CornerStone Education 101
CornerStone Retaining Wall Course
Course Overview
CornerStone Wall Solutions is proud to offer the most comprehensive retaining wall installation course on the market through online virtual training. Through this Certification course, participants will learn from Vern Dueck, master wall builder and CornerStone inventor, about how to properly install long-lasting retaining walls.
With over 27 years of retaining wall installation experience, Vern will guide participants through the core elements of retaining wall projects and demonstrate insightful techniques for a long-lasting wall. CornerStone’s retaining wall solutions were created by installers, for installers; and participants can rest assured they are learning from the experts. The course includes interactive videos, 3D diagrams and quizzes to test your knowledge throughout.
The Certification will showcase how and why CornerStone retaining wall systems optimize installation time and maximize cost-efficiency for designers, installation crews and clients. Participants can then immediately apply this knowledge on-site and easily install strong, beautiful CornerStone retaining walls that they can be proud of.
Course Benefits
Save time and costs with strategic solutions for retaining walls, from design to completion
Learn the core concepts and terminology of retaining wall installations
Discover best practices to successfully install secure, durable retaining walls
Interactive step-by-step process of retaining wall installations from renowned industry experts
Gain valuable insights to common retaining wall errors and failures
Who Will Benefit from CornerStone Education 101
Contractors and Installers responsible for building retaining wall projects
Landscape contractors looking to gain experience and knowledge
Landscape Professionals
Foreign workers that are starting out in the trade or business
Engineers who plan and design retaining walls and want to learn best practices
Engineers and Contractor professionals scheduling construction phase timelines
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) project enthusiasts looking to install small retaining wall solutions
(it is strongly recommended that larger projects be designed and installed by industry professionals)
Course Outline
Section 1: Introduction to Retaining Walls
History of Retaining Walls
Types of Retaining Walls
Construction Zones
Retaining Wall Components
Common Retaining Wall Failures
Section 2: CornerStone Retaining Wall Installations
Planning Retaining Wall Construction
Site Preparation
Soils & Excavation
Materials & Zones
Base Preparation and Stabilization
Base Leveling Pads
Retaining Wall Drainage Systems
Backfill Considerations
Capping Retaining Wall Construction
Pre-Requisites or Related Courses
While there are no pre-requisite courses for the CornerStone Retaining Wall Installation Certification Course, it is recommended that participants have an introductory knowledge and understanding of retaining wall construction.
Big Block SRW Course
For larger retaining wall projects with large concrete blocks, check out MagnumStone and learn more about their offerings through MagnumStone Retaining Wall Education.