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Credit: 1.0
Course Preface
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Printable Version: Construction Trades Foundation (pdf)


Course Description
* SkillsUSA PDP requirements - optional but recommended


Core Standards of the Course

Standard 01
The student will learn and practice basic safety skills.

Objective 0101
Describe how to avoid job-site accidents.

Objective 0102
Explain the relationship between housekeeping and safety.

Objective 0103
Appreciate the importance of following all safety rules and company safety policies.

Objective 0104
Explain the importance of reporting all on-the-job injuries, accidents, and near misses.

Objective 0105
Explain the need for evacuation procedures and the importance of following them.

Objective 0106
Explain their employer’s substance abuse policy and how it relates to their safety.

Objective 0107
Use proper safety practices when welding or working around welding operations.

Objective 0108
Use proper safety practices when working in or near trenches and excavations.

Objective 0109
Explain the term Proximity Work.

Objective 0110
Follow safe practices when working near pressurized or high-temperature systems.

Objective 0111
Know and follow the safety requirements for working in confined spaces.

Objective 0112
Explain and practice safe lockout/tagout procedures.

Objective 0113
Know the different types of barriers and barricades, and where they should be used.

Objective 0114
Recognize and explain personal protective equipment uses.

Objective 0115
Inspect and care for various types of personal protective equipment.

Objective 0116
Follow safe procedures for lifting heavy objects.

Objective 0117
Inspect and safely work with various types of ladders and scaffolds.

Objective 0118
Demonstrate an understanding of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.

Objective 0119
Explain the function of Material Safety Data Sheets.

Objective 0120
Explain the process by which fires start.

Objective 0121
Practice fire prevention in dealing with various flammable materials.

Objective 0122
Explain the classes of fires, and the type(s) of extinguishers to use for each.

Objective 0123
Explain why injuries result when electrical contact occurs.

Objective 0124
Practice safe work procedures around electrical hazards.

Objective 0125
Take action if present when an electrical shock occurs.

Standard 02
The student will understand and demonstrate basic math skills.

Objective 0201
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, with and without a calculator.

Objective 0202
Use a standard and metric ruler to measure.

Objective 0203
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.

Objective 0204
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals, with and without a calculator.

Objective 0205
Convert decimals to percents and percents to decimals.

Objective 0206
Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to fractions.

Objective 0207
Explain what the Metric System is and its importance in the construction trade.

Objective 0208
Recognize and use metric units of length, weight, volume, and temperature.

Standard 03
The student will recognize and demonstrate the hand tools.

Objective 0301
Recognize basic hand tools used in the construction trade.

Objective 0302
Safely use these basic hand tools.

Objective 0303
Have an awareness of basic maintenance procedures on these hand tools.

Standard 04
The student will recognize and demonstrate power tools.

Objective 0401
Identify commonly used power tools of the construction trade.

Objective 0402
Recognize safe use of power tools.

Objective 0403
Explain the procedures to properly maintain these power tools.

Standard 05
The student will identify and demonstrate how to read blueprints.

Objective 0501
Identify and recognize basic blueprint terms and symbols.

Objective 0502
Relate information on prints to real parts and locations.

Standard 06
The student will explain and demonstrate basic rigging techniques.

Objective 0601
Explain and practice rigging safety.

Objective 0602
Identify and explain rigging equipment.

Objective 0603
Inspect rigging equipment.

Objective 0604
Identify, explain, and perform crane hand signals.

Objective 0605
Estimate size, weight, and center of gravity.

Objective 0606
Tie knots.

Objective 0607
Identify and explain types of derricks.

Objective 0608
Identify and explain types of cranes.

Objective 0609
Rig and move materials and equipment.

Standard 07
The student will understand the need for professional development.

Objective 0701
Complete a personal inventory.

Objective 0702
Set and meet goals.

Objective 0703
Be self-motivated.

Objective 0704
Know how to make decisions.

Objective 0705
Know how to manage time.

Objective 0706
Organize personal belongings and lab equipment.

Objective 0707
Learn to communicate verbally.

Objective 0708
Write effective communications.

Objective 0709
Establish a personal reading program.

Objective 0710
Develop effective work skills and attitudes.

Objective 0711*
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA.
  • State the SkillsUSA motto.
  • State the SkillsUSA creed.
  • Learn the SkillsUSA colors.
  • Describe the official SkillsUSA dress.
  • Describe the procedure for becoming a SkillsUSA officer.

Standard 08
The student will understand the need for leadership skills.

Objective 0801
Serve on a committee.

Objective 0802
Prepare an agenda.

Objective 0803
Assist in planning a meeting.

Objective 0804
Review basic parliamentary procedure.
  • Make a main motion.

Objective 0805
Participate in a school project.

Objective 0806
Attend a community meeting.

Objective 0807
Practice effective speaking.

Objective 0808
Present a three- to five-minute talk.

Objective 0809
Implement a leadership project.

Objective 0810*
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA.
  • Describe the meaning of the SkillsUSA emblem.
  • State the SkillsUSA pledge.
  • Describe the duties of a SkillsUSA officer.

Standard 09
The student will understand the need for career planning.

Objective 0901
Define your future occupation.

Objective 0902
Survey employment opportunities.

Objective 0903
Report on a trade journal article.

Objective 0904
Explore opportunities for advanced training.

Objective 0905
Conduct a worker interview.

Objective 0906
Contact a professional association.

Objective 0907
Explore entrepreneurship opportunities.

Objective 0908
Give a talk about your career.

Objective 0909
Review career goals.

Objective 0910
Develop effective work skills and attitudes

Objective 0911
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA
  • state the SkillsUSA motto
  • state the SkillsUSA creed
  • learn the SkillsUSA colors
  • describe the official SkillsUSA dress
  • describe the procedure for becoming a SkillsUSA officer

Standard 10
The student will understand the need for leadership skills.

Objective 1001
Serve on a committee

Objective 1002
Prepare an agenda

Objective 1003
Assist in planning a meeting

Objective 1004
Review basic parliamentary procedure
  • Make a main motion

Objective 1005
Participate in a school project

Objective 1006
Attend a community meeting

Objective 1007
Practice effective speaking

Objective 1008
Present a 3-5 minute talk

Objective 1009
Implement a leadership project

Objective 1010
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA
  • Describe the meaning of the SkillsUSA emblem
  • State the SkillsUSA pledge
  • Describe the duties of a SkillsUSA officer

Standard 11
The student will understand the need for career planning.

Objective 1101
Define your future occupation

Objective 1102
Survey employment opportunities

Objective 1103
Report on a trade journal article

Objective 1104
Explore opportunities for advanced training

Objective 1105
Conduct a worker interview

Objective 1106
Contact a professional association

Objective 1107
Explore entrepreneurship opportunities

Objective 1108
Give a talk about your career

Objective 1109
Review career goals

Standard 12
The student will understand the need for employment.

Objective 1201
Develop a list of work standards to follow at school and on the job.

Objective 1202
Evaluate your personal ethics
  • Evaluate your personal ethics against acceptable workplace ethics

Objective 1203
Build a job search network

Objective 1204
Find job leads

Objective 1205
Write a resume

Objective 1206
Create a job portfolio

Objective 1207
Complete a job application

Objective 1208
Write a business letter and memo

Objective 1209
Participate in an actual or simulated job interview

   
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