Block A – Common Occupational Skills

Trends

There is an increase in the use of portable battery-powered tools. Electronic testing equipment is evolving to deliver more accurate and more detailed information. Tools are becoming more ergonomic and user-friendly. There is an increase in the regulations governing personal protective equipment (PPE) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG). The use of computers is increasing for information sharing such as billing, training and dispatching. There is an increase in the use of telecommunication equipment such as cell phones and electronic messaging devices. Awareness of working in confined spaces and related training is increasingly recommended.

Related Components

All components apply.

Tools and Equipment

See Appendix A.

Task 1 Uses tools and equipment.

Context

The use of tools and equipment is important to oil heat system technicians in order to properly perform their tasks. Using proper tools increases efficiency, productivity and quality of work.

Sub-task A-1.01 Uses hand tools.

Supporting Knowledge & Abilities

• A-1.01.01 knowledge of types of hand tools
• A-1.01.02 knowledge of hand tool operating procedures
• A-1.01.03 knowledge of limitations of use of hand tools
• A-1.01.04 ability to organize hand tools
• A-1.01.05 ability to select hand tools
• A-1.01.06 ability to maintain hand tools
• A-1.01.07 ability to store hand tools
• A-1.01.08 ability to recognize worn, damaged or defective hand tools
• A-1.01.09 ability to apply hand-eye coordination

Sub-task A-1.02 Uses power tools.

Supporting Knowledge & Abilities

• A-1.02.01 knowledge of types of power tools
• A-1.02.02 knowledge of power tool operating procedures
• A-1.02.03 knowledge of limitations of use of power tools
• A-1.02.04 ability to organize power tools
• A-1.02.05 ability to select power tools
• A-1.02.06 ability to maintain power tools
• A-1.02.07 ability to store power tools
• A-1.02.08 ability to recognize worn, damaged or defective power tools
• A-1.02.09 ability to apply hand-eye coordination

Sub-task A-1.03 Uses powder-actuated tools. (NOT COMMON CORE)

Supporting Knowledge & Abilities

• A-1.03.01 knowledge of types of powder-actuated tools
• A-1.03.02 knowledge of types of shots
• A-1.03.03 knowledge of certification requirements
• A-1.03.04 knowledge of powder-actuated tool operating procedures
• A-1.03.05 knowledge of limitations of use of powder-actuated tools
• A-1.03.06 ability to select powder-actuated tools
• A-1.03.07 ability to maintain powder-actuated tools
• A-1.03.08 ability to store powder-actuated tools
• A-1.03.09 ability to recognize worn, damaged or defective powder-actuated tools
• A-1.03.10 ability to apply hand-eye coordination

Sub-task A-1.04 Uses measuring and testing equipment.

Supporting Knowledge & Abilities

• A-1.04.01 knowledge of types of measuring and testing equipment
• A-1.04.02 knowledge of measuring and testing equipment operating procedures
• A-1.04.03 ability to perform basic calculations
• A-1.04.04 ability to convert between imperial and metric measurements
• A-1.04.05 ability to interpret measurements
• A-1.04.06 ability to organize measuring and testing equipment
• A-1.04.07 ability to select measuring and testing equipment
• A-1.04.08 ability to verify calibration of measuring and testing equipment
• A-1.04.09 ability to maintain measuring and testing equipment
• A-1.04.10 ability to store measuring and testing equipment

Sub-task A-1.05 Uses hoisting, lifting and rigging equipment.

Supporting Knowledge & Abilities

• A-1.05.01 knowledge of types of hoisting, lifting and rigging equipment, and certification requirements
• A-1.05.02 knowledge of operating procedures
• A-1.05.03 knowledge of applications of hoisting, lifting and rigging equipment
• A-1.05.04 knowledge of limitations of hoisting, lifting and rigging equipment
• A-1.05.05 ability to recognize safe lifting locations or points
• A-1.05.06 ability to maintain hoisting, lifting and rigging equipment
• A-1.05.07 ability to recognize worn, damaged or defective hoisting, lifting and rigging equipment
• A-1.05.08 ability to store hoisting, lifting and rigging equipment

Sub-task A-1.06 Uses ladders and platforms.

Supporting Knowledge & Abilities

• A-1.06.01 knowledge of types of ladders such as step ladders and extension ladders
• A-1.06.02 knowledge of types of platforms such as scaffolds, hydraulic lifts and scissor lifts
• A-1.06.03 knowledge of government regulations
• A-1.06.04 knowledge of operating procedures
• A-1.06.05 knowledge of limitations of ladders and platforms
• A-1.06.06 ability to secure ladders and platforms
• A-1.06.07 ability to maintain ladders and platforms
• A-1.06.08 ability to recognize worn, damaged or defective ladders and platforms

Sub-task A-1.07 Uses soldering, flaring and threading tools.

Supporting Knowledge & Abilities

• A-1.07.01 knowledge of WHMIS
• A-1.07.02 knowledge of types of soldering, flaring and threading equipment
• A-1.07.03 knowledge of alloys and fluxes
• A-1.07.04 knowledge of TDG regulations and certification requirements
• A-1.07.05 knowledge of ventilation requirements
• A-1.07.06 ability to recognize flammable materials
• A-1.07.07 ability to match alloy to specific component to be soldered, flared and threaded
• A-1.07.08 ability to select soldering, flaring and threading equipment
• A-1.07.09 ability to organize soldering, flaring and threading equipment
• A-1.07.10 ability to maintain soldering, flaring and threading equipment
• A-1.07.11 ability to store soldering, flaring and threading equipment

Sub-task A-1.08 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment.

Supporting Knowledge & Abilities

• A-1.08.01 knowledge of types of PPE
• A-1.08.02 knowledge of types of safety equipment
• A-1.08.03 knowledge of PPE and safety equipment operations
• A-1.08.04 knowledge of training requirements for PPE and safety equipment
• A-1.08.05 knowledge of location of PPE and safety equipment
• A-1.08.06 knowledge of workplace safety and health regulations
• A-1.08.07 ability to select PPE and safety equipment
• A-1.08.08 ability to maintain PPE and safety equipment
• A-1.08.09 ability to store PPE and safety equipment
• A-1.08.10 ability to recognize worn, damaged or defective PPE and safety equipment

Task 2 Organizes work.

Context

Organizing work ensures quality, efficient and safe performance of oil heat system technicians’ duties and accountability for their work.

Sub-task A-2.01 Communicates with others.

Supporting Knowledge & Abilities

• A-2.01.01 knowledge of customer expectations
• A-2.01.02 knowledge of communication equipment and technology
• A-2.01.03 ability to interact with customers
• A-2.01.04 ability to communicate with industry professionals
• A-2.01.05 ability to communicate with other tradespeople
• A-2.01.06 ability to communicate with apprentices
• A-2.01.07 ability to communicate with supervisors and management
• A-2.01.08 ability to use communication equipment

Sub-task A-2.02 Maintains clean and safe work environment.

Supporting Knowledge & Abilities

• A-2.02.01 knowledge of safety regulations
• A-2.02.02 knowledge of company safety policies
• A-2.02.03 knowledge of environmental guidelines and regulations
• A-2.02.04 ability to recognize and correct unsafe conditions
• A-2.02.05 ability to keep workplace tidy and organized

Sub-task A-2.03 Interprets codes and documentation.

Supporting Knowledge & Abilities

• A-2.03.01 knowledge of B139 code
• A-2.03.02 knowledge of relevant sections of codes such as building, plumbing, electrical and safety codes
• A-2.03.03 knowledge of types of documentation such as permits, warranties and invoices
• A-2.03.04 knowledge of trade terminology present in codes and documentation
• A-2.03.05 ability to locate specific information in codes and documentation

Sub-task A-2.04 Completes documentation.

Supporting Knowledge & Abilities

• A-2.04.01 knowledge of types of business documentation such as work orders, purchase orders, service invoices and warranties
• A-2.04.02 knowledge of types of government forms such as permits, inspection reports and environmental forms
• A-2.04.03 ability to prepare quote
• A-2.04.04 ability to prepare material list
• A-2.04.05 ability to complete final inspection report
• A-2.04.06 ability to use documentation equipment such as computers, digital cameras and video cameras

Sub-task A-2.05 Interprets drawings.

Supporting Knowledge & Abilities

• A-2.05.01 knowledge of types of drawings such as blueprints, shop drawings and sketches
• A-2.05.02 knowledge of drawing components such as lines, symbols, legends and schedules
• A-2.05.03 knowledge of specifications
• A-2.05.04 ability to use drawing instruments
• A-2.05.05 ability to locate layout dimensions
• A-2.05.06 ability to reference specifications
• A-2.05.07 ability to scale imperial and metric measurements

Sub-task A-2.06 Performs basic distribution layout.

Supporting Knowledge & Abilities

• A-2.06.01 knowledge of building size and application
• A-2.06.02 knowledge of types of appliances and components
• A-2.06.03 knowledge of forced air distribution systems
• A-2.06.04 knowledge of types of hydronic distribution systems such as radiant floor, fin tube and cast iron
• A-2.06.05 knowledge of pipe and duct sizes, types and flow rates
• A-2.06.06 ability to evaluate requirements
• A-2.06.07 ability to take worksite measurements
• A-2.06.08 ability to calculate heat loss and heat gain
• A-2.06.09 ability to determine location of piping and ducting

Sub-task A-2.07 Organizes material and components.

Supporting Knowledge & Abilities

• A-2.07.01 knowledge of types of material
• A-2.07.02 knowledge of types of components
• A-2.07.03 ability to select material and components
• A-2.07.04 ability to prepare material and components
• A-2.07.05 ability to order material and components
• A-2.07.06 ability to take worksite measurements
• A-2.07.07 ability to clean pipes and fittings

Sub-task A-2.08 Commissions appliances and components.

Supporting Knowledge & Abilities

• A-2.08.01 knowledge of appliance and component operations
• A-2.08.02 knowledge of relevant sections of codes such as building, plumbing, electrical and safety codes
• A-2.08.03 ability to verify appliance operation
• A-2.08.04 ability to verify system operation
• A-2.08.05 ability to perform system analysis
• A-2.08.06 ability to perform visual inspections