Apprentices complete a required number of hours
in on-the-job training and related instruction.
in on-the-job training and related instruction.
Dock and Wharf Builder
Anonymous
National (OA)
Work Process Content
On the Job Training
Anonymous
8K
OJT hours
Clean work sites.
1
200
Clean work sites.
1
200
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
Mark reference points on construction materials.
1
200
Mark reference points on construction materials.
1
200
- Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
1
200
Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
1
200
- Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
3
600
Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
3
600
- Erect scaffolding or ladders for assembling structures above ground level.
- Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
- Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete.
Cut wood components for installation.
1
200
Cut wood components for installation.
1
200
- Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
1
200
Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
1
200
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
Verify alignment of structures or equipment.
1
200
Verify alignment of structures or equipment.
1
200
- Verify trueness of structure, using plumb bob and level.
Build construction forms or molds.
1
200
Build construction forms or molds.
1
200
- Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete.
Install carpet or flooring.
1
200
Install carpet or flooring.
1
200
- Cover subfloors with building paper to keep out moisture and lay hardwood, parquet, or wood-strip-block floors by nailing floors to subfloor or cementing them to mastic or asphalt base.
Install wooden structural components.
3
600
Install wooden structural components.
3
600
- Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
- Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
- Examine structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts.
Coordinate construction project activities.
1
200
Coordinate construction project activities.
1
200
- Arrange for subcontractors to deal with special areas, such as heating or electrical wiring work.
Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.
2
400
Inspect work sites to determine condition or necessary repairs.
2
400
- Inspect ceiling or floor tile, wall coverings, siding, glass, or woodwork to detect broken or damaged structures.
- Examine structural timbers and supports to detect decay, and replace timbers as required, using hand tools, nuts, and bolts.
Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.
1
200
Apply decorative or textured finishes or coverings.
1
200
- Finish surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses or buildings, using paint, hand tools, or paneling.
Install building fixtures.
2
400
Install building fixtures.
2
400
- Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
- Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair.
Install doors or windows.
2
400
Install doors or windows.
2
400
- Install structures or fixtures, such as windows, frames, floorings, trim, or hardware, using carpenters' hand or power tools.
- Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair.
Prepare operational reports.
1
200
Prepare operational reports.
1
200
- Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.
Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
1
200
Remove worn, damaged or outdated materials from work areas.
1
200
- Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools.
Order construction or extraction materials or equipment.
1
200
Order construction or extraction materials or equipment.
1
200
- Select and order lumber or other required materials.
Select construction materials.
1
200
Select construction materials.
1
200
- Select and order lumber or other required materials.
Prepare hazardous waste for processing or disposal.
1
200
Prepare hazardous waste for processing or disposal.
1
200
- Work with or remove hazardous material.
Record operational or environmental data.
1
200
Record operational or environmental data.
1
200
- Maintain job records and schedule work crew.
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
1
200
Apply material to fill gaps in surfaces.
1
200
- Fill cracks or other defects in plaster or plasterboard and sand patch, using patching plaster, trowel, and sanding tool.
Position construction forms or molds.
1
200
Position construction forms or molds.
1
200
- Anchor and brace forms and other structures in place, using nails, bolts, anchor rods, steel cables, planks, wedges, and timbers.
Estimate construction project costs.
1
200
Estimate construction project costs.
1
200
- Prepare cost estimates for clients or employers.
Drill holes in construction materials.
1
200
Drill holes in construction materials.
1
200
- Bore boltholes in timber, masonry or concrete walls, using power drill.
Install safety or support equipment.
1
200
Install safety or support equipment.
1
200
- Install rough door and window frames, subflooring, fixtures, or temporary supports in structures undergoing construction or repair.
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
1
200
Mix substances or compounds needed for work activities.
1
200
- Perform minor plumbing, welding, or concrete mixing work.
Weld metal components.
1
200
Weld metal components.
1
200
- Perform minor plumbing, welding, or concrete mixing work.
Dig holes or trenches.
1
200
Dig holes or trenches.
1
200
- Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.
Direct construction or extraction personnel.
1
200
Direct construction or extraction personnel.
1
200
- Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.
Position safety or support equipment.
1
200
Position safety or support equipment.
1
200
- Dig or direct digging of post holes and set poles to support structures.
Install trim or paneling.
1
200
Install trim or paneling.
1
200
- Apply shock-absorbing, sound-deadening, or decorative paneling to ceilings or walls.
Assemble products or production equipment.
1
200
Assemble products or production equipment.
1
200
- Build sleds from logs and timbers for use in hauling camp buildings and machinery through wooded areas.
Related Instruction Content
Training Provider(s):
Penn Foster
130
RI hours
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12
Safety and Worksite Management
12
Measurement and Layout
16
Measurement and Layout
16
Construction Materials and Methods
16
Construction Materials and Methods
16
Structural Assembly
20
Structural Assembly
20
Installation Techniques
20
Installation Techniques
20
Inspection and Quality Control
16
Inspection and Quality Control
16
Specialized Skills
16
Specialized Skills
16
Project Management and Documentation
16
Project Management and Documentation
16