U2 – Infill and Prefabrication

Knowledge

Trainees know the tools and machines used in the straw bale construction sites.
Trainees know the possible dangers, safe working practices, accident prevention regulations and security data sheets.
Trainees know specific problems of straw bale building site organization. [Level 4]
Trainees can read and understand architectural plans and construction drawings.
Trainees know different structural options and infill methods. [Level 4]
Trainees know that it is necessary to fix the bales and know the different technologies to do it.
Trainees know how to cut the bales, when required.
Trainees know that it is necessary to compress built-in bales and the different technologies to do it.
Trainees can assess and select the optimum method of infill or prefabrication according to time, schedule, budget, resources and site requirements. [Level 4]
Trainees have knowledge about prefabrication, its specific features of planning, its advantages and disadvantages. [Level 4]

Skills

Trainees can handle tools and machines which are used in straw bale construction.
Trainees can estimate the dangers and can avoid it.
Trainees can execute different Infill construction methods, adjust the bale when required, and use different compression-, stabilization- and fixing techniques.
Trainees can organize and do the work in time. [Level 4]
Trainees can calculate the building costs (material, working hours). [Level 4]
Trainees can use infill technique to prefabricate straw bale elements and adapt the element structure to a draught.

Competences

Be aware of health and safety in relation to other workers, building site, machinery, equipment, PPE (personal protective equipment) and of issues specific to working with straw and straw bales.
Trainees organize the building site at all stages. [Level 4]
Trainees are able to explain different examples of infill- and prefabrication techniques, making reference to advantages and disadvantages of each. [Level 4]

Materials/Documents:
U2 Learning Outcome – Level 3 | ECVET credit points: 25
U2 Learning Outcome – Level 4 | ECVET credit points: 20