WORK PROCESS
FORM BUILDER (Construction)
ONET/SOC CODE: 47-2031.02 RAPIDS CODE: 0206
Description: Build rough wooden structures, such as concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel, bridge, or sewer supports, billboard signs, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or oral instructions. Study blueprints and diagrams to determine dimensions of structure or form to be constructed. Measure materials or distances, using square, measuring tape, or rule to lay out work. Cut or saw boards, timbers, or plywood to required size, using handsaw, power saw, or woodworking machine. Assemble and fasten material together to construct wood or metal framework of structure, using bolts, nails, or screws. Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers. Mark cutting lines on materials, using pencil and scriber. Erect forms, framework, scaffolds, hoists, roof supports, or chutes, using hand tools, plumb rule, and level. Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair. Examine structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts. Bore boltholes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill.
During the term of Apprenticeship, Form Builder Apprentices shall be given training and Apprentices will receive training in OJL in the areas listed below. The order in which this training is given will be determined by the flow of work on the job while training, and will not necessarily be in the order listed. The times allotted to these various processes are estimated times, which the average apprentice will require to learn each phase of the trade. They are intended only as a guide to indicate the quality of the training being provided, and the ability of the apprentice to absorb this training in an average amount of time. The total term of apprenticeship is indicated below.
FORM BUILDER – CONSTRUCTION ON-THE-JOB LEARNING (OJL) OUTCOMES, PART I
| ON-THE-JOB LEARNING (OJL) OUTCOMES | DESCRIPTION | Approximate Hours |
| Use and Care of Tools and Equipment | Proper use of various tools and equipment necessary to perform all tasks as a Construction Form Builder. | 150 – 300 |
| Building and Construction | Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures. | 200-400 |
| Equipment | Jacks – Beam-lifting jacks; Screw jacks; Wall-lifting jacksLadders – Extension ladders; Fold-up ladders; Ladders; Non-conducting laddersLevels – Laser levels; Self-stopping levels; Spirit levels; Visible beam laser levels
Power saws – Radial arm saws; Reciprocating saws; Worm-drive saws |
200-400 |
WORK PROCESS
FORM BUILDER (Construction)
| ON-THE-JOB LEARNING (OJL) OUTCOMES | DESCRIPTION | Approximate Hours |
| Concrete & Reinforcing Materials | Estimate concrete volume and testing of freshly mixed concrete, along with methods and materials for curing concrete. Usage of reinforcement materials used in concrete, such as reinforcement bars, bar supports, and welded-wire fabric. | 400-500 |
| Foundations and Flatwork | Construction of forms for continuous, stepped continuous, pier, and grade beam concrete footings. Also edge forms used for on-grade concrete slabs and similar structures. Forming terms, parts of forms, and the procedures for constructing basic footing and edge forms are included. | 400-500 |
| Site Layout – Distance Measurement and Leveling | Site layout, which includes the understanding and use of a site/plot plan drawings; and methods used for on-site communication. | 500-600 |
| Forms (job built and manufactured) | Construction methods for various types of job-built forms, including wall, column, slab-and-beam, and stair forms. Manufactured forms and form hardware systems used in the construction of walls, columns, deck and roof slabs, beams and girders, culverts, and highways. | 500-600 |
| Handling and Placing Concrete | Flying forms slip forms, shoring, and architectural finishes. | 400-500 |
| Welding | Cutting and welding techniques using steel with oxyfuel equipment and in shielded metal arc welding. | 300-400 |
| Demonstration/ Competency Phase | On-site demonstration phase will occur at habit-for-humanity projects and/or other community projects throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. Apprentices are required to demonstrate competencies for the Form Builder (Construction) occupation. | 300-400 |
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Total Work Experience Hours *4,000 If an Apprentice has not gained all the necessary competencies for this trade, then he/she maybe extended beyond the 4,000 OJL requirements of this Apprenticeship Program until the Sponsor feels that that individual is proficient. |
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FORM BUILDER (CONSTRUCTION) – PART II — RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES
During the term of Apprenticeship, Apprentices shall be given instruction on safety practices and techniques as applied to materials and substitutes used on the trade as part of related instruction. Major processes in which Apprentices will be trained (although not necessarily in the order listed) and approximate hours are as follows:
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RELATED INSTRUCTION DESCRIPTION Approximate Hours 75209-03 Safety Orientation and Training The basics of safety training program coordination are covered in this module. Participants learn to effectively implement safety training. 2.5 75211-03 Confined-Space Entry Procedures Stressing the safety requirements of confined-space work, this module covers related permit, entry, emergency, and rescue procedures. Participants also learn the main types of atmospheric hazards and the procedures used for testing for them in confined spaces. 2.5 75102-03 Hazard Communication Whatcom is an important part of working safely on any job site. In this module, participants learn appropriate on-site safety and emergency-response procedures. As well, they learn the purpose of warning labels, and how to read, interpret, and use them 2.5 75104-03 Work-Zone Safety Participants are introduced to the signs, signals, color codes, tags, and barricades commonly found on the job site. They also learn how to use these items to recognize and avoid job-site hazards. 2.5 27101-06 Orientation to the Trade Reviews the history of the trade, describes the apprentice program, identifies career opportunity for carpentry and construction workers, and lists the responsibilities and characteristics a worker should possess. 2.5 27102-06 Building Materials, Fasteners, & Adhesives Provides an overview of the building materials used in construction work, including lumber, sheet materials, engineered wood products, structural concrete, and structural steel. Also describes the various fasteners and adhesives used in construction work. 7.5 27103-06 Hand & Power Tools Provides detailed descriptions of the hand tools and portable power tools used by carpenters. Emphasis is on safe and proper operation of tools, as well as care and maintenance 10 27104-06 Reading Plans & Evaluations Builds upon the basic information presented in the Introduction to Blueprints module studied in the Core Curriculum. Trainees will learn the techniques for reading and using blueprints and specifications with an emphasis placed on those drawings and types of information that are relevant to the carpentry trade. Introduces the subject of quantity takeoffs. 20 27108-06 Concrete & Reinforcing Materials Describes the ingredients of concrete, discusses the various types of concrete, and describes how to mix concrete. The module also covers basic job-built footing, edge, and wall forms and form ties and describes the types and uses of concrete reinforcing materials. 5 FORM BUILDER (CONSTRUCTION) – PART II — RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES
27202-01 Site Layout – Distance Measurement and Leveling Covers the principles, equipment, and methods used to perform the site layout task of distance measurement and differential leveling. Also covered are information about the layout responsibilities of surveyors, field engineers, and carpenters; understanding and using site/plot plan drawings; and methods used for on-site communication. 22.5 27203-01 Concrete and Reinforcing Materials Describes the properties, characteristics, and uses of various types of cement, aggregates, and other materials that, when mixed together, form different types of concrete. Procedures for concrete volume estimates and testing of freshly mixed concrete are covered, along with methods and materials for curing concrete. Reinforcement materials used in concrete, such as reinforcement bars, bar supports, and welded-wire fabric are described and defined. 10 27204-01 Foundations and Flatwork Covers the construction of forms for continuous, stepped continuous, pier, and grade beam concrete footings. Also covered are edge forms used for on-grade concrete slabs and similar structures. Forming terms, parts of forms, and the procedures for constructing basic footing and edge forms are included. 15 27205-01 Concrete Forms Covers the applications and construction methods for various types of job-built forms, including wall, column, slab-and-beam, and stair forms. Instructor’s Guide includes instruction sheets for construction of various forms. 32.5 27208-01 Manufactured Forms Covers the types of manufactured forms and form hardware systems used in the construction of walls, columns, deck and roof slabs, beams and girders, culverts, and highways. Includes coverage of flying forms, slipforms, shoring, and architectural finishes. 22.5 27206-01 Reinforcing Concrete Explains the selection and uses of different types of reinforcing materials. Describes general requirements for cutting, bending, splicing, and tying reinforcing steel, as well as placement of the steel in various types of footings, columns, walls, and slabs. 15 27207-01 Handling and Placing Concrete Covers the tools, equipment, and procedures required for handling, placing, and finishing concrete at the job site. Also covered is general information about joints made in concrete structures, the use of joint sealants, and form removal procedures. Safety procedures for handling, placing, and finishing concrete are emphasized. 22.5 27407-03 Welding Introduces the equipment, procedures, and safety practices used in cutting steel with oxyfuel equipment and in shielded metal arc welding. Labs include practice in cutting and welding techniques. 30 Total Related Instruction Hours *225.0 *This curriculum provides an organized and systematic form of instruction specifically designed to provide the individual with technical and theoretical knowledge required to become a proficient Journeyworker. The Sponsor on can increase related training hours to ensure that an Apprentice has acquired the necessary training. Also, an Apprentice can be required to repeat a specific course.
