Uses tools and equipment.
Uses hand tools.
- knowledge of boring tools
- knowledge of hand cutting tools
- knowledge of abrading and planing tools
- knowledge of assembly and dismantling tools
- knowledge of measuring tools
- knowledge of layout and alignment tools
- knowledge of squaring and marking tools
- knowledge of clamping tools
- ability to select and operate hand tools
- ability to maintain and store hand tools
Uses portable power tools.
- knowledge of types of portable power tools such as electric, battery powered and gas powered
- knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications
- ability to select and operate portable power tools
- ability to maintain and store portable power tools
- ability to recognize hazards such as worn power cords and dull blades
Uses stationary power tools.
- knowledge of types of stationary power tools such as table saws, planers and jointers
- knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications
- ability to recognize hazards
- ability to select and operate stationary power tools
- ability to maintain stationary power tools
Uses powder actuated tools.
- knowledge of types of powder actuated tools
- knowledge of types of shots
- knowledge of operating procedures
- knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications
- knowledge of licensing and training requirements
- ability to select and operate powder actuated tools
- ability to select shots
- ability to recognize hazards of use
- ability to recognize unsafe powder actuated tools
- ability to dispose of misfired shots
- ability to maintain and store powder actuated tools
Uses pneumatic tools.
- knowledge of types of pneumatic tools
- knowledge of types of fasteners
- knowledge of safety precautions and hazards
- knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications
- ability to select and operate pneumatic tools
- ability to select fasteners
- ability to recognize unsafe pneumatic tools
- ability to maintain and store pneumatic tools
Uses rigging and hoisting equipment.
- knowledge of types of rigging and hoisting equipment
- knowledge of components of rigging and hoisting equipment
- knowledge of safe rigging and hoisting practices such as load weight calculations, working load limits and sling angles
- knowledge of knots and hitches
- ability to select and operate rigging and hoisting equipment
- ability to inspect rigging and hoisting equipment
- ability to identify and report unsafe rigging and hoisting equipment
- ability to connect rigging equipment
- ability to use hand signals and communication devices
- ability to maintain and store rigging and hoisting equipment
Uses layout instruments.
- knowledge of types of layout instruments such as theodolites, transits, laser levels and builder’s levels
- knowledge of basic survey theory and terminology
- ability to select layout instruments
- ability to set up and adjust layout instruments and check for level accuracy
- ability to determine elevations and angles
- ability to apply calculations
- ability to maintain and store layout instruments
Uses tack welding equipment.
- knowledge of tack welding
- knowledge of safe welding practices
- knowledge of licensing and training requirements
- ability to select and operate tack welding equipment
- ability to identify unsafe tack welding equipment
- ability to maintain and store tack welding equipment
Uses torch cutting equipment.
- knowledge of torch cutting techniques
- knowledge of safe torch cutting practices
- knowledge of licensing and training requirements
- ability to select and operate torch cutting equipment
- ability to identify unsafe torch cutting equipment
- ability to maintain and store torch cutting equipment
Uses personal protective equipment (PPE).
- knowledge of types of PPE such as hard hats, eye protection, respiratory protection and hearing protection
- knowledge of manufacturers’ specifications
- knowledge of PPE operations
- knowledge of training requirements
- ability to select, wear and adjust PPE
- ability to select and use fall protection equipment
- ability to inspect, maintain and store PPE
Uses building materials.
Selects materials.
- knowledge of material properties such as composition, moisture content, sizing, strength and grain
- knowledge of building codes
- knowledge of material applications
- ability to assess condition, quality or grade of materials
Handles materials.
- knowledge of handling and storage procedures
- knowledge of acclimatization requirements of materials
- knowledge of WHMIS and MSDS
- ability to store building materials
- ability to store hazardous materials such as glues and solvents
Installs fasteners, adhesives and connectors.
- knowledge of types of fasteners, adhesives and connectors
- knowledge of structural materials such as wood, concrete, metals and masonry
- knowledge of non-structural materials such as insulation, plastic and gypsum
- ability to select and place fasteners, adhesives and connectors
- ability to determine location of installation such as anchors in masonry blocks
Installs membranes and sealants.
- knowledge of types of membranes such as air/weather barriers, vapour barriers, waterproofing barriers and damp-proofing barriers
- knowledge of types of sealants such as acoustic, silicone and expanding foam
- knowledge of air and vapour flow
- knowledge of moisture-related problems
- knowledge of building science principles
- ability to select and place air/weather barriers, vapour barriers, gas and smoke barriers and fire stops
- ability to select and apply damp-proofing and drainage
- ability to select and place gaskets
Installs foundation protection.
- knowledge of various types of foundation protection
- knowledge of soils and backfill procedures
- knowledge of drainage principles
- knowledge of insect damage prevention
- knowledge of parging
- ability to install foundation drainage systems
- ability to install foundation damp-proofing
- ability to install backfill protection
- ability to install construction joints
- ability to install foundation insulation
Installs insulating materials.
- knowledge of types of insulating materials
- knowledge of energy codes
- knowledge of building science principles
- knowledge of safety procedures when installing insulating materials
- ability to select and install thermal and acoustical insulation
Interprets documentation.
Interprets blueprints.
- knowledge of types of drawings such as site, architectural, structural and mechanical
- knowledge of drawing components such as lines, symbols, legends and schedules
- knowledge of specifications
- ability to use drawing instruments such as protractors and scale rulers
- ability to scale imperial and metric measurements
Interprets specifications.
- knowledge of types of specification tables
- knowledge of sections of specification tables
- ability to use manufacturers’ documentation
- ability to use shop drawings
- ability to read schedules, lists and plans
Applies building codes.
- knowledge of National Building Code
- knowledge of provincial, territorial and municipal codes
- ability to remain current with codes
- ability to search and identify topics within building codes
Interprets safety and workplace documentation.
- knowledge of safety documentation such as MSDS, WHMIS symbols and safety manuals
- knowledge of health and safety regulations
- knowledge of workplace documentation such as site instructions, change orders and building permits
- ability to remain current with safety and workplace documentation
- ability to locate and identify safety and workplace documentation
Organizes work.
Performs site layout.
- knowledge of basic geometry
- knowledge of basic survey theory
- knowledge of local regulations such as property line setbacks and height restrictions
- ability to interpret blueprints
- ability to operate layout instruments such as levels, theodolites, plumb bobs and laser equipment
- ability to use layout structures such as batter boards and string lines
- ability to locate survey markers
- ability to determine elevations
- ability to determine offsets and angles
Estimates materials.
- knowledge of types of materials
- ability to interpret blueprints
- ability to perform calculations such as area and volume
- ability to perform quantity calculations
Communicates with others.
- knowledge of methods of communication such as verbal, written and electronic
- ability to translate technical information into common language
- ability to complete work-related records
- ability to communicate with clients and consultants
- ability to communicate with supervisors
- ability to communicate with other tradespersons
- ability to consult with authorities having jurisdiction such as building inspectors and safety officers
- ability to coach apprentices
- ability to operate communication equipment such as cell phones, two-way radios and computers
- ability to use hand signals
- ability to draw a sketch
Schedules work sequence.
- knowledge of task requirements
- knowledge of requirements of other trades
- knowledge of project material delivery sequence
- ability to record sequence of project
- ability to coordinate delivery of materials
- ability to coordinate with other tradespersons
- ability to estimate time to complete tasks
Maintains safe work environment.
- knowledge of federal, provincial and municipal health and safety acts and regulations
- knowledge of safety manuals and procedures
- knowledge of training requirements
- knowledge of location of first aid supplies
- knowledge of confined space practices
- ability to use safety equipment and structures such as barriers
- ability to install temporary safety protection
- ability to install temporary heating, environmental protection and safety hoarding
- ability to construct and install temporary shelters
- ability to install temporary lighting
- ability to employ safety procedures applicable to roof access and fall protection
- ability to identify and report hazards
- ability to apply WHMIS procedures
- ability to access regulations
- ability to remain current with regulations
Performs site preparation.
- knowledge of how site work impacts environment
- knowledge of health and safety acts and regulations
- knowledge of methods of locating underground utilities
- knowledge of excavation techniques
- knowledge of site conditions such as soil types, water problems and shoring requirements
- ability to install temporary structures such as signage, furniture, guard rails and construction shack
- ability to plan access and egress on job site
- ability to coordinate delivery of materials
- ability to plan for storage of building materials
Constructs temporary access structures.
Installs scaffolding.
- knowledge of types of scaffold systems
- knowledge of applicable standards, regulations and specifications
- knowledge of effects of site conditions on scaffold such as uneven and soft ground
- ability to select types of scaffold systems and components
- ability to erect and dismantle stationary scaffolding
- ability to erect and dismantle rolling scaffolding
- ability to erect and dismantle stages and bleachers
- ability to erect and dismantle suspended scaffold systems
- ability to use fall protection when working with scaffolding equipment
- ability to identify tagging systems such as red, yellow and green
- ability to inspect and maintain scaffold systems
Builds ladders, ramps and temporary stairs.
- knowledge of types of ladders, ramps and temporary stairs
- knowledge of applicable standards, regulations and specifications
- ability to construct, install and secure site ladders, ramps and temporary stairs
- ability to inspect and maintain ladders, ramps and temporary stairs
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