PLASTICS AND RUBBER

Specific Objectives

Objectives

By the end of the sub-module unit, the trainee should be able to: explain the methods of manufacturing plastics outline reasons for using plastics in construction works explain properties and uses of rubber outline fire and safety precautions when using plastics and rubber

Content

Key points

Methods of Manufacturing of plastics Reasons of using plastics in construction Properties and uses of rubber Fire and safety precautions

Specific Objectives

Objectives

By the end of the sub-module unit, the trainee should be able to: select plastic and rubber materials for construction work

Content

Key points

Selection of plastic and rubber materials

Competence

Competencies

Ability to; select and use plastics and rubber as construction materials

Suggested Teaching/Learning Resources

Reading

Text books Samples Sketches Trips to sites and industries

Suggested Learning Activities

Activities

Discussion Demonstration Project Viewing plastics and rubber in use

Suggested Assessment Methods

Assessment

Observation Oral Written reports Practical assessment

UNIT LESSON

1. Methods of Manufacturing of plastics
2. Reasons of using plastics in construction
3. Properties and uses of rubber
4. Fire and safety precautions