| 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
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