Core Entry Skill #2 - Demonstrate Trade Foundation Skills

Sub Skills Assessment Criteria

1. Perform basic calculations

  1. multiplication and division).
  2. Use a Metric measuring tape to do basic measurements.
  3. Use an Imperial measuring tape to do basic measurements.

2. Describe construction documents

  1. Use timesheets.
  2. Read and sign the WCB ‘green’ card (if there is an incident to report).
  3. Complete the TD1 income tax form.
  4. Review the company’s policy and procedure and safety book.
  5. Complete the acknowledgement that this information was reviewed.
  6. Complete Hiring Information Form, i.e., contact numbers, next of kin, etc.

3. Describe roles and responsibilities of individuals on work site

  1. Recognises the chain of command on the site.
  2. Approaches a job with a positive attitude.
  3. Recognises own limitations inc. the level of problems that can be solved.

4. Communicate on the work site

  1. Asks foreman or co-worker when clarification is needed.
  2. Interact positively with co-workers.
  3. Communicate with co-workers, i.e, when in doubt ask and clarify if needed.
  4. Communicate respectfully with co-workers.
  5. Use hand signals to communicate with the various equipment operators.
  6. Use radios to communicate with the various equipment operators.
  7. Recognise signage on the site inc. caution tape and other signs, e.g., the location of the fire extinguisher and the First Aid box.

Core Entry Skill #3 - Demonstrate Tools, Equipment, and Materials

Sub Skills Assessment Criteria

1. Describe hand tools

  1. Identify the following equipment: ‘spud’ wrenches, 12", 18" and 24" pipe wrenches, 6", 12" and 18" crescent wrenches, aligning bar, asphalt rake, buck saw, burk bar, claw bar, claw hammer, concrete rake, crowsfoot (hammer), edgers, flat rake, flat shovel, floats, form scraper, hand saw, hydrospoon, ice scraper, joiners, pick-axe, rebar pliers, scoop shovel, side cutter pliers, sledge hammer, spade, twisters, water pump pliers.

2. Describe power equipment

  1. Identify the following equipment: belt sander, chain saw, circular saw, disk sander, drills, grinders, jig saw, mitre saw, palm sander, planers, power sander, power screed, power trowels, reciprocating saw, rescue saw, routers, table saw, vibrators.

3. Describe fasteners

  1. Identify nails.
  2. Identify snap ties.
  3. Identify tie wires.

4. Other

  1. Wheelbarrow.