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accreditation and endorsement

The School of Concrete Technology is accredited by the Construction Education Training Authority
(CETA), to provide institutional training for courses listed in this 2014 Training Programme. (No.Sp5420)
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points are awarded to selected courses.
The Concrete Society of Southern Africa (CSSA) endorses all courses presented by the School of
Concrete Technology.
contents
2......... The School of Concrete Technology
2......... General Information
4......... SCT 10: Introduction to Concrete
4......... SCT 11: Concrete Basics
4......... SCT 12: Mortars, Plasters, Screeds and Masonry
5......... SCT 13: Making Concrete Bricks and Blocks
5......... SCT 14: Concrete for RMC Truck Drivers (special course)
5......... SCT 20: Concrete Practice
6......... ICT: Concrete Practice
6......... SCT 21: Concrete Industrial Floors on the ground
7......... SCT 22: Concrete Road Design and Construction
7......... SCT 23: Concrete for the Construction Supervisor
8......... SCT 24: Concrete for Laboratory Testers (special course)
8......... SCT 30: Concrete Technology
8......... SCT 34: Prestressed Concrete Design and Practice
9......... SCT 35: Concrete Structures - Analysis and Design
9......... SCT 36: Properties of Concrete for the Structural Designer and Constructor
9......... SCT 37: Durability of Concrete
10....... International Qualification
11....... SCT 41 and SCT 42: Concrete Technology and Construction (by correspondence only)
12....... SCT 50: Advanced Concrete Technology 2013 - 2014
13....... Registration form: Full-time Courses
(SCT 10, 11, 12, 13, 20, 21, 23, 30, 36, 37, ICT Concrete Practice)
15....... Registration form: Correspondence Courses (SCT 41 42)
17....... Application form: Advanced Concrete Technology 2013 - 2014 (SCT 50)
19....... Course Fees 2014
20....... Commercial Course Dates 2014
22....... Maps and GPS coordinates to Venues
Back cover Contact Information
education programme 2014 01
school of concrete technology
introduction
The Concrete Institute is proud to announce that the
Courses are available to address the needs from the
School of Concrete Technology (SCT) will continue
labourer to the engineer. To emphasize the quality of the
unchanged under the banner of the newly formed The
education provided, the Concrete Society of Southern
Concrete Institute (TCI). The new and independent TCI
Africa (CSSA) endorses all the courses presented by the
has been structured to perform a much more technical
SCT. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points
role in the concrete and construction industries.
are available for selected courses. The School of Concrete

Technology uniquely offers a stepped approach to
As concrete is the most commonly used building material
concrete technology education. This is done by offering
on the planet, most of the infrastructure of modern
courses on five different levels. So a candidate concrete
civilization has been built using concrete in some form
technologist can enter the School on a level appropriate to
or other. Concrete, with its low embodied energy and
his or her education and experience and then, over time,
significant number of inherent characteristics which
progress to the higher levels.
contribute to sustainability of structures, is also the

ultimate material of the future.
The School will continue to run the prestigious and

internationally recognised Advanced Concrete Technology
For the concrete construction industry to remain
course. SCT courses are the most recognised in the
sustainable, specifiers, designers, producers and
concrete industry. Attending one of our courses could
contractors need to be competent and responsible. In
open up many opportunities for you.
South Africa there is an urgent need for increasing the

number of skilled workers and technologists in concrete-
We look forward to seeing you on one or more of our
related industries. The School has taken up this new
courses.
challenge and is playing its part in keeping at the forefront

of concrete technology by continually upgrading its
courses to meet the needs of industry and to lead in the
dissemination of the latest trends in concrete technology.
general information
Courses are presented most frequently at The Concrete
information on back cover.) You may also register online
Institute School of Concrete Technology in Midrand,
from our website on www.theconcreteinstitute.org.za
Johannesburg. Courses are also offered in Durban,

East London and Cape Town. Courses can be tailored
Course fees Please note that all course fees must be
to accommodate specific clients needs and requirements
paid before the start of the course and bookings are only
on request anywhere in South Africa.
confirmed upon receipt of either the full course fee or an

order from producer members of The Concrete Institute.
The Concrete Institute courses are presented by experts
Deposits should be made into The Concrete Institute
in their field. Appropriately, backed up by practical
account. Deposits and cheques must be identified by
demonstration in the The Concrete Institute training
course name and date and be made out to
laboratory.
The Concrete Institute.
The Concrete Institute is also able to offer instruction
A copy of deposit slips must be faxed, or e-mailed
on concrete to Universities in the form of lectures on
together with your reference number, to
concrete technology.
+27 (0)11 315-0310 /

eldenem@theconcreteinstitute.org.za
Enrolment for commercial courses Complete and

e-mail or fax the appropriate application form on pages
NB: Always clearly identify the course, course dates and
13 to 18 or contact the Course Organiser. (See contact
the person(s) for whom payment is being made.
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Banking details Standard Bank, branch code 001155
Safety requirements Learners who will be working
and account number 202 493 784.
in the training laboratory must wear safety shoes, long

trousers and avoid loose fitting clothing for safety.
Cancellations If you cancel a confirmed booking five

or more business days prior to the course we will levy
Meals Tea, coffee and lunch are included in the course
cancellation charges of 50% of the course price.
fees. Special dietary requirements must be discussed with

the Course Organiser in advance.
Cancellations less than five days prior to the course and

non-attendance will result in a charge of 100% of the
Travelling Maps and GPS co-ordinates to venues are
course price, subject to any applicable law.
included on pages 22 - 24. Learners should arrive in good

time, as registration starts at 7:30 and lectures at 08:00
Vat invoices Will be issued on request or receipt of
sharp. We are on the Gautrain bus route.
an order number from producer members. All invoices

must be paid within 30 days of receipt. To assist with
The Concrete Institute certificates The Concrete
payments, quotations will be issued on receipt of a
Institute certificates of competence or attendance will be
registration form.
awarded to learners. Reprint of lost certificates will be

done at a fee of R400 excl VAT.
Accommodation Learners and their employers

are responsible for all travel and accommodation
Rewrites Learners may be permitted to rewrite a test,
arrangements and costs.
by mutual agreement with the SCT at a fee of

R700 excl VAT.
The following accommodation is available in

Halfway House.
Mercur Inn....................... +27 (0)11 312-2020
Constantia Lodge.............. +27 (0)11 315-0530
Midrand Town Lodge......... +27 (0)11 315-6047
courses
sct 10 introduction to concrete (2 days) lab session included
This course is recommended for small, medium and micro
Receiving and storing materials
enterprises, junior technical and sales staff in the building,
Batching, mixing and testing concrete
construction and allied industries, and anyone wanting
Transporting, placing and compacting
a short introduction to concrete. Learners are given
Finishing and surface preparation
hands-on practical exercises to illustrate the theory given
Protection and curing
in the classroom. Learners must be able to read and write
Formwork and reinforcement
English.
Sand-cement mixes
Durability of concrete
Syllabus
Properties of concrete
Materials for concrete
sct 11 concrete basics (1 day) lab session included

This course is recommended for anyone who needs to
Factors that make concrete more workable
know the basic function of concrete. Learners must be
Compaction of concrete
able to read and understand English at a level that will
Mix proportions for concrete
allow them to understand simplified technical lectures.
The importance of making good cubes
There are no calculations. Theoretical concepts given in
Acceptance and storage of materials
lectures are liberally demonstrated in laboratory sessions.
Formwork and reinforcement

Sand-cement mixes
Syllabus
Transporting
Requirements of concrete
Curing
Choosing aggregates and cement
NB: Learners who have recently attended the SCT 10 course,

should not attend this course.
sct 12 mortars, plasters, screeds and masonry (1 day) lab session included
This course was originally developed to assist NHBRC
Mix proportions for concrete for foundations
inspectors to interpret the requirements of the NHBRC
Home Builders Manual and is written around that
Floor screeds
manual to the extent that the clauses are cross-referenced
The slump and cube tests for concrete
from the notes.
Concrete and clay masonry, expansion and shrinkage
and floors
Cavity walls and block walls

Syllabus
The need for movement joints
Factors that affect the strength of concrete
Properties of mortar and plaster
The role and selection of cement, sand,
Sand-cement mixes
Common causes of cracking
stone and water
Receiving and storage of materials
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Screeds
This course will assist with empowering learners, and
The quantity of water necessary for workability
enabling them to make a living and give learners a
Blockmaking machines
rudimentary understanding of how to manufacture
Selection of materials and mix proportions
masonry units. Learners must be able to read and
Curing of finished blocks
write English.
Storage of materials
Sand-cement mixes
Syllabus
Testing of masonry
Requirements of masonry
Building with masonry to minimise cracking
How cement works and how to make masonry strong
sct 14 concrete for rmc truck drivers (1 day) lab session included (special course)
This course is intended to give RMC truck drivers an
The slump test how to do it and what it means
introduction to concrete and the tests that may be carried
The cube test how to make cubes and what
out in their presence, and has the approval of SARMA.
The course will provide basic concrete technology and
The effect of hot/cold weather on the transport
will enable the driver to understand the importance of his
position as a front line staff member interfacing with
Delays, contamination or spillage during transport
the client.
Access to the worksite
they mean
of concrete
The effect of the addition of water

Syllabus
Transport of concrete around the site after discharge
Factors that affect the strength of concrete
Things to observe on site
Bleeding, workability, cohesion and segregation
Washing out of the truck
Customer relations
of concrete
sct 20 concrete practice (4 days) lab session included

CPD Points 4
This course is recommended for foremen, clerks-of-work,
Concrete production
technicians, supervisors, sales and technical staff in the
Transporting
building, construction, mining and related industries.
Placing and compacting
This course is also suitable for electrical, mechanical and
mining engineers.
Formwork
Reinforcement
Minimum entrance requirements
Joints
Grade 10, able to read and write English and do basic
Sand-cement mixes
arithmetic calculations including percentages and ratios.
Concreting in hot and cold weather

Defects and repairs
Syllabus
Low-density concrete
Properties of fresh concrete
Prestressed concrete
Properties of concrete at early ages
Precast concrete
Properties of hardened concrete
Off-shutter and architectural finishes
Materials for concrete
Sampling and testing
Mix proportions and quantities
Concrete pavements
ict concrete practice (4 days)

Equivalent to stage 1 offered by the Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT)
based in London
Concrete Technology & Construction - Concrete Practice
Syllabus
is the entry-level course intended for those starting in the
General introduction
construction industry or for personnel already involved in
Health and safety
production, use or quality control activities associated with
Sustainability
concrete. The course will enable technicians, foreman,
Nature of concrete
clerks-of-works, operatives, batch plant supervisors and
Cement and additions
concrete mixer operators/drivers, sales and technical
Aggregates
staff in the building and construction industry to achieve
Admixtures
a formal certificate in recognition of their success
Mixing water
in mastering the basic objectives of activities in the
concrete industry. It also serves as the first step for new
Reinforcement
recruits heading for management in the technology of
Plant for batching and mixing
concrete production. Successful candidates will obtain
Proportioning, batching and mixing
a certificate from ICT and are eligible for ICT membership
Transporting, handling and placing concrete
as Technician Members and are entitled to use the
Compaction
designatory letters TechICT after their names. Please
Curing
keep in mind that this is an internationally recognized
Formwork and falsework
course and therefore based on the British Standards.
Surface finish
Joints
Light-weight and heavy-weight concrete
Grade 10, able to read and write English and do basic
Testing and inspection
arithmetic calculations including percentages and ratios.
sct 21 concrete industrial floors on the ground (1 day)

CPD Points 1
This concrete industrial floors on the ground course aims
- Concrete production and placing
to help engineers and contractors by giving a broad,
- Construction methods
detailed and practical overview of all facets of industrial
- Vacuum dewatering
floor construction.
- Side forms
- Dowels
- Edging
Grade 12 minimum.
- Finishing
- Curing
Syllabus
Design philosophy
Subgrades and subbases
- Joint sawing
- Joint sealing
Surface finishes
Concrete
- Construction methods
Joints
- Finishing techniques
Reinforcement
- Adverse weather
Construction
- Concrete toppings
- Subgrades and subbases

- Damp-proofing
- Construction joints
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- Surface treatments
Special applications
sct 22 concrete road design and construction (1 day)

Administered by SARF on 011 394 9025
CPD Points 1
This course focuses on the technology applied in the
Pavement design
design and construction of concrete pavements. It covers
- Introduction to mechanistic design
the supporting layers, thickness design using computer
- Mechanistic design cncPave and other methods
program, cncPave, and joint design, detailing and layout.

Concrete materials and mix design, construction, modes
of distress and failure and rehabilitation are also included.
- Use of cncPave
Concrete mix design
- Materials and specifications
- Mix design

A degree or diploma in civil engineering is recommended.
- Durability
Joints
A number of years' experience in road design and/or
- Load transfer
construction is highly recommended.
- Joint design
- Joint layout
Syllabus
Pavement types and behaviour
- Rigid pavement types and behaviour
- Distress and modes of failure
- Design objectives
Concrete pavement support
- Sealants
Reinforcement
- Use and detailing of reinforcement
Construction
- Mechanised
- Labour intensive
- Subgrades
- Inlays
- Subbases
- Overlays
- Drainage
- Low volume roads
sct 23 concrete for the construction supervisor (8 days) lab session included
This course is based on a set of unit standards registered
with SAQA which make up the elective standards dealing
with the concrete for the Learnership 49053. The full
learnership carries the National Certificate In Construction
Supervision and is NQF level 4 qualification. The course
requires 8 days of tutorials and assessments.
Grade 10. must be able to read and write English and do
arithmetic calculations, including percentages and ratios.
At least two years of appropriate work experience.
Syllabus
Materials of concrete and the properties they bring
Determining mix proportions, batching and mixing
Testing of concrete in the laboratory and on site
Assessment of laboratory results and acceptance of
materials
Properties of concrete for different applications
The importance of formwork
Transport, placing, compacting and curing of concrete
Interpretation and implementation of specifications
sct 24 concrete for laboratory testers (3 days) lab session included (special course)
The course is designed to give laboratory testers an
Syllabus
understanding of the SANS test methods used in the most
Materials of concrete and their properties
frequently performed tests on concrete. Test methods will
Basics of how concrete works
be discussed in detail with laboratory demonstrations and
Different types of cement
an opportunity for hands-on practicals.
Testing of fresh concrete

Testing of hardened concrete
Determination of concrete mix proportions by the

eye-ball method
Calculations related to the test methods
sct 30 concrete technology (5 days) lab session included

CPD Points 5
This is an intensive course intended for civil and structural
Cement and cementitious extenders
engineers, experienced technicians and technologists and
Aggregates
is an excellent medium for gaining detailed knowledge of
Mixing water and chemical admixtures
how cement and concrete works. Not recommended for
Concrete mix design
electrical, mechanical and mining engineers unless the
Concrete production
SCT 20 has been completed.
Transporting
Placing and compaction
Grade 12 with mathematics and science and at least two
Formwork
years of appropriate experience.
Reinforcement
Joints
Syllabus
Defects, blemishes and repairs
Properties of fresh concrete
Mix design and mixes for specialised applications
Properties of concrete at early ages
Sand-cement mixes
Off-shutter and architectural finishes

Temperature and concrete
sct 34 prestressed concrete design and practice (3 days)

Administered and presented by Dr Vernon Marshal and Dr John Roberts Tel 083 384 3384
CPD Points 2,5
Syllabus
The duration of the course is 24 hours, typically 4 hours
General principles
from 16h00 - 20h00. The course is aimed at practising
Material properties
engineering graduates with either little or no experience
Prestressing systems and procedures
in the design of prestressed concrete structures, or
Design for flexure
those who would like to refresh their skills in this field.
Prestressing losses
The course is divided into two parts; Part I addressing
Shear
the fundamental aspects and Part II focussing on more
Effects of continuity
advanced topics. A complete set of lecture notes with
Deflections
examples is provided as part of the course.
Anchorage zone design

Prestressed concrete slabs
Minimum entrance requirement

BSc Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
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Detailing
sct 35 concrete structures analysis and design

Administered and presented by Dr Vernon Marshal and Dr John Roberts Tel 083 384 3384
CPD Points 6
The duration of the course is 48 hours, typically 4 hours
Analysis and design for flexure
from 16h00 - 20h00. The course is aimed at practising
Flexure combined with thrust
civil and structural engineers who wish to familiarise
Design of beams for shear
themselves with the details and reinforced concrete design
Bond and anchorage
according to EN 1992 - 1 - 1 Eurocode 2. The course
Design for serviceability
is divided into two parts: the first covering the basic
Design of beams
principles of reinforced concrete design and the second

applying these principles in designing elements.
PART II
A complete set of lecture notes with examples is provided
Design of suspended floors:
as part of the course.
- One-way spanning slabs

- Two-way edge supported slabs
Minimum entrance requirement
- Flat slabs and punching shear
BSc Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
- Ribbed slabs
Design of columns
Syllabus
Design of footings
PART I
Design of stairs
Introduction
Calculating crack widths and deflections
Properties of reinforced concrete
Design for torsion
Principles of limit state design
Introduction to prestressed concrete
Analysis of the structure
sct 36 properties of concrete for the structural designer

and constructor (1 day)
CPD Points 1
This is a one day course on concrete aimed at engineers
Concrete temperature, curing and joints
who have past experience or training in concrete
Compressive strength and acceptance of cube
technology and who would like to refresh their knowledge
on important concrete concepts. The course has a bias
Tensile, bond and shear strength
towards specification requirements for concrete.
Resistance to abrasion
crushing results
Cracking in the plastic and hardened state

Syllabus
Moisture, thermal and chemical expansion and
Constituent materials of concrete and their roles
contraction
Mix proportions, batching and mixing
Deformation under load
Formwork, placement and compaction
Specification of concrete
sct 37 durability of concrete (1 day)

CPD Points 1
This course gives an excellent overview of all the topics
Syllabus
that are related to concrete durability. It is ideal for an
How cement works to ensure impermeability
engineer or concrete technologist or foreman involved
Mechanisms of mechanical deterioration
in the specification, production or placement of durable
Mechanisms of chemical deterioration
concrete.
Methods of making concrete impermeable

Testing of permeability, sorptivity and conductivity
Obtain an International Qualification

in Concrete Technology & Construction
For more than 20 years the School of Concrete Technology (SCT) has been
presenting the four-stages of the Concrete Technology & Construction
qualifications, offered by the Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT)
based in London. Upon registration with the SCT for any of
the four courses, you will be registered with the ICT to write
the exams at the The Concrete Institute in Midrand.
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ICT Concrete Practice........................................STAGE 1 Concrete Practice

SCT 41 General Principles.................................STAGE 2 General Principles
SCT 42 Practical Applications............................STAGE 3 Practical Applications
SCT 50 Advanced Concrete Technology............STAGE 4 Advanced Concrete Technology
For more information please see pages 6, 11 and 12.
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sct 41 & 42 concrete technology & construction (by correspondence only)

Equivalent to stage 2 and 3 offered by the Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT)
based in London
These courses are offered as correspondence courses
SCT 42: Practical Applications (Part 2)
only. They are designed for persons employed in a
Syllabus
technical capacity, e.g. concrete technologists, civil
Testing concrete
engineering technicians or engineers who wish to improve
Specification of concrete
their knowledge of all aspects of concrete. Institute of
Quality control and mix design
Concrete technology (ICT) certificates are awarded to
Joints
successful learners. Both parts start in September 2013 of
Roads, materials and construction
each year. Registrations and examination registrations will
Reinforcement and prestressing
be accepted until 30 January 2014.
Formwork including falsework

Surface finishing, screeds and toppings
The course is available in two parts as:
Defects and repairs
SCT 41: General Principles (Part 1)
Concrete production and handling
SCT 42: Practical Applications (Part 2)
Floors
The examinations consist of one three-hour paper for each
Precast concrete and production
course. Exams are written in Midrand only.
Curing
Site organisation and layout
Learners wishing to write at their local British Council
Ready-mixed concrete
need to make their own arrangements with their local

British Council prior to the exam. A separate examination
and management fee will be payable in advance by
the delegate to ICT. Contact the ICT for information on
registration and costs. The onus is on the delegate to liaise
with their local British Council.
Grade 12 with mathematics and science. For SCT 42 at
least one year of concrete construction site experience
is strongly recommended. SCT 30 is a prerequisite for
41and 42 unless approved by The Concrete Institute.
Optional revision workshops are held in Midrand only in
April 2014 prior to the examinations in May.
SCT 41: General Principles (Part 1)
Syllabus
Materials, including aggregates, cements, water,

admixtures, reinforcing and prestressing
Testing concrete
Specification of concrete, design of mixes and

quality control
Formwork
Concrete production and supply
Compacting and finishing
Curing
Reinforced concrete
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sct 50 advanced concrete technology 2013 - 2014

Equivalent to stage 4 offered by the Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT)
based in London
The Advanced Concrete Technology (ACT) diploma enjoys
The course covers some 75 topics falling into the
world-wide acceptance as the leading qualification in
following broad categories:
concrete technology and is examined by the UK based
Cements
Institute of Concrete Technology (ICT). The ICT is a
Additions to concrete
Professional Affiliate Body of the UK Engineering Council
Admixtures
and it promotes concrete technology as a recognised
Aggregates
engineering discipline. It also sets high educational
Fresh concrete
standards and requires its members to abide by a code
Setting and hardening of concrete
of Professional Conduct, thus enhancing the profession
of concrete technology. The ACT course is run in South
Africa once every two years and over the past 23 years
Concrete construction
73 delegates have passed the course and received their
Mix design
diplomas. The next Advanced Concrete Technology (ACT)
Special concretes
course will commence in January 2014 with two exams
written in July 2014.
Special processes and technology for particular

types of structures
The target audience includes qualified and experienced
Concrete finishes
civil engineers, cement chemists, concrete technologists
Repairing concrete
and technicians involved in the building, construction,
Formwork
precast concrete, mining, cement, aggregate, admixture
Concrete plant
and ready-mix concrete industries.
Precast concrete
Concrete roads
Delegates who pass both three-hour examinations and
Industrial floors
pass their research project will receive the Advanced
Principles of reinforced and prestressed concrete
Concrete Technology Diploma. This qualifies them for
Test methods and equipment
Corporate Membership of the ICT and, as corporate
Quality concepts
members, they may write the letters MICT behind their
Quality control
names and qualify for one years free membership to the
Statistics
ICT of London.
Standards, specifications and codes of practice

Assessment of concrete construction
Applications Please submit your application to the
Sources of information
Course organiser for the 2013 - 2014 course by

December 2013.
ACT Diplomas are awarded by the Institute of Concrete

Technology, UK, to successful delegates.
Recommended entrance requirements

An appropriate qualification in civil engineering or any
other appropriate branch of science or technology. A
pass in SCT 41 and SCT 42 is deemed an appropriate
qualification. Without these a qualifications, a learners
prior knowledge will be assessed by the Education and
Training manager before acceptance of registration.
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Physical address of student (notes will be couriered to this address if outside Johannesburg region)...................................
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Other
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Company Name ....................................................................................................................................................................

Company Vat No.
Method of Payment
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notes.
Cheque
Bank Deposit
Cheque No.
All fees are payable in advance
Registration is only confirmed on receipt of full payment or an order number from customers with an account.
Customers will be invoiced on receipt of full payment.
Course fees exclude British Council examination management fees for candidates writing examinations outside S.A.
These charges are payable directly to the local British Council.
Once course material has been dispatched no fees can be refunded.
Should a delegate wish to postpone writing or rewriting the examination, the delegate will be liable to pay the
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Please include our reference number reflected on your quotation.
Banking details:
Standard Bank
Account No: 202 493 784
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application form
sct 50 advanced concrete technology (2013 - 2014 course)

I wish to attend the following course:
Please tick the appropriate box
Advanced concrete technology (2013 - 2014)

Re-examination (2014)
(Exams are written in Midrand only)
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Kosher
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Name
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correctly allocated. Please include our reference number reflected on your quotation.
Banking details:
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course fees

Excl VAT (R)
Incl VAT (R)
SCT 10 Introduction to Concrete................................................................................................ 2 900..................... 3 306

SCT 11 Concrete Basics............................................................................................................. 1 450..................... 1 653
SCT 12 Mortars, plasters, screeds and masonry......................................................................... 1 450......................1 653
SCT 13 Making concrete bricks and blocks................................................................................... 750.........................855
SCT 14 Concrete for RMC truck drivers (special)......................................................................... 1 450......................1 653
SCT 20 Concrete practice........................................................................................................... 8 150......................9 291
ICT
Concrete Practice........................................................................................................... 5 350......................6 099
SCT 21 Concrete industrial floors on the ground......................................................................... 2 100......................2 394

SCT 22 Concrete road design and construction.......................................................................... 2 100......................2 394
SCT 23 Concrete for the construction supervisor...................................................................... 10 800....................12 312
SCT 24 Concrete for laboratory testers....................................................................................... 3 650......................4 161
SCT 30 Concrete technology.................................................................................................... 10 750....................12 255
SCT 36 Properties of concrete for the structural designer and constructor.................................. 2 100......................2 394
SCT 37 Durability of concrete...................................................................................................... 2 100......................2 394
Re-examination................................................................................................................................ 700.........................798
Re-print of certificate........................................................................................................................ 400.........................456
SCT 41 ICT Concrete Technology and Construction General principles

South Africa................................................................................................................. 10 550....................12 027
African countries.......................................................................................................... 12 338
Other countries............................................................................................................ 13 230
SCT 42 ICT Concrete Technology and Construction Practical applications

South Africa................................................................................................................. 10 550....................12 027
African countries.......................................................................................................... 12 338
Other countries............................................................................................................ 13 230
Re-examination (per part)............................................................................................... 1 250......................1 425
SCT 41 Workshop...................................................................................................................... 1 450......................1 653

SCT 42 Workshop...................................................................................................................... 1 450......................1 653
SCT 50 Advanced Concrete Technology .................................................................................. 42 000....................47 880

Re-examination (per part)............................................................................................... 2 200......................2 508
course dates 2014

JAN FEB MAR APR
MAY
JUN JUL AUG
SEP OCT
NOV DEC
SCT 10 Introduction to Concrete

Midrand
3 - 4 10 - 11
2 - 3
11 - 12 29 - 30
Durban 8 - 9
Cape Town
17 - 18

25 - 26
SCT 11 Concrete Basics

Midrand 17 13
13
Durban
Cape Town
SCT 12 Mortars, Plasters, Screeds and Masonry

Midrand 5 12 4 13 1 19
Durban
10
Cape Town 27
SCT 13 Making Concrete Bricks and Blocks

Midrand 6 13 5 14 2 20
Durban
11
Cape Town 28
SCT 20 Concrete Practice

Midrand
10 - 13 31 - 3
12 - 15
14 - 17 4 - 7
1 - 4
Durban
6 - 9
Cape Town
6 - 9
6 - 9
10 - 13
16 - 20
East London
14 - 17
30 - 3
ICT Concrete Practice

Midrand
Exam
26 - 29

2-5
11
SCT 21 Concrete Industrial Floors on the Ground

Midrand 14 12
Durban 29
Cape Town
SCT 22 Concrete Road Design and Construction

Midrand 19
Durban 30
Cape Town
20
JAN FEB MAR APR
MAY
JUN JUL AUG
SEP OCT
NOV DEC
SCT 23 Concrete for the Construction Supervisor

Midrand
21 - 25
Durban
28 - 30
SCT 30 Concrete Technology

Midrand
3 - 7
23 - 27
18 - 22
Durban
3-7
27 - 31
Cape Town
24 - 28
SCT 36 Properties of Concrete for the Structural Designer & Constructor

Midrand 14
SCT 37 Durability of Concrete

Midrand
12
SCT 41 ICT Concrete Technology and Construction: General Principles

Revision Workshop
Exam
20
SCT 42 Concrete Technology and Construction: Practical Applications

Revision Workshop
Exam
21
SCT 50 Advanced Concrete Technology (2013 - 2014)

Midrand
20 - 25 17 - 22
Midrand
27 - 31 24 - 28
Revision Workshop
9 - 11
Exams
8-9
maps
Waterfall park, midrand (not to scale)
Block D, Lone Creek, Waterfall Park,
Bekker Road,Midrand
Tel +27 (0)11 315-0300
GPS coordinates S 26 0,724' E 28 6,983'
Preto
rius
Road
The Concrete
Institute
Block D
22
Durban (not to scale)

CONTEST
Unit 15, Alexander Park, 24 Alexander Rd, Westmead
Tel +27 (0)31 700-9394
GPS coordinates S 29 49,39' E 30 50' 8,73''
Directions
From Durban:

Take N3 freeway to Pietermaritzburg.

Take Richmond Road/Marianhill off-ramp.
Turn right into Richmond Road. Cross
over bridge and pass first two sets of
traffic lights.
At third set of traffic lights, keep left and
follow yeild slipway into Alexander Road.
Follow Alexander Road to Alexander Park
on the right.
From Pietermaritzburg:

Take N3 freeway to Durban. Pass toll plaza

and take Marianhill/Richmond Road offramp.
At traffic left, turn left into Richmond Road.
Pass through first traffic lights, keep left and
take left slipway into Alexander Road before
next traffic lights. Follow Alexander Road to
Alexander Park on the right.
Durban (not to scale)

Premier Hotel (Pinetown), 65 Kings Rd
Tel +27 (0)31 701-0130
to King Shaka
International Airport
GPS coordinates S 29 48,8819'

E 30 51,935'
od
Rd
o
nw
Directions from the Airport
Take N2 towards Durban. Take Umgeni

Kin
Road off ramp, proceed straight to
Premier Hotel
Pinetown
gs R
St
St Johns Avenue. At third set of traffic
s
hn
Jo
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Av
lights, turn right into Nisbett Road.

Turn right into Kings Road.
Premier Hotel on right.
Opp
enh
Old
Chu
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Mai
n Rd
Old
Lan
Directions from Durban

Take the N3 From Durban. Take
alternative Route to Pietermaritzburg,
M7
Rd
eim
er S
tree
At stop turn left into Henwood Road.
on
Dev
Mai
n Rd
Bevi
ss R
Um
rt St
and go up M19. This becomes
M19
iR
gen
Suffe
second set of traffic lights. Turn right
tle
yr
Rd
to Durban Central
which is the left turning. Take the off ramp

to the left sign posted M19 St Johns Avenue.

Turn right at the traffic lights into St Johns Avenue.
At the fifth set of traffic lights turn left into Nisbett Road.
At the Stop sign turn left into Henwood Road. Turn first right
into Kings Road. Travel two blocks, Premier Hotel on right.
Cape Town (not to scale)

Peninsula Quarry
GPS coordinates S 33 48',18'' E 18 33' 41''
Directions
From the airport:
From Cape Town:

Use N7 from Cape Town towards Malmesbury or vice
Proceed onto the N2 from the airport
versa.
Keep driving along N2 as if youre going to Cape Town
Use the Postdam Interchange off ramp (Exit 22) off the
Take N7 (Vanguard Drive) Exit
N7 and turn towards the Durbanville side.
At traffic lights turn right
Follow the road to a T-junction; this is where Potsdam
Travel on the N7 towards Malmesbury.
intersects with Contermanskloof road.
Whilst travelling the following are landmarks which may be
At the junction turn to your left and drive past a small
of assistance.
quarry on your right and access road to Access Park
Kilarney, Caltex Refinery (left-hand side)
on your left.
Dunoon low cost housing township (left hand side)
Drive up and over the hill and look out for the AfriSam
After Dunoon take the Tableview offramp from N7 on your
Peninsula Quarry entrance to your right.
left
Use the vehicle entrance on the most right side and
Follow the directions towards Durbanville
sign in at the Security Gate.
At traffic lights turn right and proceed until T-junction

At T-Junction turn left
1km further, turn right into Peninsula Quarry
Contact Number:
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contact information
Kyriakos (Gary) Theodosiou
John Roxburgh
PrEng BSc(Eng) GDE, ACT
BSc (Building Science) Wits
Gary graduated from Wits University in 1978 and has
After completing his Building Science degree, John
17 years experience in structural concrete, steel and
worked for LTA building where he gained extensive
timber design. During this time he worked for Keeve Steyn
experience on various contracts. Before joining C&CI in
& partners (now known as Goba), LSL incorporated
2009, John spent six years as a technical manager in the
(a company that specialises in materials handling),
brick and block manufacturing industry, a job in which he
BKS incorporated and Anglo American where he was
travelled widely through Africa doing technical training.
involved in several major reinforced /prestressed concrete
John's passion for concrete was first fostered at Wits
and structural steel structural projects including Soccer
while studying under Dr Rod Rankine (former head of the
City, the Chamber of Mines Engineering Building at Wits
School of Concrete Technology). He has a keen interest
University, the Vaal Triangle Technikon, precooling towers
in all facets of the concrete industry and his expertise
and reservoir for Vaal Reefs 10 shaft, Sadiola Gold Mine
lie in alternative concrete building systems and cement
in Mali and TR5 Transfer house for the Taiwan Power
stabilised soil blocks.
company. Gary joined C&CI in December 1995.

He has worked in the Technical department, the School
of Concrete Technology and headed the structural
marketing focus department until C&CI closed in
April 2013.
The Concrete Institute

The Concrete Institute provides a comprehensive range
of technical services to the concrete industry in Southern
Africa, through the provision of education and training,
information, publications on concrete technology and
specialist technical services.
Managing Director
Bryan Perrie, Pr.Eng, MSc. Eng.
Physical address
Block D, Lone Creek, Waterfall Park, Bekker Rd, Midrand
Postal address
PO Box 168, Halfway House, 1685, South Africa
Tel.............+27 (0)11 315-0300
Fax............+27 (0)11 315-0310
Website.....www.theconcreteinstitute.org.za
E-mail........eldenem@theconcreteinstitute.org.za
Published The Concrete Institute, Midrand, 2012
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Lecturers
Gary Theodosiou..........garyt@theconcreteinstitute.org.za
John Roxburgh.............johnr@theconcreteinstitute.org.za
Course Administrator
Rennisha Sewnarain.....rennishas@theconcreteinstitute.org.za
Course Organiser
Eldene Magill................eldenem@theconcreteinstitute.org.za
T +27 (0)11 315 0300

F +27 (0)11 315 0310
@ info@theconcreteinstitute.org.za
W www.theconcreteinstitute.org.za
The Concrete Institute, its directors, officers, employees, representatives and

agents are not liable for any death, harm or injury caused to any person or any loss,
destruction or damage caused to any persons property or possessions arising
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accreditation and endorsement

2......... The School of Concrete Technology

2......... General Information

4......... SCT 10: Introduction to Concrete

4......... SCT 11: Concrete Basics

4......... SCT 12: Mortars, Plasters, Screeds and Masonry

5......... SCT 13: Making Concrete Bricks and Blocks

5......... SCT 20: Concrete Practice

6......... ICT: Concrete Practice

6......... SCT 21: Concrete Industrial Floors on the ground

7......... SCT 22: Concrete Road Design and Construction

7......... SCT 23: Concrete for the Construction Supervisor

8......... SCT 24: Concrete for Laboratory Testers (special course)

8......... SCT 30: Concrete Technology

8......... SCT 34: Prestressed Concrete Design and Practice

9......... SCT 35: Concrete Structures - Analysis and Design

9......... SCT 37: Durability of Concrete

10....... International Qualification

12....... SCT 50: Advanced Concrete Technology 2013 - 2014

13....... Registration form: Full-time Courses

15....... Registration form: Correspondence Courses (SCT 41 42)

19....... Course Fees 2014

20....... Commercial Course Dates 2014

22....... Maps and GPS coordinates to Venues

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education programme 2014 01

school of concrete technology

The Concrete Institute is proud to announce that the

Courses are available to address the needs from the

School of Concrete Technology (SCT) will continue

labourer to the engineer. To emphasize the quality of the

unchanged under the banner of the newly formed The

education provided, the Concrete Society of Southern

Concrete Institute (TCI). The new and independent TCI

Africa (CSSA) endorses all the courses presented by the

has been structured to perform a much more technical

SCT. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points

role in the concrete and construction industries.

are available for selected courses. The School of Concrete

As concrete is the most commonly used building material

concrete technology education. This is done by offering

on the planet, most of the infrastructure of modern

courses on five different levels. So a candidate concrete

civilization has been built using concrete in some form

technologist can enter the School on a level appropriate to

or other. Concrete, with its low embodied energy and

his or her education and experience and then, over time,

significant number of inherent characteristics which

progress to the higher levels.

contribute to sustainability of structures, is also the

The School will continue to run the prestigious and

For the concrete construction industry to remain

course. SCT courses are the most recognised in the

sustainable, specifiers, designers, producers and

concrete industry. Attending one of our courses could

contractors need to be competent and responsible. In

open up many opportunities for you.

South Africa there is an urgent need for increasing the

We look forward to seeing you on one or more of our

related industries. The School has taken up this new

challenge and is playing its part in keeping at the forefront

information on back cover.) You may also register online

Institute School of Concrete Technology in Midrand,