Fence Installation School
  • Type Learning
  • Level Foundational
Additional Details

Fence Installation School

Issued by American Fence Association

AFA established the original Field Training School in 1978 and continues this tradition of training excellence under the current Fence Installation School. The school teaches fence installation of all types according to best industry practices and standards. This course is ideal for new hires and installers with less than two years of experience, although it is open to fence professionals of all levels.

  • Type Learning
  • Level Foundational
Additional Details

Skills

  • Agriculture Fencing
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Chain-Link Fencing
  • Concrete Mixing And Batching
  • Fence Installation
  • Installation
  • Ornamental Fencing
  • Safety Standards
  • Sales
  • Truck/Trailer Safety
  • Vinyl Fencing
  • Wood and Composite Fencing

Earning Criteria

  • Fence disciplines covered in this five-day, 40 hour course include: Chain Link; Wood and Composite; Vinyl; Ornamental Metal; Agriculture/Farm/Ranch. Core topics of importance to all fence installers covered include: Personal Safety; Equipment and Tools; Truck/Trailer Safety; Intro to Blueprint Reading; Site Reading and Layout; Intro to Fence Welding; Post Hole Digging; Concrete Mixing; Post Setting. Students also practice delivering toolbox talks as part of their core training.