5 Construction Sub-Sectors
Starts with R
Residential
We work in designing duct work and thin metals. Who are we?
Sheet Metal Workers - SMART 26
You can find your trades current prevailing wage rate here. Where is it?
Nevada State Labor Commissioner website.
True or False? Construction Apprenticeship is considered the other 4 year degree?
True.
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment.
Starts with C.
Commercial
We like to drive a lot and deliver materials. Who are we?
Teamsters. IBT - 533
What Federal Act protects apprentice's rights and safety?
Fitzgerald Act.
What does JATC stand for?
Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee. NABTU mentioned Center.
What is an apprentice?
Someone who is new in learning a trade and learns from the journey worker.
Starts with I. Mostly for warehouses and factories.
Industrial.
We like to hang off I-Beams way up in the air. Sometimes we work on the ground on highways. Who are we?
Iron Workers. IW 118
OSHA. What does the acronym stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
How long does it typically take to "journey out" of your apprenticeship?
4-5 years.
What card is required on all construction sites in Nevada?
OSHA 10.
Starts with I. Mostly for public venues and public events.
Institutional.
We are also known as a lineman/line person. Who are we?
Electrical Worker - IBEW
The MC 3 program is funded by this agency. Who is it?
Department of Labor.
What is an "Indentured Agreement?
The agreement between the apprentice and the local Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee.
List 3 items that are considered PPE?
Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Safety Vest, Boots, Gloves, Respirator/Dust Mask, Etc.
Starts with I. Mostly the highways, bridges and dams.
Infrastructure.
We like to stamp concrete. Creating hard finishes is what we do. Who are we?
Cement Masons - OPCMIA - Local 797
Who sets the prevailing wage rate in Nevada?
Union Construction Trades.
List the 4 top elements to communicate. What are they?
Sender, Message, Receiver, and Feedback.
What's the difference between a General Foreman and Superintendent?
General Foreman supervises all foremen of a certain trade for a company.
Superintendent overlooks all foremen and trades on a project for a company.