By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Outline the basics of electrical wiring systems
• Identify the job requirements of the electrical trade
• Describe the effects of an electric shock
• List the safety standards and requirements specified by the
• Occupational Health and Safety Act (OSHA) in the United States
• Explain the ‘lockout’ or ‘tagout’ rule and when it should be used
• Lay out the safety rules to apply when working with ladders, overhead equipment, tools and hazardous materials
• Describe electrical power, charge and current
• Define Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws for voltage

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

• State the uses of electrical device boxes
• Discuss the terms associated with device boxes
• Apply the steps involved in making a 90-degree bend
• Describe the basic procedure involved in using a segment bending device
• State the typical fasteners used to attach raceways
• Outline the proper methods of storing, handling, and installing raceways
• List the terms associated with conductors and electrical cables
• Identify the use of fish tapes, wire grips, pull lines, and pulling equipment in installing conductors into conduits

After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:

• List the plans and drawings that are included in electrical drawings
• Describe the various terms associated with electrical drawings
• Discuss the drawing layout, the common drafting lines, and the electrical symbols used in the trade
• Explain what is meant by scale drawings, power plans, lighting floor plans, electrical details and diagrams
• Describe electrical current testing instruments such as an ammeter and a galvanometer
• Summarize how a moving-coil meter operates
• Identify the purpose of testing equipment such as voltmeter, ohmmeter, multimeter
• List the difference between an analog and a digital voltmeter

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Outline the history and scope of carpentry
• Identify the opportunities for carpenters in the construction industry
• Classify the various building materials they use
• List the most commonly used fasteners and adhesives used in woodworking
• Explain the different types of carpentry hand and power tools
• Outline their general safety procedures and guidelines
• Discuss the importance of employee responsibility and human relations to being successful in the trade

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify the various types of construction drawings that make a drawing set
• State the guidelines to read and interpret reading plans and drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• List the various terms associated with floor systems, wall, ceiling and roof framing
• Explain the different methods of framing and constructing houses made of wood
• Describe the types of beams/girders and supports used in construction
• Outline the sequence involved in constructing a platform floor assembly
• Summarize the basic procedure for laying out, assembling, and erecting wood frame walls
• Recognize the different types of roofs used in residential construction
• Recall the length of a common rafter required to construct a roof

Having completed this course, the learner will be able to:

• Discuss the terms associated with concrete, concrete reinforcing materials, and formwork
• Apply the concrete mixing information to get different types of concrete, designed to suit various purposes
• Explain the basic concrete curing methods and materials
• List the various components of windows, exterior doors, and stairways used in residential construction
• Summarize the basic installation procedure for pre-hung windows
• State the various types of exterior doors used in residential construction
• Identify the essential requirements for framing stairs
• Describe the design and layout techniques used for stairways and stairwells

Having completed this course the learner will be able to:

• Describe the history and scope of carpentry as a trade
• Identify the opportunities for carpenters in the construction industry
• Classify the various building materials used by carpenters
• List the most commonly used fasteners and adhesives used by people in the carpentry trade
• Explain the different types of hand and power tools

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Recognize the importance of plumbing as a profession
• Discuss the personal protective equipment and safety signs
• Explain the advantages and disadvantages of different materials in plumbing
• Describe tools for measuring and layout, levelling, cutting, drilling, assembling, and more
• Summarize the history of plumbing
• Outline the different diagrams that plumbers encounter