BCT 1040 - Career Skills

1. Demonstrate knowledge of construction terminology.

Employability Skills 

Reading Fundamental

1. Identify the main idea and simple details.
2. Identify the meanings of words that are defined within the passage.
3. Recognize the meanings of words that are not defined in the passage.
4. Determine the proper placement of a step in a sequence of events or the proper time to perform each step of a task.
5. Apply instructions outlined in the passage to situations that are described in the passage.
6. Identify important details that are less obvious than those at Level 3.
7. Apply complicated instructions, some of which involve several steps, to situations described in the reading materials.
8. Recognize cause and effect relationships.
9. Determine the meaning of words that are not defined in the reading materials.
10. Understand the paraphrased definition of jargon or technical terms defined in the passage.
11. Use jargon or technical terms appropriately in describing situations stated in the passages.
12. Understand the definitions of acronyms that are defined in the passage.
13. Identify the appropriate definition of words with multiple meanings based on context of the passage.
14. Apply more complicated instructions involving conditionals, (if X happens, then it will lead to Y) or procedures with a number of steps, to describe situations.

Math Fundamentals

1. Add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.
2. Add and subtract using positive and negative numbers.
3. Change a number from one form to another, using whole numbers fractions, decimals or percentages.
4. Reorder information and eliminate extraneous information in order to solve problems
5. Calculate on-step conversions
6. One or two mathematical operations; addition, subtraction, multiplication or division on positive or negative numbers.
7. Calculate averages, simple ratios, proportions and rates using whole numbers and decimals.
8. Add simple fractions, decimals or percentages.
9. Read simple graphs and diagrams.
10. Separate the important facts from extraneous information.
11. Look up formulas and use them appropriately to perform one-step conversions.
12. Calculate using mixed units.
13. Calculate perimeter and areas of basic shapes.
14. Calculate percentage discounts or markups.
15. Complete a balance sheet or order form.
16. Calculate the “best deal” using one- or two-step calculations to compare costs.

Locating Information

1. Preparing to Listen.
2. Main ideas and details.
3. Following instructions.
4. Main ideas and details.
5. Word meanings.
6. Following instructions.
7. Listening for order and time.
8. Find one or two pieces of information in the document.
9. Insert one or two pieces of information into the document.
10. Find several pieces of information in a document.
11. Summarize and/or compare trends in a document.
12. Use more than one document to complete a simple task.
13. Summarize trends and main points on a document often containing many details.
14. Compare trends and main points. You will need to focus on pertinent information and ignore distracting details.
15. Use multiple documents to complete a tack. This may involve using information from on graphs to answer a question on another graphic.

Orientation to the Trade

1. Describe the history of the carpentry trade.
2. Identify the aptitudes, behaviors, and skills needed to be a successful carpenter.
3. Identify the training opportunities within the carpentry trade.
4. Identify the career and entrepreneurial opportunities within the carpentry trade.
5. Identify the responsibilities of a person working in the construction industry.
6. State the personal characteristics of a professional.
7. Explain the importance of safety in the construction industry.