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Fondamental of Building Materials

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.

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.

Cement Flooring

This core module describes the skills, knowledge and attitude to be acquired by the learner to construct pavement of any surface made with concrete, by mainly preparing hardcore base, preparing concrete and performing screeding.

Plastering of structure element

This is a core module which describes the skills, knowledge and attitude to be acquired by the learner to perform good work by preparing the working area and applying different coats in plastering in order to provide protection and good appearance of the wall at construction site and remove defects which may appear on the plastered walls. The learner deemed competent to this module may work at construction site in finishing stages under minimum supervision.

Basics of Plumbing

This core module describes the skills, knowledge and attitude to be acquired by the learner to perform basics of plumbing; prepare materials, tools and Equipment; demonstrate basics of pipe connection; demonstrate basics of sanitary appliances and rain water tank installation.