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    Trowel occupations Module 4: Setting out.

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    In this module learners practise the basic requirements of measuring - reading and understanding large numbers, calculating with metric measurements, and accurate metric measuring using a range of builders' tape measures. The module also includes basic setting out techniques using pegs and profiles, calculation of running dimensions, checking for 'square' by using a builder's square and the 3:4:5 method. Word files and audio files related to this module are available in the Trowel Occupations zip file.

    Trowel occupations Module 3: Working with drawings.

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    Working drawings are critical to construction work. It is essential that everyone in the building team is able to understand and interpret them as appropriate to their needs. To do this requires good spatial skills, an understanding of scale and the ability to interpret symbols and metric measurement. In this module learners have the opportunity to practise these skills using real drawings available in the Source material.

    Trowel occupations Module 2: The building team.

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    To be an effective member of a building team it is important to understand the lines of authority within the workplace, the roles and responsibilities of others, how to deal with site visitors, how to manage conflict at work and how to contribute to team meetings. The focus of this module also lends itself to other work environments where it is important that employees know and recognise the structure of their organisation and their role within it. Word files and audio files related to this module are available in the Trowel Occupations zip file.

    Hairdressing.

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    This module learners focuses on the importance of site safety and gives opportunities to practise strategies for reading and understanding a wide range of written and graphical information, including: signs and symbols used around the site, hand signals to move loads, health and safety law, risk assessment and method statements, accident report forms, RIDDOR. Word files and audio files related to this module are available in the Trowel Occupations zip file.

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