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Certified Fence Professional (CFP) Exam Thursday, January 14 8:00am – 12:00pm Proctor: CFP Professional The CFP designation recognizes individuals who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to quality and improving standards within the fence industry. It is designed for manufacturers, suppliers,owners,projectmanagers,estimatorsandoffice personneltoacquireabetterunderstandingofspecifications, material standards and installation techniques that help guarantee afirst-classproductforthecustomer.Re-certificationisrequiredon a three-year interval with a point system and minimum continuing education requirement. Download the required application at http://americanfenceassociation.com/certified-fence-professional/ or call 1-800-822-4342. A complete Study Guide with practice tests that help identify strengths and weaknesses will be sent immediately after you apply. Member: $250 Non-Member: $595 Module 3 Blueprint Reading What are blueprints and how are they used? Topics include: • Different types of plan sheets in a plan set • Understanding the various components on individual plan sheets • How to accurately convert the scale of a blueprint into actual measurements for a fencing job Module 5 Intro to Welding Welding is an essential part of building and installing fencing and offers a quick and highly secure method for joining pipes, rods,platesandothermetalprofilesandpieces.Learnwelding basics and how it is commonly used in fencing. Welding safety will also be stressed. Note: Will not qualify the participant to be a welder. This status can only be achieved by completing an appropriate welding apprenticeship and/or education or certification program. Module 6 Post Hole Digging Post holes are the foundation of every fence and must be correctly prepared to ensure that posts are properly aligned and anchored. Eachfencetyperequiresaspecificdepthanddiameterposthole. In addition, each site is unique and presents different challenges with terrain, soil type, structures and underground obstructions. Module 8 Post Setting/Anchoring Mostjobsitesarenotonflatterrainwitheasy-to-digsoils.Differing topographies, ground conditions and man-made obstacles are often encountered and present challenges in setting posts properly. Learn post setting methods for setting posts in concrete, driving posts into the ground, core drilling and anchoring posts withflangesand/orplateswhereothermethodscannotbeused. Module 7 Concrete Mixing Concrete doesn't make fences stronger, but provides compressive strength around posts. It's important that it is mixed in accordance with the type of fence being built and the environment in which the fence will be installed. Gain a working knowledge of what concrete is,howitcanbemodifiedforspecificpurposesandhowtoproperly design and mix a load of concrete for a particular job. Module 4 Site Reading and Layout Preparing for a fence installation properly will result in a safe and efficientprocess. Learn how to: • Verify materials, tools and equipment needed • Locate and mark fence line and post positions • Review job site for post and gate location and installation method • Identify site characteristics for potential installation problems • Understand pre-installation safety considerations