such instruments.

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AND CONCRETING WORK.

MODULE: ADVANCED BRICK AND MODULE CODE: CBC 23 CONTACT HOURS:

BLOCKLAYING 288 (2-10)

Module Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 3.0: KNOW THE METHODS AND BE ABLE TO SET OUT SIMPLE FRAMED
STRUCTURES AND DRAINS.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

3.1 Describe with sketches various methods • Describe what is meant by • Chart/Pictures
of setting out, suitable setting out, suitable for preliminary site work thereby • Block
the following: identify the temporary services • Brick
a. Standard block and brick and importance. • Visit site
building. • Discuss the method setting • Setting equipment
9-
b. Framed structures (steel block/brick work.
10
and reinforced concrete) • Describe process of fixing
c. Drain, septic tank, soak framed structures.
etc. • Describe the methods with
sketches, how drain, septic
tanks and soakways etc.

4.1 Explain the construction problems • Identify various ways of site • Charts/pictures
associated with various types of subsoils e.g. drainage. • Equipment.
- water logged • Sump hole • Soil to be tested,
- clay (alluvial) subsoil • Dewatering with loading test machine &
- running sand • The drawing Equipments.
11-
- made up ground. • Laying of perforated pipes.
12
• Loading test should be carried
4.2 Estimate the dead load per square metre out in a laboratory setting.
on subsoil due to the walls of a simple Give example to the students
structure e.g. 2 story buildings: on the chalkboard, there after,
give assignment.

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AND CONCRETING WORK.

MODULE: ADVANCED BRICK AND MODULE CODE: CBC 23 CONTACT HOURS:

BLOCKLAYING 288 (2-10)

Module Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 3.0: KNOW THE METHODS AND BE ABLE TO SET OUT SIMPLE FRAMED
STRUCTURES AND DRAINS.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

4.3 Determine graphically the width of strip • Work to be submitted on a * Films, video tapes,
foundation for a given structure: subsequent day. computer simulation
4.4 Describe methods of constructing the • Give example to the student s etc of trench digger
following types of foundations: and assign how work. backwater, trench
- Steel grillage • Describe the process to the hoes.
1-2 - Deep pile students in the classroom and
- Reinforced concrete give examples.
• A take home test could also
be given pictorial
representation of tractor trench
digger etc should be presented.

- base for columns and • Sketch deep excavation use

- piers. sketch to describe and explain
the methods of control.
4.5 Explain the effect of ground formation and • Give examples and assist the
general contour of site on choice of students to try their hands in
foundation. carrying out assignments.
4.6 Identify common machines used for deep
excavation e.g. trench digger, trench how,
back cater etc.
4.7 Describe with sketches methods of
controlling water table in deep excavation.
4.8 Describe with sketches timbering systems
for trenches in various subsoils.

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AND CONCRETING WORK.

MODULE: ADVANCED BRICK AND MODULE CODE: CBC 23 CONTACT HOURS:

BLOCKLAYING 288 (2-10)

Module Specification: Theoretical Content

General Objective 5.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF CONSTRUCTING

VARIOUS TYPES OF WALLS.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

5.1 Interpret building plans for walling details. • Use building plan to explain • Detailed building
5.2 Transfer levels and set out simple details. plan.
structure e.g 2 – story building. • Recitalist the setting out and • Dumpy level, wood-
5.3 Describe methods of transferring wall line level transfer for 2-storey pegs, wood profile,
3-4 from profile to the surface of foundation. building. line, rails, hammer etc.
• The use of lime as a method • Line, digger, wood-
should be reinforced. profiles, wood pegs,
hammer nail, angle
etc.

5.4 Describe the characteristics in the use of • Arrange to lay blocks from • Block, cement; sand,
various damp proof materials in common foundation to D P C level. water, trowel line etc.
5 - 6 materials in common use e.g asphalt, cement • Carryout a little project on the • Felt, asphalt cement
mortar (1.1) felt, P.C. membrane etc. built DPC level block wall as n mortar (1.1) PVV
above. membrane etc.

5.5 Describe the suitability in the use of • Provide different damp proof • Damp proof materials
various damp proof materials as in above materials introduce them to the of all shade.
(5.5.a). students and describe each • Damp proof material
5.6 Describe the precautions to be taken in suitability in terms of usage. of different maker.
the use of various damp proof materials as in • Explain the handling method • Damp proof material
(5.7) above. and care to be taken to get of your choice.
5.7 Describe with sketches methods of laying maximum performance.
damp proof materials in the following • Practicalise laying by
structures: identifying a damp surface
around your school and
applying a chosen material.

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AND CONCRETING WORK.
MODULE: ADVANCED BRICK AND MODULE CODE: CBC 23 CONTACT HOURS:
BLOCKLAYING 288 (2-10)
Module Specification: Theoretical Content
General Objective 5.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF CONSTRUCTING
VARIOUS TYPES OF WALLS.
Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources
- basement • Ditto. • Ditto
- ground floor • Sketch retaining wall on the • Retaining walls
- wall above ground level chalkboard and describe the sketch.
- cavity wall opening different types sketch.
- parapet wall of gutter. • Use the sketch to state its
suitability.
5.8 Apply suitable damp proof materials in
given situations.
5.9 Describe with sketches various types of
retaining walls and piers.
5.10 State situations in which they are • Give a drawing to be used (in • Detailed drawing
suitable which they are suitable for the use real life situation) in bricks, cement, sand
prescribed. constructing a brick retaining (sharp) etc.
5.11 Interpret a given drawing and construct wall to specification. • Drawing sketch etc.
brick retaining wall to specification. • Draw the picture of a pier use • Bricks, cement sand
5.12 Interpret given drawing and construct the sketch to specify and etc..
attach and detached piers to specification in interpret the sketch.
sand creet blocks and in bricks. • Draw the picture of a pier use
5.13 Construct brick walls up to 2B thick and the sketch to specify and
above in the following bonds: interpret the sketch.
- garden and wall bond. • Part in the entire process. • Bricks, sand, cement
- English bond Thereafter, assign another etc.
- Flurench bond brick-wall to them for • Ditto.
construction using the 1st one
5.14 Construct corbels and plinths to walls up as an example.
5 to 2.2 thick. • Ditto
5.15 State the purposes of cobles and plinths • Ditto
in wall construction.
5.16 Build a decorative panels in brick walls
up to 2.2 thick in any bony e.g. herring bone
pattern, basket weaves, dog-leg etc.
5.17 Set instructing decorative courses, • Do the setting with the • Glass blocks,
cornices and chases to specification: students assisting thereafter adhesive, etc.
5.18 State the purposes of glass blocks in assign same work to chain.
building construction and build glass block • Demonstrate the building of
walls. glass block wall.

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AND CONCRETING WORK.
MODULE: ADVANCED BRICK AND MODULE CODE: CBC 23 CONTACT HOURS:
BLOCKLAYING 288 (2-10)
Module Specification: Theoretical Content
General Objective 6.0: CARRY OUT UNDERPINNING AND STRENGTHENING OF EXISTING
WALLS.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

6.1 Define under pinning. • Define underpinning on the • Chalkboard, chalk

6.2 State its purposed. chalkboard. etc.
6.3 Describe with sketches methods of • State its purposes and assign • Chalkboard,
underpinning e.g shoring and alternate home work to the students on sketches, chalk etc.
methods. the same subject matter.
9-10 6.4 Describe with sketches systems of • Sketch the different types of
shoring walls e.g shoring system and explain on
- dead shore the chalkboard.
- flying shore • Carry out this exercise in the
- rating shore class room using the
chalkboard.

6.5 State their applications. • Ditto • Ditto

6.6 Explain the purpose of thickening an
existing wall.
6.7 Describe methods of thickening existing
walls.
6.8 List problems that may b encountered in
the process of thickening existing walls.

6.9 State necessary precautions to be taken • After explaining in the • All under pinning
note: problems to be treated may include. classroom: search for a equipment and
Bonding new to existing bricks, existing building around you that needs materials.
foundation extension etc. 6.10Underpin, under pinning and carry out the
extend foundation and thicken existing wall to exercise.
specification.

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AND CONCRETING WORK.
MODULE: ADVANCED BRICK AND MODULE CODE: CBC 23 CONTACT HOURS:
BLOCKLAYING 288 (2-10)
Module Specification: Theoretical Content
General Objective 7.0: KNOW THE TECHNIQUES AND BE ABLE TO CONSTRUCT ALL TYPES OF
BRICK ARCHES.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

7.1 Make full scale drawings, cut templates • Prepare the drawing and cut • Provide materials as
for visors and produce brick volissoils for: templates from it to show the required..
- gothic arches students. • Sketch etc.
11- - elliptical arches • Given them the same assign
12 - any type of arches up to 3 exercise.
metres
- span and two brick and
above thick.

7.2 Describe with sketches the construction • Use a sketch to explain the • Sketch etc.
and erection of centres suitable for the construction centres. • Ditto.
constructing of gothic, elliptical and any other • Ditto.
types of arches up to a span of three metres:
7.3 Set up centers and construct any types of
gothic, of a specified span using the prepared
voussoirs in 7.1 above.

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AND CONCRETING WORK.

MODULE: ADVANCED BRICK AND MODULE CODE: CBC 23 CONTACT

BLOCKLAYING HOURS: 288 (2-
10)

Module Specification: PRACTICAL CONTENT

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: CARY OUT SURVEYING, LEVELLING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF ALL
TYPES OF BRICK AND BLOCK WORK TO SPECIFICATION.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

Chain Surveying • Decide which area of your vicinity to • Survey

1.1 Carry out survey of an area of at least be surveyed, them take the students on equipment etc.
one lecture, book all field measurements. a field trip to survey the area with your • Ditto.
1.2 Plot the survey of the area to a assistance and presence.
1-3 suitable scale. • Ditto.
1.3 Complete all measurement and
calculations to the nearest figure, drawing
to field standard using conventional signs
and hand lettering.

Levelling • Guide the students to carry out a Levelling

1.4 Carry out necessary adjustment on a given leveling project to specification instrument.
given levelling instrument. • Field map, etc.
1.5 Carry out a closed serial levelling of
4-7 about half a kilometer
1.6 Plot and complete the survey to
suitable scale
1.7 Plot the ground profile of a given
section of a contour map.

1.8 Set out a simple framed structure and • Use as field work to show how setting • Setting out
a drainage system out is carried out. equipments.

1.9 Carry out simple test to determine the • Guide the students to conduct load • Equipment.
bearing capacity of soil. bearing capacity test of given soil. • Soil. Etc.

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PROGRAMME: ADVANCED NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCKLAYING
AND CONCRETING WORK.

MODULE: ADVANCED BRICK AND MODULE CODE: CBC 23 CONTACT

BLOCKLAYING HOURS: 288 (2-
10)

Module Specification: PRACTICAL CONTENT

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: CARY OUT SURVEYING, LEVELLING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF ALL
TYPES OF BRICK AND BLOCK WORK TO SPECIFICATION.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

Brick and Block Work • Guide students to transfer wall line • Materials
2.1 Transfer wall line from profile to from profile e.g herring bone pattern, • Tools
foundation surface. basket weaves, etc. and set up wall to
Set up wall to DPC level DPC level..
2.2 Construct brick wall up to 2B thick and
above the following bonds:
- garden and wall bond
8-10
- English bond
- Fletching bond, etc

2.3 Construct corbels and plinth in wall up

to 2.2mm thick.
2.4 Build in decorative panels in brick wall
up to 2.2mm thick in any bond.

2.5 Underpin, extend foundation and • Guide the students on the under- • All under pinning
thicken existing wall to specification. pinning project. equipment and
materials.

ARCES • Guide the students to perform the • Provide

3.1 Make full scale drawings, cut given task to specification.. materials as
templates for visors and produce brick required the
volissoils for: project.
11- - gothic arches
12 - elliptical arches
- any type of arches up to
3 metres
- span and two brick and
above thick.

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AND CONCRETING WORK.

MODULE: ADVANCED BRICK AND MODULE CODE: CBC 23 CONTACT

BLOCKLAYING HOURS: 288 (2-
10)

Module Specification: PRACTICAL CONTENT

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: CARY OUT SURVEYING, LEVELLING AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF ALL
TYPES OF BRICK AND BLOCK WORK TO SPECIFICATION.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Resources

3.2 Set up centers and construct any • Sketch etc.

types of gothic, of a specified span using
the prepared voussoirs in 7.1 above.

13 Examination: Practical 60% Theory 40%

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 Advanced Concrete Work

PROGRAMME: ADVANCED NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING ETC

MODULE: ADVANCED CONCRETE WORK Module Code: CBC 24 Contact Hours 96
(2-6)
Module Specification: Theoretical/Practical Contents.
General Objective 1.0: KNOW THE EFFECTS OF THE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF CONCRETE
MATERIALS ON QUALITY OF WET AND HARDENED CONCRETE.
Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Learning
Resources
Properties of Concrete & Concrete • Use the chalkboard to explain the • Cement, etc.
Materials process of state and deteriorated cement. • Aggregates,
1.1 State the effects of the used of Then practicalise it by using state or cement, water etc.
‘state’ or deteriorated cement on deteriorated cement to show loss in
concrete e.g. strength loss of adequate setting etc.
- loss in strength • The subject should be taught in the
- loss of adequate classroom, thereafter, it should be
1 setting practicalised.
- susceptibility to
chemical attack.

1.2 State the effect of surface texture of.

Aggregate on workability bond strength
and quantity of water required in the
mix.
1.3 Describe the effect of particle shape • Use the classroom setting to teach the • different shapes
on workability and strength e.g. subject. of aggregates,
- cubical aggregates • Try as much as possible to sketch and cement, water,
- produce stronger explain the process to the students. Use mixer etc.
concrete various shapes of aggregates to show • all types of
- partly aggregates and prove the raised questions. impurities,
produce poor concrete. • This should first be taught in the chemicals e.g
classroom then taken to the workshop for HCL, mixed with
practice. aggregate.
1.4 State the effects of impurities (mud, • Use the method in the method in the • Impure
chemicals etc) on the quality of wet and above to teach and show students the aggregate
hardened concrete e.g. effect of impurities in the delay of cement, sand
- Impurities may delay concrete hardening. water etc.
setting, reduce bond
strength, cause
discolouration and
straining and reduce
strength.

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MODULE: ADVANCED CONCRETE WORK Module Code: CBC 24 Contact Hours 96

(2-6)

Module Specification: Theoretical/Practical Contents.

General Objective 2.0: UNDERSTAND THE NEED FOR MIX DESIGN AND METHODS OF
CONTROLLING QUALITY OF CONCRETE ON SITE.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Learning

Resources

2.1 Define the term ‘Mix design’. • On completion of the module, students • Teaching aids,
2.2 State reasons for the design of mix. should be able to define and state what chalkboard etc.
2.3 State factors to be considered when ‘mix design’ is and reasons for using mix • Ditto.
designing a mix e.g. workability, design to achieve workability in concrete.
2 required strength and durability. This can be achieved by the teacher
2.4 State mix designs for concrete used giving examples and teaching the subject
in standard house construction. effectively on the chalkboard.
2.5 Explain the need for the control of
quality of concrete produced on site e.g.

- Control of material • Students should be taught LIFO –"last in • Concrete cubes,

storage. first out" on materials storage also FIFO – compression test
- Control of batching "first in first out" to enable them machine etc.
- Testing and checking understand the storage system on site.
of quality of cement and • Cubes should be tested from concrete
water at adequate batches for compression test.
intervals. • This can be prepared in the workshop
- Testing of cubes of for crushing test. See 2.4 above
concrete batches.

2.6 Describe the various stage in quality

control of concrete produced on site
e.g.
- Control of material
storage.

- Control of batching • After theoretical explanation, the teacher • Test materials as

- Testing and checking should carry out workshop test on the required.
of equality various subject matter.
- Of cement and water
at adequate intervals.
- Testing of cubes of
concrete batches.

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MODULE: ADVANCED CONCRETE WORK Module Code: CBC 24 Contact Hours 96
(2-6)
Module Specification: Theoretical/Practical Contents.
General Objective 3.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN OF FORM WORK
FOR VARIOUS STRUCTURES.
Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Learning
Resources
3.1 State the requirements for forms for • Use the chalkboard to teach the subject • Planks, hammer,
pre-cast and structures. matter after, practical should be carried nails, etc.
3.2 List factors to be considered in the out in the presence of the students.
design and construction of formwork for • Same as above.
various structures e.g. - rate of pour ;
3-4
surface furnish
- method of
compaction; Cost;
Shape and size
structures; Support etc.
General Objective 4.0: UNDERSTAND THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF REINFORCING VARIOUS
CONCRETE STRUCTURES.
Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Learning
Resources
4.1 Describe with sketches general • Use detailed, designed structural • Detailed
reinforcement arrangements in relation drawing to describe subject. designed
to structures listed below • Design a simple, slab stair case etc. to engineering
- road slab teach the students simple design drawing etc.
- stairs straight methods.
- flight, dog leg.
- Open well and spiral
- Retaining walls
5-6
- Cofferdem, and
caissons.
- Suspended slabs
canopies cantilever
- Water tank and
reservoirs
- Electric polis
- Concrete walls.
- Channels and • State precautions on the chalkboard and • Chalkboard,
- Concrete rings. allow students to practice. Give home design notes,
work to reinforce the learning process. chalk etc.
4.2 State the precautions to be taken to
ensure the production of sound insitu
concrete structures.

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MODULE: ADVANCED CONCRETE WORK Module Code: CBC 24 Contact Hours 96

(2-6)

Module Specification: Theoretical/Practical Contents.

General Objective 5.0: KNOW THE BASIC METHODS OF PRODUCING PRECAST CONCRETE
UNITS.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Learning

Resources

5.1 Describe methods of producing • Prepare simple formwork of the different • Plank for form
precast units e.g. components at different mix ratio cast work, nails
- electric poles same and use the out come to explain the hammer etc.
- culvert rings methods of producing pre-cast units to • Ditto.
- box culvert units the students.
- panel walls. Ditto
7-8 - Specify material and
mix ratio for producing
the precast as in 5.1
(a).

5.2 Produce pre-cast units listed in 5.1

above.

5.2 Name various machines and plants • Use pictorial method to show the • Video films.
used in the making and bonding of pre- students different plants used in making Television
cast units in 5.1 above e.g. and handling pre-cast units. monitor,
- spring machine • Ditto. computer, slide
- vibrators etc.
- hydraulic press • Ditto.
- cranes, etc.

5.3 Describe various machines and

plants used in the making and handling
of pre-cast units in 5.1 above e.g.

- spring machine • Show examples of a spiring machine • Spiring machine

- vibrators vibrator etc to the students. vibrator,
- hydraulic press hydraulics press,
- cranes etc cranes etc.

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MODULE: ADVANCED CONCRETE WORK Module Code: CBC 24 Contact Hours 96

(2-6)

Module Specification: Theoretical/Practical Contents.

General Objective 6.0: UNDERSTAND THE PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION OF VARIOUS

CONCRETE STRUCTURE FRAMES.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Learning

Resources

6.1 List the work sequence in the • Explain on the chalkboard and with the • Sketch,
construction of in-situ concrete framed aid of sketches. chalkboard etc.
buildings up to form storey high. • Describe on the chalkboard and • Setting out
6.2 Describe the work sequence in the encourage the students to carry out equipments.
9 -10 construction of in-situ concrete framed assignments on the subject area. • Sketch etc.
buildings up to four storeys high. • Ditto. • Setting out
6.3 Out line factors to be considered in equipments.
the erection of profile boards for setting • Sketch etc.
out in-situ concrete framed buildings.

6.4 Describe with sketches methods of • Practicalise this method to the students • Setting out
maintaining vertical and horizontal by actually setting out a framed building materials etc.
control in the construction of in-situ after exhausting the subject matter in the
concrete framed buildings. classroom.
Note: Treatment may • Sketch the method and present the
cover use of reference sketch to the students in a classroom
frame for setting out of setting.
columns and centre • Use an optical plumbing method to align
lines axes, plum-bob your profile and building lines during
and optical plumbing setting out to show the students how to
methods to ensure go about doing it.
vertical alignment.

6.5 Explain the need for close

supervision of concreting operations.
6.6 Explain the need for close
supervision of concreting operations,
6.7 Identify critical areas of work
supervision with reference to framed
building construction.

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MODULE: ADVANCED CONCRETE WORK Module Code: CBC 24 Contact Hours 96

(2-6)

Module Specification: Theoretical/Practical Contents.

General Objective 7.0: KNOW THE MAIN TYPES OF CONCRETE FLOOR, METHODS OF
CONSTRUCTION AND THEIR APPLICATION.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teacher Activities Learning

Resources

1.1 Describe the following types of floor • Explain the process of floor construction • Sketch chalk,
construction: to the students using sketches and chalkboard etc.
- bean and slab drawings on the chalkboard. • Ditto.
11-12 - drop bean slab • State why different types floors are used
- waffle grid slab for different purposes.
- flush slab. • Allow students to attempt designing and
constructing a given type of floor.

1.2 Distinguish between. • Use the method as above. • Chalkboard,

- Self-centering and chalk, etc.
- Non-self centering
floors

1.3 State their relative advantages and

disadvantages.
1.4 Describe with sketches various
types of self centering floors e.g.
- hollow and ribbed pre-
cast reinforced
concrete slabs.
- Solid light concrete
slabs
- Pre-cast reinforced
beans which laid
between.

7.5 Construct models of self-centering • Prepare models and use as an aid to • Model, etc.
floors. describe self-centering of floors to the
students.

EXAMINATION: Practical 60%, Theory

13
40%

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 Components and Finishes

PROGRAMME: ADVANCED NATIONAL TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE IN BRICKLAYING, BLOCKLAYING

AND CONCRETING.

MODULE: COMPONENTS AND FINISHES MODULE CODE: CBC 25 Contact Hours: 96

(2-6)

Module Specification Theoretical/ Practical Content

General Objective 1.0: UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSES AND USES OF FINISHES IN BUILDING.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

1.1 Explain with illustrations the functions of finishing • The teacher illustrates the • Charts
in buildings eg. Aesthetics, services, protection etc. effect of finishing on floor, • Showing
1.2 State and explain the factors affecting the choice wall and roof construction to • Finishing
1 of various types of finishing. the students. • Applied to wall,
1.3 Materials e.g. structural requirements. • Allow questions from the floor and ceiling.
students or the teacher ask
or the teacher ask them.

1.4 Environmental requirements, cost dimensional

requirements, statutory regulations, durability,
workability etc.

General Objective 2.0: Know the functions of rendering sand facing and how they are selected for use.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

2.1 Define renderings. • The teacher organises the • Charts showing

2.2 State the functions of rendering in buildings. students to do renderings as • Smooth floated
2.3 Explain the main factors in the choice of various one method of finishing in finish
types of renderings eg. the workshop. • Pebble dash
a. Appearance required
b. Type of background its

2.4 Enumerate the characteristics, suitability and • Charts showing

methods of application of various types of renderings types of facings.
e.g
a. smooth floated finish
b. pebble dash
c. scraped finished etc.

2.5 Enumerate the properties of the various

background materials, and their effects on the choice
of rendering.

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AND CONCRETING.

MODULE: COMPONENTS AND FINISHES MODULE CODE: CBC 25 Contact Hours: 96

(2-6)

Module Specification Theoretical/ Practical Content

General Objective 2.0: Know the functions of rendering sand facing and how they are selected for use.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

2.6 Explain the factors, affecting the choice of

different types of facings.
2.7 Describe the types of background required for
facing.
2.8 Enumerate the various fixing materials used for
facings, their properties and factors affecting their
choice.

General Objective 3.0: KNOW THE VARIOUS CLADDING MATERIALS IN BUILDINGS, AND THEIR
IMPORTANCE.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

3.1 Explain the reasons for the development of • The teacher narrates and • Samples
cladding panels. demonstrates how various cladding panels
3.2 State the objectives of standardising sizes for types of cladding panels are
2 cladding panels. fixed and jointed.
3.3 Enumerate the advantages of cladding panels eg • Students should be called
fire protection, insulation. one after the other to do the
demonstration.

3.4 Describe the various types of cladding panels eg

infill panels.
c. acoustic panels etc.
3.5 Illustrate the various materials used in making the
cladding panels in 3.4 above and explain how they
are manufactured.

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AND CONCRETING.

MODULE: COMPONENTS AND FINISHES MODULE CODE: CBC 25 Contact Hours: 96

(2-6)

Module Specification Theoretical/ Practical Content

General Objective 4.0: UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE AND APPLICATION OF CURTAIN WALLING
IN BUILDING CONSTRUCTION.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

4.1 Define curtain walling. • Demonstrate the • Charts showing

4.2 Enumerate the information required by the production of curtain walls • Produced curtain
3 manufacturers for producing curtain walls. with the students. walls.
4.3 Explain the important factors required for a
checklist as to the quantify of any curtain wall.

General Objective 5.0: UNDERSTANT THE MANUFACTURE, PROPERTIES AND APPLICATION OF

CLADDING SHEET/BOARD CONSTRUCTION.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

5.1 Explain the functions of sheet cladding materials. • Teacher demonstrates to • Charts cladding
5.2 List the various types of sheet cladding materials, the students the various materials
their standard forms and properties. methods of fixing sheet • Fibre board
5.3 Describe the manufacture of plaster board, fibre claddings. • Asbestos
board, asbestos cement sheets, wood-wool slabs cement.
4-5
etc.
5.4 State the general used of the materials in 5.3
above.
5.5 Explain with illustrations the various methods of
fixing sheet claddings.
General Objective 6.0: KNOW HOW TO PREPARE ROOF FLASHINGS IN SHEET METAL
Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources
6.1 Sketch the leasie shape of flashings. • The teacher draws the • Charts
6.2 Describe with illustration, methods of setting out basic shape of flashings on • Metals
sheet metal prior to forming shaped flashing the chalkboard and instructs • Flashing
6-7
6.3 Enumerate the various kinds of metals used for the students to draw them
roof flashing and the type factors affecting their into their notebooks.
choice.
6.4 Describe the and illustrate with demonstrations
the methods of forming flash shapes by:
a. bonding
b. dressing
c. folding
d. jointed insertions

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AND CONCRETING.
MODULE: COMPONENTS AND FINISHES MODULE CODE: CBC 25 Contact Hours: 96
(2-6)
Module Specification Theoretical/ Practical Content
General Objective 7.0: KNOW THE PROPERTIES OF VARIOUS INSULATION AND WATER
PROOFING MATERIALS AND METHODS OF FIXING.
Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources
7.1 Explain the importance of non-structural The teacher demonstrates • Charts
insulation in building. the installation of the • Building papers
7.2 State the various types of insulation materials insulation materials to the • Wood
used in building industries, eg building boards, students. • Blankets
building papers, finish flooring materials, wool, • Acoustical tile
blankets rubber, glass, acoustic tile, wood, cement • Cement mortar
8-9
mortar, bricks, cement plaster, asbestos-cement, etc.
partitioning.
7.3 Enumerate the properties of the insulation
materials in 7.2 above.
7.4 Describe the various relative used of the
insulation materials in 7.2 above.
7.5 List the housing requirements of insulating a • Charts on
building. groundwater level
7.6 State the effect of insulation in a building. and run-off on
7.7 Explain how to fix insulation materials in a building structure.
building. • Water-proofing
7.8 Explain with illustrations the effects of ground materials e.g.
water level. And run-off on building structure. • Asphalt
7.9 List the various water proofing materials in • Bituminous fibre
common use e.g. asphalt, bituminous fibre, etc.
polyethylene etc.
7.10 Explain the conditions under which buildings are • The laying of water-
dampened. proofing materials.
7.11 Enumerate various preventive measures of • The teacher gives the
protecting building structures from dampening e.g. students chance to practice
permeability of concrete, cracks and joints in the laying themselves.
masonry, hydrostatic pressure, integral water-
proofing cement-base water-proofing coating bricks,
coating with asphalt and bituminous emulsion.
7.12 Describe with illustrations the various methods
of laying waterproofing materials listed in 7.11 above
and explain the factors influencing the choice of each
of the materials.
7.13 Describe the various ways of correcting leaked
foundations, walls, slabs, and roofs.

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 General Objective 8.0: UNDERSTAND THE COMPOSITION, PROPERTIES AND APPLICATION OF
PAINT TO BUILDINGS AND VARIOUS MATERIALS.

Week Specific Learning Outcome: Teachers Activities Resources

1.1 Explain the importance of painting in buildings eg • The teacher demonstrates • Samples of
aesthetic, weather protection. to the students the some paints eg.
1.2 State the main constituents of oil paints, emulsion procedures for preparing • Oil paint
paint, varnish and enamel, fire resistant paints etc. paints for use. • Emulsion paint
10-12
1.3 Enumerate the various characteristics of the • Colour chart.
types of paint referred to in 8.2 above.
1.4 State the procedures for preparing paints for use.
1.5 Describe the drying processes of paints.

1.6 Outline the function of the following paint • The teacher assembles the • Ferrous metal
systems:- items listed in 8.7 above for • Non-ferrous
a. primer the students to identify. metal
b. undercoat and • Charts
c. finishing coat

1.7 Explain the selection and application of paint, to

ferrous metals,
- nonferrous metals,
- brick
- stone
- concrete
- gypsum
- lime,
- timber and
- building boards.

8.8 List and explain the main causes of pain failure.

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 List of Materials and Equipment
Building Science
List of Equipment

1. Compression Testing Machine

2. Vicat apparatus
3. Le Chateller Moulds
4. British Standard Sieves (to BS 410)
5. Measuring Cylinder
6. Standard Hardened Steel Test Cylinder
7. Cube Moulds
8. Air-meter
9. Compacting Factor Apparatus
10. Slump Test Apparatus
11. Brogues Mould
12. Shurys Test Apparatus
13. Vee-Bee Apparatus.
14. CBR Machine
15. Compaction Machine
16. Specific gravit
17. Attenberg Limit
18. Misture Content
19. Soil hydrometer

ENGINEERING DRAWING EQUIPMENT LIST

1. Drawing Board (size A2)

2. T-square (size 700m)
3. Set square (300-600 and 450 x 300)
4. Scale rule (metric)
5. Instrument set
6. Templates/French curves
7. Overhead projector
8. Film strip and sine projector
9. Chalk board with track machine
10. Models of solids
11. Transparences
12. Drawing pens (Repidographs)
13. Storing cabinets
14. Projector screen

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 List of Participants

UNESCO-NIGERIA PROJECT IN SUPPORT OF REVITALISATION OF TECHNICAL AND

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION(TVE) IN NIGERIA

PROJECT TEAM MEMBERS

S/No. NAME DESIGNATION

1 Engr. Dr. Nuru A. Yakubu National Project Coordinator & Executive Secretary, NBTE

2 Dr. M.S. Abubakar Technical Coordinator

3 Engr. S.C. Odumah Curriculum Development Coordinator

4 Mr. B.N. Niriyus Staff Development Coordinator

5 Engr. Dr. S.N. Mumah Information & Communication Technology Coordinator

6 Isa Alhaji Sulaimanu Project Accountant

7 Mal. A.D.K. Muhammad Project Officer

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S/NO NAME ADDRESS

1 Ibidapo Olabode NABTEB,

P. M. B. 1747, Benin City.

2 Moses A. Ogunbiyi C/o The Nigerian Institute of Building

Ikeja, Lagos

3 Adeleye Asamu Saminu Government Technical College

Ijebu Ode

4 Amaechi Prince U. Government Technical College

P. O. Box 2853, Owerri

5 Babatunde B. A. Government Technical College

Ado- Soba, Festac

6 Adamu B. N. Government Technical College,

Malali, Kaduna

7 E. B. Umo-Otong NBTE, Kaduna

8 Engr. J. O. Falade NBTE, Kaduna

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