Prescribed by the Minister

Note on general safety

In the theoretical test, questions will be asked on safety topics of the relevant syllabus. Marks will also be awarded for the correct observance of safety procedures during the practical test. Candidates are therefore expected to have a thorough knowledge of the current safety regulations in force in their workshops or sites, and should be able to take the necessary precautionary measures against the hazards of using tools, machines, lifting gears and other equipment related to their trades.

Candidates will be expected to pay particular importance to cleanliness and tidiness when performing the various operations during the practical test, and all tools to be employed in the test should be in good condition.

System of measurement

The imperial system of measurement will be used in all the practical tests until further notice.

However, trade tests using the metric system could be arranged if specifically requested.

Group A — Building Trades

CARPENTER (GENERAL)

Tradesperson Class III

The candidate must have in his or her possession the following tools*—

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained basic knowledge of the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The reading of and measuring with a rule to one-sixteenth of an inch or 1 mm.
• 3.The setting up and safe use of portable power tools to include the electric hand drill, grinder, sander, plane and saw.
• 4.The sawing and planing of a piece of timber, square, to a given length, width and thickness, using hand or portable power tools.
• 5.The ability to work to given dimensions, and be familiar with standard forms of measurement, both imperial and metric.
• 6.The recognition and measurement of timber and sheet materials in common use and to differentiate between good and defective timber.
• 7.The purpose and construction of the following types of joints—

  halving, simple scarf joint, simple mortice and tenon, housing joints, bridle joints, mitred joints, simple dovetail joints, joints with timber connectors.

• 8.The construction of rough shuttering and bracing.
• 9.The fixing of reinforcement steel in simple slabs and beams.
• 10.The splicing of a door frame in position.
• 11.The construction and installation of ledge and braced door, including necessary hardware.
• 12.The simple repairs to sash and frame windows including glazing.
• 13.Types of lock in common use and their installation.
• 14.Common types of roof coverings and their fixing.
• 15.Construction of simple ladders and trestles, including their safety in use.
• 16.The carrying out of simple carpentry work such as cutting and nailing-nogging.
• 17.The interpretation of simple sketches with dimensions.
• 18.Familiar with the general safety rules in the use of tools and other equipment related to the trade, to include electrical shock and use of protection equipment.

CARPENTER (GENERAL)

Tradesperson Class II

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III test in the trade of Carpenter (General), the candidate must also be in possession of the following* tools—

The Candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class III in the trade of Carpenter (General).

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained sufficient knowledge of the following in addition to all the requirements laid down in the Class III test—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The interpretation of simple drawings and sketches, and the preparation of material list.
• 3.The safe use, care and sharpening of carpentry tools.
• 4.The making of various joints used in carpentry.
• 5.Types of adhesives (glue), their preparation, application and common glueing defects.
• 6.The selection and correct use of fasteners.
• 7.The setting out and construction of simple arch centres.
• 8.The setting out and construction of formwork to straight flight stairs and landing. The fixing of hand rails to metal balustrades.
• 9.The layout and construction of gable, hip and valley roofs.
• 10.The making of templates from diagrams.
• 11.An understanding of the structure of wood, hard and soft wood, seasoning (drying) and storage of timbers; local and imported timbers; and commercial forms of timber.
• 12.Application of simple building calculations.
• 13.Methods of setting out and squaring foundations.
• 14.The carrying out of normal internal and external finishing work to a building including installation of hardware.
• 15.The construction of timber floors, for domestic buildings.
• 16.The use of storey rod in carpentry work.
• 17.Types of abrasive (sandpaper) and their uses.
• 18.Familiar with timber scaffold construction and assembly of steel scaffold including scaffold safety.
• 19.The setting up and safe application of the following portable power tools — router, trimmer and jig saw.
• 20.Principles of setting and sharpening saws.
• 21.An understanding of the general factory safety plus a knowledge of the procedures when an accident occurs.

CARPENTER (GENERAL)

Tradesperson Class I

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III and Class II tests in the trade of Carpenter (General) the candidate must also be in possession of the following* tools—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class II in the trade of Carpenter (General).

For a Tradesperson Class I test the candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and a written test that he or she is highly skilled and has a sound knowledge of all the skills and operations of the trade, including the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The interpretation of scale drawings, symbols, specification and making of sketches applicable to the trade.
• 3.Proficiency in the use of steel square in carpentry work.
• 4.The use of a dumpy level or similar instrument for setting out building work with acceptable tolerance.
• 5.Selecting, setting up and organising the safe use of power tools and equipment on site.
• 6.The carrying out of any finishing work applicable to the trade.
• 7.The setting out and construction of formwork for circular or non-rectangular footings, columns, beams, slabs and walls including expansion joints.
• 8.The application of geometry in relation to the setting out of foundations.
• 9.The carrying out of slump test on concrete and making of test cubes.
• 10.The layout and construction of splayed hip roof and roof trusses.
• 11.The setting out and construction of formwork to concrete stairs for circular, half or quarter space landing.
• 12.The preparation of bill of materials from drawing; be familiar with ordering procedures, bill of quantities, building regulations and time sheet.
• 13.The setting out and construction of double curvature arch centres.
• 14.Calculating the spacing and cross-sectional sizes of cleats, yokes, props, braces and walers for concrete formwork.
• 15.The use of suspended formwork, steel formwork and form hardware.
• 16.The principles of construction applied to timbering, underpinning and shoring.
• 17.Familiar with industrial framed timber floor construction.
• 18.The planning and organisation of carpentry work and be capable of providing leadership to tradesmen of lower levels.
• 19.Familiar with other trades allied to building construction.
• 20.A thorough understanding of all the safety regulations and the safety precaution to be observed for safe working in a carpentry shop or on site with reference to the current Factories Act 1971.

JOINER

Tradesperson Class III

The candidate must have in his or her possession the following* tools—

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained basic knowledge of the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The reading of and measuring with a rule to one-sixteenth of an inch or 1 mm.
• 3.The ability to work to given dimensions and be familiar with standard forms of measurement both imperial and metric.
• 4.The setting up and safe use of portable power tools to include the electric hand drill; sander-belt, orbital grinder (grindstone, sandstone, emery wheel); jigsaw. The importance of not to overheat tool steel when using these power tools.
• 5.An introduction in the safe use of the following woodworking machines—
  • Planing machine;
  • Circular saw, rip, crosscut and combination;
  • Mortise machine–chisels, chain;
  • Band saw;
  • Cutter, grinder, planer
  • Must know how to start and stop the machine and to execute simple jobs under supervision.
• 6.The purpose and construction of the following joints—
  • halving, mortise and tenon, housing joints, mitred joints, lapped dovetail, through dovetail, hammer head keyed joints, slip tongue edge joints, tongue and grooved edge joints, carcase construction joints, glazing bar joints.
• 7.The proper skill in basic joinery operations (sawing across and along the grains, planing a true surface, cutting a mortise, rebating).
• 8.The construction of framed, ledged, braced and T and G sheeted door, to include mortising and tenoning by hand and machine, cleaning up of inside edges and assembly, painting of joints, preparation and fitting of sheeting, nailing and punching, fitting of braces hanging stile.
• 9.The construction of a simple sash door frame or window frame from a given set out.
• 10.Familiar with general safety rules in the use of tools and other equipment related to the trade, to include electrical shock and use of protective equipment.

JOINER

Tradesperson Class II

In addition to possessing the tools specified for Class III test in the trade of Joiner, the candidate must also be in possession of the following tools*—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class III in the trade of Joiner.

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained sufficient knowledge of the following in addition to all the requirements laid down in the Class III test—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above, and the mechanical equipment used in the trade, to include the machine tools and mechanical tools mentioned in paragraphs 4 and 5 of test Class III.
• 2.The reading of simple drawings, sketches and the setting out of measurements prescribed on drawings and Joinery Rods.
• 3.The sharpening of all the joinery hand tools according to the proper techniques.
• 4.A good working knowledge about timber, to include identification and structure of wood, types of timber local and imported, terms relating to timber and market sizes, seasoning and storing timber.
• 5.The proper use of glues and adhesives to include types of glues, gluing process, preparation and application of glues, common gluing defects.
• 6.Types of nails, screws, ironmongery. The fixing and fitting of hinges, locks, window fasteners, mortise locks, drawer locks, cupboard locks, finger plates, drawer handles, pivot window fasteners and fittings.
• 7.The production of glazed screens and partitions in hardwood and softwood.
• 8.The moulding of simple architraves by hand and machine; must know the use of plinth-block.
• 9.The production of various types of flush doors in common use, applying hardboard or plywood facing.
• 10.The construction of all types of windows, to include top hung, pivot hung or inward opening types.
• 11.An understanding of table construction with solid and blockboard tops; laying of former; edging strips; table leg joints, use of buttons; framing for drawers.
• 12.The techniques of panelling (framed, hardwood panelling with stuck and planted moulding, blockboard and plywood panels, methods of fixing).
• 13.The working of elementary trade calculations to include linear, surface and cubic measurements, and to be able to determine the quantity of timber required for a given task.
• 14.An understanding of the qualities of various plywoods and how to test their suitability for exterior work.
• 15.An understanding of shop fitting for either shop fronts, stall boards and internal fixtures.
• 16.Cafe seating and commercial kitchen fitment construction with particular regard to design of cleanliness features.
• 17.A basic understanding and the skill in cutting and fixing glass.
• 18.An understanding of the general factory safety plus a knowledge of the procedures when an accident occurs.

JOINER

Tradesperson Class I

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III and Class II tests in the trade of Joiner, the candidate must also be in possession of the following* tools—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class II in the trade of Joiner.

For a Tradesperson Class I test, the candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and a written test that he or she is fully skilled and has a sound knowledge of all the skills and operations of the trade, including the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.Techniques of drawer construction, the types of joints to be used, the use of dovetailing machine, the use of drawer blocks, runners and stops.
• 3.General construction, the working to diagrams or drawings with prescribed dimensions. Able to make out rods and diagrams for lower class joiners and wood machinists to work from.
• 4.The identification of all the usual prescriptions and symbols used on drawings applicable to the trade.
• 5.The setting out and construction of staircases of the following designs with or without the use of a steel setting out square—

  return flight with false landing; kites and winders or dog-leg stairs.

• 6.The use of veneers and laminates for finishing works applicable to joinery.
• 7.The setting out and construction in timbers of all types of doors and frames and window sashes and frames including circular work.
• 8.An understanding of bills of quantities and specifications.
• 9.An understanding and application of paints for exterior joinery.
• 10.An understanding and application of finishes for interior and exterior joinery.
• 11.The construction of all types of cabinets normally manufactured in a joinery shop.
• 12.The making out of time sheets for specified jobs, and compiling materials and costs made out from drawings.
• 13.An understanding of timber gradings and classifications and the suitability of various species of timber for joinery.
• 14.The ability to set out and make all joints as normally used in joinery construction.
• 15.The planning and organisation of joinery work, and be capable of providing leadership to tradesmen of lower levels.
• 16.A thorough understanding of all the safety regulations and the safety precautions to be observed for safe working in a joinery shop or on site with reference to the current Factories Act 1971.

BLOCKLAYER

Tradesperson Class III

The candidate must have in his or her possession the following tools*—

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained basic knowledge of the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The reading of and measuring with the rule to one-eighth of an inch or 3 mm.
• 3.The reading of simple sketches.
• 4.The mixing of concrete, and the care and use of gauge boxes.
• 5.The mixing of mortars for concrete blocks to include cement and sand mixes, cement and lime mixes and various types of sands.
• 6.The basic requirements to obtain proper bond with mortars, to include use of ingredients, control of mortar mixes, purpose of wetting blocks, keeping material clean and the correct method of spreading mortar.
• 7.An understanding of the various shapes, types, sizes of blocks and their properties.
• 8.The difference in concrete mixes proportions and water content.
• 9.The laying of blocks to a line.
• 10.The construction of corner lead blocks using plumb rule or upright.
• 11.The placing of concrete in simple stepped footings ground floor slabs to given levels, columns and beams.
• 12.Bar sizes, laps and reinforcing blockwork to bond beam height.
• 13.The curing of concrete in slabs, columns and beams.
• 14.The placing of steel reinforcement in walls, floors, columns, beams, stairways and footings, making provision for concrete cover to steel work.
• 15.Bending of bars, using bending machine or marked bench.
• 16.Familiar with the general safety rules in the use of tools and other equipment related to the trade, to include electrical shock and use of protective equipment.

BLOCKLAYER

Tradesperson Class II

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III test in the trade of Blocklayer, the candidate must also be in possession of the following tools*—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class III in the trade of Blocklayer.

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained sufficient knowledge of the following in addition to all the requirements laid down in the Class III test—

• 1.The construction of an item shown on a given drawing, which will include internal and/or external return corners and attached or detached bonds either stack or stretcher and/or decorative bonds.
• 2.The laying and purpose of a damp-proof course shown on a given drawing.
• 3.The construction of stone facing panel to a vertical and/or sloping finish with the required reinforcement.
• 4.The placing, compacting, curing of concrete and setting time.
• 5.Application of the “3, 4, 5” method of setting out.
• 6.The use of gauge rods.
• 7.The construction of lintels either in situ or precast.
• 8.The setting out of windows and door frames during construction.
• 9.Familiar with construction of simple scaffolding with proper regard to safety.
• 10.The interpretation of simple drawings and specifications.
• 11.Elementary calculations related to the trade to include measurements in both metric and imperial.
• 12.An understanding of the general safety plus a knowledge of the procedures when an accident occurs.

BLOCKLAYER

Tradesperson Class I

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III and Class II tests in the trade of Blocklayer, the candidate must also be in possession of the following tools*—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class II in the trade of Blocklayer.

For the Tradesperson Class I test, the candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and a written test that he or she is highly skilled and has a sound knowledge of all the skills and operations of the trade, including the following—

• 1.The setting out of blockwork.
• 2.Modular concrete block construction and types of bonding used.
• 3.A knowledge of building specifications and bill of quantities.
• 4.Calculating ratios and proportions in the application of concrete and mortar mixes.
• 5.A thorough knowledge of reinforcing.
• 6.The carrying out of slump tests on concrete and test cubes.
• 7.The reading and interpretation of scale drawings and the preparation of freehand sketches of construction details.
• 8.A thorough knowledge of trade calculations.
• 9.Estimating quantities, production time and costs and be capable of providing leadership to tradesmen of lower levels.
• 10.A thorough understanding of all the safety regulations and the safety precautions to be observed for safe working on the site with reference to the current Factories Act 1971.

PLASTERER (GENERAL)

Tradesperson Class III

The Candidate must have in his or her possession the following tools*—

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained basic knowledge of the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The reading of and measuring with the rule to one-sixteenth of an inch or 1 mm.
• 3.The reading of simple sketches.
• 4.The selection and use of a straight edge and wooden square.
• 5.The preparation and fixing of guide battens, dotting and screeding.
• 6.The preparation of backgrounds to receive plaster, walls, columns and beams.
• 7.The ability to work to given dimensions, and be familiar with standard forms of measurement.
• 8.The preparation of wall surfaces for plastering.
• 9.The selection and use of plaster mixes, sand/cement/lime and additives.
• 10.Application of plaster between battens.
• 11.The production of a reasonable finish of surface, using wood float, sponge or steel float.
• 12.Screeding and finishing a concrete floor to a reasonable finish, plain or colour.
• 13.Familiar with the general safety rules in the use of tools and other equipment related to the trade to include electrical shock and use of protective equipment.

PLASTERER (GENERAL)

Tradesperson Class II

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III test in the trade of Plasterer (General), the candidate must also be in possession of the following* tools—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class III in the trade of Plasterer (General).

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained sufficient knowledge of the following in addition to all the requirements laid down in the Class III test—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The use of chemical bounding agents, plasticiser and water proofing.
• 3.The rendering/plastering of walls, ceilings, columns, beams, to a good finish with wood float, sponge or steel float.
• 4.The plumbing and lining of dots and plaster screeds vertically and horizontally.
• 5.The laying and finishing of concrete or sand/cement floor screeds as specified with or without fall.
• 6.The application of decorative textured finishes with hand or powered machine (tyrolean).
• 7.The curing of cement works, concrete, mortar and plaster.
• 8.Calculating plaster mixes, in proportion and quantities.
• 9.Familiar with construction of simple scaffolding with proper regard to safety.
• 10.The interpretation of simple drawings and specifications.
• 11.An elementary knowledge of tiling.
• 12.Elementary calculations related to the trade, to include measurements in both metric and imperial.
• 13.An understanding of the general safety plus a knowledge of the procedures when an accident occurs.

PLASTERER (GENERAL)

Tradesperson Class I

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III and Class II tests in the trade of Plasterer (General), the candidate must also be in possession of the following tools*—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class II in the trade of Plasterer (General).

For a Tradesperson Class I test the candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and a written test that he or she is highly skilled and has a sound knowledge of all the skills and operations of the trade, including the following—

• 1.The selection of common building materials suitable for specified jobs, their use and storage.
• 2.The use of the scale rule.
• 3.Concrete aggregates, placing, compacting and curing.
• 4.An understanding of modular concrete block construction.
• 5.Knowing the “3, 4, 5” method of setting out.
• 6.Forms of tiling in common use, to include laying, fixing and cutting.
• 7.A knowledge of reinforcing.
• 8.Detecting and curing defects on concrete blocks, plaster and tiles.
• 9.Know how to operate machinery commonly used in plastering, to include concrete mixers, vibrators, compressors and small power hand tools.
• 10.The reading and interpretation of scale drawings, and the preparation of freehand sketches of construction details.
• 11.A thorough knowledge of trade calculations.
• 12.Estimating quantities, production time and costs and be capable of providing leadership to tradesperson of lower levels.
• 13.A thorough understanding of all the safety regulations and the safety precautions to be observed for safe working on the site with reference to the current Factories Act 1971.

PAINTER AND DECORATOR

Tradesperson Class III

The candidate must have in his or her possession the following tools*—

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained basic knowledge in the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The reading of and measuring with a rule to one-eighth of an inch or 1 mm.
• 3.The mixing of paint ready for general use.
• 4.The techniques required in the preparation of old and new surfaces for painting or repainting.
• 5.The stripping of paint from old woodwork.
• 6.The techniques required in the using and mixing of distemper, lime to paint.
• 7.The glazing in glass to single metal and wood frames, determining the type of putty to be used.
• 8.Types of paints and their general use.
• 9.The selection of basic materials to compose paint.
• 10.Finishing in different mediums, including finishing of woodwork.
• 11.Types of fillers and where and how they would be used.
• 12.Techniques used in glazing other than with putty.
• 13.Familiar with the general safety rules in the use of tools and other equipment related to the trade.

PAINTER AND DECORATOR

Tradesperson Class II

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III test in the trade of Painter and Decorator, the candidate must also be in possession of the following* tools—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class III in the trade of Painter and Decorator.

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained sufficient knowledge in the following, in addition to all the requirements laid down in the Class III test—

• 1.Names and identification of colours.
• 2.The preparation and finishing of panel to different finishes.
• 3.Methods used in the preparation of old work.
• 4.Techniques used in glazing containing circular and shaped work.
• 5.Techniques used in the restoration of surfaces of original finish.
• 6.Necessary precautions to be taken when using decorative materials.
• 7.Measuring amount of material used on a job.

PAINTER AND DECORATOR

Tradesperson Class I

The candidate must have in his or her possession all the tools prescribed for Class III and II tests for the trade of Painter and Decorator.

The candidate must have obtained a Trade test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class II in the trade of Painter and Decorator.

For a Tradesperson Class I test the candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and a written test that he or she is fully skilled and has a sound knowledge of all the skills and operations of the trade, including the following—

• 1.The techniques used in the mixing for specific colours and matching of the same.
• 2.The making out of quantities from drawings or from other information given.
• 3.Standard specifications and their requirements concerning painting.
• 4.The production of different kinds of decorative finishes representing different materials.
• 5.Methods to deal with a painting job where ideal conditions are not present.
• 6.Purpose, use, cleaning and maintenance of the spray painting equipment.
• 7.Application of spray painting according to requirements.
• 8.The carrying out of preparatory work before spray painting to include the application of primer paint, puttying and smoothing down.
• 9.Techniques used in scaffolding, to include the construction of simple scaffold for painting or glazing.
• 10.Safety precautions required in scaffolding for a painting job.
• 11.Estimating quantities, production time and costs, and be capable of providing leadership to tradesmen of lower levels.
• 12.A thorough understanding of all the safety regulations and the safety precautions to be observed for safe working with special reference to the current Factories Act 1971.

SIGNWRITER

Tradesperson Class III

The candidate must have in his or her possession the following* tools—

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained basic knowledge in the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The reading of and measuring with a rule to one-eighth of an inch or 1 mm.
• 3.Techniques used in the mixing of paints ready for general use.
• 4.The preparation of surfaces before painting.
• 5.The stripping of paint from old painted surfaces.
• 6.The use of stencils.
• 7.Types of paints and their general use.
• 8.Types of fillers and mode where and how they would be used.
• 9.The preparation and finishing of woodwork.
• 10.The identification and selection of basic materials for specific work.
• 11.Techniques used in finishing in different mediums.
• 12.The writing of a simple sign in English, iTaukei or Hindi.
• 13.The writing of signs in straight block capitals.
• 14.The setting out, in the candidate’s own style, of a board comprising varying heights of letters.
• 15.Familiar with the general safety rules in the use of tools and other equipment related to the trade.

SIGNWRITER

Tradesperson Class II

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III test in the trade of Signwriter, the candidate must also be in possession of the following tools*—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class III in the trade of Signwriter.

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained sufficient knowledge of the following in addition to all the requirements laid down in the Class III Test—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.Identification of colours.
• 3.The writing of signs in Roman or pseudo-Roman capitals
• 4.The setting out and writing of a fascia board.
• 5.The writing of signs on a given arc.
• 6.The writing of signs in reverse on glass.
• 7.The various types of serifs in common use.
• 8.Familiar with the erection of scaffolding.
• 9.Safety precautions required in scaffolding for signwriting.
• 10.General techniques used in signwriting and decorative painting, to include the proper combination of colours, decorative elements and letters.

SIGNWRITER

Tradesperson Class I

The candidate must have in his or her possession all the tools prescribed for Class III and II tests for the trade of Signwriter.

The candidate must have obtained a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class II in the trade of Signwriter.

For a Tradesperson Class I test the candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and a written test that he or she is fully skilled and has a sound knowledge of all the skills and operations of the trade, including the following—

• 1.The correct use, care and maintenance of drawing instruments, drawing boards and pencils.
• 2.Techniques used in mixing for specific colours and matching same.
• 3.Working out quantities from drawings or from other specifications given.
• 4.Standard specifications and their requirements concerning signwriting.
• 5.The making of a sign in gold-leaf work.
• 6.The setting out and writing of a fascia board in different style, eg a trade mark.
• 7.Complete setting out of a board with a motif and writing in different colours.
• 8.The execution of work in simple perspective.
• 9.The simple enlarging of a motif or trade mark.
• 10.The setting out of geometrical designs on ground of an unusual shape eg, ellipse, hexagon etc.
• 11.The lining out of a board.
• 12.The use, cleaning and maintenance of spray painting equipment. The techniques used in spray painting equipment for a signwriter job.
• 13.The carrying out of preparatory work before spray painting to include the application of primer paint, puttying and smoothing down.
• 14.Estimating quantities, production time and costs and be capable of providing leadership to tradesmen of lower levels.
• 15.A thorough understanding of all the safety regulations and the safety precautions to be observed for safe working with special reference to the current Factories Act 1971.

Group B — Metal Trades

PLUMBER (GENERAL)

Tradesperson Class III

The candidate must have in his or her possession the following* tools—

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained basic knowledge of the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The reading of and measuring with a rule to one-sixteenth of an inch or l mm.
• 3.Know the names of fittings, pipes, sheet plates and other materials, and the ability to identify them.
• 4.Basic workshop skills to include drilling metal, boring holes in wood, filing and sawing of metal, tapping holes, screwing iron pipes, marking and drilling of sheets.
• 5.The ability to work to given dimensions, and familiar with standard forms of measurement both imperial and metric.
• 6.The use of pipe cutter and hacksaw to cut pipe square or to given angle.
• 7.The bending of copper, mild steel and wrought iron pipes (up to three-quarter in in diameter in copper, and 1 in in diameter in steel and iron), using any method.
• 8.The use of pipe wrench and tongs to make watertight joints to straight runs of pipe.
• 9.The techniques in the joining of pipes of different materials including the fixing of pipes to walls.
• 10.The selection of cutting tools, and the cutting to given dimensions, of copper, cast iron, mild steel, PVC, polythene, concrete and stoneware pipes.
• 11.Simple soldering operations in soft solder.
• 12.Techniques in the use of stocks and dies.
• 13.Familiar with a cold water supply system used in houses to include layout, cutting, bending and jointing various kinds of pipes and jointing to household appliances.
• 14.The maintenance of taps, valves and flushing cisterns, their adjustments and diagnosis of valve problems.
• 15.Techniques in the clearing of blockage above and below ground.
• 16.The use of unions, elbows, tees and the cutting of long screws in various sizes.
• 17.The laying and joining of metal, glazed earthenware drains and plastic pipes to a given fall. The replacing of damaged sections and the testing for soundness of drains.
• 18.The understanding of simple diagrams of plumbing layouts.
• 19.Familiar with the general safety rules in the use of tools and other equipment related to the trade, to include electrical shock and use of protective equipment.

PLUMBER (GENERAL)

Tradesperson Class II

In addition to possessing the tools specified for Class III test in the trade of Plumber (General), the candidate must also be in possession of the following tools*—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class III in the trade of Plumber (General).

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained sufficient knowledge of the following in addition to all the requirements laid down in the Class III test—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The use of blow lamps (torches) and the identification and use of various solders and fluxes.
• 3.The soldering or brazing of copper, brass and tin sheet lap joints.
• 4.The installation of sanitary appliances for domestic and institutional building.
• 5.The overhauling and rectification of faults in various types of valves and their connections.
• 6.The use of all appliances and attachments for clearing blockage in drainage systems.
• 7.The ability to identify and use all types of plumbing fittings in common use.
• 8.Types of drainage above and below ground systems.
• 9.Types of domestic hot water systems to include gas, electric and solar.
• 10.The setting out and installation of a complete cold water supply to include domestic water services systems.
• 11.The installation of flashings and the carrying out of all types of metalwork associated with plumbing.
• 12.The ability to make simple sketches of sanitary appliances and pipe fittings.
• 13.The interpretation of a simple drawing of a 2 storey building on sanitation and drainage.
• 14.The ability to make simple isometric sketches of pipe works and sheet metal products.
• 15.Familiar with the water and health regulations generally in force.
• 16.An understanding of the general factory safety plus a knowledge of the procedures when an accident occurs.

PLUMBER (GENERAL)

Tradesperson Class I

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III and Class II tests in the trade of Plumber (General), the candidate must also be in possession of the following tools*—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class II in the trade of Plumber (General). The possession of a water Fitter’s Licence and Sanitary Constructor’s Licence are recommended.

For a Tradesperson Class I test, the candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and a written test that he or she is fully skilled with a sound knowledge of all the skills and operations of the trade, including the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The interpretation of complex house plans of multi-storey building on sanitation drainage and pipe works.
• 3.The reading and interpretation of horizontal and vertical section of drainage systems.
• 4.The making of a bill of quantities and cost out.
• 5.The installation of electric, and gas heaters and cookers.
• 6.The installation of large storage tanks and fittings.
• 7.The installation of water, gas, air and sanitary systems of advanced nature.
• 8.The testing of water and gas services, drainage and sanitary systems by acceptable methods.
• 9.The meaning of the following, in relation to the trade—

  acids; corrosion in metals; salt in relation to hardness of water; heat and temperature; expansion.

• 10.The setting out of levels, using Cowley and builders level.
• 11.Pipe sizing, flow rates, demands, source assessment and quantities.
• 12.The making of sketches and diagrams for use by lower class plumbers, to include the preparation of schedules of materials from drawings and time sheets for a specific job.
• 13.Estimating quantities, production time and costs and be capable of providing leadership to tradesmen of lower levels.
• 14.Knowing all the valid regulations and standards related to all kinds of plumbing works.
• 15.A thorough understanding of all the safety regulations and precautions to be taken for safe working in a plumbing shop or on site with reference to the current Factories Act 1971.

PIPE FITTER (GENERAL)

Tradesperson Class III

The candidate must have in his or her possession the following tools*—

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained basic knowledge of the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The reading of and measuring with a rule one-thirty second of an inch or 1 mm.
• 3.The use of stock and dies for cutting threads on mild steel pipes up to three-quarter^” diameter.
• 4.The measuring, marking and setting out of minor work.
• 5.The selection and use of cutting tools, such as hacksaw and blades, wheel cutters, cold chisel and reamers.
• 6.The ability to work to given dimensions, and be familiar with standard forms of measurement both imperial and metric.
• 7.Bending of mild steel and copper pipes up to three-quarter^” diameter, by means of machine.
• 8.The joining and fixing of—

  mild steel pipes to three-quarter^” in diameter by screwed joints; copper pipes up to three-quarter^” in n diameter by capillary soldering or compression; PVC. pipes up to 1 in. in diameter by the solvent cemented method.

• 9.The selecting of fittings to suit various types of fitments, apparatus and equipment.
• 10.The connection of water and waste pipes to single fitments, eg cooling towers, washing plants.
• 11.The fabrication of pipe hangers, clips and brackets and the fixing of pipes to surfaces.
• 12.The understanding and interpretation of simple working drawings and sketches.
• 13.The elementary working principles and common faults of bib taps, filler taps, gate valves, stop cocks and ball valves.
• 14.Simple properties of common metals and materials used in the trade.
• 15.Familiar with the general safety rules in the use of tools and other equipment related to the trade, to include electrical shock and use of protective equipment.

PIPE FITTER (GENERAL)

Tradesperson Class II

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III test in the trade of Pipe Fitter (General) the candidate must also be in possession of the following tools*—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class III in the trade of Pipe Fitter (General).

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained sufficient knowledge of the following in addition to all the requirements laid down in the Class III test—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The cutting, threading and bending by machine and the heating and joining of mild steel pipes up to 2 in in diameter.
• 3.Heat bending and joining of PVC pipes up to 2 in in diameter.
• 4.Bending (by machine) of copper pipes up to 1 in in diameter, and heating and joining by means of capillarity or compression.
• 5.The fabrication of mild steel pipe mitred joints, and welding by means of oxy-acetylene.
• 6.The joining and fixing of cast iron, asbestos, copper, PVC and mild steel pipes, up to 4 in in diameter.
• 7.The connecting of water and waste water pipes to a range of fitments.
• 8.The carrying out of hydraulic test to water reticulation.
• 9.The carrying out of pneumatic or air test to gas and air services.
• 10.The working principles and common faults of all types of pressure control valves and relief valves.
• 11.The causes and remedies to noises, in cold water systems and remedies to air locks, in hot water systems.
• 12.A good working knowledge of geometrical layout in respect to setting out angles, branches and flanges.
• 13.The reading, interpretation and making of sketches and drawings of pipe works.
• 14.Calculating capacity of containers, water heads, pressures and weight of water.
• 15.An understanding of the general factory safety plus a knowledge of the procedures when an accident occurs.

PIPE FITTER (GENERAL)

Tradesperson Class I

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III and Class II tests in the trade of Pipe Fitter (General) the candidate must also be in possession of the following* tools—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class II in the trade of Pipe Fitter (General).

For a Tradesperson Class I test, the candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and a written test that he or she is fully skilled and has a sound knowledge of all the skills and operations of the trade, including the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The brazing and bronze welding of mild steel and copper pipe joints.
• 3.The joining of mild steel, PVC, copper, cast iron and asbestos pipes, up to 4 in in diameter by using normal joining methods.
• 4.Connecting pipes to special apparatus, boilers and other equipment for hospitals, industrial and institutional buildings.
• 5.The reading and interpretation of complex pipe drawings of multi-storey buildings.
• 6.The reading, interpretation and making of horizontal and vertical sections of pipe reticulations.
• 7.The working of % in relation to material and wastage.
• 8.An understanding of all hot and cold water systems, their layout and general principles.
• 9.The working principles of most types of hot water heaters.
• 10.An understanding of natures of water, air and gas.
• 11.Elementary working principles of common types of water pumps and metres.
• 12.Being capable of commissioning any system that has been installed.
• 13.The installation and layout of steam boilers and ancilliary pipework, insulation and protection of exposed pipework.
• 14.The carrying out of general repair maintenance to marine, fresh water and fuel oil pipeworks.
• 15.Conversant with hydraulic lines installation and testing to required pressures.
• 16.The designing and installation of pipework to oil depots, bowsers and tanks.
• 17.The installation and commissioning of Fire Services sprinkler systems, and dry and wet risers.
• 18.Pipework for a portable irrigation system.
• 19.Estimating quantities, production time and costs and be capable of providing leadership to tradesmen of lower levels.
• 20.A thorough understanding of all the safety regulations and the safety precautions to be observed for safe working in the shop or on site with reference to the current Factories Act 1971.

SHEET METAL WORKER

Tradesperson Class III

The candidate must have in his or her possession the following* tools—

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained basic knowledge in the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The reading of and measuring with a rule to one-thirty second of an inch or 1mm.
• 3.Elementary principles in the operation, manipulation and the proper use of the following machines and appliances—
  • hand lever shears, folder, guillotine, bending machine, bending rollers, wiring jenny, swaging machines, various stakes, crease iron, grooving stakes, bick iron, groover and hollowing, blocking, stretching, raising and planishing hammers.
• 4.The punching and drilling of holes, rivetting, filing and sawing.
• 5.The seaming and soldering of zinc and tin coated sheets. The use of fluxes in soldering and how to make up fluxes for zinc or tin soldering.
• 6.The carrying out of simple jobs in tin plate, sheet steel, copper, zinc and aluminium.
• 7.The making of lap, flush and grooved joints.
• 8.The ability to work to given dimensions, and familiar with standard forms of measurement both imperial and metric.
• 9.The principle of single and double seaming, and the making up of simple rectangular or round containers from a sketch or sample.
• 10.The production of wired edge by hand and beaded edge by machine.
• 11.Using various methods of setting out radial and parallel line, for pattern development.
• 12.The classification of properties and commercial forms of materials used in the trade.
• 13.The names, description, dimension and allowances for various joints used in the fabrication of sheet metal products.
• 14.The selection and use of joints to suit various types of jobs.
• 15.The reading and interpretation of simple working drawing and sketches.
• 16.Simple mensuration and development required for the making of simple cylindrical and rectangular articles from a drawing.
• 17.The use of templates for setting out sheet metal products.
• 18.An introduction to spot welding of thin gauge metals.
• 19.Familiar with the general safety rules in the use of tools and other equipment related to the trade, to include electrical shock and use of protective equipment.

SHEET METAL WORKER

Tradesperson Class II

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III test in the trade of Sheet Metal Worker, the candidate must also be in possession of the following tools*—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class III in the trade of Sheet Metal Worker.

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained sufficient knowledge in the following in addition to all the requirements laid down in the Class III test—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.Hollowing, raising and planishing.
• 3.Tinning of vessels and an understanding of galvanising.
• 4.Undertaking all types of brazing and the use of the spot welding machine.
• 5.Welding in ferrous and non-ferrous light gauge sheet-metal.
• 6.The use of bench rollers and a wheeling machine.
• 7.Repairing of vessels that have contained combustibles, eg petrol tanks.
• 8.Safety precautions necessary when repairing vessels that contain combustibles.
• 9.Elementary setting out required for the making of conical shaped articles, segmental and double curvature work.
• 10.Properties of the various metals used in the trade, to include, resistance to corrosion, electrolyte effect of dissimilar metals in close contact when exposed to heat and dampness. Corrosive effects of certain fluxes not properly neutralised, malleability, tenacity and ductility.
• 11.An understanding of the general factory safety plus a knowledge of the procedures when an accident occurs.

SHEET METAL WORKER

Tradesperson Class I

The candidate must have in his or her possession all the tools prescribed for Class III and II tests for the trade of Sheet Metal worker.

The candidate must have obtained a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class II in the trade of Sheet Metal worker.

For a Tradesperson Class I test, the candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and a written test that he or she is fully skilled with a sound knowledge of all the skills and operations of the trade, including the following—

• 1.The preparation of dimensioned drawings for an air or dust extraction plant.
• 2.Designing a tank to hold a specified quantity of liquid, one measurement being fixed.
• 3.Development by triangulation, long radius, parallel line or calculation patterns for all forms within the scope of the trade.
• 4.Principles and practice of oxy-acetylene equipment and welding techniques including high and low pressure systems.
• 5.Solders and their uses, together with the appropriate fluxes for materials such as zinc, tin-coated metals, copper, brass or sheet steel. The ability to determine roughly the tin content of various types of solders.
• 6.The making of watertight riveted and/or soldered joints in galvanised, tinned and copper-bearing material up to a maximum thickness of 16 SWG.
• 7.The elimination of bulge, wave, bend or stretch in sheets using blowlamp or welding torch. The heat treatment of mild steel plate in preparation for shaping.
• 8.Installation and commissioning of metal fabricated plant and ducting.
• 9.Estimating production time and costs, and be capable of providing leadership to tradesmen of lower levels.
• 10.A thorough understanding of all the safety regulations and precautions to be taken for safe working in a sheet metal shop or on site with reference to the current Factories Act 1971.

GAS WELDER

Tradesperson Class III

The candidate must have in his or her possession the following tools*—

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained sufficient knowledge of the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The reading of and measuring with a rule to one-thirty second” or 1 mm.
• 3.Gas cylinders, their use and the dangers connected with them.
• 4.The precautions to be observed in the safe operation of gas welding equipment.
• 5.The relationship between welding rods, gas pressures, nozzle sizes and flame adjustment.
• 6.The welding of mild steel sheets and plates of up to one-eighth” thickness.
• 7.Butt and lap welding in mild steel sheets and plates of up to one-eighth” thickness.
• 8.The use of hammer, chisel, files and grindstone in cleaning finished work of excessive deposits and the reasons for their removal.
• 9.The ability to work to given dimensions, and familiar with standard form of measurement both imperial and metric.
• 10.Operating a cutting torch and the cutting of mild steel of up to five-sixteenth” thickness along a straight edge, or using a simple prepared template manually.
• 11.The production of a water tight weld in plate of not more than one-eighth” thickness; testing for leaks and rectifying if necessary.
• 12.An understanding of simple properties of ferrous metal.
• 13.The ability to apply nick and break test and pressure test.
• 14.Familiar with the general safety rules in the use of tools and other equipment related to the trade, to include electrical shock and use of protective equipment.

GAS WELDER

Tradesperson Class II

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III test in the trade of Gas Welder, the candidate must also be in possession of the following tools*—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class III in the trade of Gas welder.

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained sufficient knowledge of the following in addition to all the requirements laid down in the Class III test—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The selection of tools necessary for cutting templates, including dividers, compass and scriber.
• 3.The welding of mild steel of any gauge over one-sixteenth” and up to three-quarter”
• 4.Vertical, horizontal and overhead welding of mild steel up to three-sixteenth” thickness.
• 5.The brazing of common non-ferrous metals.
• 6.The selection of the correct size of nozzle for the cutting of mild steel plate of any thickness up to 2” and the subsequent cutting of such plates.
• 7.The building up of worn parts on round and flat surfaces.
• 8.The setting out and preparation of simple templates for cutting, using a simple drawing or sample.
• 9.The fabrication of an article from a simple drawing, including elementary welding in aluminium.
• 10.The effects of shrinkage as a result of welding and how to counteract this, and the precautions, including pre-heating, to prevent formation or extension of cracks, or other harmful effects during welding, particularly in castings.
• 11.The common metals that can be welding or brazed by oxy-acetylene and the correct flux to use with each.
• 12.The adjustment of torch to give the correct type of flame for various applications of welding, cutting and heating, and the explanation why a particular type of flame is used (for example, the difference between carbonising, neutral and oxydising).
• 13.Understanding symbols of welding commonly used on drawings.
• 14.Ability to apply bent test and micro-etch test.
• 15.An understanding of the general factory safety plus a knowledge of the procedures when an accident occurs.

GAS WELDER

Tradesperson Class I

The candidate must have in his or her possession all the tools prescribed for Class III and II in the trade of Gas welder.

The candidate must have obtained a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class II test in the trade of Gas welder.

For a Tradesperson Class I test the candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and a written test that he or she is fully skilled and has a sound knowledge of all the skills and operations of the trade, including the following—

• 1.Be able to read engineering drawings of welded structures and fully understand the descriptions and all welding symbols used on drawings.
• 2.The calculation of quantities of materials to be used for various jobs, eg tanks, cylinders, cones and other similar articles.
• 3.To determine different types of metal including filler metal, fluxes and the fuel gas to be used.
• 4.Vertical and overhead welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metals by gas welding.
• 5.The gas welding procedures and techniques to weld cast iron, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass and bronze.
• 6.The building up of castings by gas welding and building up of worn parts of various materials.
• 7.The preparation of welding instructions or sketches from manufacturing drawings for lower class tradesperson.
• 8.The proper technique to separate materials of heavy sections by flame cutting using various machines and aids.
• 9.To estimate production time and costs, and be capable of providing leadership to tradesmen of lower levels.
• 10.A thorough understanding of the safety regulations and precautions to be taken for safe working in a welding shop or on site with reference to the current Factories Act 1971.

ELECTRIC ARC WELDER

Tradesperson Class III

The candidate must have in possession the following tools*—

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained sufficient knowledge of the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The reading of and measuring with a rule to one-sixteenth” or 1 mm.
• 3.The precautions to be observed in the safe operation of electric welding sets.
• 4.The electrodes and the amperages to be used for welding in mild steel and in one other metal.
• 5.The preparation of the material for the making of efficient butt, lap and fillet welds in mild steel of between three-sixteenth ”– three-eighth” thickness using the appropriate type and gauge of electrode, leaving finished work clean and free from excessive deposits and slags and the reasons why their removal is essential.

  NOTE—The test weld will be stopped and restarted with a fresh electrode at least once throughout its length. A sealing run on the reverse side will not be permitted.

• 6.Determining correct angle of electrode and direction of travel.
• 7.The production of watertight weld in plate of not less than one-eighth” thickness; testing for leaks and rectifying if necessary.
• 8.The depositing of continuous straight run of weld in mild steel, using a complete electrode without a break in the arc.
• 9.The ability to work to given dimensions, and be familiar with standard forms of measurement both imperial and metric.
• 10.Ability to apply nick and break test and pressure test.
• 11.Familiar with the general safety rules in the use of tools and other equipment related to the trade, to include electrical shock and use of protective equipment.

ELECTRIC ARC WELDER

Tradesperson Class II

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III test in the trade of Electric Arc welder, the candidate must also be in possession of the following tools*—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class III in the trade of Electric Arc welder.

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained sufficient knowledge of the following in addition to all the requirements laid down in the Class III test—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The selection of tools necessary for cutting templates, including dividers, compass and scriber.
• 3.The welding of mild steel of any gauge over one-sixteenth” and up to three-quarter”.
• 4.The making of a three-quarter” fillet weld applying the minimum number of runs according to gauge of electrode selected.
• 5.The building up of worn parts on round and flat surfaces.
• 6.The welding of fabricated work from a simple drawing and, as necessary, making and using templates.
• 7.The ability to arc weld structural steel, (butt, lap, corner joints, Tee and Vee joints) in horizontal, and vertical position, determining the correct electrode, weaving pattern, amperage, travel, direction and welding speed.
• 8.Welding in mild steel, bronze, cast iron and one other metal.
• 9.The effects of shrinkage and warping as a result of arc welding and how to counteract this, including preheating and post heating where necessary.
• 10.The various types of metal that can be welded by arc process, and suitable types of electrode for each.
• 11.The reason for buffer layers before hard surfacing.
• 12.
  • (a)The application of intermittent welding.
  • (b)Penetration and counter welding.
• 13.Understanding symbols of welding commonly used on drawings.
• 14.Knowledge of gauging by arc.
• 15.The ability to apply bent test and micro-etch test.
• 16.An understanding of the general factory safety plus a knowledge of the procedures when an accident occurs.

ELECTRIC ARC WELDER

Tradesperson Class I

The candidate must have in his or her possession all the tools prescribed for Class III and II tests for the trade of Electric Arc welder.

The candidate must have obtained a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class II in the trade of an Electric Arc welder.

For a Tradesperson Class I test the candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and a written test that he or she is fully skilled and has a sound knowledge of all the skills and operations of the trade, including the following—

• 1.Be able to read engineering drawing of welded structure and fully understand the descriptions and symbols of welding used on drawings.
• 2.The calculation of quantities of materials to be used for various jobs, ie tanks, cylinders, cones and others, and to determine electrodes to be consumed for welding.
• 3.To operate and maintain all kinds of welding equipment, to include rectifiers and transformers and the selection of polarity.
• 4.The arc welding procedures and techniques to weld cast iron, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass and bronze, to include type of electrode, voltage, amperage, the preparation of welding, preheating and other welding techniques.
• 5.The building up of castings by welding and the building up of worn parts of various ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• 6.The repairing of non-ferrous metal by arc welding techniques.
• 7.The preparation of welding instruction of sketches from manufacturing drawings for lower class tradesperson.
• 8.The proper techniques to separate materials of heavy section by flame cutting, using various machines and aids.
• 9.To estimate production time and costs, and be capable of providing leadership to tradesmen of lower levels.
• 10.A thorough understanding of the safety regulations and precautions to be taken for safe working in a welding shop or on site with reference to the current Factories Act 1971.

GAS AND ELECTRIC WELDER (GENERAL)

Tradesperson Class I

The candidate must have in his or her possession all the tools prescribed for Class III and II tests for either the trade of Gas welder or Electric Arc welder.

The candidate must have obtained a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class II in either the trade of Gas welder or Electric Arc welder.

For a Tradesperson Class I test the candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and a written test that he or she is fully skilled and has a sound knowledge of all the skills and operations of the trade, including the following—

• 1.Be able to read engineering drawings of welded structures, and fully understand the descriptions and all symbols of welding used on drawings.
• 2.The calculation of quantities of materials to be used for various jobs, ie tanks, cylinders, cones and others, and to determine electrodes to be consumed for welding.
• 3.Operating and maintaining all kinds of welding equipment, to include rectifiers and transformers.
• 4.Vertical and overhead welding using oxy-acetylene torch or arc welding equipment.
• 5.The arc welding procedures and techniques to weld cast iron, stainless steel, aluminium, copper, brass and bronze, to include type of electrode, voltage, amperage, the preparation for welding, preheating and other welding techniques.
• 6.The proper techniques to separate materials of heavy section by flame cutting.
• 7.The building up of castings by welding and the building up of worn parts of various materials.
• 8.The carrying out of simple repairs of non-ferrous metal by arc welding.
• 9.The preparation of welding instructions of sketches from manufacturing drawings for lower class tradesperson.
• 10.Estimating production time and costs, and be capable of providing leadership to tradesmen of lower levels.
• 11.A thorough understanding of all the safety regulations and the safety precautions to be observed for safe working in a welding shop or on site with reference to the current Factories Act 1971.

Group C — Furniture Trades

CABINET MAKER

Tradesperson Class III

The candidate must have in his or her possession the following tools*—

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained a basic knowledge of the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The identification and use of the various types of nails and screws.
• 3.The reading of and measuring with a rule to one-sixteenth”, or 1 mm.
• 4.The fixing of simple pieces of hardware.
• 5.The construction of the following joints—

  butt, rebate, through housing, stopped housing, through dovetail, lapped dovetail, mortise and tenon, hollow butt widening, dowelled widening.

• 6.The construction and fitting of a traditional type drawer.
• 7.The construction and fitting of a simple type of doors.
• 8.The setting up and use with safety, the following woodworking machines—

  radial arm saw, rip and cross cut saws, surface planer, thicknesser, disc, bobbin and narrow belt sanders, bandsaw, vertical and horizontal borers.

• 9.The proper use with safety, of electric and air operated portable drills, screw drivers and sanders.
• 10.Understanding of general factory safety.
• 11.The interpretation of simple drawings.
• 12.Freehand sketching in the following projections—

  isometric, oblique and orthographic.

• 13.The carrying out of simple calculations of linear and surface measurement of materials.
• 14.Timber, growth, milling defects and seasoning.
• 15.The preparation and proper use of PVA woodworking adhesive.
• 16.The use and application of abrasive papers.
• 17.Familiar with the general safety rules in the use of tools and equipment related to the trade, to include electrical shock and use of protective equipment.

CABINET MAKER

Tradesperson Class II

In addition to possessing the tools specified for Class III test in the trade of Cabinet Maker, the candidate must also be in the possession of the following tools*—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class III in the trade of Cabinet Maker.

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained sufficient knowledge of the following in addition to all the requirements laid down in the Class III test—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools, listed above.
• 2.The identification and fitting of various types of hinges, catches and locks.
• 3.The construction of more advanced joints than those required for Class III Trade Test.
• 4.The machining of various types of constructional joints, ie corner, angle and widening.
• 5.The construction and fitting of the following types of drawers—

  centre run, false front, concealed rails.

• 6.The fitting of sliding glass and plywood doors.
• 7.Working with sheet materials to include—

  plywood, chipboard and laminated plastics.

• 8.The banding of edges with laminated plastics and/or veneers.
• 9.The production of a curved component by cutting from the solid or using inserts.
• 10.The construction of simple articles of furniture without assistance.
• 11.The selection and fitting of the correct type of circular sawblade for the job in hand.
• 12.The jointing/stripping of a sawblade before removing it from the sawbench.
• 13.The use of a wide belt sander.
• 14.Removing and replacing abrasive belts and papers from the sanding machines listed in the Class III Trade Test.
• 15.Removing, folding and replacing bandsaw blades.
• 16.Operating pneumatic (air operated) nailers and staplers.
• 17.The use of all types of portable electric tools required in cabinet making.
• 18.The reading of imperial or metric scaled drawings and the making of sketches of articles of furniture.
• 19.Calculating the volume of timber used in an article of furniture allowing for wastage.
• 20.An introduction to—
  • (a)The method of determining the moisture content in timber.
  • (b)Timber destroying insects and their effect on furniture timbers.
• 21.The use of contact bond and synthetic resin adhesives.
• 22.An understanding of the general factory safety plus a knowledge of the procedures when an accident occurs.

CABINET MAKER

Tradesperson Class I

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III and II tests in the trade of Cabinet Maker, the candidate must also be in possession of the following tools*—

The candidate must have obtained a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class II in the trade of Cabinet Maker.

For a Tradesperson Class I test, the candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and a written test that he or she is fully skilled and has a sound knowledge of all the skills and operations of the trade, including the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.Identifying and fitting special types of hinges, locks, mechanical actions etc
• 3.The construction of joints to include—

  mason mitre, secret mitre dovetail, tongued mitre, rebated mitre.

• 4.The construction and fitting of drawers using patent types of drawer guiding systems.
• 5.The construction and fitting of moulded panel and tambour type doors.
• 6.Working with veneers and veneered particle board.
• 7.The production of curved components by lamination or saw kerf bending.
• 8.The construction of all types of furniture.
• 9.The designing, drawing and preparation of cutting lists for articles of furniture to the customers requirements.
• 10.The taking-off and calculation of the material quantities from drawings and cutting lists.
• 11.Timber gradings and classifications and the suitability of various species of timber for furniture.
• 12.Capable of providing leadership to tradesmen of lower levels.
• 13.Thorough understanding of all the safety regulations and the safety precautions to be observed for safe working in a cabinet making shop with reference to the current Factories Act 1971.

WOOD MACHINIST

Tradesperson Class III

The candidate must have in his or her possession the following tools*—

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained a basic knowledge of the following—

• 1.The identification, care and use of the tools listed above.
• 2.The reading of and measuring with a folding rule to one-sixteenth of an inch, or 1 mm.
• 3.The machining of joints to include—

  rebate, through housing, stopped housing, plain mitre, mortise and tenon, bridle, halving, dowel, hollow butt widening, dowelled widening, tongue and trench.

• 4.The use of a radial saw for cross cutting and simple angles and the selection and replacement of sawblade.
• 5.The use of both rip and crosscut saws, the selection and fitting of the correct blades and the adjustment of all the guards, fences and stops to their correct working position.
• 6.The setting-up and use, in accordance with the safety regulations, of surface planers, thicknessers, combination planers.
• 7.The detection of defective timber, grain directions and most suitable surface to be planed.
• 8.The setting up and use of a bandsaw for simple operations.
• 9.The use of both vertical and horizontal boring machines.
• 10.The selection and use of the correct type of sanding machine for the job in hand include disc, bobbin and narrow belt.
• 11.The construction of hollow and solid core doors and traditional type drawers and the ability to machine the component parts.
• 12.The interpretation of simple drawings and the sketching of machine parts and safety devices.
• 13.The carrying out of simple calculations of linear and surface measurement or materials.
• 14.Elementary knowledge of timber, growth, milling, defects and seasoning.
• 15.The preparation and proper use of PVA woodworking adhesives.
• 16.The preparation of timber for further machining by using the machines mentioned in this syllabus.
• 17.Familiar with the general safety rules in the use of tools and equipment related to the trade, to include electrical shock and use of protective equipment.

WOOD MACHINIST

Tradesperson Class II

In additional to possessing the tools specified for the Class III test in the trade of Wood Machinist, the candidate must also be in possession of the following tools*—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for Tradesperson Class III in the trade of Wood Machinist.

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained sufficient knowledge of the following in addition to all the requirements laid down in the Class III test—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The machining of joints to include—

  stopped rebate, tongued and rebate, loose tongue mitre, long and short shoulder mortise and tenon, box pin, rebated widening, loose tongue widening, tongue and groove widening, reversible T and G widening.

• 3.The identification, fitting and use of dado saws and trenching heads, on a radial arm saw and also the setting and use of this saw for cutting compound angles.
• 4.The carrying out with safety, those operations that are required to be done on a rip or crosscut saw bench including jointing/stripping a sawblade.
• 5.The carrying out with safety, those operation that are required to be done on planing machines (excluding 4 siders) including the honing and replacing of worn or damaged cutters.
• 6.Removing, folding and replacing bandsaw blades and the cutting of simple and compound curves.
• 7.The sharpening of all types of wood and metal boring drills.
• 8.The adjustment and use of all types of sanding machines including the changing of abrasive papers and jointing up of endless abrasive belts.
• 9.Operating pre-set up machines such as vertical spindle moulders, routers.
• 10.The carrying out of greasing and general maintenance of the woodworking machines, mentioned in Class III and II Trade Tests.
• 11.An understanding of filexible and moulded abrasives.
• 12.The production of curved components by cutting from the solid or by using insert (routing).
• 13.The working and construction of sliding doors, framed doors, centre run drawers and false front drawers, and the machining of component parts.
• 14.The machining of component parts for furniture using the woodworking machinery mentioned in Class III and II Trade Tests.
• 15.The reading of imperial or metric scaled drawings and the production of sketches of articles of furniture.
• 16.Calculating volume of timber used in an article of furniture allowing for wastage, machine belt lengths and pulley sizes.
• 17.An introduction to—
  • (a)The methods of determining the moisture content in timber
  • (b)Timber destroying insects and their effect on furniture timbers.
• 18.The machining of sheet materials to include—

  plywood, hardboard; chipboard, laminated plastic and their effects on the cutting tools.

• 19.The use of contact bond and synthetic resin adhesives and their effects on the cutting tools.
• 20.An understanding of the general factory safety plus a knowledge of the procedures when an accident occurs.

WOOD MACHINIST

Tradesperson Class I

The candidate must have in his or her possession all the tools prescribed for Class III and II tests for the trade of Wood Machinist.

The candidate must have obtained a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class II in the trade of Wood Machinist.

For a Tradesperson Class I test the candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and written test that he or she is fully skilled and has a sound knowledge of all the skills and operations of the trade, including the following—

• 1.Thorough understanding of the woodworking machinery regulations and the safety precautions to be observed for safe working.
• 2.The machining of all types of joints that are used in furniture construction.
• 3.The machining of all types of components required for furniture construction.
• 4.An understanding of the angles and shapes of circular saw teeth and the ability to gullet, set and sharpen a sawblade by hand or automatic machine.
• 5.The adjustment of feed rollers, chipbreakers and pressure bars on a thicknesser including the adjustment and use of a knife grinding attachment.
• 6.The jointing of a bandsaw blade to form an endless band including their sharpening (filing) and setting.
• 7.The setting-up, making and use of patterns/jigs for use in conjunction with a spindle moulder.
• 8.The setting-up, making and use of patterns/jigs for use on high speed router.
• 9.The making and use of safety devices, patterns/jigs as required for any type of woodworking machine.
• 10.The honing and grinding of straight, shaped and solid profile machine and router type cutters.
• 11.The development of the true shape of a moulding cutter.
• 12.The fitting and lining up of pulleys and the jointing of flat belts, including the application of the required strain to all types of belts used on woodworking machines.
• 13.The preparation of cutting lists and full size set-outs from drawings and sketches.
• 14.The carrying out of any calculation that may be required regarding machines and materials.
• 15.Timber grading classifications suitability of various species for furniture and the effect of treated timber on machine knives.
• 16.Capable of providing leadership to tradesmen of lower levels.
• 17.Thorough understanding of all the safety regulations and the safety precautions to be observed for safe working in a woodworking shop with reference to the current Factories Act 1971.

UPHOLSTERER

Tradesperson Class III

The candidate must have in his or her possession the following tools*—

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she had acquired the necessary practical experience and gained basic knowledge of the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The reading of and measuring with a rule to one-sixteenth of an inch or 1 mm.
• 3.The ability to work to given dimensions and be familiar with standard forms of measurement both imperial and metric.
• 4.The identification and use of various types of nails, tacks, staples and screws.
• 5.The identification and fitting of various types of springs and webbings.
• 6.The identification and cutting of foam rubber and plastic.
• 7.The identification and fitting of eye-lets of various sizes.
• 8.The upholstering of plain stools and chairs.
• 9.The cutting of material to size allowing for sewing seams.
• 10.Elementary knowledge of the various types of timber.
• 11.An understanding of contact bond adhesives suitable for foam rubbers/plastics/vinyls.
• 12.The application of hand stitching (invisible stitch).
• 13.The covering of spring units.
• 14.The patching of minor torn covers to include tarpaulin patching.
• 15.The use of pneumatic (air-operated) nailers, staplers and drills.
• 16.The interpretation of simple drawings.
• 17.Freehand sketching in isometric, oblique and orthographic projections.
• 18.The working of simple calculations involving perimeter and surface measurement of materials.
• 19.Familiar with the general safety rules in the use of tools and equipment related to the trade.

UPHOLSTERER

Tradesperson Class II

In addition to possessing the tools specified for Class III test in the trade of Upholsterer, the candidate must also be in possession of the following tools*—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class III in the trade of Upholsterer.

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained sufficient knowledge of the following in addition to all the requirements laid down in the Class III test—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The making of, calico cushions using hand stitching.
• 3.The making of loose cushions either piped or plain edged using zips or hand stitching.
• 4.The fitting and fixing of springs, hessian, webbing and foam rubber/plastic in position.
• 5.Securing materials to the finished frame (ie cover the above).
• 6.The making and fitting of buttons.
• 7.The identification and application of plywood, hardboard and cardboard.
• 8.The making of various types of mattresses.
• 9.The use of all types of portable electric tools required in the trade.
• 10.An understanding of the types of threads used in the trade.
• 11.An understanding of the types of materials used in the trade.
• 12.The working of trade calculations involving quantity of materials used in an article of furniture allowing for wastage.
• 13.The reading of imperial or metric scale drawings and the production of sketches of upholstered articles of furniture.
• 14.The repairing of sails or the making and fitting of seat covers.
• 15.The repairing and fixing of seat broken springs and stay wires.
• 16.An understanding of the general factory safety plus a knowledge of the procedures when an accident occurs.

UPHOLSTERER

Tradesperson Class I

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III and II tests in the trade of Upholsterer, the candidate must also be in possession of all other tools that may be required to successfully carry-out his or her work at his or her level.

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class II in the trade of Upholsterer.

For a Tradesperson Class I test, the candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and a written test that he or she is fully skilled and has a sound knowledge of all the skills and operations of the trade including the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of all the tools used in the trade.
• 2.The identification and fitting of all types of mechanical actions used on upholstered furniture.
• 3.The matching of fabrics.
• 4.The carrying out and making of canvas awnings, tents, canopies, tarpaulins, blinds, curtains and loose covers.
• 5.The upholstering of all types of furniture, car and bus seats and loose squabs.
• 6.The repairing or recovering of articles with damaged or worn upholstery.
• 7.Types of pleats, tucks and folds used in upholstery.
• 8.The machining and cutting of all types of upholstery fabrics and materials.
• 9.The ordering of all types of material and equipment required in the trade.
• 10.The stock taking of materials in the store.
• 11.The designing, drawing, and the preparation of cutting lists upholstered articles of furniture to a customers requirement.
• 12.Taking-off and calculating material quantities from drawings and cutting lists.
• 13.The working of any calculation that may be required in the trade.
• 14.The designing and making of flags of any kind with sizes and drawings given.
• 15.The making of sails in different sizes.
• 16.The laying of floor carpets.
• 17.The planning and organisation of upholstery work, and be capable of providing leadership to tradesmen of lower levels.
• 18.A thorough understanding of all the safety regulations and the safety precautions to be observed for safe working in an upholstery shop with reference to the current Factories Act 1971.

Group D — Mechanical Trades

FITTER MACHINIST

Tradesperson Class III

The candidate must have in his or her possession the following tools*—

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained basic knowledge of the following—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 2.The use of basic measuring and marking out equipment to include steel rule, dividers, calipers, and marking mediums. Able to execute measurements with the rule to an accuracy of ± one-sixty fourth” (±0.5 mm.) and work to such limits.
• 3.The selection of files suitable for any given work, involving straight edges and flat surfaces.
• 4.The drilling and tapping of holes (drill size given) and the use of taps and dies.
• 5.The fabrication of simple parts from sketch or simple drawings to given dimensions.
• 6.The fabrication of simple tools using hand forging only, to include hardening and tempering, and the use of oxide film colour during process as guide only.
• 7.Types of chisels, their applications and proper sharpening.
• 8.An understanding of methods used in keyways cutting in shafts and pulleys and in the fitting of keys.
• 9.Types of hacksaws and uses for sawing of mild steel plate (thick and thin) to given line or contour, types of blades and their application.
• 10.Simple soldering and operations in soft solder and the use and purpose of fluxes.
• 11.The correct use, care and maintenance of drilling and sawing machines and presses. Types of drilling machines.
• 12.The centre lathe, its accessories and equipment to include chucks, face plate, lathe carriers; the care and maintenance of the machine and the safety precautions to be observed in its operation.
• 13.The application of basic mounting accessories and clamps to be used with lathes, drilling and sawing machines. The setting up and methods of work holding for these machines.
• 14.Knowing the elements how to execute the layout of the workpiece on the machines mentioned in paragraphs (11) and (12) above, to include setting work encentric with spindle on lathes, levelling work for drilling and setting up to marked outlines, within limits of ± one-sixty fourth” (±0.5 mm.)
• 15.Have a general knowledge about the machines mentioned in paragraphs (11) and (12) above, to include;
  • —identifcation and name of main components and assemblies;
  • —starting;
  • —setting to cutting speed;
  • —stopping;
  • —proper lubrication;
  • —types and purpose of lubricants and coolants;
  • —protection against hazards (changing speed, protection against sudden impact, overload).
• 16.Understand the meaning of tolerance, limits of size, clearance and interference fits.
• 17.Undertaking simple jobs, to include centring, turning and facing cylindrical shaft, cutting, centring and drilling, chamfering and counterboring holes, parting-off and parallel boring. Types and purposes of steady rests.
• 18.An introduction to the sharpening of simple lathe cutting tools.
• 19.An understanding of the terms “rake” and “clearance” angles and their purposes. Basic angles for turning mild steel, cast iron and aluminium.
• 20.The use and purpose of lubricants and coolants.
• 21.A good appreciation of the right speeds and feeds for different materials (cast iron, mild steel, copper and aluminium) when roughing or machining for finish.
• 22.The carrying out of routine maintenance on the machines.
• 23.Knowing the elements of reading simple working drawing, and able to produce a simple workpiece according to sketch.
• 24.Familiar with the safety rules in the use of tools and other equipment related to the trade, to include electrical shock and protective equipment.

FITTER MACHINIST

Tradesperson Class II

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III test in the trade of Fitter Machinist, the candidate must also be in possession of the following tools*—

The candidate must be in possession of a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class III in the trade of Fitter Machinist.

He or she will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained sufficient knowledge of the following in addition to all the requirements laid down in the Class III test—

• 1.The identification, care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above and of surface plates and the marking out table and its accessories to include vee blocks, parallel slips and scribing blocks.
• 2.Marking off and working to a given drawing or template within limits of ±0.002” (0.05 mm), using advanced measuring instruments, to include vernier calipers, dial gauges, micrometers, height and depth gauges.
• 3.The removal, dismantling, cleaning and reassembling of elements of simple machinery, including gear box elements.
• 4.Filing and scraping a flat surface (minimum of 16 sq in) and filing and scraping of curved surfaces including the mating of 2 surfaces to a tolerance ±0.002” (0.05 mm).
• 5.Alignment of bearings, couplings, plummer blocks and machinery.
• 6.Types and application of lubricants. The knowledge of the different methods of lubrication, to include grease cup, oil ring, wick, pressure (elementary).
• 7.Determining cutting speed, depth of cut and feed of standard materials without overloading the centre lathe.
• 8.The appropriate tool rakes and angles, and the cutting lubricants for turning work on metals in common use.
• 9.The grinding of commonly used carbon and high-speed tools to correct shapes.
• 10.The carrying out of machining operations to include turning and facing of stepped shafts, set-up and machine in 4 jaw chuck. Producing internal, external and square threads, turning holes, boring, counterboring and tapping holes on drilling machines, including the use of boring head and tapping chuck. Milling steps and grooves.
• 11.Setting up for external and internal taper turning, using tail stock, compound rest and taper turning attachment.
• 12.The ability to read and work according to manufacturing drawings and to be able to produce working sketches.
• 13.The calculation and setting of change wheels in screw cutting operations, imperial or metric threads.
• 14.Simple soldering operations in hard solder, and the proper use and purpose of fluxes.
• 15.Elementary heat treatment of steel to include hardening, tempering case hardening and annealing.
• 16.The identification of metals in common use and some examples of their application and knowledge of their general properties.
• 17.Common thread forms and tapping sizes including some knowledge of metric threads. Proficiency in the use of all hand taps and dies.
• 18.Application of workshop calculations in fitting and machining work.
• 19.The efficient maintenance of all equipment in common use in a fitting/ machine shop (excluding electrical equipment).
• 20.An understanding of the general factory safety plus a knowledge of the procedures when an accident occurs.

FITTER MACHINIST

Tradesperson Class I

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III and Class II tests in the trade of Fitter Machinist, the candidate must also be in possession of the following tools*—

The candidate must have obtained a Trade Test Certificate for a Tradesperson Class II in the trade of Fitter Machinist.

For a Tradesperson Class I test the candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and a written test that he or she is fully skilled and has a sound knowledge of all the skills and operations of the trade including the following—

• 1.The identification, care use and maintenance of the tools listed above and of all precision gauges in common use.
• 2.Working to a fully dimensioned drawing and marking out, within a tolerance of not less than ±0.001” (0.02 mm) with the micrometer type instruments and ±0.002” (0.05 mm) with the vernier type instruments.
• 3.The repairing of damaged machine parts and the detection of faulty metals where the necessary facilities exist.
• 4.The fitting, scraping and removing of bearings; methods and techniques of fitting plain journal bearings and bearings with rolling contact to include ball, roller, needle, taper-roller and thrust bearings, with special emphasis on the proper fit.
• 5.The dismantling, repairing, reassembling and testing of machinery.
• 6.Reasons and procedure for hardening and tempering tools to cope with various metals and conditions.
• 7.Physical and mechanical properties of ferrous and non ferrous metals.
• 8.The properties and use of tungsten carbide-tipped and other cutting tools.
• 9.Marking out techniques to align, set out and fix all types of rough or machined workpieces on the machine table, in fixture, in vise or on other mounting equipment in proper and efficient way.
• 10.Good practical experience in reading manufacturing drawing (blueprints) and must understand all the symbols and instructions of drawings. Be able to break down into simple sketches completed assembly drawings.
• 11.The use of the following work holding methods on the lathe—
  • (a)mounting work on mandril;
  • (b)mounting work in collet chuck;
  • (c)supporting work in the fixed and travelling steady;
  • (d)mounting and balancing work in face plate;
  • (e)use of simple jigs and fixtures.
• 12.The undertaking of the following types of lathework—
  • (a)producing shaft with steps, cone and screw thread;
  • (b)machining grooves and undercuts;
  • (c)turning radii and chamfering;
  • (d)eccentric turning;
  • (e)boring, counterboring, countersinking and spot facing;
  • (f)reaming;
  • (g)knurling.
• 13.Estimating quantities, production times and cost, and capable of providing leadership to tradesmen of lower levels.
• 14.Layout of fitting/machine shop, and have knowledge of the sequence of operations, and machinery and equipment employed.
• 15.Must be fully conversant with the safety regulations including the current Factories Act 1971 pertaining to general fitting and machining work. The candidate who is also required by his or her employer to carry out work on the shaping and milling machines, will be expected to answer a set of alternative questions and practical test in any of the following—
  • 1.The correct use, care and maintenance of shaping and milling machines to include identification and name of main components and assemblies, starting setting, stopping, proper lubrication and protection against hazards.
  • 2.The shaping of—
    • (a)flat surfaces;
    • (b)vertical surfaces;
    • (c)internal flat surfaces;
    • (d)angular surfaces.
  • 3.The cutting of keyways.
  • 4.The cutting of dovetails.
  • 5.The use of the dividing head or rotary table for machining external and internal surfaces.
  • 6.The milling of—
    • (a)flat surfaces;
    • (b)angular surfaces keyways;
    • (c)tee slots and dovetails, using special cutter.
  • 7.The cutting of spur gear using dividing head and special form milling cutters.

Group E — Automotive Trades

MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC

Tradesperson Class III

The candidate must have in his or her possession the following tools*—

The candidate will be required to show by practical demonstration and an oral/written test that he or she has acquired the necessary practical experience and gained basic knowledge of the following—

• 1.The particular importance of cleanliness to this trade, the need to safeguard the customer’s property and in particular to care for and protect the paintwork and upholstery of the vehicle on which the candidate is required to work.
• 2.The identification care, use and maintenance of the tools listed above.
• 3.The light servicing of vehicles including oiling and greasing; the replacement of oil filters; replenishing oil in axles; gear boxes and engines; topping up batteries; tyre inflation and repair; the correct methods of jacking up vehicles; general light maintenance work. The candidate should be able to work from a simple greasing and maintenance chart. The proper use of cleaners, detergents and cleaning equipment. Importance of regular lubrication, servicing and maintenance.
• 4.The dismantling and assembling of mechanical petrol pumps and carburettors including adjustment of carburettors.
• 5.Removing and replacing silencers and manifolds, batteries, ignition coils, plugs, lamps, lenses, bulbs, wiper arms and/or blades.
• 6.Removing and refitting radiators and oil pans.
• 7.Removing generators and distributors from engines.
• 8.The testing, adjusting and fitting of spark plugs.
• 9.Installing safety belts and mirrors.
• 10.Dismantling brake linings including relining.
• 11.Removing, installing and bleeding shock absorbers.
• 12.The operating principles of the petrol engine commonly used in motor vehicles. The layout of the various components of vehicles in common use, to include types, construction, arrangements with their advantages and disadvantages.
• 13.The engine cooling and lubricating systems.
• 14.The operating principles of the transmission system, brakes, steering, clutches, suspension, tyres, chassis and differentials.
• 15.The application of metric and imperial linear dimensions.
• 16.Familiar with the general safety rules in the use of tools and other equipment related to the trade, to include electrical shock and use of protective equipment.

MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC

Tradesperson Class II

In addition to possessing the tools specified for the Class III test in the trade of Motor Vehicle Mechanic, the candidate must also be in possession of the following tools*—