School of Concrete Technology
Welcome to the School of Concrete Technology (SCT)
2023 EDUCATION PROGRAMME
NOT WITHOUT CONCRETE!
This is the Cement & Concrete SA’s School of Concrete Technology’s (SCT) slogan for 2023. It is a theme that has run through our lecture courses for many years and hence for 2023 we have made it an official slogan.
But what does “not without concrete!” mean and the implications of it? If you scroll down you will find pictures of incredible objects, symbols, or events. Some you will be able to directly link to concrete because they are made of concrete, such as the tallest building in the world, the old kingdom pyramids, the longest bridge, and longest tunnel in the world. Others are more abstract, such as the launching of the Saturn V rocket in the Apollo 11 mission, symbolic buildings of past empires and or happenings, and huge stadiums from world sporting events. None of which would have been built, existed, or happened without concrete. All the images represent something big or amazing in the history of mankind.
Everything that you have done today, whether brushing your teeth or reading this on your computer screen would not have happened without concrete. Our civilisation has been built off the back of concrete. It is the often unfairly maligned, quiet, solid facilitator of all things we do in this world today.
The importance of concrete in our modern society can not be overstated. For this reason, the SCT emphasises how critical it is to produce quality concrete that meets all strength and durability requirements. Our courses also stress important issues such as sustainability and what best practices can be implemented to ensure the finished concrete product utilises resources as efficiently as possible. Our variety of courses cater for different needs required by a broad spectrum of students.
The Advanced Concrete Technology (SCT50) modularised self-study programme was successfully launched in 2022 and several delegates have already joined the programme. With a pass in the SCT41 and SCT 42 courses a prospective delegate can register for this course at any time.
Please contact the School of Concrete Technology to discuss the best concrete technology educational path for you.
The school would like to thank all clients and students that supported us during 2022. We look forward to continuing your concrete education in 2023.
Please refer to the 2023 Education Programme document below for detailed information:
Download the 2023 EDUCATION PROGRAMME
LECTURERS
Gary Theodosiou
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Meet Gary Kyriakos (Gary) Theodosiou Gary graduated from Wits University in 1978 and has 17 years experience in structural concrete, steel and timber design. During this time he worked for Keeve Steyn & Partners (now known as Goba), LSL incorporated (a company that specialises in materials handling), BKS incorporated and Anglo American where he was involved in several major reinforced/prestressed concrete and structural steel structural projects including Soccer City, the Chamber of Mines Engineering Building at Wits University, the Vaal Triangle Technikon, precooling towers and reservoir for Vaal Reefs 10 Shaft, Sadiola Gold Mine in Mali and TR5 Transfer house for the Taiwan Power company. Gary joined C&CI in December 1995. He has worked in the Technical department, the School of Concrete Technology and headed the structural marketing focus department until C&CI closed in April 2013. John Roxburgh Meet John John Roxburgh After completing his Building Science degree, John worked for LTA building where he gained extensive experience on various contracts. Before joining C&CI in 2009, John spent six years as a technical manager in the brick and block manufacturing industry, a job in which he travelled widely through Africa doing technical training. John was awarded his Advanced Concrete Technology diploma in 2013. He has a keen interest in all facets of the concrete industry and is especially passionate about concrete technology education. Matthews Magwaza Meet Matthews Matthews Magwaza Matthews Magwaza was introduced to world of cement and concrete when he joined Cement Distributors of
PrEng BSc(Eng) GDE, MICT
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BSc (Building Science), MICT
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Lecturer
South Africa where he remained for seven years. He joined the C&CI in 1996 where he contributed to the training laboratory and presented onsite training. He has the ability to speak five African languages, which assists learners that do not have English as their first language.
CONTACT DETAILS
School of Concrete Technology
+27 (0)11 315 0300
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SCT ADMINISTRATOR
Rennisha Sewnarain
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COURSE ORGANISER
Eldene Magill
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VENUES
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