TU-101 Orientation/Safety
TU-102 Safety/Health & Safety Certifications
TU-103 Bldg Layout/Builders Level/Transit/Laser
TU-104 Slabs/Interior-Exterior Footings
TU-201 Blueprint Reading I/Layout
TU-202 Blueprint Reading II/Panel Construction
TU-203 Lifting/Bracing/Safety
TU-204 Specialized Forms/Rigging
TU-301 Column Forms/Wall Forms/Cutting & Burning
TU-302 Stair & Ramp Forming I
TU-303 Stair & Ramp Forming II
TU-304 Flat Work/Curb & Gutter I
TU-401 Flat Work/Curb & Gutter II
TU-402 Wall Framing
TU-403 Floor Framing
TU-404 Supervision/Foreman

TU-101 Orientation/Safety
Introduction to the tilt-up program. Hand tools, power tools, math, beginning blueprint reading and layout will all be covered. Students will also get 16 hours of instruction for certification for scaffold erector (welded frame, mobile tower).

TU-102 Safety/Health & Safety Certifications
This course will primarily focus on Health & Safety certifications, safety and math. Certifications can be earned in Forklift, OSHA 10, Scissor Lift-Articulate boom truck, American Red Cross/CPR and Ramset/RedHead low velocity powder actuated tools.

TU-103 Building Layout/Builders Level/Transit/Laser Level
This class uses blueprints and shop drawings to teach students building layout techniques using builders and laser levels to set up batter boards marking the building footprint. Students will have hands-on experience in acquiring layout skills and marking out the location of the building foundation.

TU-104 Slabs/Interior and Exterior Footings
This class teaches students how to set and form footing forms based on blueprints and shop drawings. Also included will be a discussion on forming methods on slab construction, stressing the importance of a level slab for casting tilt-up panels.

TU-201 Blueprint Reading I/Layout
This course will focus on the layout technique for a typical tilt-up panel through tilt-up blueprints and specifications. Students will also learn to identify specific hardware and its application for tilt-up construction. Product catalogs will be used to identify various types of hardware used in the industry.

TU-202 Blueprint Reading II/Panel Construction
Students will be instructed in layout techniques for a typical tilt-up panel and the importance of 3-4-5 methods in squaring a panel. They also will learn how to identify certain openings and the location of finish floor lines and roof lines through blueprints. Concrete will be discussed in detail as a building material.

TU-203 Lifting/Bracing/Safety
This course will help students understand their duties while preparing for and during the lifting of tilt-up panels. The student will also get general information and the working knowledge of various types of cranes and their riggers and proper rigging techniques. Safety will be emphasized throughout this procedure. Importance will be stressed on following safety procedures and techniques. Review of technical information of lifting hardware will also be discussed.

TU-204 Specialized Forms/Rigging
This course will assist the student in forming various types of complex forms related to tilt-up panels. Job safety will also be emphasized. Students will learn formulas to calculate concrete volume for tilt-up panels. Proper rigging techniques and calculations will be covered.

TU-301 Column Forms/Wall Forms/Cutting & Burning
This course will introduce students to various types of forms and methods used for column forms. Basic wall forms will be introduced with the various types of methods used in today’s industry. The safety and use of the acetylene and oxygen torch will be taught and students will be tested in this important tool in the tilt-up industry.

TU-302 Stair & Ramp Forming I
This course will help the students to understand various forming techniques on concrete stairs and ramps. Students will demonstrate the ability to identify types of stairs and their location from blueprints. Mathematical calculations for computing the amount of materials required will be covered.

TU-303 Stair & Ramp Forming II
This class will introduce stair-building theory, which will include math calculations. It will also provide students with hands-on experience in laying out and constructing concrete stair forms and concrete ramps. The Americans with Disabilities Act will be introduced regarding stairs and ramps for public places.

TU-304 Flat Work/Curb & Gutter I
This course is an introduction to the curb and gutter industry. Participants will learn forming procedures pertinent to this industry and also identify and learn the uses of various types of techniques for forming radius curves, gutters and driveways. Trade specific blueprints for tilt-up construction as well as related math will be covered.

TU-401 Flat Work/Curb & Gutter II
This course is a follow-up of curbs and gutters with flow lines and the various elevations. Handicap ramps will be reviewed for location, layout and forming techniques. ADA will also be discussed.

TU-402 Wall Framing
Principals of basic wall framing will be introduced in this class. Identification and function of various wall framing members will be discussed. Detailing of a typical wall with windows and doors will be demonstrated.

TU-403 Floor Framing
This class is an introduction of floor framing procedures and materials. Discussion on allowable spans of floor joist per building codes. Spacing of floor joist will be dependent on the thickness and length of an opening. Identification of flooring framing members will be discussed.

TU-404 Supervision/Foreman
This course is an introduction to students in the last periods of their apprenticeship who are planning to become a foreman or supervisor in the field. Problem solving and decision-making will be discussed. Leadership and defusing situations on the job are topics that will be covered.