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Atkinson, Rhonda; And Others – 1993
Developed by the ABCs of Construction National Workplace Literacy Project, this fifth-grade level module teaches different kinds of vocabulary words encountered in work-related texts used by pipefitter trainees. The module covers the following topics: differences between general, specialized, and technical words; learning new words; drills for…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Building Trades, Definitions, Dictionaries
Laborers-AGC Education and Training Fund, Pomfret Center, CT. – 1993
This guide contains materials for a general construction course. Introductory materials include a list of videos, schedule for the 10-day course, and tools and material list. The course is divided into 10 sections. Each section consists of some or all of these components: list of trainee objectives, instructor notes, instructor outline,…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Building Trades, Construction Industry, Construction (Process)
Northwestern State Univ., Natchitoches, LA. – 1989
Intended to help local administrators, teacher educators, and technology education/industrial arts teachers in Louisiana improve technology education and standardize its instruction, this document contains teacher's materials for a 10-unit course in construction technology for 10th-, 11th-, or 12th-grade students. The instructional units are as…
Descriptors: Building Trades, Carpentry, Construction (Process), Curriculum Development
Missouri Univ., Columbia. Instructional Materials Lab. – 1990
This index was developed to help building trades instructors in Missouri use existing instructional materials and keep track of student progress on the VAMS system. The list was compiled by a committee of instructors who selected appropriate references and identified areas that pertained to Missouri competencies. The index lists competencies in…
Descriptors: Building Trades, Competence, Competency Based Education, Construction (Process)
Evaluation, Dissemination and Assessment Center, Dallas. – 1982
This guide, the first in a series of three, provides the intermediate science student and teacher an opportunity to review selected science concepts and processes through activities which emphasize the applicability of scientific knowledge in the professional world. The three components in this guide deal with (1) ecology (what marine science…
Descriptors: Building Trades, Elementary School Science, Health Education, Intermediate Grades
Nama, Joe – 1981
This instructor's guide accompanies the self-paced student training modules on cement finishing, available separately as CE 031 576. Introductory materials include a description of the components of the pre-apprenticeship project, discussion of teacher's role in students' completion of the modules, and scope and contents of Phase 2 training. Each…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Behavioral Objectives, Building Trades, Cement Industry
Ball, Peggy, Ed.; And Others – 1980
Described is a competency-based community college curriculum for programs in electrical installation and maintenance. The initial curriculum development project involved identifying career opportunities, determining the skills (tasks) required for each job, and analyzing each task for necessary competencies and performance criteria. Project…
Descriptors: Building Trades, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development, Electrical Occupations
International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, Washington, DC. – 1979
Designed for use by instructors using the "Health and Safety Education Book" (International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades/Occupational Safety and Health Act), this book contains quizzes specifically for painters, abrasive blasters, tapers, paint makers, and floorcoverers. Quizzes included in the book focus on testing areas such as (1)…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Accidents, Building Trades, Evaluation
National Research Council of Canada, Ottawa (Ontario). Div. of Building Research. – 1968
One hundred different topics related to the technical aspects of building design and construction are discussed. The major areas of discussion are--(1) the effects of climate on building materials, (2) site and soil analysis, (3) acoustical and thermal design considerations, (4) fire and building design, (5) structural analysis and design, and (6)…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Building Design, Building Systems, Building Trades
O'Meara, Lester; Turley, John – 1973
This course of study on plumbing and piping is part of a construction, supervision, and inspection series, which provides instructional materials for community or junior college technical courses in the inspection program. Material covered in this volume pertains to: uniform plumbing code; pipes, fittings, supports, and connections; sewer and…
Descriptors: Building Trades, Community Colleges, Construction (Process), Diagrams
Rowan, Richard L.; Rubin, Lester – 1972
An evaluation of the imposed Washington Plan and the Voluntary Indianapolis Plan for improving minority utilization in construction indicates that both plans have led to an improvement of employment opportunities for the target groups in general and for blacks in particular. Review procedures under both plans are discussed for restructuring in…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Black Employment, Building Trades, Construction Industry
Manpower Administration (DOL), Washington, DC. U.S. Training and Employment Service. – 1970
The United States Training and Employment Service General Aptitude Test Battery (GATB), first published in 1947, has been included in a continuing program of research to validate the tests against success in many different occupations. The GATB consists of 12 tests which measure nine aptitudes: General Learning Ability; Verbal Aptitude; Numerical…
Descriptors: Aptitude Tests, Building Trades, Career Guidance, Carpentry
Rich, Les – Worklife, 1978
Describes the hardships, harassments, psychological adjustments, and successes experienced by several women who have entered the traditionally male-dominated, skilled blue-collar workforce. Also included is a list of organizations and individuals who offer services to women seeking training and jobs in the construction industry. (BM)
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Affirmative Action, Attitude Change, Building Trades
Overtoom, Christine G. – 2000
Project Build is an eight-week course in construction industry basics for unemployed residents of the neighborhoods surrounding The Ohio State University. Developing curriculum for Project Build revealed that existing training materials in the construction industry focus on technical skills. Extensive conversations with industry experts about…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Building Trades, Construction (Process), Curriculum Development
Dempsey, Portia Perry – Opportunity, 1971
Describes a pilot program planned by the Housing Development Corporation of Chester, Pennsylvania, funded through OEO and the Pennsylvania Bureau of Human Resources, Department of Community Affairs. (JM)
Descriptors: Building Trades, Federal Programs, Federal State Relationship, Housing Needs