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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 | 4 |
| Clear jammed wood from saws or conveyers while avoiding injury | 6 |
| Complete time cards | 2 |
| Consult with other workers to share knowledge and experience | 7 or 9 |
| Count construction material at start and end of day to record how much was used | 4 |
| Give and receive signals for the all-clear to start or stop equipment | 5 |
| Keep a vehicle maintenance log, noting repairs made and when the machine was serviced | 2 and 3 |
| Measure length, height and angles to lay flooring, to erect walls and to install drywall | 4 |
| Read announcements on a bulletin board | 1 |
| Measure the dimensions of finished boards to check that they are to specifications | 4 |
| Participate in group discussions at a work site concerning how to do a particular job | 5 |
| Maintain a job diary to record info and relevant details of their day’s work | 3 |
| Read equipment manuals to learn about maintenance procedures | 1 |
| Take direction from more experienced workers | 5 |
| Read inspection forms for equipment and machinery | 2 |
| Convert between metric and imperial measurement | 4 |
| Read safety and hazard signs on construction sites | 2 |
| Read sheets that identify hazards on site | 1 |
| Receive job assignments and direction from supervisors, contractors or union dispatchers | 5 |
| Record information about particular jobs in log books | 3 |
| Refer to blueprints and specifications to obtain detailed project information | 2 |
| Relay information to supervisors or co-workers in person or using a walkie-talkie | 5 |