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Occupation Skills

Uses tools and equipment.
Uses common hand tools.
  • knowledge of common hand tools and their applications
  • ability to use turning tools and equipment such as wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
  • ability to use shaping tools such as files, chisels, beveling machines, etc.
  • ability to use striking tools and equipment such as hammers, sledges, etc.
  • ability to use fastening tools and equipment such as clamps and dogs
  • ability to use carrying tools and equipment such as rigging belts, etc
  • ability to use gripping tools and equipment such as pliers, etc.
Uses measuring and layout tools.
  • knowledge of measuring and marking tools and their applications
  • knowledge of layout and leveling tools and equipment such as levels and squares
  • ability to select and use measuring and marking tools and equipment such as measuring tapes
  • ability to select and use leveling tools and equipment such as water levels, spirit levels, etc.
  • ability to select and use layout tools and equipment
  • ability to maintain measuring and layout tools
Uses cutting, grinding and shaping tools and equipment.
  • knowledge of oxy-fuel, plasma-arc, carbon arc, air and water cutting tools and equipment
  • knowledge of operation and application of cutting, grinding and shaping tools and equipment
  • knowledge of maintenance of cutting and grinding tools
  • ability to use cutting, grinding and shaping tools such as knives, scissors, chisels, cutters, saws, etc.
  • ability to use oxy-fuel cutting tools and equipment
  • ability to use plasma-arc cutting tools and equipment
  • ability to use carbon arc air cutting tools and equipment
  • ability to use grinding and shaping tools and equipment
  • ability to maintain cutting, grinding and shaping tools
  • ability to maintain and use water cutting equipment
Uses welding tools and equipment.
  • knowledge of welding theory and applications
  • knowledge of personal protective equipment for welding applications
  • ability to select correct process for application
  • ability to use welding machines, tools, accessories and related equipment
  • ability to use auxiliary welding supplies and personal protective equipment
  • ability to maintain tools, accessories and equipment related to welding machines
Uses lifting tools and equipment.
  • knowledge of lifting theory
  • knowledge of lifting devices, components and applications
  • ability to use lifting equipment such as slings, shackles, tag lines, spreader bars, equalizing bars or beams, etc.
  • ability to work with cranes, boom trucks, forklifts, hoists, etc.
  • ability to use hand lifting tools and equipment such as pry bars, jacks, wire ropes, chain falls, come-alongs, etc.
Uses safety and environmental tools and equipment.
  • knowledge of appropriate regulations
  • knowledge of workplace safety hazards
  • knowledge of personal protective equipment and applications
  • ability to select and use personal protective equipment
  • ability to select and use environmental equipment such as atmospheric testing equipment, explosion-proof lights, air movers, etc.
  • ability to select and use cleaning tools and equipment such as shovels, brooms, power brushes, cleaning agents, sandblasting equipment, buffing tools, etc.
Uses materials.
Uses metals.
  • knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous metals
  • knowledge of steels such as stainless steel, cast iron, nickel steel, etc.
  • knowledge of carbon steel, alloy steel, chrome and aluminum
  • knowledge of materials’ purpose and applications
  • ability to fasten
  • ability to coat components using thermal spray
Uses fiberglass and fiberglass-reinforced materials.
  • knowledge of resins, promoters and accelerators
  • knowledge of materials’ purpose and applications
  • ability to fasten
  • ability to coat components
  • ability to mix quantities
  • ability to apply lay-up applications according to specifications
  • ability to test applications
Interprets construction documents.
Interprets drawings and specifications.
  • knowledge of theory and layout of drawings
  • ability to interpret drawing symbols
  • ability to interpret drawing sections and views of components
  • ability to use materials lists
  • ability to interpret notes
  • ability to understand measurements
  • ability to make rough drawings or sketches
Interprets charts and handbooks.
  • knowledge of rigging and hoisting principles
  • ability to read rigging and hoisting charts
  • ability to read mathematical charts
  • ability to read drill and tap charts
  • ability to interpret trade reference manual
Interprets codes, standards and regulations.
  • knowledge of federal, provincial/territorial and municipal codes and standards
  • ability to interpret applicable codes such as ASME, ANSI, API, CSA and local jurisdiction’s regulations
Interprets general construction documents.
  • ability to interpret scope of work documents
  • ability to read waybills
  • ability to read material mill test reports (MTRs)
  • ability to read and interpret MSDS
  • ability to follow equipment manuals
  • ability to follow operation and process manuals
Performs welding activities.
Identifies welding process.
  • knowledge of theory and application of applicable welding processes (e.g., SMAW, GTAW)
  • knowledge of federal and provincial/territorial legislation and codes
  • ability to read and interpret weld symbols
  • ability to identify materials of components
Prepares joint.
  • knowledge of cutting, grinding and shaping tools
  • knowledge of cutting, grinding and shaping processes
  • knowledge of parent metals
  • ability to select appropriate cutting, grinding and shaping tools
  • ability to use appropriate cutting, grinding and shaping tools
Fits joint.
  • knowledge of welding processes
  • knowledge of welding preparation
  • knowledge of joint specifications
  • ability to determine alignment tolerances
  • ability to select alignment tools
  • ability to use alignment tools
Performs tack weld.
  • knowledge of welding theory, processes and procedures
  • knowledge of codes and symbols
  • knowledge of material types
  • knowledge of electrode types
  • ability to identify parent metals
  • ability to read and interpret welding symbols
  • ability to select filler material
  • ability to perform tack weld
  • ability to visually inspect weld
Welds joint.
  • knowledge of welding processes
  • ability to identify appropriate welding process
  • ability to select filler materials
  • ability to perform welding process according to specification
  • ability to detect welding problems (e.g., impurities)
  • ability to correct welding problems (e.g., impurities)
Tests components.
Inspects components.
  • knowledge of metallurgy testing theory and applications
  • knowledge of component parts and their operation
  • ability to clean weld surface for purpose of testing
  • ability to identify common problems such as nicks, pick-ups, stress cracks, leaks, and improper sealing
  • ability to identify weld deficiencies such as undercut, pin holes, porosity and cold lap
  • ability to inspect components for alignment
Performs tests.
  • knowledge of methods for testing tank bottoms such as vacuum box testing
  • knowledge of hydrostatic testing processes and equipment
  • knowledge of air testing processes and equipment
  • knowledge of interpretation of radiography to be taken on vertical, horizontal and other welds
  • knowledge of other tests such as penetrating oil tests, nitrogen tests, dye penetration tests, magnetic particle tests and other non-destructive tests
  • ability to prepare components for testing
  • ability to conduct hydrostatic tests
  • ability to conduct air tests such as vacuum pressure tests, gauge tests, pressure gauge tests, nitrogen tests, dye penetration tests, magnetic particle tests and water/soap tests
Interprets tests.
  • ability to identify customer and safety standards
  • ability to interpret test instruments
  • ability to interpret test results
  • ability to determine variance between test results and required standards
Demobilizes site.
Removes tools and equipment.
  • knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage
  • ability to dismantle equipment
  • ability to remove rigging and hoisting equipment
  • ability to inspect tools and equipment for damage
  • ability to pack tools and equipment for shipping
  • ability to transport tools from site
  • ability to store tools
Removes materials.
  • knowledge of regulations for the removal and transportation of materials and dangerous goods (e.g., asbestos)
  • knowledge of safe handling techniques
  • ability to identify materials for reuse
  • ability to identify scrap
  • ability to arrange for proper disposal of waste materials
  • ability to leave site clean and orderly

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Rigging And Hoisting

Uses work platforms.
Assembles work platforms.
  • knowledge of various types of scaffolding and platform supports such as thrust-out beams and outriggers
  • knowledge of federal, provincial/territorial and municipal regulations required in assembling work platform
  • ability to determine scaffold or platform requirements
  • ability to assemble or construct scaffold or platform frame
  • ability to install steel, wood or aluminum plank decking
  • ability to install safety features such as toe boards, guard rails, guy wires, fall protection equipment
Uses self-propelled
  • knowledge of self-propelled platform types and applications (e.g., swing stage, spider stage)
  • ability to use self-propelled platforms
Hangs swing structures.
  • knowledge of swing stage types, features, materials, terms and regulations
  • ability to determine swing stage requirements from structures
  • ability to attach wire ropes, lifting blocks and hoisting units
  • ability to attach lifelines to secure points
Rigs loads.
Determines rigging requirements.
  • knowledge of load mass/weight, line pull, working load limit of wire rope, rigging formulas
  • knowledge of rigging limitations and engineering requirements
  • ability to determine number of parts of line required
Selects slings.
  • knowledge of working load limits of various slings in various configurations
  • knowledge of function, purpose, advantages and disadvantages of various sling arrangements such as single vertical hitch, bridle hitch, single, double and double wrap basket hitches and single and double choker hitches
  • ability to inspect, select and assemble slings appropriate for job requirements
Installs rigging apparatus.
  • knowledge of types of hardware, possible configurations and working load limits
  • knowledge of construction of ropes and rigging hardware
  • ability to inspect, select and install rigging hardware such as steel drop forged wire rope clips
  • ability to inspect, select and attach wire rope, lifting blocks and hoisting devices
  • ability to make splices
  • ability to tie knots and make hitches in ropes
  • ability to reeve tackle blocks
Performs hoisting operations.
Assembles hoisting equipment.
  • knowledge of capacity and operation of cranes
  • ability to determine net capacity of crane and hoisting devices
  • ability to assemble and disassemble cranes such as hydraulics, lattice booms, tower cranes, etc.
  • ability to position and secure hoisting equipment for lifts
  • ability to determine whether compressed air is adequate
  • ability to ensure structural integrity of tugger anchor points
  • ability to locate and position tuggers
  • ability to ensure proper attachment of tuggers
  • ability to determine location and safe, secure attachment of blocks
Determines load weights.
  • ability to determine load mass/weight
  • ability to calculate simple load mass/weight
  • ability to read rigging charts
Performs lifting operations.
  • knowledge of hoisting equipment (cranes, tuggers, chain falls, forklifts, etc.)
  • ability to operate hoisting devices such as chain falls, come-alongs, tuggers, etc.
  • ability to use securing equipment such as taglines, tie wires, lashing, guy wires, etc.
  • ability to lift, carry and manipulate heavy materials
  • ability to communicate using signals

New Construction

Lays out job.
Ensures site preparation.
  • knowledge of site construction facilities’ purposes and operations
  • ability to identify site structures such as first aid and fire fighting stations
  • ability to obtain information regarding site safety requirements
  • ability to secure work site
  • ability to heed warning signs, tag procedures and lockout procedures
Inspects job.
  • ability to interpret scope of work
  • ability to lay out job
  • ability to read drawings
  • ability to identify work site hazards
  • ability to interpret inspection criteria
Organizes tools and equipment in new construction.
  • knowledge of the work environment in new construction
  • knowledge of required tools for the job
  • ability to receive tools
  • ability to select and inspect tools and equipment
  • ability to establish tool crib at any given yard and work site
  • ability to transfer equipment
  • ability to obtain personal protective equipment
Organizes and stores materials in new construction.
  • knowledge of construction documents
  • knowledge of operations sequence or schedule
  • knowledge of materials (metals, welding and fiberglass)
  • knowledge of required materials for the job
  • ability to read and interpret construction documents
  • ability to match specifications and quality standards
  • ability to test and order materials
  • ability to transfer materials
  • ability to organize laydown area
  • ability to inspect vessels, components and equipment for defects or damage
  • ability to keep records of materials
Communicates with others.
  • ability to confirm job assignments with foreman, peers, plant personnel and operator
  • ability to arrange schedules with other tradespeople
  • ability to participate in site meetings
  • ability to use hand radio and other communication
  • ability to provide written and oral reports
  • ability to produce daily reports
  • ability to identify appropriate skills, knowledge and qualifications required to do the job
Maintains safe work area.
  • ability to maintain safe work area
  • ability to perform housekeeping duties on site
  • ability to organize tools and equipment
Assembles and fits components.
Transfers components.
  • knowledge of assembly sequence of components
  • knowledge of required tools and equipment
  • ability to communicate with drivers and crane operators
  • ability to sequence components for pre-assembly
  • ability to read and interpret drawings
  • ability to select appropriate hoisting and rigging equipment
  • ability to lay out the job
Pre-assembles components.
  • knowledge of rigging and hoisting
  • knowledge of component parts
  • knowledge of joining and fastening techniques (welding, bolting, expanding)
  • ability to read and interpret drawings
  • ability to fabricate components
  • ability to sequence component parts
  • ability to prepare plate steel for fabrication of steel vessels
  • ability to lay out circular shell for internals and appurtenances
  • ability to rig and hoist
  • ability to do final alignment
  • ability to fit and join pre-assembled components
Secures components.
  • knowledge of securing techniques
  • knowledge of lashing components
  • knowledge of bolting components
  • ability to lift/hoist components
  • ability to determine structural capacity to handle component
  • ability to bolt components
  • ability to clamp components
  • ability to secure by welding components
Connects components.
Aligns components.
  • knowledge of appropriate component placement and orientation
  • knowledge of alignment equipment
  • knowledge of alignment techniques
  • ability to read and interpret drawings
  • ability to use alignment tools
  • ability to perform alignment techniques
  • ability to level, orient, and set to elevation
Fits components.
  • knowledge of fitting tools
  • knowledge of fitting techniques
  • ability to select and use fitting tools
  • ability to carry out proper fitting techniques
  • ability to fit joints
  • ability to prepare surfaces
Fastens components.
Expands tubes.
  • knowledge of expansion theory and techniques
  • ability to select, use and maintain proper expansion tools
  • ability to use measuring devices
  • ability to perform tube expansion calculations
  • ability to use expanding equipment
Bolts components.
  • knowledge of bolt grade, type and size required
  • knowledge of bolt preparation
  • knowledge of bolting techniques and sequencing
  • knowledge of bolt-tensioning equipment
  • ability to select and use related tools
  • ability to perform bolting operations
  • ability to operate bolt-tensioning equipment
Tacks components.
  • knowledge of welding codes, symbols, machines, processes and procedures
  • knowledge of material types
  • knowledge of electrode types
  • ability to ensure weld is performed by qualified boilermaker-welder
  • ability to identify parent metals
  • ability to read and interpret welding symbols
  • ability to select correct electrodes
  • ability to inspect welds

Maintenance And Repair

Mobilizes for work.
Interprets plant procedures.
  • knowledge of contractor/owner policy
  • knowledge of maintenance within industrial and commercial plants
  • knowledge of safety legislation and regulations (regarding confined spaces, hazardous materials, etc.)
  • ability to apply contractor/owner policies and procedures
  • ability to complete contractor/owner safety orientation
  • ability to work with site personnel
Obtains permits.
  • knowledge of types of permits
  • ability to identify job hazards
  • ability to obtain and interpret permits
Ensures site preparation and safety.
  • knowledge of site facilities’ purposes and operations
  • ability to identify site safety structures such as fire fighting and first aid locations
  • ability to obtain information regarding site safety requirements
  • ability to secure work site
  • ability to heed warning signs, tag procedures, and lockout procedures
Inspects scope of work.
  • knowledge of related components
  • ability to lay out job
  • ability to read drawings
  • ability to interpret scope of work
  • ability to determine work hazards such as confined spaces
  • ability to follow safe work plans
Organizes tools and equipment for maintenance and repair.
  • knowledge of maintenance and repair environment
  • knowledge of required tools and equipment for the job
  • knowledge of materials (metals, welding consumables, fiberglass)
  • ability to select and inspect tools and equipment
  • ability to obtain personal protective equipment
  • ability to read and interpret construction documents
  • ability to list and order materials
  • ability to transfer materials and equipment
  • ability to organize laydown area
  • ability to keep records of materials
Follows plan tcommunications procedures.
  • ability to arrange schedules with other tradespeople
  • ability to confirm job assignments with foreman, peers, plant personnel and operator
  • ability to use radio and hand communications
  • ability to provide written and oral reports
  • ability to produce daily reports
  • ability to follow plant communication signals
Monitors continually work progress.
  • ability to work in an operating plant
  • ability to maintain safe work area
  • ability to monitor work plan and adjust work procedures as required
Evaluates the situation.
Identifies problem.
  • knowledge of vessels, tanks, towers, hoists and other structures, ancillary equipment and fixtures made of steel, other metals, fiberglass, and other materials
  • ability to recognize common problems such as water stains and leakage
  • ability to use common measuring devices to detect leakage
  • ability to evaluate and isolate problem
  • ability to determine problem source
  • ability to inspect vessels, components and equipment for defects or damage
Identifies solutions.
  • knowledge of vessels, tanks, towers, hoists and other structures, ancillary equipment and fixtures made of steel, other metals, fiberglass, and other materials
  • ability to assess possible solutions in terms of time and resources required
  • ability to plan repair and maintenance of tanks, hoppers and similar vessels
  • ability to determine starting point and sequence of work
  • ability to assess safety and operating hazards
  • ability to communicate problem source to supervisor to determine action
  • ability to participate in discussions on possible solutions
Maintains, repairs and/or replaces components.
Obtains resources.
  • ability to determine labour requirements
  • ability to determine material requirements
  • ability to determine tools and equipment requirements
Maintains components.
  • knowledge of vessels, tanks, towers, hoists and other structures, ancillary equipment and fixtures made of steel, other metals, fiberglass, and other materials
  • knowledge of hydroelectric dams and related facilities
  • ability to maintain boilers by doing overlay welding on tubes, putting shields on tubes, welding casings, repairing cracks, expanding tubes, and refurbishing boiler and ancillary components (precipitators, evaporators, etc.)
  • ability to maintain refineries by cleaning tubes, exchangers and burners, scraping down comers, etc.
  • ability to maintain blast furnaces by reinforcing shell patches, etc.
  • ability to assess, diagnose and evaluate problem
  • ability to maintain heat exchangers by plugging tubes, expanding tubes, overlays and shells, and cleaning digesters
  • ability to maintain bag houses by doing such tasks as changing filters
  • ability to maintain nuclear components (e.g., installing tube plugs)
  • ability to maintain and repair hydroelectric components and penstock sections
  • ability to maintain internals in processing vessels
  • ability to perform preheat and post-heat activities for welds
  • ability to perform lay-up, removal, repair and testing of fiberglass components
  • ability to clean digesters
Repairs components.
  • knowledge of common problems in all industrial and commercial sites such as material fatigue, leaks, gasket failures
  • ability to repair components by performing such tasks as re-tubing boilers, replacing refinery tower trays, replacing expansion joints, etc.
  • ability to repair other areas by replacing filter bags and replacing heater gaskets
  • ability to fabricate and assemble components
  • ability to select proper material
  • ability to replace and re-torque
  • ability to change parts and/or reinforce them
Demolishes components.
Dismantles components.
  • knowledge of potential hazards
  • knowledge of erection of vessels, tanks, towers, hoists and other structures
  • ability to plan the dismantling of components
  • ability to systematically remove outer shells and basic structure
  • ability to use cutting equipment
  • ability to demolish hydroelectric components and penstock sections
  • ability to demolish component parts of boilers
  • ability to demolish precipitator components
  • ability to demolish stacks, tanks, towers, furnaces, etc.
Removes materials.
  • knowledge of safe handling
  • knowledge of proper disposal of waste materials
  • ability to identify scrap
  • ability to identify materials for reuse
  • ability to plan material and scrap removal

External Links

Provided by the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program National Occupational Analysis (NOA) http://www.red-seal.ca