SHEET METAL APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING GEORGE BROWN COLLEGE BASIC LEVEL SUPPLEMENTAL HANDOUTS PROGRAM: T-602 (BASIC) COURSE: MENG 6028 (THEORY)SHEET METAL WORKER 308A Interprovincial (IP) Red Seal Certificate of Qualification Examination ‘Summary 1 Occupational Skills 22% 2 Sheet Metal Fabrication 27% 3 Air and Material Handling System Installation 32% 4 Roofing, Architectural Metal and Specialty Product Installation 13 % 5. Maintenance and Repair 6% ‘The Certificate of Qualification examination evaluates ability to perform skills within the trade. As a designated red seal trade, the Sheet Metal Worker IP examination is based on the skills as identified and agreed to by all participating jurisdictions. ‘The National Occupational Analysis document that this exam is based on, is available for free download on the Red Seal Website at hwrww: ca/Site/englis .006.pdf There are 120 multiple-choice questions. The pass mark is 70%. Both metric and imperial measurements may be used, You are not required to convert the measurements from one system to the other. A calculator will be provided to you at the examination. ‘Note: This document is subject to change. You may wish to contact the local Apprenticeship office to confirm that this exam plan is current. However, you will receive the current exam. plan when you schedule to write the exam.& o& ‘Section. co 4 eo % ie o! Sheet Metal Worker Red Seal Exam Title Percentage ‘Occupational Skills Uses tools and equipment. Organizes work. 22% Sheet Metal Fabrication Performs pattern development. Fabricates sheet metal components for air and material handling systems Fabricates roofing, sheeting and cladding Fabricates specialty products. ‘Air and Material Handling System Installation Installs chimneys, breeching and venting. Installs air and material handling system sheet metal components. Installs air handling system components. Installs material handling system components. Performs testing, adjusting and balancing. 32% Roofing, Architectural Metal and Specialty Product Installation Installs metal roofing and cladding systems. Installs exterior components Installs specialty products. 13% Maintenance and Repair Performs scheduled maintenance. Repairs faulty systems and components. 6%Study Guide: Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) Examination Resources Available: References to help you succeed on your examination are available from the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities (MTCU) Apprenticeship office, including: = ‘raining Standard: on-the-job performance objectives that can be used ‘as a job Study guide. The examination is based on this document 2. Curriculum Standard: in-school learning objectives that can be used as a theory study guide. The curriculum is based on the training standard. 3. Examination Plan: examination content and percentage of items testing each topic) 4. For Red Seal examinations, you can also obtain the National Occupation. Analysis at hup:/www.red-scal.caenglistVanalist e-shtml ‘Textbooks of the trades are useful and are often available from training institutions teaching the in-school or related training program. Get g Ready: 1. Ifyou feel you need a refresher, ask the MTCU Training Consultant about available training courses in your area. Local colleges may run these as a way to upgrade your trade skills and knowledge. 2. Decide on a study strategy that is suitable for you and the trade content. Try to set specific times for study and stick with them. 3. Find a comfortable place to study, away from distractions. 4. Use short study periods with regular breaks as they are the most effective for peak concentration and retention. Reward yourself for study success. 5. Assign yourself study time for a topic based on its importance on the. ‘examination (use the Examination Plan to find out the number of questions to be asked). 6. Effective study begins well before the examination and depends on spreading out your study times. Your ability to remember will be greatly improved if you look at your study materials often and re-read them every three or four weeks. How to Study for the C of Q Examination: Using the Training Standard If you haven't done this yet and the examination is only a short time away, don't panic - there is still time! Here are some steps you can follow:Study G le: Certificate of Qualification (C of Q) Examination : Resources Available: References to help you succeed on your examination are available from the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities (MTCU) Apprenticeship office, including: 1, Training Standard: on-the-job performance objectives that can be used as a job study guide. The examination is based on this document 2. Curriculum Standard: in-school learning objectives that can be used as a theory study guide. The curriculum is based on the training standard. 3. Examination Plan: examination content and percentage of items testing each topic) 4. For Red Seal examinations, you can also obtain the National Occupation Analysis at hup://www.red-seal.cafenglist/analist Textbooks of the trades are useful and are often available from training institutions teaching the in-school or related training program. Getting Ready: 1. If you feel you need a refresher, ask the MTCU Training Consultant about available training courses in your area. Local colleges may run these as a way to upgrade your trade skills and knowledge. 2. Decide on a study strategy that is suitable for you and the trade content. Try to set specific times for study and stick with them, 3. Find a comfortable place to study, away from distractions. 4. Use short study periods with regular breaks as they are the most effective for peak concentration and retention. Reward yourself for study success. 5. Assign yourself study time for a topic based on its importance on the examination (use the Examination Plan to find out the number of questions to be asked). 6. Effective study begins well before the examination and depends on spreading out your study times. Your ability to remember will be greatly improved if you look at your study materials often and re-read them every three or four weeks. How to Study for the C of Q Examination: Using the Training Standard If you haven't done this yet and the examination is only a short time away, don't panic - there is still time! Here are some steps you can follow:10. Read and understand each Performance Objective in the Training Standard. It will usually contain the following three elements in this order, beginning with the task in bold: > The task you have to perform > Under what conditions, using which materials and equi > To what measurement or level of satisfaction (how well you have to do it) Identify all the details of the performances in the task. Identify the sequence of the task. Identify any equipment to be used. Visualize yourself doing each performance in the task, in the proper sequence. Talk yourself through the task (you may want to ask someone else to check you while doing this). Discuss the task in detail with others who are experienced. Examine the standard of performance required, I.e. how well you have to do it, and ensure you understand how it applies. If you have not done a certain task, ask your supervisor or someone in the trade to show you why, how and when it is done. Remember, any performance objective in the Training Standard may be tested whether it is indicated optional or mandatory. Using the Trade Theory/Textbooks/Curriculum Standard Use a text and locate a good trade glossary of terms. Identify the key concepts, theories and principles using the textbookorganization. Identify important or typical problems in the trade performances. Identify exceptions to theories and the conditions where they occur. For each concept find and learn the related definitions or formulas. Relate each concept ot formula to your on-the-job experience. Relate the concepts to one another to give yourself a general overview. Sequence or organize information by job application so it makes sense. Rehearse sequences and relationships by repeating them out loud. Draw diagrams to show structures and relationships. Don't try to learn too much at once. Memorize some information,six or seven items, and then take a short break to give your memory time to store the new information. Determine what is most likely to be asked on the examination based on the examination plan. The questions in a trade textbook may provide a geod indication of this also.Writ g Multiple Choice Examinations The Examination Questions: ‘The majority of the Certificate of Qualification examination tests the practical skills learned on the job. What sort of questions can test your work on-the-job? Here are some hints: The examination questions are multiple-choice with 4 options from which you must choose the correct answer. They test the skills and knowledge identified in the Training Standatd and National Occupational Analysis. So, what kinds of questions will be asked? 1. Questions testing trade terminology and concepts. 2. Questions asking when a specific task should be done, with correct answers indicating, “every three months" or “after this other task” or “before that task". 3. Questions asking why a task is done, with correct answers indicating, "because this condition exists” or “to get this sort of result”. 4. Questions asking how tasks are done, with correct answers indicating skills and techniques or certain job sequences. 5. Questions asking what permission Is needed or what standard must be followed in doing a job, e.g. which code or blueprint information is used? 6. Questions asking consequences, such as “when a certain event happens or a certain task is done, what effect does it have?” Examination Writing Strategies 1. Apply 3 principles: Use time wisely, read directions & questions carefully and use good reasoning. 2. Consider all the alternatives: Do not jump at the first possible answer; it may be misleading. Read through all answers in the order they appear, then choose the best one. 3. Relate each possible answer to the question: Consider how well each option answers the question; is it a logical, correct response? Use the process of elimination to rule out wrong answers. 4, Anticipate the answer before you look at the options: Read the question carefully and then answer it on your own; find the answer, which is the same as yours. 5. Use information from other questions to help you: Look for similar questions, or ‘questions on the same topic; do the responses overlap? Is there any extra information you could use, ¢.g., a definition? 6. Look for words such as always, never, etc.: They are absolute words, indicating there are no exceptions to the statements. Be careful not to accept answers using such extremes unless you are certain there are no exceptions. 7, If you are riot sure of the correct response: Eliminate the “definitely not” option(s); balance the remaining options against each other (how are they the same/different); then choose the best alternative answer remaining. 8. 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