Major Work Activity A – Performs common occupational skills

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organize PPE and safety equipment

PPE and safety equipment are organized according to site specifications and jurisdictional regulations

select PPE and safety equipment specific to job task

PPE and safety equipment is selected according to job task, site specifications and jurisdictional regulations

recognize worn, damaged or defective PPE and safety equipment

worn, damaged or defective PPE and safety equipment is recognized and removed from service according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and jurisdictional regulations

ensure fit of PPE and safety equipment

PPE and safety equipment fit according to site and manufacturers' specifications and jurisdictional regulations

clean and store PPE and safety equipment

PPE and safety equipment is cleaned and stored according to site and manufacturers’ specifications and jurisdictional regulations

demonstrate knowledge of personal protective equipment ( PPE) and safety equipment, their applications, maintenance and procedures for use

identify types of PPE and clothing, and describe their characteristics, applications and procedures for use

identify types of safety equipment and describe their characteristics, applications and procedures for use

describe the procedures used to care for, maintain and store PPE

describe the procedures used to care for, maintain and store safety equipment

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recognize and address hazards

hazards that could cause personal injury, or damage to equipment or the worksite are recognized and addressed according to site specifications and jurisdictional regulations

handle and store hazardous materials according to WHMIS

hazardous materials are handled and stored according to WHMIS

install safety protection

safety protection is installed according to manufacturers’ specifications and jurisdictional regulations

identify and implement ventilation in workspace

ventilation is identified and implemented in workspace according to jurisdictional regulations

ensure clear path of access and egress

a clear path is ensured for access and egress according to jurisdictional regulations

test air quality of confined spaces

air quality of confined spaces is tested on a continuous basis using calibrated air monitoring devices according to manufacturers’ specifications and jurisdictional regulations

follow confined space procedures and jurisdictional regulations

confined space procedures are followed according to site specifications and jurisdictional regulations

follow safe work practices working around mobile and overhead cranes

safe work practices related to mobile and overhead cranes are followed according to site specifications and jurisdictional regulations

ensure cables and straps for monitoring equipment are secured

cables and straps are secured to ensure they do not get caught in equipment when performing condition-based monitoring

ensure cables and straps for PPE are secured

cables and straps for PPE are secured to ensure they do not get caught in equipment

demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices

define terminology associated with safety in the worksite

identify worksite hazards and assess risks

describe the procedures used to maintain a safe worksite

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to rigging, hoisting/lifting and moving

describe the procedures used to ensure the work area is safe for lifting

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to inert gases, oxy-fuel cutting, heating, welding, brazing and soldering

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to working in confined spaces

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to working at heights

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to working around energized equipment

demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to safety

interpret jurisdictional regulations related to workplace health and safety

interpret jurisdictional regulations pertaining to rigging, hoisting/lifting and moving

interpret jurisdictional regulations pertaining to inert gases, oxy-fuel cutting, heating, welding, brazing and soldering

interpret jurisdictional regulations related to working in confined spaces

interpret jurisdictional regulations related to working at heights

interpret jurisdictional regulations related to working around energized equipment

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recognize environmental hazards that could cause personal injury and harm the environment, and report potential environmental hazards

potential environmental hazards that could cause personal injury and harm the environment are recognized and reported according to site specifications, and jurisdictional regulations

follow due diligence procedures to avoid contamination

due diligence procedures are followed to avoid contamination of water, air and soil according to site specifications, and jurisdictional regulations

follow disposal procedures of hazardous material

disposal procedures of hazardous material are followed according to site specifications, and jurisdictional regulations

demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to environmental safety and protection

identify environmental hazards, assess risks and describe the procedures used to protect the environment

identify how to access current information on site specifications and jurisdictional regulations

identify reporting requirements and procedures

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recognize and de-energize energy potential in machines, process systems and components and confirm zero-energy state

energy potential in machines, process systems and components is recognized and de-energized according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and jurisdictional regulations and zero-energy state is confirmed

follow recognized standard operating procedure ( SOP) for shutdown, lock-out and tag-out

SOP is followed for shutdown, lock-out and tag-out according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and jurisdictional regulations

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform lock-out/tag-out and zero-energy procedures

identify energy potential in machines, process systems and components and methods to verify zero-energy state

describe the procedures used to lock-out and tag-out equipment and to return to zero-energy state

demonstrate knowledge of potential hazards associated with lock-out/tag-out and zero-energy procedures

identify and describe potential outcomes of not following procedures used to lock out and tag out equipment and to return to zero-energy state

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recognize worn, damaged or defective hand and portable power tools

worn, damaged or defective hand and portable power tools are identified and removed from service according to site and manufacturers' specifications

operate hand and portable power tools

hand and portable power tools are operated according to site and manufacturers' specifications

maintain hand and portable power tools

hand and portable power tools are maintained according to site and manufacturers' specifications

store hand and portable power tools

hand and portable power tools are stored according to site and manufacturers' specifications

demonstrate knowledge of hand tools and portable power tools, their applications and procedures for use

define terminology associated with hand tools and portable power tools and equipment

interpret jurisdictional regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications pertaining to hand tools and portable power tools

identify types of hand tools and describe their applications and procedures for use

identify types of portable power tools and describe their applications and procedures for use

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to clean, inspect, maintain and store hand tools and portable power tools

describe the procedures used to clean, inspect, maintain and store hand tools and portable power tools

demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to hand tools and portable power tools and equipment

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to the use of hand tools and portable power tools and equipment

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set up shop machines to perform task

shop machines are set up according to job requirements, drawings and manufacturers' specifications

apply coolants and cutting fluids

coolants and cutting fluids are applied according to speed, material and manufacturers' specifications

clean and lubricate shop machines

shop machines are cleaned and lubricated according to manufacturers' specifications

cut, drill, machine and grind work piece

work piece is cut, drilled, machined and ground according to recommended speed, drawings or instructions

bend, cope, notch and roll work piece

work piece is bent, coped, notched and rolled according to recommended drawings or instructions

demonstrate knowledge of shop machines, their applications and procedures for use

identify types of shop machines and describe their applications and procedures

demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to the use of shop machines

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to grinding operations

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to power metal saws

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to drilling operations

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to lathe operations

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to milling operations, materials used, and coolants

demonstrate knowledge of ironworkers shop equipment, their applications and procedures for use

identify types of ironworkers shop equipment and describe their applications and procedures

demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to the use of ironworkers shop equipment

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to ironworkers equipment to slip-roll applications

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to brakes applications

describe the procedures used to set up ironworkers equipment

describe the procedures used to align work pieces

describe the procedures used to bend workpiece with brakes

describe the procedure used to cope and notch workpiece

demonstrate knowledge of grinders and their applications

define terminology associated with grinders

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform grinding operations

describe the techniques used to sharpen and dress tools using grinders

identify types of grinders and describe their characteristics and applications

identify grinder components, accessories and attachments and describe their applications

identify the factors to consider when selecting grinding wheels for specific operations

describe the procedures used to change, ring test, mount and dress grinding wheels

demonstrate knowledge of power metal saws and their applications

define terminology associated with power metal saws

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures to perform cutting operations using power metal saws

describe the procedures used to perform and troubleshoot cutting operations using power metal saws

identify types of power metal saws and describe their applications

identify power metal saw components, accessories and attachments and describe their applications

identify cutting fluids and coolants used during cutting operations

identify the factors to consider when selecting power metal saw blades for specific operations

describe procedures used to change power metal saw blades and tension

describe procedures used to select power metal saw feed and speed

demonstrate knowledge of drilling machines, their accessories and their applications

define terminology associated with drilling machines and drilling operations

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform drilling operations, and the associated calculations

identify types of drilling machines, their components and accessories and describe their characteristics and applications

identify types of drill bits and describe their characteristics and applications

identify cutting fluids and coolants used during drilling operations and describe their characteristics and applications

describe the procedures used to set up, operate and troubleshoot drilling machines

determine and calculate speeds and feeds for drilling operations

demonstrate knowledge of lathes, their accessories, attachments and applications

define terminology associated with lathes

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform lathe operations, and the associated calculations

describe the procedures used to perform basic lathe operations

describe the procedures used to align work pieces

describe the procedures used to prevent and correct problems that occur when performing lathe operations

identify types of lathes and describe their applications and operation

identify lathe components, accessories and attachments, and describe their characteristics and applications

identify types of tool holding and work holding devices, and describe their characteristics and applications

identify types of lathe tools and describe their characteristics and applications

describe the procedures used to sharpen lathe cutting tools

calculate and determine speeds, feeds and depth of cut for lathe operations

describe the procedures used to set up lathes

identify cutting fluids and coolants used during lathe operations

demonstrate knowledge of milling machines and their applications

define terminology associated with milling machines

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform milling operations, and the associated calculations

describe the procedures used to align work pieces

identify cutting fluids and coolants used during milling operations

describe the procedures used to perform basic milling operations

describe the procedures used to prevent and correct problems that occur when performing milling machine operations

identify types of milling machines and describe their applications

identify milling machine components, accessories and attachments, and describe their characteristics, applications and maintenance

identify types of tool holding and work holding devices and describe their characteristics, applications and procedures for use

identify types of cutting tools and describe their characteristics and applications

calculate and determine speeds, feeds and depth of cut for milling operations

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select access equipment

access equipment is selected according to job requirements and taking into consideration unstable conditions

set up and use access equipment

access equipment is set up and used according to site and manufacturers' specifications, and jurisdictional regulations

identify and remove from service unsafe, worn, damaged or defective access equipment

unsafe, worn, damaged or defective access equipment is identified, and removed from service

clean and lubricate access equipment

access equipment is cleaned and lubricated according to manufacturers’ specifications

store access equipment

access equipment is stored according to site and manufacturers' specifications, and jurisdictional regulations

demonstrate knowledge of access equipment and fall protection equipment, their applications, limitations and procedures for use

define terminology associated with access equipment and fall protection equipment

interpret jurisdictional regulations pertaining to access equipment and fall protection equipment

identify types of access equipment and describe their characteristics and applications

identify types of fall protection equipment and describe their applications and procedures for use

describe the procedures used to erect and dismantle ladders and scaffolding

describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain access equipment and fall protection equipment

demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to access equipment and fall protection equipment

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to access equipment and fall protection equipment

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determine scope of job

scope of job is determined according to work order

develop safety plan

safety plan is developed according to site, jurisdictional regulations and manufacturers' specifications

gather documents

documents are gathered according to job requirements

determine tools and equipment

tools and equipment needed are determined according to job requirements

identify required materials

required materials are identified according to job requirements

coordinate work and consult with other tradespersons and personnel

work with other tradespersons and personnel is coordinated and they are consulted

estimate time to complete job

time to complete job is estimated and job is completed within estimated time

demonstrate knowledge of job planning

define terminology associated with job planning

identify sources of information relevant to job planning

identify the factors to consider for determining job requirements

explain the concept of job sequencing and describe its application and purpose in the job planning process

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to plan and organize jobs

describe the procedures used to plan job tasks

describe the procedures used to organize and store tools, equipment and materials on-site

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select and use tools

tools are selected and used according to job requirements and manufacturers' specifications

identify fabrication requirements and materials

fabrication requirements and materials are identified according to job requirements, engineered drawings and manufacturers' specifications

identify fit and assembly requirements

fit and assembly requirements are identified according to job requirements, engineered drawings and manufacturers' specifications

lay out work piece

work piece is laid out according to job requirements, engineered drawings and manufacturers' specifications

performs fabrication of work piece

work piece is fabricated according to job requirements, engineered drawings and manufacturers' specifications

inspect fabricated work piece

fabricated work piece is inspected in accordance with job requirements, engineered drawings and manufacturers' specifications

demonstrate knowledge of shop machines, their applications and procedures for use

identify types of shop machines and describe their applications and procedures for use

demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to the use of shop machines

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to grinding operations, materials used and coolants

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to power metal saws, materials used and coolants

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to drilling operations, materials used and coolants

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to lathe operations, materials used and coolants

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to milling operations, materials used and coolants

demonstrate knowledge of grinders and their applications

define terminology associated with grinders

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform grinding operations

describe the techniques used to sharpen and dress tools using grinders

identify types of grinders and describe their characteristics and applications

identify grinder components, accessories and attachments and describe their applications

identify the factors to consider when selecting grinding wheels for specific operations

describe the procedures used to change, ring test, mount and dress grinding wheels

demonstrate knowledge of power metal saws and their applications

define terminology associated with power metal saws

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures to perform cutting operations using power metal saws

describe the procedures used to perform and troubleshoot cutting operations using power metal saws

identify types of power metal saws and describe their applications

identify power metal saw components, accessories and attachments and describe their applications

identify cutting fluids and coolants used during cutting operations

identify the factors to consider when selecting power metal saw blades for specific operations

describe procedures used to change power metal saw blades and tension

describe procedures used to select power metal saw feed and speed

demonstrate knowledge of drilling machines, their accessories and their applications

define terminology associated with drilling machines and drilling operations

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform drilling operations, and the associated calculations

identify types of drilling machines, their components and accessories and describe their characteristics and applications

identify types of drill bits and describe their characteristics and applications

identify cutting fluids and coolants used during drilling operations and describe their characteristics and applications

describe the procedures used to set up, operate and troubleshoot drilling machines

determine and calculate speeds and feeds for drilling operations

demonstrate knowledge of lathes, their accessories, attachments and applications

define terminology associated with lathes

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform lathe operations, and the associated calculations

describe the procedures used to perform basic lathe operations

describe the procedures used to align work pieces

describe the procedures used to prevent and correct problems that occur when performing lathe operations

identify types of lathes and describe their applications and operation

identify lathe components, accessories and attachments, and describe their characteristics and applications

identify types of tool holding and work holding devices, and describe their characteristics and applications

identify types of lathe tools and describe their characteristics and applications

describe the procedures used to sharpen lathe cutting tools

calculate and determine speeds, feeds and depth of cut for lathe operations

describe the procedures used to set up lathes

identify cutting fluids and coolants used during lathe operations

demonstrate knowledge of milling machines and their applications

define terminology associated with milling machines

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform milling operations, and the associated calculations

describe the procedures used to align work pieces

identify cutting fluids and coolants used during milling operations

describe the procedures used to perform basic milling operations

describe the procedures used to prevent and correct problems that occur when performing milling machine operations

identify types of milling machines and describe their applications

identify milling machine components, accessories and attachments, and describe their characteristics, applications and maintenance

identify types of tool holding and work holding devices and describe their characteristics, applications and procedures for use

identify types of cutting tools and describe their characteristics and applications

calculate and determine speeds, feeds and depth of cut for milling operations

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select and use tools and equipment

tools and equipment are selected and used according to job requirements and manufacturers' specifications

determine lubricants requirements

lubricants requirements are determined according to site, manufacturers’ specifications, technical manuals and jurisdictional regulations

select lubricants

lubricants are selected according to compatibility with the operational process (chemical plant)

identify points requiring lubricants

points requiring lubricants are identified according to manufacturers’ specifications and engineered drawings

maintain lubricant levels

levels of lubricants are maintained according to site and manufacturers' specifications, and engineered drawings

remove and replace lubricants

lubricants are removed and replaced according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and jurisdictional regulations

treat, clean and maintain systems and components

systems and components are treated, cleaned and maintained according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and jurisdictional regulations

demonstrate knowledge of lubricants, lubrication systems and their components, applications and procedures for use

define terminology associated with lubricants and lubrication systems

interpret jurisdictional regulations and specifications pertaining to lubricants and lubrication systems

identify types of lubrication systems and describe their characteristics and applications

identify maintenance and troubleshooting procedures for lubrication systems

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to handle, store, recycle and dispose of lubricants

identify tools and equipment used with lubricants and lubrication systems, and describe their applications and procedures

explain the principles and types of friction and their effects on surfaces in contact

identify types of lubricants and describe their applications

identify the properties and characteristics of lubricants

identify the factors to consider when selecting lubricants

explain the effects of using incorrect lubricant

identify sources of information relating to system lubricant and lubrication requirements

describe the effect of lubricant levels on machine operation

identify procedures to recycle or dispose of lubricants

demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to lubricants and lubricant systems

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to lubricants and lubrication systems

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select and use leveling tools

leveling tools are selected and used according to job requirements, engineered drawings, site evaluation and conditions

level machinery and components

machinery and components are levelled according to site and manufacturers’ specifications and engineered drawings

record leveling data

leveling data is recorded to demonstrate compliance to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and engineered drawings

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to level and align equipment

define terminology associated with equipment leveling and alignment

interpret jurisdictional regulations and specifications pertaining to equipment leveling and alignment

identify tools and equipment used for equipment leveling and alignment, and describe their application and procedures

identify types of bases and describe their applications

describe the procedures used to level and align equipment

demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to equipment leveling and alignment

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to equipment leveling and alignment

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select and use tools and equipment to install or remove fastening and retaining devices

tools and equipment are selected and used to install or remove fastening and retaining devices

select fastening and retaining devices

fastening and retaining devices are selected according to job requirements, engineered drawings and manufacturers' specifications

select and apply chemical fasteners

chemical fasteners are selected and applied for securing according to job requirements, engineered drawings, manufacturers' specifications and jurisdictional regulations

achieve predetermined torque or tensioning

predetermined torque or tensioning is achieved using techniques according to engineered drawings, manufacturers' specifications and jurisdictional regulations

select and verify thread pitch (imperial or metric) on fastener

thread pitch (imperial or metric) is selected and verified on fastener using measuring tools and gauges according to engineered drawings and manufacturers' specifications

select fluids and compounds associated with threaded fasteners

fluids and compounds associated with threaded fasteners are selected according to job requirements, engineered drawings, manufacturers' specifications and jurisdictional regulations

clean, chase, drill and tap threads

threads are cleaned, chased, drilled and tapped to ensure secure fastening

restore threads

threads are restored using thread restoration methods

demonstrate knowledge of fastening and retaining devices, and their applications

define terminology associated with fastening and retaining devices

identify tools and equipment pertaining to the use of fastening and retaining devices, and describe their applications and procedures

identify types of fastening devices and materials, and describe their characteristics and applications

identify strength of fasteners by grade and applications

identify types of retaining devices and describe their characteristics and applications

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to install and remove fastening and retaining devices

identify thread types and classifications and describe the procedures used for thread identification

explain the purpose of torquing and tensioning fastening devices and describe associated procedures

describe the procedures used to install, remove and repair fastening devices

describe the procedures used to install and remove retaining devices

describe the procedures used to make internal and external threads to specifications

demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to fastening and retaining devices

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to the use of fastening and retaining devices

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select and use tools and equipment

tools and equipment are selected and used according to visual inspection

perform file, chisel and punch test

file, chisel and punch tests are performed to distinguish types of materials and their properties

perform spark test

spark test is performed to identify the metal by examining the colour, shape, volume and length of the sparks

perform magnet test

magnet test is performed to identify ferrous and non-ferrous metals and materials

perform hardness test

hardness tests are performed using specialized tools

demonstrate knowledge of metals and their characteristics

define terminology associated with metallurgy

demonstrate knowledge of non-metallic materials and their characteristics

define terminology associated with non-metallic materials

demonstrate knowledge of metallurgic principles

describe the properties of metals

describe the identification systems for metals

identify the methods and processes used in the manufacture of steel and alloys

describe the problems that may occur when working metals

describe the procedures used to prevent and correct problems that occur when working metals

demonstrate knowledge of material testing procedures

identify common material testing techniques and describe their associated procedures

describe safe work practices pertaining to identification and handling of materials

demonstrate knowledge of structural shapes and their applications

identify structural shapes and describe their characteristics and applications

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select and use tools and equipment

tools and equipment are selected and used according to the heat treatment process

clean metal

metal is cleaned to remove contaminants for heat treatment

heat metal

metal is heated to reach predetermined temperature according to engineered documentation and manufacturers' specifications

quench metal

metal is quenched to achieve required metal properties according to engineered documentation and manufacturers’ specifications

temper metal

metal is tempered to achieve required metal properties according to engineered documentation and manufacturers’ specifications

demonstrate knowledge of metals and their characteristics

define terminology associated with metallurgy

demonstrate knowledge of metallurgic principles

describe the properties of metals

describe the identification systems for metals

identify the methods and processes used in the manufacture of steel and alloys

describe the problems that can occur when working metals

describe the procedures used to prevent and correct problems that occur when working metals

demonstrate knowledge of structural shapes and their applications

identify structural shapes and describe their characteristics and applications

demonstrate knowledge of processes used in the heat treatment of metals

define terminology associated with heat treatment of metal

interpret jurisdictional regulations pertaining to heat treatment of metal

identify types of heat treating equipment and accessories and describe their applications

describe the procedures used in the heating of metal

demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to heat treatment of metal

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to heat treatment of metal

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determine and recognize locations of equipment, components and parts

locations of equipment, components and parts are determined and recognized from drawings

interpret and cross-reference specifications, technical manuals and drawings

specifications, technical manuals and drawings are interpreted and cross-referenced to visualize the outcome

perform trade-related calculations

trade-related calculations are performed to achieve job requirements

produce field drawings and sketches

field drawings and sketches are produced in order to communicate job requirements

identify symbols

symbols are identified according to standards

request updates to drawings

drawings are updated to reflect the as-built drawings

demonstrate knowledge of drawings, their use and interpretation

define terminology associated with drawings

identify the views found on drawings and describe their characteristics

interpret drawings and instructions on drawings

interpret material specifications found on drawings

identify the purposes for drawings

demonstrate knowledge of calculations relevant to drawings

describe the procedures used to perform calculations relevant to drawings

identify the metric and imperial systems of measurement and describe the procedures used to perform conversions between the systems

identify drawing projections and describe their applications

interpret and extract information from drawings

explain the use of scales

identify the styles of dimensioning on drawings and describe their applications

demonstrate knowledge of basic sketching techniques

demonstrate basic sketching techniques

demonstrate awareness of computer aided drawing ( CAD) systems

create sketch using a blueprint/drawing as a starting point

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demonstrates communication practices individually or in a group

instructions and messages are understood by all parties involved in communication

listens using active listening practices

steps of active listening are used

receives and responds to feedback on work

response to feedback indicates understanding and corrective measures are taken

explains and provides feedback

explanation and feedback is provided and task is carried out as directed

uses questioning to improve communication

understanding, on-the-job training and goal setting are enhanced by questioning

participates in safety and information meetings

meetings are attended and information is understood and applied

confirms understanding of information

information is confirmed by active listening and by sources of information

demonstrate knowledge of trade terminology

define terminology used in the trade

demonstrate knowledge of effective communication practices

describe the importance of using effective verbal and non-verbal communication with people in the workplace

identify sources of information to effectively communicate

identify communication and learning styles

identify personal responsibilities and attitudes that contribute to on-the-job success

identify communication that constitutes harassment and discrimination

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demonstrates performance of a skill to a learner

steps required to demonstrate a skill are performed

set up conditions required for a learner to develop proficiency in a skill

conditions are set up so that the skill can be developed safely by the learner

assess and give feedback

best practices are adopted by the learner after receiving feedback

support apprentices in pursuing technical training opportunities

technical training is completed within timeframe prescribed by apprenticeship authority

identify, explain and demonstrate strategies for learning skills in the workplace

describe the importance of individual experience

determine one’s own learning styles and explain how these relate to learning new skills

describe the importance of different types of skills in the workplace

demonstrate knowledge of strategies for mentoring workplace skills

identify different roles played by a workplace mentor

describe the steps involved in mentoring skills

explain the importance of identifying the point of a task

identify how to choose an appropriate time to explain a task

identify the components of the skill (the context)

describe considerations in setting up opportunities for skill practice

explain the importance of providing feedback

identify techniques for giving effective feedback

describe a skills assessment

identify methods of assessing progress

explain how to adjust a learning opportunity to different situations

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acclimatize optical precision, measuring, layout and leveling tools

optical precision, measuring, layout and leveling tools are acclimatized according to environmental conditions

verify optical precision, measuring, layout and leveling tools

optical precision, measuring, layout and leveling tools are verified for accuracy by calibration

prepare material to be measured

material to be measured is prepared by cleaning or filing

clean and prepare work area

work area is cleaned and prepared by removing obstructions

demonstrate knowledge of measuring and layout

define terminology associated with measuring and layout

identify types of precision measuring tools and describe their applications and procedures for use

identify types of layout tools and describe their applications and procedures for use

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to maintain, calibrate and store precision measuring and layout tools

describe the procedures used to inspect, maintain, calibrate and store precision measuring and layout tools

demonstrate knowledge of preparing a work area

identify types of tools that are required to prepare the work area and describe their applications and procedures for use

demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices related to preparing work area, tools and materials

describe safe work practices related to precision measuring and layout tools

describe safe work practices related to preparing work area, tools and materials

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select and use measuring tools and equipment

measuring tools and equipment are selected and used according to precision required

read and interpret measurements

measurements are read and interpreted according engineered drawings and manufacturers' specifications

transfer measurements to components, work area and material

measurements are transferred to components, work area and material, according to engineered drawings and manufacturers' specifications

take inside and outside measurements

inside and outside measurements are taken according to engineered drawings and manufacturers' specifications

demonstrate knowledge of measuring and layout and their applications

define terminology associated with measuring and layout

identify types of precision measuring tools and describe their applications and procedures

identify types of layout tools and describe their applications and procedures

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform measuring operations

describe the procedures used to transfer and document measurements

interpret information from precision measuring tools

demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices related to measuring material and components

describe safe work practices related to precision measuring and layout tools

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select and use layout tools and equipment

layout tools and equipment are selected and used according to job requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, and engineered drawings

transfer measurements from benchmark and datum points to work area

measurements are transferred from benchmark and datum points to work area according to manufacturers’ specifications and engineered drawings

transfer measurements from drawings to work material

measurements are transferred from drawings to work material according to manufacturers’ specifications and engineered drawings

demonstrate knowledge of the layout of components and their applications

define terminology associated with the layout of components

identify types of layout tools and describe their applications and procedures

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to perform layout operations

describe the procedures used to lay out equipment and components

describe precision measurement procedures

demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices related to laying out components

describe safe work practices related to laying out components

yes

yes

NV

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

NV

NV

NV

clean and lubricate precision measuring and layout tools

precision measuring and layout tools are cleaned and lubricated according to manufacturers’ specifications

verify and set calibration of precision measuring tools

precision measuring tools are verified for accuracy and calibrated if required

recognize worn, damaged or defective precision measuring and layout tools

worn, damaged or defective precision measuring and layout tools are recognized and removed from service for recalibration, repair or disposal

store precision measuring and layout tools

precision measuring and layout tools are stored according to manufacturers’ specifications

demonstrate knowledge of precision measuring and layout tools, their applications and procedures

identify types of precision measuring tools and describe their applications and procedures

identify types of layout tools and describe their applications and procedures

describe the procedures used to clean, inspect, maintain, calibrate and store precision measuring and layout tools

demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to the maintenance of precision measuring and layout tools

identify hazards pertaining to the maintenance of precision measuring and layout tools

describe safe work practices pertaining to the maintenance of precision measuring and layout tools

yes

yes

NV

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

NV

NV

NV

identify and prepare material to be cut

material to be cut is identified and prepared according to job requirements, manufacturers’ specifications, and engineered drawings

select and use tools and equipment

tools and equipment are selected and used according to job requirements, manufacturers’ specifications and engineered drawings

select gas for cutting

gas for cutting is selected according to job requirements, manufacturers’ specifications and engineered drawings

perform oxy-fuel cutting procedures

oxy-fuel cutting procedures are performed according to type of materials to be cut, site conditions and jurisdictional regulations

perform plasma arc cutting procedures

plasma arc cutting procedures are performed according to type of materials to be cut, site conditions and jurisdictional regulations

demonstrate knowledge of oxy-fuel equipment and accessories

define terminology associated with oxy-fuel cutting

identify types of oxy-fuel cutting equipment and accessories and describe their applications

interpret jurisdictional regulations pertaining to oxy-fuel cutting

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to cut with oxy-fuel equipment

describe the procedures used to set up, adjust and shut down oxy-fuel equipment

describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain oxy-fuel equipment

describe the procedures used to cut materials using oxy-fuel equipment

describe the procedures used to prepare materials using oxy-fuel equipment

demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to oxy-fuel cutting

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to oxy-fuel cutting

demonstrate knowledge of procedures used for plasma arc cutting

define terminology associated with plasma arc cutting

interpret jurisdictional regulations pertaining to plasma arc cutting

interpret information pertaining to plasma arc cutting found on drawings and specifications

describe the plasma arc cutting process and its applications

describe the procedures used to prepare materials when plasma arc cutting

demonstrate knowledge of plasma arc equipment and accessories

identify plasma arc equipment and accessories and describe their applications

describe the procedures used to set up, adjust and shut down plasma arc equipment

describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain plasma arc equipment

demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related plasma arc cutting

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to plasma arc cutting

yes

yes

NV

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

NV

NV

NV

select and prepare material to be oxy-fuel welded, brazed or soldered

material to be oxy-fuel welded, brazed or soldered is selected and prepared according to job requirements and material compatibility

select and use tools

tools are selected and used according to job requirements

match filler rods and flux to materials when oxy-fuel welding, brazing or soldering

materials to be oxy-fuel welded, brazed or soldered are matched to filler rods and flux

perform oxy-fuel welding, brazing or soldering procedures

oxy-fuel welding, brazing or soldering procedures are performed according to materials being welded, brazed or soldered

prepare the work piece

work piece is prepared according to procedural requirements

demonstrate knowledge of oxy-fuel equipment and accessories

define terminology associated with oxy-fuel heating and welding

interpret jurisdictional regulations pertaining to oxy-fuel heating, welding, brazing and soldering

identify types of oxy-fuel heating, welding, brazing and soldering equipment and accessories and describe their applications

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to heat, weld, solder and braze with oxy-fuel equipment

describe the procedures used to set up, adjust and shut down oxy-fuel equipment

describe the procedures used to inspect and maintain oxy-fuel equipment

describe the procedures used to heat, weld, braze and solder materials using oxy-fuel equipment

demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to oxy-fuel heating, welding, brazing and soldering

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to oxy-fuel heating, welding, brazing and soldering

yes

yes

NV

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

NV

NV

NV

select and prepare material to be welded

material to be welded is selected and prepared according to job requirements, material compatibility and engineered drawings

select and use electrodes

electrodes are selected and used according to site and job requirements, material compatibility, manufacturers’ specifications and engineered drawings

perform welding procedures

welding procedures are performed according to manufacturers’ specifications and engineered drawings for the materials being welded

adjust amperage and polarity

amperage and polarity are adjusted to achieve proper fusion and penetration

inspect welds

welds are inspected to confirm fusion and penetration according to manufacturers’ specifications and engineered drawings

demonstrate knowledge of SMAW equipment and accessories

define terminology associated with SMAW

interpret jurisdictional regulations pertaining to SMAW

interpret information pertaining to SMAW found on drawings and specifications

identify SMAW equipment, consumables and accessories, and describe their applications

demonstrate knowledge of procedures used to weld using SMAW equipment

describe the SMAW process and its applications

describe the procedures used to set up and adjust SMAW equipment

identify the types of welds performed using SMAW equipment

identify welding positions and describe their applications

describe the procedures used to weld using SMAW equipment

describe weld defects, their causes and prevention

demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to SMAW

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to SMAW

yes

yes

NV

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

NV

NV

NV

select and prepare material to be welded

material to be welded is selected and prepared according to job requirements, material compatibility and engineered drawings

select types of gas used for welding

types of gas used for welding are selected according to job requirements, material compatibility, manufacturers’ specifications and engineered drawings

select and use wire

wire is selected and used according to job requirements, material compatibility, manufacturers’ specifications, and engineered drawings

perform welding procedures

welding procedures are performed according to job requirements, material compatibility and manufacturers’ specifications

adjust amperage, shielding gas flow and feed rate to achieve proper fusion and penetration

proper fusion and penetration is achieved by adjusting amperage, shielding gas flow and feed rate

inspect welds

welds are inspected to confirm fusion and penetration according to job requirements, material compatibility, and manufacturers’ specifications

prepare the work piece

the work piece is prepared according to procedural requirements

demonstrate knowledge of gas metal arc welding ( GMAW) equipment and accessories

define terminology associated with GMAW

interpret jurisdictional regulations pertaining to GMAW

interpret information pertaining to GMAW found on drawings and specifications

identify GMAW equipment, consumables and accessories, and describe their applications

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to weld with GMAW equipment

describe the GMAW process and its applications

describe the procedures used to set up, adjust and shut down GMAW equipment

identify welding positions and describe their applications

describe the procedures used to weld using GMAW equipment

describe weld defects, their causes and prevention

demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to GMAW

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to GMAW

yes

yes

NV

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

NV

NV

NV

select and prepare material to be welded

material to be welded is selected and prepared according to job requirements, material compatibility and manufacturers’ specifications

select types of gas used for welding

types of gas used for welding are selected according to job requirements, material compatibility and manufacturers’ specifications, and engineered drawings

select and use filler material

filler material is selected and used according to job requirements, material compatibility, manufacturers’ specifications, and engineered drawings

perform GTAW procedures

GTAW procedures are performed according to job requirements, material compatibility, manufacturers’ specifications, and engineered drawings

adjust amperage, shielding gas flow and feed rate to achieve proper fusion and penetration

proper fusion and penetration is achieved by adjusting amperage, shielding gas flow and feed rate

inspect welds

welds are inspected to confirm fusion and penetration according to job requirements, material compatibility, and manufacturers’ specifications

demonstrate knowledge of gas tungsten arc welding ( GTAW) equipment and accessories

define terminology associated with the GTAW process

identify the types of welds performed using GTAW equipment

interpret jurisdictional regulations pertaining to GTAW

interpret information pertaining to the GTAW process found on drawings and specifications

identify GTAW equipment, consumables and accessories, and describe their applications

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to weld with GTAW equipment

describe the procedures used to set up, adjust and shut down GTAW equipment

describe the procedures used to weld using GTAW equipment

identify welding positions and describe their applications

describe weld defects, their causes and prevention

demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to the GTAW process

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to the GTAW process

yes

yes

NV

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

NV

NV

NV

perform scheduled maintenance on oxy-fuel units

scheduled maintenance on oxy- fuel units is performed according to site and manufacturers' specifications, and jurisdictional regulations

perform scheduled maintenance on electrically powered units

scheduled maintenance on electrically powered units is performed according to site and manufacturers' specifications, and jurisdictional regulations

perform scheduled maintenance on mobile welding units

scheduled maintenance on mobile welding units is performed according to site and manufacturers' specifications, and jurisdictional regulations

store equipment

equipment is stored according to site and manufacturers’ specifications, and jurisdictional regulations

demonstrate knowledge of different types of welding equipment and accessories

identify types of welding equipment and describe their applications and procedures

identify types of oxy-fuel cutting, heating, welding, brazing and soldering equipment and accessories and describe their applications

identify SMAW equipment, consumables and accessories, and describe their applications

identify GMAW equipment, consumables and accessories, and describe their applications

identify GTAW equipment, consumables and accessories, and describe their applications

demonstrate knowledge of the procedures used to maintain welding equipment

describe the procedures used to inspect, maintain and repair oxy-fuel equipment

describe the procedures used to inspect, maintain and repair SMAW equipment

describe the procedures used to inspect, maintain and repair GMAW equipment

describe the procedures used to inspect, maintain and repair GTAW equipment

demonstrate knowledge of safety practices related to the maintenance of welding equipment

identify hazards and describe safe work practices pertaining to the maintenance of welding equipment