Construction & Electrical Materials Distribution: 032 - Hard Landscaping

There has been an increased interest in hard landscaping recently. This module gives you an overview of the subject from the  initial ordering of the materials down to basic site preparation. As the products involved in this area cover a wide area incorporating  bricks, blocks, timber and tools, it is useful to have a sound working knowledge of the work involved in these particular projects in order to provide your customers with the relevant information.

Please find below the list  of topics covered within this module.

Materials, Tools and Terminology

• Landscaping  Materials
• The Manufacturing Process
• Tools and Equipment

Design and Layout

• Laying Design
• Laying Patterns
• Measuring the Area to be Paved
• Preparation

Concrete Block and Paver Laying

• Pedestrian Applications
• Drives/Paths for Light Vehicular Use
• Paving for Heavy Duty Traffic
• Kerb Laying
• Laying Blocks

Timber Decking

• Location and Design
• Planning a Deck
• Preparing the Site
• Fitting Balustrading
• Materials, Tools and Equipment

Health and Safety

• Manual Handling
• Accident Statistics
• Reducing the Risk of Injury
• Fork Lift Trucks

Materials, Ordering, Delivery and Storage

• General Guidelines
• Ordering Procedures
• Good Practice
• Add On Sales

Maintenance

• Cleaning
• Dealing with Efflorescence