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E. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
E1. HealthandSafety
By the end of this course, students will:
E1.1 identify laws, regulations, standards, regula- tory agencies, and advocacy bodies related to health and safety in the construction industry (e.g., Workplace Safety and Insurance Board [WSIB], Ministry of Labour, Construction Safety Association of Ontario);
E1.2 identify hazards related to materials, process- es, and equipment used in construction (e.g., flammable solvents, toxic chemicals, sharp blades, moving parts in machinery), as well as resources and methods for reducing these hazards (e.g., Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System [WHMIS], safe handling and operating practices, personal protective equipment);
E1.3 demonstrate an understanding of and adhere to safety practices and procedures for facilities, processes, materials, tools, and equip- ment used in construction (e.g., use of tool and equipment guards);
E1.4 describe the rights and responsibilities of employees (e.g., the right to know, the right to refuse, the right to participate, as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act [OHSA]);
E1.5 use protective clothing, gear, and equipment appropriately (e.g., dust mask, safety glasses).
E2. CareerOpportunities
By the end of this course, students will:
E2.1 describethevarioussectorsintheconstruction industry (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial, institutional, civil, repair and maintenance);
E2.2 identify different careers in the construction industry (e.g., cabinet maker, mason, electrician, plumber, project manager, estimator, developer, architect), and describe the secondary school pathways (e.g., courses, programs, experiential learning opportunities) that provide preparation for these careers;
E2.3 identify groups and programs that are avail- able to support students who are interested in pursuing non-traditional career choices in the construction industry (e.g., mentoring programs, virtual networking/support groups, specialized postsecondary programs, relevant trade/industry associations);
E2.4 demonstrateanunderstandingoftheEssential Skills that are important for success in the con- struction industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., reading text, document use, measurement and calculation);
E2.5 demonstrate an understanding of the work habits that are important for success in the con- struction industry, as identified in the Ontario Skills Passport (e.g., working safely, reliability, teamwork);
E2.6 develop and/or select pieces of work and other materials that provide evidence of their skills and achievements in the construction industry, for inclusion in a portfolio (e.g., work logs, skills checklist, drawings and/or photographs of projects).
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
E1. identifyandfollowhealthandsafetyregulations,standards,andproceduresrelatedtothe construction industry;
E2. identifycareeropportunitiesintheconstructionindustry,anddescribethetrainingrequiredfor these careers.
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