hydraform training guide

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TRAINING ACADEMY

Index


A. Introduction

B. Echo Sustainable Building Solutions

C. The Facilities

D. Why Training?

E. How Do We Train?

F. The Course

G. The Process

H. The Result

I. Contact Us

Introduction


Welcome to Hydraform

50 countries on 6 continents:Used and trusted by NGO’s, Governments, PrivateInvestors, Developers, International Agencies, MiningHouses and Entrepreneurs.

The Company launched in 1988, with the objective of producing cost effective building system for the Developing World.

Certification:Full testing conducted by Agr�ment / CSIR.Certification in 1996 (96/237).Today used in SA on up-market homes made possiblethrough Agr�ment Certification.

http://www.agrement.co.za/certificate.php?cid=82

Introduction


Benefits to Local communities:Unskilled men and women become active participantsPractical experience gained and the training empowerpeople due to skills transfer.

Innovative and sustainable building technologies:Upmarket and low cost housingEstates, Schools, Universities, Clinics and Commercialstructures.Anywhere in the world.

Training worldwide:Block production and building methodsTechnical assistance whenever and wherever it isneeded.Hydraform Academy in South Africa.

Leading manufacturer of:Interlocking block making machines,Standard brick and block making machines (Vibraformmachines)Roof tile machines.

Echo Sustainable Building Solutions


In our modern day environment we consider facts like environmentalfriendliness, cost saving and community development and upliftment, inorder to contribute to overall sustainability. The Hydraform Building Systemlends itself toward this in the following ways:

Echo Sustainable Building Solutions


Substantial Cost savings in block making and construction. Freelyavailable subsoil is used as the raw material. Hydraform blocks donot require costly burning. Transport costs are low since blockproduction takes place on site.

Benefits for the user of The Hydraform Building System

A major feature of the Hydraform blocks is that it is produced underhigh compression from subsoil, without the need for wood, gas orcoal to burn bricks. Hydraform Interlocking Dry-Stacked Block workhas less than one third the embodied energy and resultant CO2content than fired clay face or clay stock brick work. This results inthe blocks having a lower embodied energy content than clay firedbricks, resulting in a lower CO2 footprint making the Hydraformblocks more desirable for Green Projects.

Environmental Friendliness

Local communities can benefit from building with the HydraformMachine Range. They become active participants in the buildingprocess and a sense of awareness and pride is created within thecommunity. This also provides an opportunity for additional incomeand affords unskilled men and women a chance to empowerthemselves and learn new skills.

Community Participation

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The Facilities


Situated in Boksburg, Johannesburg, South AfricaHosts up to 15 delegatesAccommodation & Meals are suppliedProfessional Lecture RoomModern & Innovative Education Facilitation AidsFully equipped Practical Training Area280m2 Combined Training Area3 Lecturers3 Trainers6 Practical Assistants

Hydraform has a dedicated team of certified technicians whoconduct training and project support worldwide. OptionalHydraform on-site training is conducted over two weeks andon-going project support can be arranged to suit the needs ofour clients. On-site training assists with block-yard setup,soil selection, maintenance, block production and constructionas well as progress reports. An on-site machine service visitsare also offered depending on the requirements of yourproject.

Why Training?


The user will produce an end product which will beimplemented in the local community.

Implementation is in the building and construction sector - onemust adhere to specific regulations and levels of standard.

Key words and phrases:Material Knowledge, Machine Operation and

Maintenance, Product Quality, Implementation, BuildingQuality and Skills, Sustainability and ProductionManagement.

The Hydraform Machines, product and implementation isunique.

In order to achieve a quality product and construction resultwhich meets the required regulations and standards a personneeds to be trained.

By training a person one achieve the desirable levels of qualityand workmanship.

The fully trained person implementing the system then knowsthe theory and practices driving the system and an effective resultis obtained.

Hydraform thus offers training worldwide and at the TrainingAcademy based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

How Do We Train?


Training is conducted in theoretical and practical sessions. It is important to do assessment in order toascertain that the specific outcomes as set out in “Training Objectives & Outcomes” in the curriculumhave been achieved.Assessment is done in two aspects of the training namely theoretical and practical, keeping in mind thatthese two aspects are not separate from each other but interweaved throughout the training course.

Assessment Strategies:

At the end of the course the candidate is presented wit an “Academy Test”. The testconsist of 57 questions covering the full syllabus of the particular course. In order topromote cognitive stimulation the questions are presented as a “Complete thesentences” section as well as multiple choice section The test is stress-weighted interms of a time limit of 20 minutes in which the candidate needs to complete it.After the test have been completed and marked the results are given to the candidates. Aminimum of 75% needs to be achieved in order to receive certification. The test is thenreviewed in detail and very question which had a wrong answer is handled in detail.Reinforcement of the knowledge and skills is done in order to achieve the desiredoutcome.

Theoretical Assessment:

How Do We Train?


Training is conducted in theoretical and practical sessions. It is important to do assessment in order toascertain that the specific outcomes as set out in “Training Objectives & Outcomes” in the curriculumhave been achieved.Assessment is done in two aspects of the training namely theoretical and practical, keeping in mind thatthese two aspects are not separate from each other but interweaved throughout the training course.

Assessment Strategies:

Theoretical Assessment:Each theoretical session of the training course is supported by a practical session.During the practical sessions the candidates engages in hands-on implementation ofthe theory. This involves every aspect of the Hydraform System from material selectionto the final constructed dwelling.The lecturer demonstrates the procedure or process in terms of theory which have beenimparted and the candidates then apply the newly acquired knowledge and skills.The measures of success applied is directly determined by the product. If theapplication of the knowledge and skill was incorrect, it will result in the product beingof insufficient quality or standard.The lecturer observes the candidates while applying the knowledge and/or skill.Intervention occurs when necessary, applying corrective measures should the desirableresult and outcome not have been achieved. Reinforcement of knowledge and skill isdone in order to achieve the desired outcome.

Practical Assessment:

The Course

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The Trainee:• On full participation and thesuccessful completion of an exama certificate will be issued.• Course Material will besupplied.• Stationary will be supplied.• Protective clothing will beprovided but the representativemust bring his/her own safetyshoes.

The Course Includes:• Major aspects of Hydraform block making and construction.• Major aspects of Vibraform block and paver manufacture.• Demonstration of the Hydraform machine.• Demonstration of the Vibraform machine.• Machine operation and maintenance.• Material selection.• Soil and block tests.• Practical block and brick making.• Curing of blocks and bricks.• Setting out a building and laying foundations with the HFBS.• Using levels and profiles.• Building a superstructure with the HFBS.• Pointing, patching and plastering.• The addition of services.• We provide hands-on training for your representatives.• Form a business Network with people from other countries andshare experiences

Who Should Attend?• Candidates who own or who are interested in procuring their ownHydraform machines.• Site foreman / Bricklayers / Block Yard Owners• Anyone interested in sustainable building solutions!• Candidates who would like to learn skills in brick making orconstruction using the Hydraform

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The Process


•Product Application•Footing & Foundations

•Superstructure•Ringbeam

•Roof Construction•Plastering & Services•Corrective Procedure

•Project Evaluation•Block Yard Management•Marketing•Train the Trainer•Overview•Refresher

•Site Visit• Site Setup and Production

•Block Tests•Soil Selection

•Material Mixes•Curing Process

•Corrective Procedure

•Qualifying your Purchase•Operational Training•Civil & Architectural Professionals•Project Managers•Site Foreman•Bricklayers•Block Yard Owners

Initial or Induction Training

Setup and Production

Monitor.(30 Days)

Delivery and Construction

Monitor(120 - 150

Days)

Overview & Business

Development(180 Days)

1-2 Weeks 2 Weeks

1 Week 2-4 Weeks

The Result


Quality productQuality constructionEmpowered unskilled men & womenCommunity involvementSkills transfer to the communityWealth creationEnvironmental ProtectionSustainability

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Thank you

CONTACT HYDRAFORM Johannesburg

220 Rondebult RoadLibradeneBoksburg

1459

P.O. Box 17570Sunward Park

1470 Tel: +27-11 913 1449

Fax: +27 -11 913 2840Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

Internet: www.hydraform.com

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