Description

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to do the following:

• Identify the personal qualities that contribute to successful employment.
• Describe the historical development of the trade.
• Identify the organization and purpose of apprenticeship training.
• Identify employer and employee safety obligations.

Performance Tasks

• This is a knowledge-based module; there are no performance tasks.

Module Index

Session I. Introduction; Opportunities; Your Training Program; Responsibilities

A. Introduction

B. Ironworking Trade

• • History of Structural Steel Building Materials
  • Ironworking

C. Opportunities in the Construction Industry

D. Your Training Program

• • Standardized Training by NCCER
  • Apprenticeship Program

E. Responsibilities of the Employee

• • Professionalism
  • Honesty
  • Loyalty
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Willingness to Take Responsibility
  • Willingness to Cooperate
  • Rules and Regulations
  • Tardiness and Absenteeism

Session II. Human Relations; Safety Obligations; Review; Module Exam

A. Human Relations

• • Making Human Relations Work
  • Human Relations and Productivity
  • Attitude
  • Maintaining a Positive Attitude

B. Employer and Employee Safety Obligations

C. Module Review

D. Module Examination

• • Trainees must score 70 percent or higher to receive recognition from NCCER.
  • Record the testing results on NCCER Registry, and submit the results to the Training Program Sponsor.