General Construction

This course teaches the basic skills every Construction Craft Laborer should know. The course is mostly hands-on learning with special emphasis placed on following proper procedures and developing safe work habits.

Included topics:

• Oxygen/acetylene cutting
• Air tools (chipping guns, pavement breakers, etc.)
• Electric tools (reciprocating saws, roto-hammers, etc.)
• Power tools (powder-actuated, chainsaws, etc.)
• Sandblasting
• General and electrical safety
• PPE – hearing, eye, head, toe protection (including repetitive motion)
• Soil compaction
• Hearing conservation
• Material identification
• Small engine maintenance
• Heat stress