Resources

This project developed task-based activities to support six high-priority trades:

• Automotive Service 
  
• Carpenter 
  
• Cook 
  
• Electrician 
  
• Millwright 
  
• Plumber
  

The guide provides an overview.

All of the tasks can be found on the Task-Based Activities portal: http://taskbasedactivitiesforlbs.ca/

A collection of resources produced by HRSDC related to various trades.

The Trades Essentials program was designed to increase participation in trades by providing a well-defined pathway for each client to build on present skills and access services necessary for success in his or her occupation.

Trade Specific Essential Skills Inventories (ESI)

Through a dynamic assessment process using contextualized Essential Skills assessments, clients can identify individual proficiency levels of the following Essential Skills: reading text, document use, numeracy, oral communication, writing and using computers. The Essential Skills Inventory and the Technical Skills Inventory assist the client to develop a learning path which includes measurable targets to reach his/her individual goals.

Trade Specific Essential Skills Curriculum

Trade-specific curriculum frameworks have been created for each of the thirteen trades along with trades specific curriculum guidelines and suggested resource materials.

Technical Skills Inventories (TSI)

Through a self-assessment process, clients are able to identify their individual trade specific skills.

The Thirteen Trades:

• Automotive Service Technician
  
• Cabinet Maker
  
• Carpenter
  
• Construction
  
• Electrician
  
• Cook
  
• Industrial Electrician
  
• Machinist
  
• Metal Fabricator
  
• Oil
  
• Burner Mechanic
  
• Plumber
  
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
  
• Steamfitter/Pipefitter
  
• Welder
  

This resource contains sample tasks and activities that are adapted from the “Selected Assessment Tools”, provided by MTCU and other tools that are currently being used in the literacy field across Ontario. There is a separate section for each of the five OALCF goal paths.

Each goal path section  includes:

a) Index of Activities 

b) Key Development Skills Check List 

c) Assessment activities for each competency, level and task group 

d) Answer Guide 

e) Resource List

A quick assessment tool for someone who is interested in becoming an apprentice.

A resource for those considering an Apprenticeship to record what they learn as they research a new and exciting career in the tradess.

A workbook with practical exercises to help learners practice their reading, writing, numeracy and document use skills. A full answer guide is included to help learners understand the steps to reach the right answer.

The material created is an exploratory curriculum that allows a learner to build skills that they would need to be successful and to help decide if Apprenticeship is an option for them.

Many of the activities may also be suitable for a learner who is looking to improve their skills for secondary or post-secondary. The curriculum is intended to build some knowledge of the Apprenticeship system, while upgrading foundational skills.

A checklist to help identify essential skills strengths and areas for improvement. It includes statements that describe common trades-related tasks for the nine essential skills.

This website has links to resources related to the following trades:

• Boiler Maker/Metal Fabricator
• Carpenter
• Electrician
• Millwright/Industrial Mechanic
• Pipefitter/Steamfitter
• Welder