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Residential Carpentry Skill Standards
Residential Carpentry standards have been developed and validated and
incorporate Level I standards for semi-skilled carpenters, and Level II
standards for skilled carpenters. Standards were developed and validated for
the following 11 carpentry specialties: Wood Framing; Metal Framing; Interior
Trim; Exterior Trim; Siding; Concrete Forms; Drywall; Roof Application; Stairs;
Insulation; Cabinets and Countertops. Within these specialties, 32 critical
work functions or duty areas, along with key activities for these functions,
were identified. These are all addressed and applied in Delmar Cengage Learning's Carpentry: Residential Construction Academy book.
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Carpentry Skill Standards
Residential Electrician Skill Standards
Residential Electrician standards have been developed and validated and
incorporate Level I standards for semi-skilled electricians and Level II
standards for skilled electricians. 117 critical work functions (the major
tasks and content areas of work in an area), along with key activities for
these functions, were identified. These are all addressed and applied in
Delmar Cengage Learning's Electrical Principles: Residential Construction
Academy and House Wiring: Residential Construction Academy books.
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Electrician Skill Standards
Residential HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) Skill Standards
Residential HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) standards are designed for installers of HVAC equipment and HVAC service technicians. Standards are developed and validated for the following eight HVAC specialties: Air Conditioning, Gas Heat, Oil Heat, Hydronic Heat, Electric Heat, Geothermal Heat and Air Distribution . Nineteen (19) critical work functions or duty areas are identified. These standards are designed to be a source in developing curricula and evaluating the outcomes of residential HVAC training programs. These are all addressed and applied in Delmar Cengage Learning's Residential Construction Academy: HVAC book.
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Residential Plumbing Skill Standards
Residential plumbing standards are designed for trainees entering the second year of training and journey level plumbers. Standards are developed and validated for the following nine plumbing specialties : Public Water and Sewer Connections, Private Water and Sewer Connections, Lift Stations and Sewage Systems, Water Quality and Filtration Systems, Solar Systems, Hydronic Heating Systems and Boilers, Gas Piping, Backflow Protection, and Irrigation Protection . Thirteen (13) critical work functions or duty areas are identified. The standards will provide a basis for the certification and training of workers as well as objective benchmarks for employee selection and training needs. These are all addressed and applied in Delmar Cengage Learning's Residential Construction Academy: Plumbing book.
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Residential Masonry Standards
Residential masonry and concrete standards have been developed and validated and incorporate Level I standards for semi-skilled masons and Level II standards for skilled masons. Standards were developed and validated for two specialties; masonry and concrete. Forty-five (45) critical work functions or duty areas were identified. Critical work functions describe the major tasks and content areas of work within each specialty. Key activities or major tasks and knowledge involved in completing critical work functions are also provided.
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Residential Facilities Maintenance Standards
Facilities Maintenance standards are organized into the follow broad categories: Applied Academic Skills; Basic Occupational Skills; and Occupational Specific Skills. Performance indicators or skill standards have been developed for key activities and knowledge required for completing critical work functions.
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