Learning Outcomes

The Plumbing Profession

Plumbing

Brief History of Plumbing

General Terms Used in the Plumbing Profession

Three Phases of Plumbing Projects

Lesson Summary

In this module, you will learn more about plumbing as a profession and all the required skills needed to be successful as a plumber. You will also learn about the three phases in a plumbing project and plumbing maintenance.

Introduction to Plumbing Safety

Terms Associated with Plumbing Safety

Personal Protective Equipment

Respiratory Protection

In this module, you will learn about the importance of safety practices, identify unsafe conditions, steps to perform positive and negative fit checks for respirators and list various items that are associated with plumbing safety.

Hazard Communication

Workshop Zone Safety

Working Areas and Surfaces

Motorized Vehicles

In this module, you will learn about the responsibilities of plumbers with regards to hazard communication. You will also learn the importance of signs, tags, and colour codes in the workplace and distinguish between the various signs - danger, caution, informational, safety.

Plumbing Tools

Trenching and Excavation Safety

Lockout

Confined Spaces

Emergency Response

In this module, you will learn about basic tool safety practices. You will also learn about trenching, trenching safety procedures, lockout / Tagout  (LOTO) rule, working in confined spaces and general response to emergency situations.

Introduction to Plumbing Assessment

Learn the valuable plumbing skills you need to succeed as a professional plumber with this free online course.

Introduction to Plumbing

Alison's free online Introduction to Plumbing course teaches the skills you need to kick off your plumbing career. Can you imagine living without access to a water supply and basic sanitation systems? Plumbers and professionals working in the plumbing industry make sure that our plumbing needs are always met. With this course, you will learn about the installation of pipes and plumbing fixtures, the maintenance of drainage, and more.

The Electrical Trade

Career Opportunities in the Electrical Trade

In this module, you will be introduced to the electrical trade. You will learn about various terms associated with the electrical trade and be able to describe the significance of the electrical trade in today's times.

Electrical Safety and Electric Shock

Practicing Safety Measures

Other Workplace Hazards and Precautionary Steps

Basic Tool Safety

Working in Confined Spaces

Handling Hazardous Materials

Safeguarding Against Falls

This module will teach you about electrical safety. You will learn about the hazards of working with electric power and the different types of electric burns.

Electrical Circuits

Atomic Theory

Electrical Power

Electrical Circuits - Other Terminologies

In this module, you will learn about electrical circuits and how electricity works in them. You will learn about the reaction and involvement of atoms in electric circuits. This module will also teach you about Ohm's law.

Introduction to Electrical Theory

Resistive Circuits

Kirchhoff's Law

This module teaches you about the theoretical aspects of the electrical trade. You will become knowledgeable on the differences between series and parallel circuits and be able to explain Kirchhoff's law.

Introduction to the Electrical Trade - Final Assessment

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Introduction to the Electrical Trade

This course teaches you everything you need to know to do electrical work on residential, commercial and industrial projects. We all depend on an uninterrupted supply of electrical power in our daily lives so skilled electricians are highly valued professionals. This course lays out the theory behind electricity to explain the practices and procedures you will employ on the job so sign up to gain a valuable new skill and boost your career.

Carpentry as a Trade

History of Carpentry

Modern Carpentry

Opportunities in the Construction Industry and Apprenticeship Program

Employee Responsibility and Human Relations

Employer and Employee Safety Obligations

Learn more about carpentry as a trade. From this module, you will learn about the the trade and history of carpentry, modern carpentry, different opportunities that exist in the construction industry and the apprenticeship program, and the employer and employee relationship.

Introduction to Building Materials

Lumber

Plywood

Building Boards

Engineered Wood Products

Pressure-Treated Lumber

Calculating Lumber Quantities

Concrete Block Construction

Commercial Construction Methods

Learn more about building materials. This module provides an introduction to different building materials required such as lumber, plywood, building boards, engineered wood products, concrete block construction, commercial construction methods.

Fasteners - Screws and Bolts

Fasteners - Mechanical Anchors

Adhesives

Fasteners - Nails and Staples

Learn more about fasteners and adhesives used in carpentry in this module from different types of fasteners such as nails and staples, screws and bolts, mechanical anchors, and different adhesives as well.

Introduction to Hand and Power Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Some Power Tools Used By Carpenters

Learn more about hand and power tools used by carpenters in the construction industry from the different kinds of hand tools, power tools and other types of tools as well as guidelines, factors to consider in usage, and safety measures..

Introduction to Carpentry Assessment

Enhance your woodworking skills and become a responsible qualified carpenter with this free online training course.

Introduction to Carpentry

This course teaches you how to build beautiful structures that can last for centuries. Carpenters have one of the highest rates of job satisfaction in the construction industry for those who like to work with their hands. The trade offers numerous career opportunities, from constructing forms to creating fine cabinetry. Learn everything you need to know about carpentry in a few short hours to start a few home projects or even a new career.

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