CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS

Specific Objectives
By the end of the sub-module unit, the trainee should be able to:
 * 1) describe various types of cementitious materials
 * 2) explain the manufacturer of cementitious materials
 * 3) explain the properties and uses
 * 4) outline the procedure of preparing cementitious materials

Content
-	Plaster -	Mortar -	Lime -	Adhesives
 * Types of cementitious materials
 * Manufacture of cementitious plaster
 * Properties and uses of mortar
 * Procedure of preparing cementious materials for use

Specific Objectives
By the end of the sub-module unit, the trainee should be able to:
 * 1) Select appropriate cementitious materials for a given task
 * 2) Prepare cementitious materials
 * 3) Use cementitious materials as bonding agents
 * 4) Assemble construction components using cementitious materials

Content

 * Selection of cementitious materials
 * Preparation of cementitious materials
 * Use of cementitious materials as bonding agents
 * Assembly of construction components using cementitious materials

Competence
Ability to:
 * select, prepare and use cementitious materials to bond various construction materials

Suggested Teaching/Learning Resources

 * Text books
 * Manuals
 * Journals
 * tools
 * materials

Suggested Learning Activities

 * Discussion
 * Demonstration
 * Write notes
 * Bond various components

Suggested Assessment Methods

 * Observation
 * Oral
 * Written reports

UNIT LESSON

 * 1) Types of cementitious materials
 * 2) Manufacture of cementitious plaster
 * 3) Properties and uses of mortar
 * 4) Procedure of preparing cementious materials for use