Skills
Read and Interpret Basic Blue Prints, Drawings and Layouts
- Follow sketches and drawings
- Apply basic drawings, scales and symbols
- Apply metric and imperial measurements
- Set up and use measuring devices
Operate Hand Tools and Power Tools
- Select, use and maintain power actuated tools
- Select, use and maintain power tools
- Select, use and maintain hand tools
- Operate cutting torches
Work with Stationary Equipment
- Erect and position stationary equipment
- Perform daily equipment inspections
- Operate stationary equipment
Strip and Handle Materials
- Select and use tools, equipment and PPE
- Load/unload incoming and outgoing materials and equipment
- Strip and remove form work
- Clean and stack used materials
- Inventory and distribute materials
- Move materials around job site
Perform Form Setting
- Follow basic blue print and layout
- Select, use and maintain tools
- Align and brace forms
Rig and Hoist Materials and Equipment
- Select and use rigging equipment
- Perform rigging techniques
- Communicate with operator and co- workers
- Secure, release and direct load
- Install blocking
- Select and use chain falls, come-a-longs and turfers
Erect/Dismantle Scaffolding
- Follow blueprints
- Perform pre-installation inspection and tagging
- Prepare base
- Place mudsills
- Install scaffolding
- Install access and egress
- Install scaffolding tie-ins and components
- Inspect, maintain and document equipment
- Dismantle and store scaffolding
Place Concrete
- Select and use tools, equipment and PPE
- Install materials
- Level to grade
- Protect surfaces
Select and Install Temporary and Permanent Barriers and Fencing
- Follow basic blueprints
- Install temporary barriers
- Install temporary and permanent fencing
- Dismantle, store and ship barriers and fencing
Protect Natural Environment
- Follow Environmental Plan
- Install containment measures
- Manage spills and solid wastes
Backfill/Compact Site
- Follow basic blueprints
- Perform traffic control for job location
- Place protection board and/or insulation
- Place and compact material
- Install vapour barriers
- Install materials to grade
For more information, see Ontario College of Trades Training Standards
