The Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association offers a comprehensive range of installer courses designed to elevate your skills and knowledge in the hardscape industry. Whether just starting out or looking to enhance your expertise, CMHA courses provide the education you need to advance your career.
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This comprehensive course is designed to equip hardscape contractors with the essential concepts and skills required for constructing interlocking concrete pavements. Covering a wide range of topics from soils classification and base compaction to paver cutting and job layout, our curriculum ensures that you gain a thorough understanding of every aspect necessary for a successful concrete paver installation.
This course is designed to teach hardscape contractors essential concepts related to the design, construction, and performance of Segmental Retaining Walls (SRWs). This will provide you with the knowledge to install quality walls that meet customer expectations and ensure long-term success.
The Residential Hardscape Installer Course is the next step forward in your career. Designed for more experienced personnel employed by companies installing segmental concrete pavements and/or segmental retaining walls, this course provides in-depth knowledge for field leadership. While the Concrete Paver Installer Course is recommended, it is not required. The course material assumes familiarity with basic installation methods and materials involved in hardscape installations. Completing this course will earn you a certificate upon passing an exam.
The Commercial Hardscape Sales Course is the next step forward in your career. Designed for more experienced personnel employed by companies installing segmental concrete pavements and/or segmental retaining walls, this course provides in-depth knowledge for field leadership. While the Concrete Paver Installer Course is recommended, it is not required. The course material assumes familiarity with basic installation methods and materials involved in hardscape installations. Completing this course will earn you a certificate upon passing an exam.
This course covers the proper techniques for the installation of adhered manufactured stone veneer (MSV) systems. Through an understanding of building code requirements, ASTM standards, detailing, and installation process, the course includes what you need to know related to MSV systems installation. By obtaining an MSV Certificate, you can enhance your credibility and marketability to customers seeking properly trained MSV installers in your area.
Ideal for experienced contractors and those looking to enter the permeable pavements sector, this course provides a comprehensive introduction to Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavers (PICP). By completing this course and passing the exam, you will earn a record of completion, enhancing your expertise in this growing field.