PFP 1020 - NCCER Core Curriculum

1. Basic Safety
   1. Learn safety obligations of workers, supervisors and managers to ensure a safe work place.
   2. Discuss causes and impacts of incidents and accidents.
   3. Understand and state the roles of company policies and OSHA Regulations.
   4. Understand and state jobsite hazards, hazardous communication, and proper PPE.
2. Introduction to Construction Math
   1. Review mathematical basics and explains their application to construction trades.
   2. Learn to use and calculate imperial and metric measurements.
   3. Utilize an architect’s and an engineer’s scale.
   4. Understand decimal to fraction conversions.
   5. Learn and use basic geometry. 
3. Introduction to Hand Tools
   1. Learn about common construction hand tools used throughout the trades.
   2. Educate on correct and proper use of each tool.
   3. Discuss ergonomic factor involved in using each tool.
   4. Match correct PPE to each tool.
4. Introduction to Power Tools
   1. Correctly describe common power tools used in the trades every day.
      • Including basic electrical safety, changing blades, grinding wheels, guards, RPM and GFCI.
   2. Build upon previous knowledge of ergonomics and PPE included in the training.
       
5. Introduction to Construction Drawings
   1. Understand and demonstrate usage of basic terminology, symbols and components.
   2. Explain different types of drawings.
   3. Discuss orthographic and isometric points of view used in creating and interpreting drawings.
   4. Navigate prints via elevation, direction and dimensions.
6. Introduction to Basic Rigging
   1. Utilize charts, math, and inspection techniques to perform a basic rigging job.
   2. Learn and understand hand signals and other forms of communication.
   3. Understand basic mechanics of lifting equipment.
   4. Incorporate lift plans, equipment and center of gravity to perform lift.
7. Basic communication Skills
   1. Demonstrate ability to use communication skills vital to the work place and the jobsite.
   2. Demonstrate and state practical examples emphasizing the importance of verbal and written skills.
   3. Demonstrate phone and e-mail skills.
   4. Learn to work in both a lead and team role.
8. Basic Employability Skills
   1. Demonstrate professional self-presentation, problem solving and critical thinking.
   2. Understand and be able to state workplace practices and policies such as harassment, absenteeism, drugs and alcohol.
   3. Understand how jobs are placed and applied for utilizing more up to date technologies.
9. Introduction to Material Handling
   1. Demonstrate competency with correct procedures of lifting, moving and adjusting materials with the body or machine.
   2. Discuss topics such as housekeeping, ergonomics, fall zone and stability triangle.
   3. Correctly use communication practices and lift plans to travel, lift and manipulate load material.