construction Flashcards
Purpose of the Construction Curriculum Framework?
Provides foundational skills for construction work, covering safety, tools, techniques, and industry standards.
Main pathways after completing the framework?
Apprenticeships, traineeships, TAFE, university, or direct workforce entry in trades like carpentry, plumbing, or electrical.
Importance of WHS in construction?
Prevents injuries, ensures legal compliance, promotes a safe site, and protects workers from hazards.
Employer WHS responsibilities?
Provide safe equipment, risk assessments, proper training, emergency plans, and a hazard-free environment.
Worker WHS responsibilities?
Follow procedures, use PPE, report hazards, comply with site rules, and ensure personal safety.
Common site hazards?
Falls, electrical risks, moving machinery, hazardous substances, confined spaces, and unstable structures.
Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)?
A document outlining high-risk tasks, potential hazards, and safety control measures.
PPE and its importance?
Includes helmets, gloves, boots, masks, and goggles; prevents injuries and ensures compliance.
Five key power tools?
Drills, circular saws, angle grinders, nail guns, and impact drivers.
Power tool maintenance?
Clean regularly, inspect for damage, lubricate parts, store properly, and replace worn components.
Common construction materials?
Timber (framing, flooring), concrete (foundations, slabs), steel (structural), bricks (walls), glass (windows).
Factors in material selection?
Strength, durability, cost, availability, environmental impact, fire resistance, and aesthetics.
Why sustainability matters?
Reduces waste, saves energy, lowers costs, conserves resources, and lessens environmental impact.
Examples of sustainable materials?
Bamboo, recycled steel, rammed earth, reclaimed wood, and low-impact concrete.
How to reduce environmental impact?
Waste management, efficient materials, water conservation, recycling, and renewable energy use.
Importance of accurate measurements?
Prevents errors, reduces material waste, ensures structural integrity, and meets design specifications.
Common measuring tools?
Tape measures, laser levels, rulers, calipers, and digital measuring devices.
Key blueprint elements?
Dimensions, symbols, material specifications, elevation views, site plans, and structural details.
Steps in site preparation?
Clearing land, marking boundaries, leveling, setting up drainage, and ensuring stable soil conditions.
Excavation hazards?
Cave-ins, falling debris, underground utilities, unstable soil, and machinery accidents.
Concrete mixing process?
Combine cement, sand, gravel, and water in proper ratios for required strength.
Factors affecting concrete strength?
Water-cement ratio, curing time, temperature, aggregate quality, and mixing consistency.
Key bricklaying steps?
Preparing foundation, applying mortar, laying bricks in alignment, leveling, and finishing joints.
Safety for working at heights?
Use harnesses, guardrails, secure scaffolding, proper ladder use, and follow height regulations.
Types of scaffolding?
Supported, suspended, mobile, cantilever, and tube-and-coupler scaffolding.
Electrical hazards in construction?
Electrocution, fires, short circuits, exposed wires, and faulty grounding.
Electrical safety measures?
Use insulated gloves, proper grounding, dry work areas, circuit breakers, and lockout procedures.
Main plumbing system components?
Pipes, valves, fixtures, fittings, drainage systems, and water supply lines.
Why is communication important?
Prevents mistakes, improves efficiency, enhances teamwork, and ensures safety.
What is a risk assessment?
Identifies hazards, evaluates risks, and determines safety control measures.
Effective communication methods?
Clear verbal instructions, site meetings, written reports, and signage.
Common emergency procedures?
Fire evacuation, first aid response, hazard reporting, and site lockdowns.
Key construction regulations?
WHS laws, building codes, environmental standards, and site-specific policies.
Importance of building code compliance?
Ensures safety, legal adherence, and structural durability, and avoids penalties.
