Hard Skills
Apprentice/EntryConcrete FinishingApplying finishing techniques to freshly poured concrete surfaces to achieve desired textures and smoothness using trowels, floats, and edgers.
Apprentice/EntryForm SettingMeasuring and erecting wood or metal forms to contain and shape concrete during the pouring and curing process.
IntermediateHand and Power Tool OperationSafe and effective use of tools such as power trowels, screeds, vibrators, and grinders for surface preparation and finishing.
IntermediateBlueprint ReadingInterpreting construction drawings and technical specifications to determine slab thickness, reinforcement requirements, and layout.
IntermediateMaterial Mixing and ProportionsUnderstanding the ratios of cement, sand, gravel, and water, and the effect of chemical additives on concrete workability and strength.
Apprentice/EntryOccupational Safety (OSHA Compliance)Adherence to safety protocols including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the safe handling of silica dust and wet concrete.