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| 00101-04 Basic Safety (15 Hours)Explains the safety obligations of workers, supervisors, and managers to ensure a safe workplace | |
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| Discusses the causes and results of accidents and the dangers of rationalizing risk | |
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| Reviews the role of company policies and OSHA regulations | |
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| Introduces common job-site hazards and protections | |
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| 00102-04 Introduction to Construction Math (15 Hours) | |
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| Reviews basic mathematical functions such as adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and explains their applications to the construction trades | |
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| Explains decimal-fraction conversions and the metric system using practical examples | |
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| Also reviews basic geometry as applied to common shapes and forms | |
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| 00103-04 Introduction to Hand Tools (10 Hours) | |
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| Introduces trainees to hand tools that are widely used in the construction industry, such as hammers, saws, levels, pullers, vises, and clamps | |
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| Explains the specific applications of each tool and shows how to use them properly | |
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| Also discusses important safety and maintenance issues related to hand tools | |
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| 00104-04 Introduction to Power Tools (5 Hours)Provides detailed descriptions of commonly used power tools such as drills, saws, grinders, and sanders | |
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| Reviews applications, proper use, safety, and maintenance | |
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| Many illustrations show power tools used in on-the-job settings | |
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| 00105-04 introduction to Blueprints (7.5 Hours)Familiarizes trainees with basic blueprint terms, components, and symbols | |
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| Explains the different types of blueprint drawings (civil, architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing/piping, and electrical) and instructs trainees on how to interpret and use drawing dimensions | |
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| Two oversized drawings are included | |
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| 00106-04 Basic Rigging (20 Elective Hours)Explains how ropes, chains, hoists, loaders, and cranes are used to move material and equipment from one location to another on a job site | |
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| Describes inspection techniques and load-handling safety practices | |
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| Also reviews American National Standards Institute (ANSI) hand signals | |
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| 00107-04 Basic Communication Skills (5 Elective Hours | |
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| Must be combined with 00108-04) Provides trainees with techniques for communicating effectively with co-workers and supervisors | |
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| Includes practical examples that emphasize the importance of verbal and written information and instructions on the job | |
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| Also discusses effective telephone and e-mail communication skills | |
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| 00108-04 Basic Employability Skills (15 Elective Hours | |
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| Must be combined with 00107-04) Identifies the roles of individuals and companiconstruction industry | |
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| Introduces trainees to critand problem solving skills and computer systems and theindustry applications | |
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| Also reviews effective releffective self-presentation, and key workplsexual harassment, stress, and substance abuse | |