Initial Assessment – Construction
Name:
Date:
Section A. 1.
Name 5 trades in construction.
2.
Which trade are you interested in and why?
3.
Describe any 2 tools/power tools you have used, how did you use them and what for?
4.
Name 4 different places you may have to work in?
5.
What 5 skills/abilities do you have that an employer would be looking for in an Apprentice and why?
6.
Health and safety is very important, explain why it is important in construction?
7.
Explain why protective clothing i.e. boots, goggles, ear defenders, high visibility clothing etc are important?
8.
To work in the construction industry you need good communication and numeracy skills – describe 2 situations where you would need to use these skills.
Section B – Job Qualities Checklist
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Purpose: The purpose of this skills inventory is to help you to be able to come up with different skills that you may be having a hard time thinking of yourself. How to use the Skills Inventory: The following is a sample list of skills found in a cross section of careers. Circle every skill that applies to you. Outdoor work
Dealing with people
Working alone
Regular hours
Using computers
Sketching charts or diagrams
Assembling apparatus
Calculating numerical data
Identifying solutions
Inventing new ideas
Constructing buildings
Manual work
Following instructions
Coping with deadlines
Planning
Working with others
Creativity
Estimating physical space
Thinking of creative ideas
Meeting new people
Developing plans for projects
Expressing ideas orally
Expressing ideas in writing
Collaborating ideas
Operating equipment
Relating to the public
Prioritising tasks
Which 3 of the skills you have checked do you consider to be the most important and why? 1. 2. 3. Section C – Job Skills Checklist There are many different types of jobs across the construction sector. List 2 skills you think are needed for each of the following jobs: Occupation
Skill One
Bricklayer Painter & Decorator Carpenter/Joiner (Site or Bench) Plumber Electrician Plasterer
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Skills Two
Study the attached picture and identify 10 potential hazards
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
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