25.10.21
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Construction Laborer - Power Tools

The comprehensive, task-based simulations and elearning content covers core knowledge and skills around identifying, learning the use of, and operating safely; common power tools, saws, and grinders. Competencies are earned through iterative practice and performance evaluation within VR simulations and elearning assessments. Participants demonstrate learning over a 3.5-hour (take this out and use pilot to identify time it took) period by achieving a minimum assessment score of 80%.

Skills / Knowledge

  • Grinders
  • Nibblers
  • Saws
  • Common Power Tools
  • Drills
  • Wrenches
  • Screwdrivers

Earning Criteria

Required

knowledge
Lessons Include; Industry Tool Terminology, Electric Drill, Hammer Drill, Wrenches and Screwdrivers, Circular Saw, Miter Saw, Cutoff Saw, Portable Band Saw, Reciprocating Saw, Handheld Grinder, Bench and Pedestal Grinder, and Nibbler
exam
Learner has showed competency by correctly identifying and using power tools for the Construction Laborer trade. They have completed and passed the module assessment at a rate of 80% or higher.
experience
Power Tools/Electrical Safety: Electric Drill - Trainee will learn and demonstrate how to inspect and safely use an electric drill.
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Power Tools: Hammer Drill - Trainee will inspect and safely use a hammer drill.
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Power Tools: Impact Wrenches - Trainee will learn and demonstrate how to inspect and safely use an impact wrench.
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Power Tools/Electrical Safety: Pneumatic Wrenches and Screwdrivers - Trainee will learn and demonstrate how to inspect and safely use pneumatic wrenches and screwdrivers.
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Power Tools/Electrical Safety: Circular Saw - Trainee will learn and demonstrate how to inspect and safely use a circular saw.
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Power Tools/Electrical Safety: Miter Saw - Trainee will learn and demonstrate how to inspect and safely use a miter saw.
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Power Tools: Cutoff Saw - Trainee will inspect and safely use a cutoff saw.
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Power Tools: Portable Band Saw - Trainee will learn and demonstrate how to inspect and safely use a portable band saw.
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Power Tools: Reciprocating Saw - Trainee will learn and demonstrate how to inspect and safely use a reciprocating saw.
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Power Tools/Electrical Safety: Handheld Grinders - Trainee will learn and demonstrate how to inspect and safely use a handheld grinder.
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Power Tools/Electrical Safety: Bench and Pedestal Grinders - Trainee will learn and demonstrate how to inspect and safely use a pedestal grinder.
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Power Tools/Electrical Safety: Nibblers - Trainee will learn and demonstrate how to inspect and safely use a nibbler.