Construction Craft Worker

 I'm an LBS Practitioner, but I'm not sure where to start...

Review this document:

Creating Apprenticeship Friendly LBS Services - Preparing a Learner for Apprenticeship 

Review  the information from Skilled Trades Ontario about Construction Craft Workers:

https://www.skilledtradesontario.ca/trade-information/construction-craft-worker/

Use the curriculum training standard to determine the general learning outcomes for Level 1 apprentice Construction Craft Worker. 

Learning About Being a Construction Craft Worker

Construction Sector Animated Video Series (video)

OBCTradeswoman Construction Craft Worker Tammy Mcleod Liuna 506 (video)

Construction Craft Worker Caleb Onyancha (video)

Become a Red Seal Construction Craft Worker (STO) (video)

Alis Occupational Video - Construction Craft Worker (video)

Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO) Build Your Skills-Have learner set up an account so they can access trade specific resources. Use the Explorer Hub to learn about being a construction craft worker. For more information on how to use the CTAO hub access the Explore the CTAO Hub curriculum resource.

Assessment Tools to Determine Skills Gaps

Writing for the Trades and the Workplace (self-assessment)

Reading for the Trades and the Workplace (self -ssessment)

Numeracy and Problem Solving for the Trades and the Workplace  (self-assessment)

Digital Skills and Adaptability for the Trades and the Workplace (self-assessment)

Communication and Collaboration for the Trades and the Workplace (self-assessment)

ESKARGO Self-Assessment for Apprenticeship (self-assessment for all OALCF competencies)

Complete an Apprenticeship Self-Assessment Checklist (Note: this if from the task-based activity portal but is a self-assessment)

Common Assesment for the Apprenticeship Goal Path (a collection of assessment resources aligned with the OALCF).

Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO) Build Your Skills- Have learner set up an account if they don't already have one. Use the Explorer Hub to to complete the built in assessments to see if being a construction craft worker is a good fit. Use the assessments in the Pre-Apprenticeship Hub to determine gaps.

Other Assessments: Use this link to access a list of assessments that can be used for the apprenticeship goal path.  

Curriculum Resources

Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO) Build Your Skills- Have learner set up an account if they don't already have one. 

• Access the learning resources in the "I'm a pre-apprentice" section. The Learning Resources courses cover a variety of topics including math, trade science, reading and document use.

• Access the construction craft specific unit and professional development topics designed to help someone succeed in technical training.  This is found in the "I'm an apprentice" section. The "Core Skills" courses cover a variety of topics including math, trade science, reading and document use.

Construction EARAT: Communication, Math and Science for "Mech and Main" and "Structures"

Exploring Contruction Trades

Trade Essentials: There is a construction specific curriculum resource in this donwloadable collection.

Math Resources: Use this link to access general trades information. Sort the "Category" column fo find a variety of "math" specific curriculum resources.

Task-Based Activities Portal:

• Communicate Information to a Co-worker

• Communicate Information to a Supervisor

• Complete an Apprenticeship Self-Assessment Checklist

• Apprenticeship Information

• Exploring Construction Craft Worker Trade

• Investigating a Construction Trade

• Converting Between Metric and Imperial

• Calculating Tolerances in Manufacturing and Construction

• Construction Estimator- Construction Contract

• Using Measuring Tapes

• Features of Mitre Saws

• Interpreting General Notes and Building Codes

• Preparations Before Pouring Concrete

See a comprehensive list of task-based activities related to apprenticeship here.

Test and Certificate of Qualification Preparation

Prepare for a Certfication of Qualification Exam (Note: this if from the task-based activity portal)

How to Write Multiple Choice Exams (Note: this if from the task-based activity portal)

Construction Training and Apprenticeship Ontario (CTAO) Build Your Skills- Have learner set up an account if they don't already have one. 

• Access the I'm a pre-apprentice" section for a course on managing test anxiety.

• Access the construction craft worker specific unit in the "I'm an apprentice" section.  The Apprenticeship Supports adn Workplace Series include a number of courses including managing test anxiety and read seal test preparation.

Trade Examiminations in Ontario - Trade Exam Preparation Guide

Construction Craft Worker - Exam Information (Red Seal) - includes a self-assessment and gives examples of types of exam questions.