Safety/Occupational Orientation100
- 101
Identify and follow all basic safety practices and procedures.101
- 102
Identify and follow all lab safety practices and procedures.102
- 103
Identify and follow all construction industry safety practices and procedures.103
- 104
Follow procedures in Safety Data Sheets (SDS) system.104
- 105
Identify and follow all OSHA safety standards at the construction site.105
- 107
Demonstrate the ability to construct scaffolding.107
Hand tools200
- 201
Demonstrate proper use of small hand tools.201
- 202
Demonstrate proper use of sawing tools.202
- 203
Demonstrate proper use of fastening tools.203
- 204
Demonstrate proper use of measuring tools.204
- 205
Demonstrate proper use of cutting tools.205
- 206
Demonstrate the ability to sharpen cutting tools.206
- 207
Demonstrate proper use of ladders.207
- 208
Demonstrate proper use of finishing tools.208
- 209
Demonstrate the ability to properly maintain hand tools.209
Power Tools300
- 301
Demonstrate proper use of stationary electric power tools.301
- 302
Demonstrate proper use of pneumatic tools systems.302
- 303
Demonstrate proper use of portable electric power tools.303
- 304
Demonstrate proper maintenance of electric power tools.304
- 305
Demonstrate proper maintenance of pneumatic power tools.305
Blueprints Reading400
- 401
Read and interpret blueprints.401
- 402
Read, interpret and comprehend standard symbols and abbreviations.402
- 403
Read and interpret building specifications.403
- 404
Read and interpret a plot plan.404
- 405
Read and interpret a foundation plan.405
- 406
Read and interpret elevation plans.406
- 407
Read and interpret details and section views.407
- 408
Read and interpret floor, wall and roof framing plans.408
- 409
Demonstrate the knowledge of building and zoning codes.409
- 410
Demonstrate knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.410
Site Preparation and Layout500
- 501
Determine factors needed to be considered before the start of a building project.501
- 502
Demonstrate knowledge to acquire a building permit.502
- 503
Determine knowledge of PA One Call System, Inc.503
- 504
Describe how to establish elevations and grades from benchmarks using a transit level.504
- 505
Demonstrate how to stake out a building foundation using the Pythagorean theorem.505
- 506
Demonstrate knowledge on how to use batter boards.506
Footings and Foundations600
- 601
Demonstrate how to determine footer type.601
- 602
Demonstrate proper use of leveling instruments.602
- 603
Demonstrate and establish footer lines and elevations.603
- 604
Demonstrate layout and construct forms.604
- 605
Demonstrate layout and construct footers.605
- 606
Demonstrate layout foundations.606
- 607
Demonstrate layout and construct forms for concrete slabs.607
- 608
Demonstrate knowledge of how to properly install reinforcing bars. 608
- 609
Demonstrate knowledge of how to properly erect vertical and horizontal framework.609
Framing - Floor Construction700
- 701
Determine methods used to fasten sill plates.701
- 702
Properly install fasteners used in floor framing.702
- 703
Properly measure and install sill plates.703
- 704
Properly measure and install floor joists, including manufactured floor joists.704
- 705
Properly measure and install joists for a cantilever floor.705
- 706
Properly layout and construct cross and solid bridging.706
- 707
Properly layout and install sub-flooring.707
- 708
Properly measure and frame floor openings.708
Framing - Wall Construction800
- 801
Determine fastening methods and properly install fasteners in wall construction.801
- 802
Properly measure, layout and construct a wall.802
- 803
Properly select and install various types of insulation.803
- 804
Properly measure, layout and construct door openings.804
- 805
Properly measure, layout and construct window openings.805
- 806
Properly measure, layout and construct solid headers.806
- 807
Properly measure, layout and install sheathing.807
- 808
Properly plumb, align and brace walls.808
- 809
Demonstrate knowledge of steel framing/properly install metal studs.809
Framing - Roof Construction900
- 901
Determine fastening methods used during roof construction.901
- 902
Properly install fasteners used in roof construction.902
- 903
Properly measure, layout, cut and install a ridgeboard.903
- 904
Properly measure, layout, cut and install hip, jack and truss rafters.904
- 905
Properly measure, layout, cut and install roof trusses.905
- 906
Properly measure, layout, cut and install brace roof trusses.906
- 907
Properly measure, layout, cut and install roof sheathing.907
- 908
Properly measure, layout, cut and install roof openings.908
- 910
Properly measure, layout, cut and install roofing paper.910
- 911
Properly measure, layout, cut and install shingles.911
- 912
Properly measure, layout, cut and install capping.912
Exterior Finish1000
- 1001
Determine fastening methods used during exterior finishing operations.1001
- 1002
Properly install fasteners used in exterior finishing operations.1002
- 1003
Properly measure, layout and install house wrap.1003
- 1004
Properly measure, layout and install exterior doors.1004
- 1005
Properly measure, layout and install windows.1005
- 1006
Properly measure, layout and install siding.1006
- 1007
Properly measure, layout and install soffits and fascias.1007
- 1008
Properly measure, layout and install gutters and downspouts.1008
- 1009
Properly measure, layout and install an exterior set of stairs.1009
Interior Finish1100
- 1101
Determine fastening methods used during interior finishing operations.1101
- 1102
Properly install fasteners used in interior finishing operations.1102
- 1103
Properly measure, layout and install tape and finish drywall.1103
- 1104
Properly measure, layout and install suspended and tile ceilings.1104
- 1105
Properly measure, layout and install interior doors.1105
- 1106
Properly measure, layout and install a door, trim, casings and hardware.1106
- 1107
Properly measure, layout and install window trim, casings and hardware.1107
- 1108
Properly measure, layout and install baseboard and molding.1108
- 1109
Properly measure, layout and install hardwood, tile and block flooring.1109
- 1110
Properly measure, layout and install an interior set of stairs.1110
Estimation1200
- 1201
Demonstrate knowledge of how to estimate bricks and blocks needed to complete a given task. 1201
- 1202
Correctly estimate the amount of concrete needed to complete a given task. 1202
- 1203
Correctly estimate the cost and amount of materials to finish an exterior wall.1203
- 1204
Correctly estimate the cost and amount of materials to finish an interior wall.1204
- 1205
Correctly estimate the cost and amount of materials to construct a floor.1205
- 1206
Correctly estimate the cost and amount of materials to construct a roof. 1206
- 1207
Correctly estimate the cost and amount of materials to install siding for a house.1207
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