LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the training, the learner will be able to:

Essential/Employability Skills

• Demonstrate the use of both the imperial and metric systems of measurement.
• Perform basic measurement and math calculations used in construction.
• Describe roles and responsibilities of individuals on a work site.
• Communicate on the worksite including hand signals and signage.
• Demonstrate working as a team.
• Describe how to ask appropriate questions when necessary.
• Describe construction documents.
• Describe working conditions in construction.
• Describe the employment process and how to access it.
• Identify employers of each occupation.
• Illustrate entry-level employer requirements for skilled Labourer/HEO.
• Interpret personal suitability for construction and or HEO.
• Display examples of showing respect to others.
• Explain the importance of a positive attitude.
• List behaviours that illustrate initiative.
• Document their work time accurately.
• Navigate the through the labour market information to target their job search.
• Interpret the labour standards for the construction industry.
• Recognize employer needs and customize their job search to meet those needs.

Equipment and Tool Usage

• Identify the types of heavy equipment used in construction.
• Describe the basic operations of a dozer, excavator.
• Explain what to look for when conducting a walk-around inspection of the work area.
• Perform the pre-operation inspection of equipment.
• Explain the correct way to mount/dismount heavy equipment using 3-point contact.
• Describe appropriate clothing/accessories to wear when operating heavy equipment.
• Describe basic hand and horn signals.
• Demonstrate the use of hand tools, power tools and fasteners.