certificate programme on compressed earth blocks

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME ON COMPRESSED EARTH BLOCKS

Training standards and Curriculum on Compressed Earth Blocks 2020

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Curriculum on Compressed Earth Blocks International Trade Centre & National Accreditation and Quality

Assurance Authority

October 2020


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Acknowledgement This Compressed Earth Blocks training standards and teaching curriculum document is funded by the International Trade Center (ITC) project through the Youth Empowerment Project in The Gambia. The National Accreditation and Quality Assurance Authority (NAQAA) led the development of the said through an eight-day workshop held at NAQAA’s Conference Hall. The development team consists of members from Earth Builders Association (EBA), private sector and NAQAA. Specifically, the team expressed gratitude to the Chief Executive Officer, NAQAA, for his technical inputs during the workshops on the development of same. The team also heartily appreciate the support given by the Project Manager, Youth Empowerment project and the whole ITC team for the funding and their patience during the negotiation process leading to the formal Memorandum of Understanding between ITC and NAQAA.


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PROGRAMME INFORMATION 1. Programme Title/Course of Study: Compressed Earth Blocks Making and Construction

2. Level of the programme/Course of Study: Certificate (GSQF Level 1)

3. Occupation Level: Compressed Earth Blocks Technician

4. Programme Description:

This programme is intended to prepare trainees with the required knowledge and skills to serve as technicians in Compressed

Earth Block (CEBs) works. It includes topics on Compressed Earth Block history, resource/material requirements for CEB

production, laying and levelling of CEB walls as well as masonry works with CEBs.

5. Programme Aims

The programme goals are:

1. To produce competent technicians on compressed earth blocks masonry works.

2. To prepare trainees be able to produce quality compressed earth blocks

3. To prepare trainees on laying and levelling compressed earth blocks walls

4. To reduce the unemployment rate among young people and women

5. To promote the use of CEBs in the construction sector

6. Programme Learning Outcomes

A. Occupational Competencies:

Upon successful completion, graduates should be able to:

• Explain basic concepts relating to Compressed Earth Blocks (CEB)

• Determine the resources/materials required for the production of CEB

• Demonstrate knowledge of CEB Production


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• Quality control during CEB production

• Use block laying techniques for the laying and levelling of CEB walls

• Use different bond patterns as needed [during] when constructing with CEB construction using CEB

• Determine the suitable mix for mortar by conducting mortar tests

• Point, plaster and paint/polish CEB walls

B. Industry Competencies


• Adhere to health and safety procedures in CEB works

• Effectively integrate into the construction industry

• Effectively implement The Gambia Standards Bureau Code of Practice on CEBs

C. Employability Competencies:


• Professionally produce CEBs

• Identify and manage resources for CEB production

• Apply the principles and techniques of CEB production and masonry

• Work effectively in a CEB production and masonry team

• Follow health and safety procedures

7. Admission requirements

1. Candidates should have at least basic reading and writing skills in English and Numeracy (skills,) or have completed

at least 9 years of schooling and have previous experience in block / brick laying; or


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2. Trainees/Individuals who have no formal educational background but have previous industry exposure and

experience in block / brick laying. (Mature students) may apply and take an entry test / assessment to enter the

programme with Recognition of Prior Learning.

. 8. Total qualification time of the programme (Programme Duration)

The total qualification time for this programme is a minimum of 54 weeks with an approximate guided teaching and

learning time of 20 hours per week.

9. Training Standards: Competency Domain

Name of Unit Standards/Competency Domain 1: Introduction to Compressed Earth Blocks

Description: In this unit standard, trainees will be introduced to:

1. Compressed Earth Blocks (CEBs)

2. Types and uses of Compressed Earth Blocks

3. Benefits of Compressed Earth Blocks

4. Limitations of Compressed Earth Blocks

General Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to explain the types, uses, benefits and

limitations of compressed earth blocks.


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Tasks:

Knowledge and understanding of:

1. Compressed earth blocks

2. Classification, types and uses of compressed earth

blocks

3. Benefits of compressed earth blocks

4. Limitations of compressed earth blocks

Performance Criteria: Trainees should be able to:

1. Define compressed earth blocks

2. Identify the different classes of CEB

3. State the types and uses of compressed earth

blocks

4. State the benefits of compressed earth blocks

5. State the limitations of compressed earth blocks

Scope/Range/Accountability:

Types of compressed earth blocks: (Refer to the technical standards on CEB types and uses from TGSB)

Benefits: (cost, environment, locally available materials, strength, aesthetics, cooling effect / insulation, security etc.)

Limitations: (structural, social perception, lack of skilled labour with CEB technology knowledge, etc.)

Classification (stabilized and un-stabilized CEB)

Name of Unit Standards/Competency Domain 2. Resource/material requirements for CEB production


1. Raw materials for CEBs production

2. Tools and equipment for CEBs production

3. Safety procedures in CEBs production

General Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to explain the different types and uses

of CEB raw materials, identify tools and equipment and adhere to safety procedures.


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Tasks:

Knowledge and ability on:

• Raw materials for CEB production

• Soil identification and testing

• The different types of tools and equipment for CEB

production

• Block press assembly / maintenance

• Health and safety procedures in CEB production


1. Identify suitable raw material for CEB production

2. Identify and test the suitability of soils for use in

CEB production

3. State the different types of tools and equipment

used in CEB production

4. Assemble a generic block press machine

5. Maintain a generic block press machine

6. Adhere to health and safety procedures in CEB

production


Raw materials (soil, cement, lime, water)

Types of tools and equipment (mixer, block making machine/press, block molds, shovels etc.)

Health and safety (personal protective equipment, operating the block press machine with caution)

Name of Unit Standards/Competency Domain 3: Production of Compressed earth Blocks


1. Blockyard organisation

2. Soil Preparation

3. Soil measuring and mixing

4. Block production using block press

5. Block stacking


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General Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to produce quality Compressed Earth

Blocks.

Tasks:

Practical Implementation of:

1. Blockyard organisation

2. Soil identification and testing

3. Soil preparation

4. Soil measuring and mixing

5. Block production using block press

6. Block stacking

7. Health and safety considerations

8. Quality Control in producing CEB


1. Organize a given space for CEB production

2. Prepare soil for mixing

3. Measure and mix soil (including required

additives) for CEB production

4. Produce CEB using a generic block press

5. Stack CEB after production in preparation for

curing

6. Observe health and safety precautions

7. Apply quality control measures in CEB

production.


Blockyard organisation: preparation of a site for temporary block production, layout of block yard for placement of materials,

manipulation of soil and machine operation.

Block press assembly/maintenance: (Machine used can have single or multiple moulds) highlight general operating parts

(mould placement, plates, lever, closing/opening lid, hopper, etc.); grease points, maintenance concerns, typical daily

maintenance needs, machine cleaning, associated machine tools and equipment, manpower requirements for effective block

production - depending on machine used.


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Soil Identification and Testing: general soil components, how to test a particular soil to determine the ratio of different

components (field / laboratory tests), preferred ratio of soil components (sand, silt, gravel and clay) depending on stabilization

agent, correcting soil composition.

Soil Preparation: sieving the soil to remove particles over the required size

Soil Measuring and Mixing: depending on the need for stabilization and existing ratio of components in soil, determine

amount of sand (or other components) needed to correct soil, as well as amount of stabilizer needed (as a percentage of the

total mixture) depending on block function; method of mixing soil and additives to obtain a homogenous mixture (dry and wet

mixes)

Block production using a block press: testing moisture content of mix to produce a good block, operating the block press

to obtain the type and size of block needed, block handling after production to prevent damage.

Block stacking: how to properly stack blocks depending on the time (days) after production to prevent damage and prepare

for curing.

Name of Unit Standards/Competency Domain 4 laying and levelling of CEB walls

Description: In this unit standard, trainees will be exposed to:

1. Tools and equipment for laying and levelling CEB walls

2. Mortar testing

3. Block laying and levelling techniques for CEB walls

4. Safety procedures for laying CEB walls

General Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to demonstrate laying and levelling of

Compressed Earth Blocks.


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Tasks:

Practical Knowledge of:

1. Techniques used in laying and levelling of CEB walls

2. Utilisation of composite elements, such as reinforced

lintels for wall openings,

3. Mortar testing method

4. Different types and classifications of tools and equipment

used for laying and levelling of CEB walls

5. Health and safety procedures in the use and

maintenance of tools and equipment for laying and

levelling of CEB walls


1. Identify the different techniques used in laying and

levelling of CEB walls

2. Demonstrate the different techniques used in laying

and levelling of CEB walls

3. Demonstrate the use of composite elements during

block laying such as a reinforced lintel

4. Apply bond patterns in the construction of CEB

walls

5. Conduct mortar testing

6. Identify the different types and operation of tools

and equipment used for laying and levelling of CEB

walls

7. Demonstrate health and safety working procedures

in laying and levelling of CEB walls


Types of tools and equipment: spirit level, water level, plumb bob, line and pins, trowel, pointing & jointing tools, etc.)

Bond patterns: English bond, stretcher, Flemish bond, straight walls versus T and L shapes, etc.)

Block laying: Provision for electrical and plumbing installation, use of composite elements e.g. reinforced lintels, beams,

columns)

Health and safety (personal protective equipment, maintenance of tools and equipment, etc.)


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Name of Unit Standards/Competency Domain 5. Pointing and Plastering of CEB walls


1. Pointing techniques

2. Plastering principles and techniques

3. Tools for pointing and plastering of CEB

4. Health and safety procedures

General Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to point and plaster CEB walls under

supervision.

Tasks:

Knowledge and practical implementation of:

1. Pointing techniques

2. Plastering principles and techniques

3. Tools and equipment for pointing and plastering

4. Health and safety precautions


1. Apply pointing techniques after block laying

2. Adhere to the principles and techniques of plastering

3. Identify tools and equipment in pointing and plastering

of CEB walls

4. Adhere to health and safety precautions


Pointing techniques (using pointing trowel and other tools)

Plaster Principles (ensure proper bonding between earth blocks and plaster, make sure plaster mix does not prevent the

block from breathing - for blocks above ground level)

Health and safety (personal protective equipment)


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Name of Unit Standards/Competency Domain 6: Effective integration into the construction industry

Description:

1. Time management

2. Personal appearance and hygiene

3. Communication skills

4. Ethical consideration (permits, etc.)

5. Code of Practice (with reference with The Gambia Standards Bureau)

6. Site Cleanliness

General Outcome: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to integrate into a CEB construction site

Task:

Knowledge and understanding of:

1. Time management skills

2. Keeping good personal hygiene and appearance

3. Effective communication

4. Leverage on interpersonal skills

5. ethical considerations

6. Code of practice in CEB construction

7. benefits of always having a clean and tidy site

Performance Criteria: Trainees should be able to

1. Demonstrate time management skills

2. Demonstrate good personal hygiene and appearance

at all times

3. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills

4. Demonstrate effective communication

5. Apply code of practice

6. Demonstrate professional consideration (contractual

agreements, permit)

7. Demonstrate site cleanliness by always cleaning up

after themselves during and after work


Code of Practice in CEB construction: (Code of practice, contracts,)


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10. Curriculum Content: Structure of the Courses/Modules

Name of Module/Course 1: Introduction to Compressed Earth Blocks

General Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to explain the types, uses, benefits and limitations of Compressed Earth Blocks.

Specific Learning Outcome 1: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to state the uses and identify the types of CEB.

Content Guidelines:

• Introduction to CEB (what are CEB and history)

• Types of CEB (Reference to The Gambia Standards Bureau)

• Uses of the different types of CEB Specific Learning Objectives: Trainees should be able to:

1. Know the historical background of CEB 2. Differentiate CEB from other blocks 3. Differentiate the types of CEB 4. State the uses of the different types of CEB

Teaching and Learning activities/Methods: The activities include, but not limited to: Teaching, Presentations, group discussion, Field trips.

Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to: Audio-visual, white/black Board/Flip Charts, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, handouts, Pictures etc.


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Assessment Methods: The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning;

Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning: 3 hours; Self-Learning 6 hours

Specific Learning Outcome 2: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to explain the benefits and limitations of CEB

Content Guidelines:

• Economic benefits of CEB

• Environmental benefits of CEB

• Social benefits of CEB

• Limitations of CEB Specific Learning Objectives: Trainees should be able to:

1. Explain the economic, social, and environmental benefits of CEB. 2. Explain the limitations of CEB

Teaching and Learning activities/Methods: The activities include, but not limited to: Teaching, Presentations, Observations, Discussion,

Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to: Audio-visual, Flip charts/ white/black board, laptops/desktops, handouts, etc.


Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning 3 hours; Self-Learning 6 hours


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Name of Module/Course 2: Resource/material requirements for CEB production

General Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to identify the raw materials, tools and equipment for CEB production while adhering to safety procedures.

Specific Learning Outcome 1: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to identify the raw materials used in CEB production.

Content Guidelines:

• Soil identification (components: sand, silt, clay, gravel)

• Types of test [field test (jar, biscuit, pencil, etc.) and laboratory test]

• Soil testing (test for compressibility, texture, cohesion, plasticity)

• Stabilizers (cement, lime etc.)

• Water (uncontaminated) Specific learning objectives: Trainees should be able to:

1. Identify soil components for CEB 2. Perform soil test to determine the composition of the soil 3. Perform soil test to determine compressibility 4. Perform soil test to determine texture 5. Perform soil test to determine cohesion 6. Perform soil test to determine plasticity 7. Have knowledge of laboratory test 8. Identify the types of local stabilizers available and how to use them 9. Determine the suitability of water for CEB production

Teaching and Learning activities/Methods: The activities include, but not limited to: Soil sample collection, Practical demonstrations, Teaching, group discussion.

Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to:


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Soil, cement, lime, field testing equipment, Note books, Pen, White/Black Board/Flip Charts, etc.

Assessment Methods: The assessment methods include Practical test, Written Test/ Oral Questioning;


Specific Learning Outcome 2: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to use the relevant tools and equipment and adhere to the safety procedures in CEB production.

Content Guidelines:

• Tools and Equipment (block press machine, shovels, wheelbarrow, hoes, watering can, plastic (polythene sheets) etc.

• Safety procedures in CEB (personal, environmental, technical safety (machine)) Specific learning objectives: Trainees should be able to:

1. Use and operate the relevant tools and equipment for CEB production 2. Adhere to the safety procedures during CEB production

Teaching and Learning activities/Methods: The activities include, but not limited to: Demonstrations, Teaching, site visits, Observations, Discussion

Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to: Guest speaker, Audio-visual, Posters, White/black Board, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, Technical standards (TGSB), safety

boots, safety helmet, reflector jacket, gloves, goggles etc.


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Assessment Methods: The assessment methods include Written Test/ Written Test/ Oral Questioning; practical test, group work


Specific Learning Outcome 3: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to identify, assemble and maintain the relevant tools and equipment in CEB production.

Content Guidelines

• Tools and Equipment (block press machine, shovels, wheelbarrow, hoes, watering can, plastic (polythene sheets) etc.

• Assembly and maintenance of block press machine (lubricating, cleaning, tightening of bolts and nuts, painting to prevent rush etc)

• Safety procedures in CEB (personal, environmental, technical- machine)

Specific learning objectives: Trainees should be able to:

1. Identify the relevant tools and equipment for CEB production 2. Assemble the relevant tools and equipment for CEB production 3. Maintain the relevant tools and equipment for CEB production 4. Adhere to the safety procedures during CEB production

Teaching and Learning activities/Methods: The activities include, but not limited to: Demonstrations, Teaching, site visits, Observations, Discussion

Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to: Guest speaker, Audio-visual, Posters, White/black Board, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, safety boots, safety helmet, reflector

jacket, goggles, gloves. Paint, grease, brush etc.


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Name of Module/Course 3: Production of Compressed Earth Blocks

General Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to produce quality Compressed Earth Blocks.

Specific Learning Outcome 1: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to organise a block yard for CEB production.

Content Guidelines:

• Organisation of block yard for CEB production (determine placement of block press machine, mixing area, stacking area and curing area)

• Types of platforms for block press machine (class 15 concrete or wooden plank etc)

• Construction of a level platform for block press machine

• Class 15 concrete platform for mixing, staking and curing areas

• Erection of temporal sheds for operational (location of machine and mixing) and stacking areas

• Health and safety considerations (Personal protective equipment, clear the blockyard from hazardous materials) Specific learning objectives: Trainees should be able to:

1. Position the block press machine appropriately 2. Select convenient mixing, stacking and curing area for smooth production 3. Determine a suitable platform for the block press machine 4. Construct a class 15 concrete platform for the mixing and stacking area 5. Erect temporal sheds for the production of CEB 6. Adhere to health and safety considerations (Personal protective equipment, clear the blockyard from hazardous

materials) Teaching and Learning activities/Methods: The activities include, but not limited to:


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Practical demonstrations, Teaching, group discussion, Field trips, group work.

Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to: Sand, Cement, wooden/metal shed (grass, rheum palm leaves, ‘kerinting’ , plastic ( polythene sheet/ tarpaulin, wooden plank , coarse aggregates, safety boots, safety helmet, reflector jacket, gloves, jute cloth( empty potato bag) etc. Assessment Methods: The assessment methods include Practical test, Written Test/ Oral Questioning;


Specific Learning Outcome 2: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to prepare, measure and mix soil for CEB production.

Content Guidelines:

• Soil preparation (sieving, crushing etc.)

• Soil measuring and mixing (conversion of measurements, determine mix ratio, dry and wet mixes)

• Health and safety considerations (Personal protective equipment) Specific learning objectives: Trainees should be able to:

1. Prepare soil for CEB production 2. Measure and mix soil for CEB production 3. Adhere to health and safety considerations (Personal protective equipment)

Teaching and Learning activities/Methods: The activities include, but not limited to: Demonstrations, Teaching, Field visits, Observations, Discussion, Group Work.



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Guest speaker, White/black Board, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, Technical standards (TGSB), Tools/equipment (wheelbarrow,

sieve, shovel, buckets, watering can, weighing scale, safety boots, safety helmet, reflector jacket, gloves, nose mask, etc.)



Specific Learning Outcome 3: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to use the block press machine to produce CEB and stack them.

Content Guidelines:

• Operation of block press machine (CEB moulding, changing mould types)

• Optimal stacking (initial and final stacking) to prevent block damage

• Health and safety considerations (Personal protective equipment, follow manufacture’s safety instructions) Specific learning objectives: Trainees should be able to:

• Operate block press machine to produce different types of blocks

• Perform initial and final stacking of different blocks for curing

• Adhere to health and safety considerations (Personal protective equipment, manufacture’s safety instructions)

Teaching and Learning activities/Methods: The activities include, but not limited to: Demonstrations, Teaching, Field visits, Observations, Discussion, Group Work

Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to: Guest speaker, White/black Board, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, Technical standards (TGSB), Tools/equipment (block press

machine, wheelbarrow, sieve, shovel, buckets, watering can, weighing scale, safety boots, safety helmet, reflector jacket, gloves,

nose mask, etc).


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Assessment Methods: The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning; practical test, group work

Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning: 40 hours; Self-Learning: 80 hours

Specific Learning Outcome 4: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to apply quality control procedures after CEB production.

Content Guidelines:

• Checking the block height (all four corners should match)

• Determine the wet compressive strength of the block (using the penetrometer, standing on the block etc)

• Lab test (dry compressive strength)

• Examine the appearance of the block (examine the block faces and edges for defects) Specific learning objectives: Trainees should be able to:

1. determine block height 2. Check wet compressive strength of a CE block 3. Have knowledge of laboratory test for dry compressive strength test 4. Check the appearance of the block for defects

Teaching and Learning activities/Methods: The activities include, but not limited to: Demonstrations, Teaching, Field visits, Observations, Discussion



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Name of Module/Course 4: Laying and Levelling of CEB walls

General Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to lay and level CEB to construct walls while adhering to relevant safety procedures.

Specific Learning Outcome 1: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to identify the necessary tools and equipment for laying and levelling CEB walls.

Content Guideline:

• Tangible tools and equipment (trowels, building line, water level, sprit level, plumb line, builders’ square, large squares, folding rule, measuring tape, pointer, scaffold, mallet, rendering tools, block saw, etc)

• Intangible tools (mathematical calculation- area and perimeter of different shapes and solids of block: angles, conversion of units from one system to another)

• Basic drawing and interpretation (symbols, dimensions, terminologies, abbreviations, scales)


1. Identify tangible tools and equipment to construct CEB walls 2. Perform relevant calculations to execute CEB works 3. Draw basic sketches

Guest speaker, Technical standards (TGSB), National Roads Authority (NRA) lab, Tools/equipment (block height gauge,

penetrometer, measuring tape, steel rule, etc.)

Assessment Methods: The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning; practical test, group work

Duration (in Hours): Guided Learning 36 hours; Self-Learning: 72 hours


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4. Interpret working drawings

Teaching and Learning activities/Methods: The activities include, but not limited to: Practical demonstrations, Teaching, Group discussion, Field trips, Technical drawing

Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to: trowels, building line, water level, sprit level, plumb line, builders’ square, large squares, folding rule, measuring tape, pointer, scaffold, mallet, rendering tools, drawing instruments, sample drawings, calculator, block saw, etc. Assessment Methods: The assessment methods include Practical test, Written Test/ Oral Questioning;


Specific Learning Outcome 2: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to test mortar for use in CEB wall construction.

Content Guidelines:

• Preparation of at least three different mortar mix ratios (plastic mix)

• Application of mixes on wet CEB

• Examination of mortar samples after seven days (check for cracks, brittleness of mixes)


1. Prepare at least three different mortar mix ratios 2. Apply mixes on wet CEB 3. Examine mortar samples after seven days and interpret results

Teaching and Learning activities/Methods: The activities include, but not limited to:


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Demonstrations, Teaching, Field visits, Observations, Discussion, Group work

Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to: Guest speaker, White/black Board, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, Technical standards (TGSB), Tools/equipment (trowel, weighing

scale, bucket, CEB, soil, water etc).

Assessment Methods: The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning; Practical test, Group work


Specific Learning Outcome 3: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to apply block laying and levelling techniques to construct CEB walls.

Content Guidelines:

1. Block laying techniques (Types of CEB bonding: English bond, Flemish bond, Stretcher bond etc) 2. Levelling techniques (use of levelling instruments: spirit level, plumb, building line etc) 3. Health and safety consideration (personal protective equipment, site clearing after work)


1. Apply block laying techniques to construct CEB walls 2. Apply levelling techniques to construct CEB walls 3. Adhere to health and safety procedures during construction

Teaching and Learning activities/Methods: The activities include, but not limited to: Demonstrations, Teaching, Field visits, Discussion, group work


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Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to: Guest speaker, White/black Board, Laptops/Desktops, Tools/equipment (trowels, building line, water level, sprit level, plumb line, builders’ square, large squares, folding rule, measuring tape, scaffold, mallet, block saw, safety boots, safety helmet, reflector jacket, safety goggles, gloves etc) Assessment Methods: The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning; practical test, group work


Name of Module/Course 5: Pointing and Plastering of CEB walls

General Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to point and plaster CEB walls while adhering to relevant safety procedures.

Specific Learning Outcome 1: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to identify the necessary tools and equipment for pointing and plastering CEB walls.

Content Guidelines:

1. Tangible tools (pointing trowels, pointer, plastering trowels, sprit level, plumb line, builders’ square, large squares, hydro sponge, rendering tools, rendering straight edge, floats etc)

2. Intangible tools (introduction to different pointing and plastering mix ratios and plastering principles) Specific learning objectives: Trainees should be able to:

• Identify tangible tools and equipment to point and plaster CEB walls

• Explain different mix ratios for pointing and plastering


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• Explain relevant principles behind plastering

• Interpret working drawings Teaching and Learning activities/Methods: The activities include, but not limited to: Practical demonstrations, Teaching, Group discussion, Field trips, Group work

Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to: pointing trowels, pointer, calculator, safety boots, safety helmet, reflector jacket, safety goggles, gloves, plastering trowels, sprit level, plumb line, builders’ square, large squares, hydro sponge, rendering tools, rendering straight edge, floats etc. Assessment Methods: The assessment methods include Practical test, Written Test/ Oral Questioning;


Specific Learning Outcome 2: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to apply the necessary techniques for pointing CEB walls.

Content Guidelines:

• Tangible tools (pointing trowels, pointer, etc)

• Intangible tools (mathematical calculation- pointing mix ratios

• Health and safety consideration (personal protective equipment, site clearing after work) Specific learning objectives: Trainees should be able to:

1. Prepare the mortar for pointing 2. Apply pointing techniques to CEB walls 3. Adhere to health and safety procedures during pointing

Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:


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The activities include, but not limited to: Practical demonstrations, Teaching, Group discussion, Field trips, Group work

Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to: pointing trowels, pointer, calculator, safety boots, safety helmet, reflector jacket, safety goggles, gloves, wheel barrow, shovels, weighing scale, bucket, etc. Assessment Methods: The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning, Practical test;


Specific Learning Outcome 3: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to apply the necessary techniques for plastering CEB walls.

Content Guidelines:

• Tangible tools (plastering trowels, sprit level, plumb line, builders’ square, large squares, hydro sponge, rendering tools, rendering straight edge, floats etc)

• Intangible tools (mathematical calculation- plastering mix ratios)

• Drawing interpretation (symbols, dimensions, terminologies, abbreviations)


1. Prepare the mix for plastering 2. Apply plastering techniques to CEB walls 3. Adhere to health and safety procedures during plastering



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Practical demonstration, Teaching, Field visits, Observations, Group Discussion, Group work

Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to: Guest speaker, White/black Board, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, Technical standards (TGSB), Tools/equipment (trowel, weighing

scale, bucket, soil, water calculator, safety boots, safety helmet, reflector jacket, safety goggles, gloves, floats, plastering trowels,

sprit level, plumb line, builders’ square, large squares, hydro sponge, rendering tools, rendering straight edge etc.)

Assessment Methods: The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning; Practical test


Name of Module/Course 6: Integration into construction industry

General Learning Outcome: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to integrate into a CEB construction site/team.

Specific Learning Outcome 1: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to plan and manage their time effectively.

Content Guidelines:

• Time management skills (allocating time to task, timely successful completion of task, breaking down task, to-do-list/Gantt chart, time for cleaning after successful completion of task)

• Punctuality and regularity Specific Learning Objectives: Trainees be able to:

1. Break down tasks and allocate time accordingly 2. Arrange tasks in order of priority 3. Create to-do list/ Gantt chart and checklists 4. Observe punctuality and regularity


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Teaching and Learning activities/Methods: The activities include, but not limited to: Demonstrations, Teaching, Presentations, Discussions.

Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to: Audio-visual, White/Black Board, Flip Charts, Markers, Laptops/Desktops, Guest speaker, Textbooks etc.

Assessment Methods: The assessment methods include Written Test/ Written Test/ Oral Questioning, Practical test, Taking attendance, Observation


Specific Learning Outcome 2: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to exhibit good personal appearance and hygiene.

Content Guidelines:

• Personal hygiene and grooming (e.g. lime/deodorants for armpits, clove- water mouthwash, etc.)

• Good hygiene practices (littering, urinating on sites, etc.) Specific Learning Objectives: Trainees should be able to:

1. Demonstrate good personal hygiene and grooming 2. Exhibit good personal appearance 3. Observe good personal hygienic practices



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Demonstrations, Teaching, Presentations, Observations, Discussions, Role play, etc.

Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to: Audio-visual, Posters, White Board, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, etc.

Assessment Methods: The assessment methods include Written Test/ Written Test/ Oral Questioning, peer assessment, and observation.


Specific Learning Outcome 3: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to acquire relevant communication skills to execute their roles as required.

Content Guidelines:

• Types of communication

• Mediums of communication

• Communication techniques

• Presentation skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Writing skills (correspondences - letters of intent, invitation letters, application letter etc.)

• IT skills (Microsoft office package, Internet search etc.) Specific Learning Objectives: Trainees should be able to:

1. State the types and mediums of communication 2. Communicate using the different mediums (radio, TV, Print, telephone, letters, social media platforms etc.) 3. Demonstrate communication techniques (transmit, follow- up, clarify, supervise) 4. Demonstrate good interpersonal skills 5. Write clear correspondence 6. Use Microsoft office package (word, excel, power-point, access, publisher) and search engines for specific task

Teaching and Learning activities/Methods:


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The activities include, but not limited to: Demonstrations, Teaching, Presentations, Observations, Discussions, Role play, etc.

Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to: Audio-visual, Posters, White Board, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, Sample correspondences, Guest speaker, etc.

Assessment Methods: The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning; Practical Test


Specific Learning Outcome 4: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to observe ethical consideration and codes of conduct.

Content Guidelines:

• Theft and pilferage

• Drug abuse

• Privacy (secrecy regarding clients’ business)

• Sources of conflict (fighting/use of abusive language)

• Sexual harassment and exploitation

• Relevant labour laws

• TGSB Code of Practice for CEB Specific Learning Objectives: Trainees should be:

1. Aware of theft and pilferage 2. Aware of drug abuse 3. Aware of privacy (secrecy regarding clients’ business) 4. Aware of sources of conflict (fighting/use of abusive language) 5. Aware of sexual harassment and exploitation


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6. Aware of relevant labour laws 7. Aware of TGSB Code of Practice for CEB

Teaching and Learning activities/Methods: The activities include, but not limited to: Teaching, Presentations, Observations, Discussions, Role play etc.

Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to: Audio-visual, Posters, White Board, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, Handouts, Guest speaker, etc.

Assessment Methods: The assessment methods include Written Test/ Oral Questioning


Specific Learning Outcome 5: Upon successful completion, trainees should be able to maintain site cleanliness.

Content Guidelines:

• Construction site organisation (materials to be organised according to type s- site layout plan)

• Types of construction waste

• Methods of disposal of construction waste

• Frequency of site cleanliness Specific Learning Objectives: Trainees should be:

1. Aware of construction site organisation 2. Identify the types of construction waste 3. Identify the methods of disposal of construction waste 4. Aware of the frequency of site cleanliness


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Teaching and Learning activities/Methods: The activities include, but not limited to: Teaching, Presentations, Observations, Discussions, etc.

Teaching and Learning Resources: The resources to be used for the teaching and learning include, but not limited to: Audio-visual, Posters, White Board, Laptops/Desktops, Textbooks, Handouts, Guest speaker, etc.



Assessment Criteria for each outcome

1. Out of 100 marks, 75 marks must be allocated to practical assessments and 25 marks to be allocated to oral/written assessments. In order for a candidate to be declared competent 65 marks out of the 75 marks must obtained in the practical assessment/examination, and 10 marks must be obtained out of the 25 marks on the oral/written assessment/examinations.

2. Alternatively, if the institution running is not a licensed training institution, NAQAA will do the Assessment and

Certification, and in that case, the Gambia Skills Qualification Framework conditions apply.

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