DEMONSTRATE FUNDAMENTALS OF BUILDING MATERIALS

building materials

Purpose statement

 This module describes the skills, knowledge and attitudes to demonstrate fundamentals of building materials. It is intended to be pursued by the learner at TVET level III for TVET Certificate III in Building construction. At the end of this module, the learner will be able to identify natural building construction materials, industrial building construction materials and pre-fabricated building construction materials.

PRODUCE SOIL BASED BRICKS AND BLOCKS

soil

Purpose statement 

This is a core module which describes the skills, knowledge and attitudes to be acquired by the learner to produce good soil- based bricks/blocks. The learner should prepare the materials, making good mix, molding and burn soil-based brick /blocks in order to produce bricks or blocks of good quality. The learner deemed competent to this module may work in construction materials production under minimum supervision.

CONSTRUCTION OF STONE STRUCTURE

This Core module describes the skills, knowledge and attitude required to construct stone structures which includes foundations, walls, stairs, water tanks, open channels, dams and inspection chambers. At the end of this module, the student will be able to set out trenches, set out of different stone structures, erect any type of stone structures and checking the quality of finished stone structure according to Rwandan Standard.

CONSTRUCTION BASIC TECHNICAL DRAWING

This core module describes the skills, knowledge and attitude to be acquired by the learner to draw and interpret construction drawings at construction site or in the office in order to perform the construction work efficiently.

Building set out

This module describes the skills, knowledge and attitude to set out the building on the site. It is intended to be pursued by learner at TVET level III for TVET Certificate III in building construction. At the end of this module, the learner will be able to select tools, equipment and materials, clear the site and set profiles as required.

BASICS OF PLUMBING

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of plumbing, including tools, materials, systems, and basic installation techniques used in water supply and drainage. Learner will gain practical skills for identifying, assembling, and maintaining plumbing components safely and effectively.