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• Line C - Tools and Equipment Competency C-4: Describe Ladders and Work Platforms

  Author(s): Camosun College

  Updated: Dec 19, 2019

  Description: In this Competency you will learn about some of the common equipment used for performing work at elevated locations. The safe use of ladders and scaffolds is required in all types of jobs. A safely built scaffold provides a stable platform for workers to complete their work. The Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Regulation has set minimum standards for erecting and using ladders and work platforms.The following list of lines and competencies was generated with the goal of creating an entry-l...[more]

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• Line C - Tools and Equipment Competency C-3: Describe Rigging and Hoisting Equipment

  Author(s): Camosun College

  Updated: Dec 19, 2019

  Description: Rigging loads for lifting requires the use of various hardware items. Knowing how to correctly select, inspect, and assemble of each of these items is critical to a safe lift. To effectively use ropes in a work setting requires that you become familiar with several types of ropes, knots, bends, and hitches. The following list of lines and competencies was generated with the goal of creating an entry-level trades training resource, while still offering the flexibility for lines to be used as st...[more]

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• Line C - Tools and Equipment Competency C-2: Describe Common Power Tools and Their Uses

  Author(s): Camosun College

  Updated: Dec 19, 2019

  Description: Power tools play a major role in virtually every trade. You will be expected to be familiar with a wide range of portable and stationary power tools and to understand the safe operation of these tools. Proper maintenance improves the life and performance of the tool. Correct set-up and operating procedures ensure good results and prevent injury. The following list of lines and competencies was generated with the goal of creating an entry-level trades training resource, while still offering the...[more]

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• Line C - Tools and Equipment Competency C-1: Describe Common Hand Tools and Their Uses

  Author(s): Camosun College

  Updated: Dec 18, 2019

  Description: Hand tools are used in almost every trade, but many of them have particular applications in a specific trade. It is likely you have used some of these tools already at work, at school, or at home, but this may be the first time you have had the chance to study some of the tools’ designs and applications in detail. The following list of lines and competencies was generated with the goal of creating an entry-level trades training resource, while still offering the flexibility for lines to be use...[more]

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• Line B - Employability Skills Competency B-4: Describe the Apprenticeship System

  Author(s): Camosun College

  Updated: Dec 18, 2019

  Description: This Competency provides the information necessary for you to understand the trades training system and how to explore any trades you may be interested in. Careers in the trades can be highly rewarding. Forecast shortages in skilled trades mean that there will be significant opportunities for new workers to enter many of the trades. The following list of lines and competencies was generated with the goal of creating an entry-level trades training resource, while still offering the flexibility ...[more]

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• Line B - Employability Skills Competency B-3: Use Interpersonal Communication Skills

  Author(s): Camosun College

  Updated: Dec 18, 2019

  Description: No matter what your job is, you will need to communicate with other people. Your communication skills determine how successfully you receive and transmit information. Communication is arguably the most important of all life skills and plays a significant role in all aspects of work and home life. Communication is verbal, written, and non-verbal, and every gesture, voice inflection, or facial movement speaks volumes and conveys information to others. An effective communicator is also an active l...[more]

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• Line B - Employability Skills Competency B-2: Describe Expectations and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees

  Author(s): Camosun College

  Updated: Dec 18, 2019

  Description: As you enter the workforce, it is important to understand the major trends in employment and how to find this information. In this Competency, we’ll look some of the current major trends in employment in Canada and British Columbia. This review includes an overview of the economy, skills that employers look for, and employee expectations. We’ll also look at employee expectations and effective strategies for entering the labour market and finding a job. The following list of lines and competenc...[more]

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• Line B - Employability Skills Competency B-1: Apply Study and Learning Skills

  Author(s): Camosun College

  Updated: Dec 18, 2019

  Description: Every learner has different abilities, backgrounds, and life experiences. Some individuals will be entering a trades program directly from high school as part of a dual-credit program or youth initiative and have limited experience outside of the classroom. Others may have been out ofthe formal education system for a number of years, but bring valuable years of work experience into the classroom. Regardless of where you are starting from, integral to your success in postsecondary education is d...[more]

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• Line A - Safe Work Practices Competency A-5: Describe Fire Safety

  Author(s): Camosun College

  Updated: Dec 18, 2019

  Description: As a trades worker you have a responsibility to work safely, and fire prevention is a primary concern. Many of the work tasks you carry out include the application of heat and flame. You should be able to apply fire prevention practices, identify fire causes, and identify and apply fire extinguishing agents to control or extinguish a fire. You are not expected to be an expert firefighter, but you may have to deal with a fire to protect your safety and the safety of others. The following list o...[more]

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• Line A - Safe Work Practices Competency A-3: Handle Hazardous Materials Safely

  Author(s): Camosun College

  Updated: Dec 18, 2019

  Description: Workers exposed to hazardous materials may be at risk for many serious health problems, such as kidney or lung damage, sterility, cancer, allergic reactions, or burns. Some hazardous materials can also cause fires or explosions. Legislation and regulations are in place to reduce injuries or diseases caused by exposure to hazardous materials used in the workplace. Every person working with or near controlled products has the right to know the hazards and how to safely use the products. The foll...[more]

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