Curriculum Outline. These items will be covered during the first week of the session.

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1 Curriculum Outline Block 1- Workplace Safety (26 hours) Safety and safe work procedures are consistent throughout the construction industry. This segment involves 24 hours of training and can be easily adapted to online or distant training methods should the community have appropriate facilities and services. The trainer will combine oral and visual presentations, handouts and practical training to fulfill learning outcomes. Student evaluation is based on performance during training. These items will be covered during the first week of the session. At the completion of the course the learner will be familiar with safety procedures in the following contexts: Fall prevention Confined space safety Electrical devices lock out procedure Personal protective equipment o Hard hats o Eye protection o Hearing protection o Footwear o Protective clothing Appropriate use of equipment designed for work from elevated position o Step ladders o Extension ladders Fire safety o Classes of fires o Fire prevention o Fire extinguishers Operation of and safe work procedures for hand tools o Screw drivers o Hammers, chisels, punches o Saws and files o Wrenches and pliers o Operation of and safe work procedures for power tools such as o Drills and bits

2 o Circular, Jigsaws, and Reciprocating Saws Block 2- Tool and Equipment Operation (24 hours) Hand and power tools of similar nature are used by all trades on a jobsite. The learner would be introduced to the safe handling practice of drills, circular saws, hand tools, etc. In particular an emphasis would be put on care and maintenance of such tools. An employee who cares for the equipment they work with is a valuable asset! This segment involves 24 hours of training and can be easily adapted to a blended session of online and hands on training methods. The trainer will combine oral and visual presentations, handouts and practical training to fulfill learning outcomes. Student evaluation is based on performance during training. These two outcomes should be completed by the third day of week #2. I feel it is important to put a sufficient workload on the students to keep them from losing interest. At the completion of the course the learner will be familiar with: Identification, selection, and appropriate use of construction trade tools Basic hand tools for carpentry, plumbing and electrical. Basic light power tools for carpentry, plumbing and electrical Measuring tapes and devices Connection procedures for various materials o Wood structure fasteners and anchors o Glues and Solvents o Connections for piping systems (solder and crimp type) Specialized trades tools for such tasks as painting, masonry, and sheet metal

3 Block 3- Construction Awareness (12 hours) The objective of this segment is to inform the learner how the construction process works. What stages of activity a work site is broken down to. This segment involves 12 hours of training and can be easily adapted to a blended session of online and hands on training methods. The trainer will combine oral and visual presentations, handouts and practical training to fulfill learning outcomes. Reinforcing of this outcome would be done during on site work sections. Student evaluation is based on performance during training. It should be assumed that the student will eventually perform solo activities for minor repairs, or under the supervision of an employer on larger jobsites. This block will also reinforce awareness on varying hazardous situations that each jobsite may present. Examples - working around excavating machinery, hoists, cranes, or with overhead hazards At the completion of the course the learner will be able to interpret and understand Implementation of construction schedules and processes The stages of work site activity The differing trades responsibilities during the project The hazards encountered during the various stages of the job

4 Block 4- Basic Construction Skills (16 hours) This will commence at the start of the third week. The session will include oral and visual presentations, Blueprint reading modules, and a high degree of hands on activities. Student evaluation will be based on practical examinations and performance during training sessions. Demonstrate basic understanding and interpretation of blueprints and job site sketches Perform the appropriate procedures when o Using Personal Protection equipment o Digging and backfilling with a hand shovel o Using a tape measure (both imperial and metric) Note- Most federal contracts use metric format o Cutting materials to proper size o Using hand tools- hammers, level, screwdrivers, etc. o Using power tools Identify remedial situations in existing structures Check and identify situations that promote the growth of mould o Complete building inspection checklist for submittal to home owner or housing authority

5 Block 5- Specialty and Individual Trade Skills This session will categorize the differing trade s construction practices and material usage. The following segments are elective, so students may choose to study some or all of the material covered in Block 5. Specialty 1 Carpentry (40 hours) Unit 1- Building Materials Recognize and explain wood structure. Understand wood classification. Recognize and compare lumber sawing methods. Recognize and identify different wood defects and mould situations Apply knowledge of plywood and other sheeting products. Identify other wood products. Identify other building materials. Unit 2- Wood Frame Knowledge Describe classes of residential wood-framed buildings. Construct a floor system. Install bridging. Construct walls. Describe roof and ceiling framing Unit 3- Building Layout Recognize and apply building terminology. Use leveling instruments. Perform differential leveling tasks. Determine unknown measurements using leveling instruments and applied trigonometry.

6 Unit 4- Exterior Repairs Install and repair asphalt roof coverings. Install and repair wall coverings. Install and repair doors and windows. Specialty 2 Plumbing (40 hours) Unit 1- Piping Materials Identify piping materials, fittings and valves common to residential plumbing systems Select the appropriate type of pipe and fittings required for the project Unit 2- Basic Piping Installation Drainage Understand and install basic DWV (drainage, waste and vent) pipe and fittings for residential repairs and renovations. Select the appropriate type of pipe and fittings required for the project Use proper practices when removing and /or replacing plumbing pipe and fittings Properly connect pipes and fittings as per manufacturer specifications Properly test pipe and piping connections Unit 3- Basic Piping Installation Potable Water Understand and install basic potable water pipe and fittings for residential repairs and renovations. Select the appropriate type of pipe and fittings required for the project Use proper practices when removing and /or replacing plumbing pipe and fittings Properly connect pipes and fittings as per manufacturer specifications Properly test pipe and piping connections

7 Unit 4- Plumbing Fixture Installation and Repairs Identify the various plumbing fixtures and faucets generally located in residential homes. Appropriate procedures when removing/installing residential plumbing fixtures and faucets Appropriate procedures when repairing residential plumbing fixtures and faucets Appropriate procedures when troubleshooting and testing residential plumbing fixtures and faucets Specialty 3 Electrical (24 hours) Introductory Electrical - Residential Wiring Materials and Devices Trade certification is required for all electrical work. This segment is designed to provide the learner of some basic knowledge on simple repairs on devices already served by a breaker. Identify the gauge and wire type found on residential wiring systems Identify and understand proper installation techniques for residential wiring systems Identify and understand proper installation connection techniques for residential wiring systems Safely check 240,120 and 24 volt electrical systems with approved test equipment Safely disconnect and reconnect Hot Water Heaters and water pumps for replacement purposes.

8 Block 6- Work Experience (60 hours) The student could go out on an actual construction site, (if there is one close by) and spend 2 or 3 days working in each of the trades. This could be in conjunction with the partnership of an available contractor or the community housing department office could make up a to do list, for various buildings that require some type of attention on the reserve. Individual residences, community center, arena, medical center, etc. There should be no shortage in this area. Students would work alongside instructor(s) doing repairs and minor renovations. At the end of the course the student would receive a Certificate of Achievement in Residential Building Repair and Inspection Level 1 and their name would be added to the local labor work pool as someone with some skills training. Perhaps they could form their own association and work in nearby communities if the demand exists. All the tools supplied would become property of the community and council. Conclusion This program is intended to be flexible in in delivery and presentation. This will allow the student to Participate in course regardless of educational background (Grade 12 not required) It does not have to run on consecutive weeks, though it would be important to keep the learning outcomes in order. The course flexibility allows for breaks due to traditional activities The student does not have to take all the blocks at one time, (provided they are taken in order) and would receive credits hours for each They would not have to take all the specialty trade workshops, thought it would be advisable The work experience and duration could be with a particular trade if the opportunity arises. It would be noted on the Certificate of Achievement, for example majored in Carpentry. This course could easily be used as a stepping stone to further advancement in the construction and inspection field