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• Introduction to Construction Trades: • Explain the origin and history of Union Trade Groups and Apprenticeship Training programs. • Perform knowledge and skills in the areas of leadership, computing, safety and sexual harassment prevention. • Describe Green Building construction principles and energy efficient construction materials. • Demonstrate construction trade math using construction field calculators. • Interpret Architectural Drawings or Building Blueprints.
• Construction Safety: • Demonstrate the practices and procedures of general construction safety in the areas of electrical and other typical construction operations. • Recognize commonly used construction equipment; apply safety requirements, regulations, and set-backs to basic construction activities. • Explain various methods and techniques of basic construction safety. • Demonstrate the practices and procedures of general construction safety in the areas of electrical and other typical construction operations. • Recognize commonly used construction equipment; apply safety requirements, regulations, and set-backs to basic construction activities. • Explain various methods and techniques of basic construction safety. • Apply OSHA safety methods and operations to general construction activities
• Business Fundamentals: • Define the general field of business including budgeting, finance, business ethics, communication, stakeholder management, customer service, and productivity tools; • Identify and use these various business skills within a range of customer settings
• Tools, Machinery and Safety for the Glazier: • Identify the appropriate types of personal protective equipment (PPE) used while working with shop machinery; • Review the basic safety rules associated with various shop machinery; • Describe the importance of using guards during the operation of shop machinery; • Describe the importance of properly maintaining and properly grounding shop machinery; • Identify and describe the responsibilities that both the worker and the employer have concerning job safety issues; • Describe and demonstrate basic safety rules that are used in both the field and shop environments; • Describe the correct way to lift heavy objects without causing injury; • Describe the potential hazards associated with glass when transporting, moving or handling; • Describe the importance of using personal protective equipment (PPE); • Describe the safety rules associated with working at heights such as on staging, scaffolding or extension ladders; • Describe basic safety rules when working with solvents; • Describe the basic safety rules associated with power tools and machinery to avoid serious injuries; • Identify and describe correct “lock out/tag out” procedures and determine when they should be used.
• Curtainwall for Glaziers: • Identify and describe various curtainwall methods; • Discuss curtainwall testing standards; • List and describe safe working practices involved with curtainwall construction; • Describe proper storage and handling techniques that will minimize damage to curtainwall materials and prevent delays in production; • Differentiate between the rain screen principle and pressure equalization with regard to building surface; • Describe the impact curtainwall has on energy conservation in building design.
• Storefront for Glaziers: • Identify and describe components and materials such as headers, sills, vinyl gaskets, shims, backer rods, anchors, sealants and setting blocks; •Explain the critical importance of proper sealant selection and application in storefront installations; • Explain the importance of accurate field measurements; • Determine the final measurements in consideration of the materials to be used and the degree of the thermal expansion; • Explain the purpose of cutting and materials lists and how they are created based on shop drawings and sketches; • Describe the difference between in-shop fabrication and on-site fabrication; • Identify the general handling procedures of materials used to prevent personal injury and costly job delays.
• Plan Reading for Glaziers: • Identify the various types of glass to be glazed into the frame for windows, curtainwalls, skylights, and storefronts; • Identify the various methods of window assembly as it relates to different materials; • Identify the different materials used for window frames, curtainwall frames, and glazing in general; • Identify all the drawings including the details such as head, jamb, and sill sections provided in a set of plans; • Identify all the notes related to glazing provided in specifications; • Discuss the drawing details related to glazing; • Review the basics of installation and finishes for each material; • Recall the difference between stock and custom windows or preassembled and assembled on the job; • Recognize and relate all information noted for the finishes on window schedule; • Recall all the protective cares needed to be applied to each material at the job site and during the installation; • Identify all the accessories to complete the job including glass and glazing, screening, hardware, weather stripping, grilles, mullions, sill, and stools; • Demonstrate the ability to check the specifications and details to identify each accessory and restrictions apply; • Identify the difference between regular and retrofit glazing; • Relate to other types of glass such as structural-strength glass, sound control, tempered, laminated, insulating, heat- and glare-reducing, colored, and bullet-resisting glass.
• Special Topics in Glazier Systems: • Select, cut, install, replace, and remove all types of glass, replacing residential window glass to improve energy efficiency; • Use various techniques and materials to incorporate good weatherization strategies; • Install glass mirrors, shower doors, and bathtub enclosures, fitting glass for tabletops and display cases and replacing storefront windows; and building curtain walls.
• Sealants: • Identify codes, specifications, and construction document reading that apply to Seglazing installations, proper selection, installation, and maintenance of basic and advanced caulking, sealants and adhesives, as well as site preparation for proper application and execution
• First aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: • Recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies; • Assess the patient and treat cardiovascular emergencies; • Assess and treat internal and external injury emergencies, such as injuries to the head, spine, and musculoskeletal systems, chest and pelvic wounds, burns, poison, and accidents; • Administer abdominal thrusts for choking; execute cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) practices; • Identify chemical hazards to mitigate additional risks; • Communicate and prepare injured patients for transfer; • Move the patient to an advanced trauma center; and • Escort patients as a first responder.
• Risk Management: • Develop risk management plans; • Identify and evaluate the coexistence of a threat and a point of vulnerability; • Communicate risks effectively to appropriate stakeholders; • Monitor and control identified and emerging risks; and • Use multiple risk management techniques to identify and document risks.
• Construction Supervision: • Supervise construction craft areas to attain maximum productivity; • Describe craft personnel production rates and timelines; • Apply construction supervisor's responsibilities relative to setting up and controlling a job site; • Interpret construction blueprints and specifications; • Explain construction subcontract agreements and the payment drawdown process; • Maintain job site records.
• Surveying: • Recognize the history of surveying and the advancements in surveying technology; • Perform basic traverse computations manually, as related to surveying angles, distances, elevations, bearings, and azimuths; • Demonstrate the required calculations of basic surveying manually, utilizing the appropriate mathematical computations; • Demonstrate the proper use and care of surveying equipment following industry standards; and • Produce basic traverse computations and topographical maps utilizing CAD software.
• Construction Quality Control: • Explain quality management planning; • Perform post-award and pre-construction meetings; • Review contract submittals; • Design a construction project quality control plan; and • Define construction quality control concepts and procedures.
• Basic Welding Processes: • Accomplish basic welding and cutting processes; • Select various types of welding rods and electrodes; • Select and set up welding equipment; • Perform welding and soldering processes; • Evaluate beads applied by gas welding; and • Explain the capillary flow of solder.
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding: • Read, interpret and apply blueprint specifications; • Explain electrode classifications; define principles of arc welding (stick); • Select electrodes for various metals and set amperage settings; • Perform shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) operations in various positions using selected electrodes and joint design; • Produce acceptable test plate weldments meeting American Welding Society (AWS) code specifications; • Perform quality inspection procedures; and • Observe industry standard safety procedures.

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