CTAP 130: Worksite Behavior, Readiness and Safety

This course will provide instruction in worksite behaviors and expectations: preparing for the workday, communication skills, teamwork skills, pro-active attitude, attendance expectations, integrity, resume writing, mock job interview, appropriate work attire, and what employers are really looking for when hiring. To include, but not limited to, behaviors and actions that could disqualify, lead to disciplinary action, or even terminate an individual from a job. Also, to be included is health and safety needed for the trades. Topics include physical fitness, healthy eating habits, worksite assessment, identifying workplace hazards, hazard prevention and DOC safety training. Proper use and fit of personal protective equipment will be discussed.

  1. Explain how to meet the physical requirement needed to enter construction industry and /or apprenticeships.
  2. Develop sufficient endurance and stamina to enter an apprenticeship program.
  3. Apply proper techniques for safe handling, and movement of building materials and equipment.
  4. Apply elements of hazard prevention.
  5. Use personal protective equipment.
  6. Complete OSHA 10 Training for Jobsite Hazard Recognition for the Trades.
  7. Model appropriate worksite behaviors and expectations.
  8. Prepare for the workday.
  9. Document jobsite activities to employer verbally and in writing by the use of industry standard work records.
  10. Apply team work techniques to a construction project.
  11. Demonstrate punctuality and jobsite readiness.
  12. Write resume for a job in the construction industry.
  13. Demonstrate interview techniques.
  14. Complete Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training.
Credits
5