Graphing
Essentials
Entry Level Jobs: Carpenter, Sawmill Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Bricklayer, Construction Trade Helpers and Labourers
| WORKPLACE TASK | Essential Skill |
|---|---|
| Calculate how many boards of various lengths should be cut to fill an order | |
| Clear jammed wood from saws or conveyers while avoiding injury | |
| Complete time cards | |
| Consult with other workers to share knowledge and experience | |
| Count construction material at start and end of day to record how much was used | |
| Give and receive signals for the all-clear to start or stop equipment | |
| Keep a vehicle maintenance log, noting repairs made and when the machine was serviced | |
| Measure length, height and angles to lay flooring, to erect walls and to install drywall | |
| Read announcements on a bulletin board | |
| Measure the dimensions of finished boards to check that they are to specifications | |
| Participate in group discussions at a work site concerning how to do a particular job | |
| Maintain a job diary to record info and relevant details of their day’s work | |
| Read equipment manuals to learn about maintenance procedures | |
| Take direction from more experienced workers | |
| Read inspection forms for equipment and machinery | |
| Convert between metric and imperial measurement | |
| Read safety and hazard signs on construction sites | |
| Read sheets that identify hazards on site | |
| Receive job assignments and direction from supervisors, contractors or union dispatchers | |
| Record information about particular jobs in log books | |
| Refer to blueprints and specifications to obtain detailed project information | |
| Relay information to supervisors or co-workers in person or using a walkie-talkie |