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TRAINING ACADEMY

2. Index
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A. Introduction
B. Echo Sustainable Building Solutions
C. The Facilities
D. Why Training?
E. How Do We Train?
F. The Course
G. The Process
H. The Result
I. Contact Us

3. Introduction
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Welcome to Hydraform
50 countries on 6 continents:
Used and trusted by NGO’s, Governments, Private
Investors, Developers, International Agencies, Mining
Houses and Entrepreneurs.
The Company launched in 1988, with the objective of producing
cost effective building system for the Developing World.
Certification:
Full testing conducted by Agr•ment / CSIR.
Certification in 1996 (96/237).
Today used in SA on up-market homes made possible
through Agr•ment Certification.
http://www.agrement.co.za/certificate.php?cid=82

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Benefits to Local communities:
Unskilled men and women become active participants
Practical experience gained and the training empower
people due to skills transfer.
Innovative and sustainable building technologies:
Upmarket and low cost housing
Estates, Schools, Universities, Clinics and Commercial
structures.
Anywhere in the world.
Training worldwide:
Block production and building methods
Technical assistance whenever and wherever it is
needed.
Hydraform Academy in South Africa.
Leading manufacturer of:
Interlocking block making machines,
Standard brick and block making machines (Vibraform
machines)
Roof tile machines.

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Solutions
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In our modern day environment we consider facts like environmental
friendliness, cost saving and community development and upliftment, in
order to contribute to overall sustainability. The Hydraform Building System
lends itself toward this in the following ways:

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Substantial Cost savings in block making and construction. Freely
available subsoil is used as the raw material. Hydraform blocks do
not require costly burning. Transport costs are low since block
production takes place on site.
Benefits for the user of The Hydraform Building System
A major feature of the Hydraform blocks is that it is produced under
high compression from subsoil, without the need for wood, gas or
coal to burn bricks. Hydraform Interlocking Dry-Stacked Block work
has less than one third the embodied energy and resultant CO2
content than fired clay face or clay stock brick work. This results in
the blocks having a lower embodied energy content than clay fired
bricks, resulting in a lower CO2 footprint making the Hydraform
blocks more desirable for Green Projects.
Environmental Friendliness
Local communities can benefit from building with the Hydraform
Machine Range. They become active participants in the building
process and a sense of awareness and pride is created within the
community. This also provides an opportunity for additional income
and affords unskilled men and women a chance to empower
themselves and learn new skills.
Community Participation
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7. The Facilities
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Situated in Boksburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
Hosts up to 15 delegates
Accommodation & Meals are supplied
Professional Lecture Room
Modern & Innovative Education Facilitation Aids
Fully equipped Practical Training Area
280m2 Combined Training Area
3 Lecturers
3 Trainers
6 Practical Assistants
Hydraform has a dedicated team of certified technicians who
conduct training and project support worldwide. Optional
Hydraform on-site training is conducted over two weeks and
on-going project support can be arranged to suit the needs of
our clients. On-site training assists with block-yard setup,
soil selection, maintenance, block production and construction
as well as progress reports. An on-site machine service visits
are also offered depending on the requirements of your
project.

8. Why Training?
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The user will produce an end product which will be
implemented in the local community.
Implementation is in the building and construction sector - one
must adhere to specific regulations and levels of standard.
Key words and phrases:
Material Knowledge, Machine Operation and
Maintenance, Product Quality, Implementation, Building
Quality and Skills, Sustainability and Production
Management.
The Hydraform Machines, product and implementation is
unique.
In order to achieve a quality product and construction result
which meets the required regulations and standards a person
needs to be trained.
By training a person one achieve the desirable levels of quality
and workmanship.
The fully trained person implementing the system then knows
the theory and practices driving the system and an effective result
is obtained.
Hydraform thus offers training worldwide and at the Training
Academy based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

9. How Do We Train?
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Training is conducted in theoretical and practical sessions. It is important to do assessment in order to
ascertain that the specific outcomes as set out in “Training Objectives & Outcomes” in the curriculum
have been achieved.
Assessment is done in two aspects of the training namely theoretical and practical, keeping in mind that
these two aspects are not separate from each other but interweaved throughout the training course.
Assessment Strategies:
At the end of the course the candidate is presented wit an “Academy Test”. The test
consist of 57 questions covering the full syllabus of the particular course. In order to
promote cognitive stimulation the questions are presented as a “Complete the
sentences” section as well as multiple choice section The test is stress-weighted in
terms of a time limit of 20 minutes in which the candidate needs to complete it.
After the test have been completed and marked the results are given to the candidates. A
minimum of 75% needs to be achieved in order to receive certification. The test is then
reviewed in detail and very question which had a wrong answer is handled in detail.
Reinforcement of the knowledge and skills is done in order to achieve the desired
outcome.
Theoretical Assessment:

10. How Do We Train?
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Training is conducted in theoretical and practical sessions. It is important to do assessment in order to
ascertain that the specific outcomes as set out in “Training Objectives & Outcomes” in the curriculum
have been achieved.
Assessment is done in two aspects of the training namely theoretical and practical, keeping in mind that
these two aspects are not separate from each other but interweaved throughout the training course.
Assessment Strategies:
Theoretical Assessment:
Each theoretical session of the training course is supported by a practical session.
During the practical sessions the candidates engages in hands-on implementation of
the theory. This involves every aspect of the Hydraform System from material selection
to the final constructed dwelling.
The lecturer demonstrates the procedure or process in terms of theory which have been
imparted and the candidates then apply the newly acquired knowledge and skills.
The measures of success applied is directly determined by the product. If the
application of the knowledge and skill was incorrect, it will result in the product being
of insufficient quality or standard.
The lecturer observes the candidates while applying the knowledge and/or skill.
Intervention occurs when necessary, applying corrective measures should the desirable
result and outcome not have been achieved. Reinforcement of knowledge and skill is
done in order to achieve the desired outcome.
Practical Assessment:

11. The Course
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The Trainee:
• On full participation and the
successful completion of an exam
a certificate will be issued.
• Course Material will be
supplied.
• Stationary will be supplied.
• Protective clothing will be
provided but the representative
must bring his/her own safety
shoes.
The Course Includes:
• Major aspects of Hydraform block making and construction.
• Major aspects of Vibraform block and paver manufacture.
• Demonstration of the Hydraform machine.
• Demonstration of the Vibraform machine.
• Machine operation and maintenance.
• Material selection.
• Soil and block tests.
• Practical block and brick making.
• Curing of blocks and bricks.
• Setting out a building and laying foundations with the HFBS.
• Using levels and profiles.
• Building a superstructure with the HFBS.
• Pointing, patching and plastering.
• The addition of services.
• We provide hands-on training for your representatives.
• Form a business Network with people from other countries and
share experiences
Who Should Attend?
• Candidates who own or who are interested in procuring their own
Hydraform machines.
• Site foreman / Bricklayers / Block Yard Owners
• Anyone interested in sustainable building solutions!
• Candidates who would like to learn skills in brick making or
construction using the Hydraform
machines.
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12. The Process
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•Product Application
•Footing & Foundations
•Superstructure
•Ringbeam
•Roof Construction
•Plastering& Services
•CorrectiveProcedure
•Project Evaluation
•Block Yard Management
•Marketing
•Train the Trainer
•Overview
•Refresher
•Site Visit
• Site Setup and Production
•Block Tests
•Soil Selection
•MaterialMixes
•Curing Process
•CorrectiveProcedure
•Qualifyingyour Purchase
•OperationalTraining
•Civil & Architectural Professionals
•Project Managers
•Site Foreman
•Bricklayers
•Block Yard Owners
Initial or
Induction
Training
Setup and
Production
Monitor.
(30 Days)
Delivery and
Construction
Monitor
(120 - 150
Days)
Overview &
Business
Development
(180 Days)
1-2 Weeks 2 Weeks
1 Week 2-4 Weeks

13. The Result
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Quality product
Quality construction
Empowered unskilled men & women
Community involvement
Skills transfer to the community
Wealth creation
Environmental Protection
Sustainability
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Job Creation

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Thank you
CONTACT HYDRAFORM
Johannesburg
220 Rondebult Road
Libradene
Boksburg
1459
P.O. Box 17570
Sunward Park
1470
Tel: +27-11 913 1449
Fax: +27 -11 913 2840
Email: training1@hydraform.com
Email: training2@hydraform.com
Internet: www.hydraform.com