Major Work Activity A - Performs common occupational skills

Table of Contents

• Task A-1 Performs safety-related functions
  • A-1.01 Maintains safe work environment
  • A-1.02 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
• Task A-2 Uses tools and equipment
  • A-2.01 Uses hand tools
  • A-2.02 Uses power tools and equipment
  • A-2.03 Uses powder-actuated tools
  • A-2.04 Uses gas-actuated tools
  • A-2.05 Uses pneumatic tools (Not common core)
  • A-2.06 Uses layout and measuring devices
  • A-2.07 Uses scaffolding and access equipment
• Task A-3 Organizes work
  • A-3.01 Uses documentation and reference materials
  • A-3.02 Uses blueprints and drawings
  • A-3.03 Plans project tasks
  • A-3.04 Estimates materials and supplies
• Task A-4 Performs routine trade activities
  • A-4.01 Performs measurements
  • A-4.02 Uses jigs and templates
  • A-4.03 Handles materials, supplies and products
  • A-4.04 Lays out work
  • A-4.05 Applies sealants and gaskets
• Task A-5 Uses communication and mentoring techniques
  • A-5.01 Uses communication techniques</li>
  • A-5.02 Uses mentoring techniques

Task A-1 Performs safety-related functions

Task descriptor

Lathers (Interior Systems Mechanics) need to recognize and follow regulations and requirements such as jurisdictional safety regulations, Canadian Standards Association (CSA), jurisdictional building codes and company policies to ensure workplace, public and individual safety.

Range of variables

• safety documentation includes: Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) labels
• hazards (on-site) include: electrical, working at heights, overhead dangers, heavy material, sharp protrusions, slipping and tripping hazards
• barricades include: warning tape, plywood
• housekeeping includes: cleaning up, removing tripping hazards
• materials include: dust barriers, drop cloths

Range of variables

• hazards (on-site) include: electrical, working at heights, overhead dangers, heavy material, sharp protrusions, slipping and tripping hazards
• hazards (health) include: excessive noise, fumes, dust, mould, asbestos, improper ventilation
• unsafe work practices include: working under the influence of drugs or alcohol, lack of sleep
• substances include: alcohol, legal drugs, prescription drugs (e.g. opioids), illegal drugs
• training requirements include: fall protection, confined space entry, material handling, use of power tools
• housekeeping includes: cleaning up, removing tripping hazards
• site requirements for tasks include: cleanliness, lighting, power, heating, ventilation
• regulations include: WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)

Range of variables

• workplace safety and health regulations include: WHMIS, OH&S

Task A-2 Uses tools and equipment

Task descriptor

This task describes the use and maintenance of tools and equipment that lathers (interior systems mechanics) use to perform tasks in their trade. It also describes the use of scaffolding and access equipment.

Range of variables

• hazards include: power lines, uneven surfaces, pinch points, soft ground

Range of variables

• hazards include: power lines, uneven surfaces, pinch points, soft ground
• worksite surroundings include: trenching, pits, overhead hazards, drop-offs

Task A-3 Organizes work

Task descriptor

In order to organize their work, lathers (interior systems mechanics) must be able to use documentation, use blueprints and drawings, plan daily tasks, and estimate materials and supplies. A well-organized job reduces costs, minimizes mistakes and ensures a productive and safe workplace.

Range of variables

• work-related documentation include: records, time sheets, deficiency lists, schedules
• safety-related documentation includes: accident reports, hazard assessments, stop work orders, warning signs
• reference materials include: change orders, manuals, manufacturers’ specifications, meeting minutes, National Building Code

Range of variables

• work-related documentation include: records, time sheets, deficiency lists, schedules
• safety-related documentation includes: accident reports, hazard assessments, stop work orders, warning signs
• reference materials include: change orders, manuals, manufacturers’ specifications, meeting minutes, National Building Code
• rules and regulations include: site-specific requirements, OH&S

Range of variables

• information includes: section and detail views, elevations
• blueprints and drawings include: digital, paper, as-built drawings, engineered shop drawings, architectural drawings, structural drawings
• tools include: calculators, scale ruler, computer software, apps

Range of variables

• blueprints and drawings include: digital, paper, as-built drawings, engineered shop drawings, architectural drawings, structural drawings
• components include: symbols, scales, schedules
• information includes: section and detail views, elevations
• tools include: calculators, scale ruler, computer software, apps
• projections include: isometric, orthographic

Range of variables

• labour includes:other trades’ work requirements, workers
• regionally-specific building requirements include: seismic restraints, exterior wind-load, jurisdictional fire codes, acoustic codes
• tasks include: utility requirements, safety requirements, preparation, installation, completion, work sequence

Range of variables

• tasks include: utility requirements, safety requirements, preparation, installation, completion, work sequence
• factors include: site, weather and environmental conditions, work of other trades, material properties, public safety, accessibility to work area for conveyance of materials and equipment, pre-construction meetings
• regionally-specific building requirements include: seismic restraints, exterior wind-load, jurisdictional fire codes, acoustic codes

Range of variables

• mathematical calculations include: surface area, linear measurement, quantity requirements
• materials include:walls (interior and exterior), ceilings, roofs, floors, columns, beams

Range of variables

• materials include:walls (interior and exterior), ceilings, roofs, floors, columns, beams
• mathematical calculations include: surface area, linear measurement, quantity requirements

Task A-4 Performs routine trade activities

Task descriptor

This task is made up of repetitive activities that lathers (interior systems mechanics) perform on a daily basis that apply to most aspects of the trade.

Range of variables

• jigs include: multi-use, singe-use
• templates include: manufactured, job-built

Range of variables

• jigs include: multi-use, singe-use
• templates include: manufactured, job-built
• applications include: building bulkheads, building prefabricated wall panels
• materials include: wood, plywood, drywall, steel studs, track

Range of variables

• materials, supplies and products include: drywall, ceiling tiles, adhesives

Range of variables

• materials, supplies and products include: drywall, ceiling tiles, adhesives

Range of variables

• drawings include: engineered shop drawings, architectural drawings, structural drawings
• benchmarks include: door and window openings, bulkheads, ceilings
• irregularities on floors, walls and ceilings include: high spots on floor, lowest obstacle for ceiling layout

Range of variables

• mathematical principles include: 3-4-5 triangle (Pythagorean theorem), radii, angles

Range of variables

• tools and equipment include: caulking guns, knives
• sealants include: acoustical, fireproof, thermal, silicone, latex caulking
• gaskets include: neoprene, foam

Range of variables

• sealants include: acoustical, fireproof, thermal, silicone, latex caulking
• gaskets include: neoprene, foam
• applications include: prevention of reaction of dissimilar metals, reduction of sound transmission, prevention of drafts, fire rating
• tools and equipment include: caulking guns, knives

Task A-5 Uses communication and mentoring techniques

Task descriptor

Learning in the trades is done primarily in the workplace with tradespeople passing on their skills and knowledge to apprentices, as well as sharing knowledge among themselves. Apprenticeship is, and always has been about mentoring – learning workplace skills and passing them on. Because of the importance of this to the trade, this task covers the activities related to communication in the workplace and mentoring skills.

Range of variables

• active listening includes: hearing, interpreting, reflecting, responding, paraphrasing, comprehending

Range of variables

• people in the workplace include: other tradespeople, colleagues, apprentices, supervisors, clients, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ), manufacturers, general public
• sources of information include: regulations, codes, occupational health and safety requirements, AHJ requirements, prints, drawings, specifications, company and client documentation, roofing associations
• learning styles include: seeing it, hearing it, trying it
• personal responsibilities and attitudes include: asking questions, working safely, accepting constructive feedback, time management and punctuality, respect for authority, good stewardship of materials, tools and property, efficient work practice
• harassment: as defined by the Canadian and jurisdictional Human Rights Commissions
• discrimination:as defined by the Canadian Human Rights Act and jurisdictional human rights laws

Range of variables

• steps required to demonstrate a skill include: understanding the who, what, where, when, why, and how, explaining, showing, giving encouragement, following up to ensure skill is performed correctly
• practice conditions mean: guided, limited independence, full independence
• harassment: as defined by the Canadian and jurisdictional Human Rights Commissions
• discrimination:as defined by the Canadian Human Rights Act and jurisdictional human rights laws

Range of variables

• essential skills are: reading, document use, writing, oral communication, numeracy, thinking, working with others, digital technology, continuous learning
• learning styles include: seeing it, hearing it, trying it
• learning needs include: learning disabilities, learning preferences, language proficiency
• strategies to assist in learning a skill include: understanding the basic principles of instruction, developing coaching skills, being mature and patient, providing feedback
• teaching skills include: identifying point of lesson, linking lesson, demonstrating skill, providing practice, giving feedback, assessing skills and progress