CTVET Ghana Certificate II - Blocklaying & Concreting study plan
CTVET Ghana Certificate II - Blocklaying & Concreting · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 7 hours per week
Blocklaying and Masonry Construction & Concrete Technology, Mixing and Placing
Explain, in writing, how mortar and concrete differ in composition, function and curing, citing at least four distinctions
Identify the main block types used in Ghanaian construction (sandcrete, hollow, solid, lightweight) and state one correct use and one common misuse for each
Describe the correct procedure for laying a block to line and level, including bedding, alignment checks and joint finishing
Compute the number of blocks and volume of mortar needed for a wall given its length, height and block size, showing all working
Your checkpoint
A one-page worked quantity sheet for a 4 m x 2.7 m sandcrete block wall (blocks, mortar volume, and a labelled sketch of the bond pattern), self-marked against a checklist of five accuracy criteria
Blocklaying and Masonry Construction & Concrete Technology, Mixing and Placing
Compare English, stretcher and Flemish bonds by drawing each and stating where each is appropriate
Explain the purpose and placement of wall ties, damp-proof course and movement joints in masonry
Describe the water-cement ratio and slump relationship, and state the effect of excess water on strength
Calculate the cement, sand and coarse aggregate quantities for a nominal 1:2:4 mix of a stated volume, allowing for bulking and wastage
Your checkpoint
A mix-design calculation sheet for 1.5 m3 of 1:2:4 concrete with bulking and wastage allowances, plus a short written justification of the water-cement ratio chosen
Concrete Technology, Mixing and Placing & Reinforcement, Formwork and Concrete Finishing
Describe batching, mixing, transporting, placing, compacting and curing in correct sequence, stating one failure caused by skipping each step
Explain the purpose, spacing and cover requirements of reinforcement in a simply supported beam and a column
Identify the components of timber formwork for a beam and slab and state three checks before pouring
Describe three concrete finishing operations and the stage of setting at which each is done
Your checkpoint
A hand-drawn cross-section of a reinforced concrete beam and slab showing formwork, main bars, stirrups, cover and a curing note, with a 150-word written method statement for placing and compacting
Setting Out, Levelling and Site Preparation & Reinforcement, Formwork and Concrete Finishing
Set out a rectangular building corner using the 3-4-5 method and describe how to verify squareness with diagonals
Explain how a dumpy level or spirit level is used to transfer a datum and establish a level line
Describe site preparation steps from clearing through to setting out, including topsoil stripping and levelling
State the checks made on formwork before and during a pour, and explain stripping times for vertical and horizontal members
Your checkpoint
A setting-out record sheet for a 6 m x 4 m building showing the 3-4-5 check, both diagonals, and a labelled sketch of peg and profile positions, with a 100-word note on how levels were transferred
Occupational Health, Safety and Environment on Site & Tools, Equipment and Materials for Blocklaying and Concreting
List the personal protective equipment required for blocklaying, concreting and cutting operations, and state the hazard each controls
Describe safe working practices for cement handling, including skin contact, dust and manual lifting limits
Identify the hand tools and equipment used in blocklaying and concreting and state one inspection or maintenance check for each
Explain the correct storage of cement, aggregates and blocks on site and the consequence of poor storage
Outline emergency and first-aid responses to common site injuries such as cement burns, eye injury and falls
Your checkpoint
A site safety and tool checklist covering 12 tools and 8 hazards, each with the control measure, formatted as a table suitable for posting on site
Technical Drawing, Measurement and Quantities & Communication, Numeracy and Entrepreneurship
Read a simple floor plan and section, and extract wall lengths, openings and heights from the dimensions given
Calculate perimeter, area and volume for rectangular and L-shaped wall and slab layouts, showing units correctly
Prepare a take-off of materials for a small wall and slab from dimensions alone, with no reference to a drawing
Draft a short written quotation or estimate for a small blocklaying job, separating labour, materials and contingency
Explain three basic record-keeping practices a small contractor should follow for payments, materials and workers
Your checkpoint
A complete take-off and one-page quotation for a small job (a 3 m x 2.5 m store with a concrete floor slab), including quantities, unit rates, labour and a 10% contingency line
Practical Project Work and Trade Assessment & Blocklaying and Masonry Construction & Concrete Technology, Mixing and Placing
Plan a practical project from setting out to finishing, sequencing at least eight stages with time allocations
Describe how practical work is assessed in trade testing, including workmanship, accuracy, safety and timekeeping criteria
Produce a self-assessment of a practice wall or concrete cube against stated tolerances for plumb, level, line and finish
Explain how to record and present project evidence such as photographs, dimension checks and material records
Your checkpoint
A project plan and self-assessment report for a practice block wall with a concrete base, including a stage-by-stage sequence, tolerance checks recorded as pass or fail, and a short reflection on two errors and their corrections
Occupational Health, Safety and Environment on Site & Tools, Equipment and Materials for Blocklaying and Concreting & Setting Out, Levelling and Site Preparation & Blocklaying and Masonry Construction & Concrete Technology, Mixing and Placing & Reinforcement, Formwork and Concrete Finishing & Technical Drawing, Measurement and Quantities & Communication, Numeracy and Entrepreneurship & Practical Project Work and Trade Assessment
Answer timed practice questions across all nine domains and record the score per domain
Re-teach the two weakest domains using your own notes, then re-answer the questions you got wrong
Recite from memory the key figures and rules: block and mortar quantities, mix ratios, cover, curing periods and setting-out checks
Review your week 1 to week 7 deliverables and correct any calculation or method errors you find
Your checkpoint
A full mock paper score sheet by domain, with a corrected error log of at least 15 items and a one-page condensed revision sheet of key figures and procedures
Milestones
Week 1: You can compute blocks and mortar for a wall from dimensions alone and explain the mortar-concrete distinction without notes
Week 2: Your 1:2:4 mix calculation for 1.5 m3 is within 5% of a verified answer and you can justify every allowance made
Week 3: You can draw a reinforced beam section from memory with correct bar, stirrup and cover positions and state the curing period
Week 4: You can describe the full setting-out sequence for a rectangular building, including the 3-4-5 check and diagonal verification, in under five minutes
Week 5: You score at least 80% on a self-made safety and tools quiz covering all items on your checklist
Week 6: Your take-off and quotation for the small store are complete, unit-consistent and arithmetically correct on re-check
Week 7: Your project plan sequences all stages correctly and your self-assessment records tolerance results honestly, including failures
Week 8: Mock score is at least 70% overall with no single domain below 60%, and the error log is complete