Register Now to Attend Concrete Masonry Technology & Vibrapac in April 2014
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You can be the next Master Blockmaker and join the ranks of 179 recipients that have earned this prestigious certification. 
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Many classes are available in your plant or our state-of-the-

art training facility, to find out more contact Kari Schellie by phone +1.989.354.1023 or kschellie@besser.com

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Concrete Masonry Technology 14-18 April 2014
Students attending the Concrete Masonry Technology course will quickly see their return on investment after learning what it takes to produce concrete masonry units. This course covers how to improve efficiencies in all aspects of blockmaking and includes the following topics:
  • Mix designs
  • Batching
  • Material grading and blending
  • Cementitious material
  • Admixes
  • Pigment
  • Curing  
In addition, students will produce units in our state-of-the-art training and research facility using designs learned in the classroom. We encourage you to bring your aggregate samples to test. 
 
Vibrapac® 21-25 April 2014
The Vibrapac concrete products machine course is a hands-on study of the proper machine adjustments, electronics and electrical schematic print reading of the V3 Vibrapac concrete products machines. Students are given troubleshooting problems as a practical application of these topics.


 

Additional Upcoming Courses
  • August 19-21: Executive Session
  • September 8-12: Concrete Masonry Technology
  • September 15-19: Vibrapac
  • October 13-17:  Product Handling
  • October 21-23: Recycled Materials - NEW COURSE
  • December 1-5:  Concrete Masonry Technology
  • December 8-12: Vibrapac 
Details
  • Tuition: USD $1050 (includes course material and lunches)
  • College Credit: Earn 2 college credits from Alpena Community College (transferable)
  • Class Schedule:  
    • Monday - Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Eastern
    • Friday, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern
  • Registration:  
  • Questions: Contact Kari Schellie at +1.989.354.1023 

The Alpena Sanctuary Inn (formerly the Holiday Inn) offers a special rate of USD $75 + tax per night to students attending the Blockmakers Workshops. Register today and reserve your room by calling +1.989.356.2151. While you are here enjoy the best of Alpena.          

   

 

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World Center for Concrete Technology 

750 Woodward Avenue
Alpena, Michigan 49707 USA
phone +1.989.358.7359
e-mail wcct@alpenacc.edu