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Begin your self-assessment by reviewing each SUBTASK in the task profile chart. For more detailed information, read the full description for that SUB- TASK in the NOA to ensure that you understand the knowledge and skills required to perform it. Department of Labour and Advanced Education Apprenticeship Training Division 2021 Brunswick St, PO Box 578 Halifax, NS B3J 2S9
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n the chart, place a ( ) beside the SUB-TASKS you fully understand. Highlight and O place a ( ?) beside SUB-TASKS you are less familiar with.
BLOCKS
AOCCUPATIONAL SKILLS
TASKS
1. Maintains and uses tools and equipment. 1.01 Uses PPE and safety equipment.
SUB-TASKS
1.02 Maintains hand tools. 1.03Maintains power tools. 1.04 Maintains stationary machinery.
Step 5: Review Appendix E, Pie Chart. The Pie Chart provides the percentage of exam questions assigned to each BLOCK of the NOA. In the example chart below, BLOCK A represents 17% of the exam content, which means that 17% of the exam questions are from BLOCK A. As noted earlier, the exam questions are actually based on the SUB-TASKS. D 41% A 17% B 20% C 22% BLOCK A, Occupational Skills: 17% of exam questions BLOCK B, Preparation for Welding Processes: 20% of exam questions BLOCK C, Cutting and Gouging: 22% of exam questions BLOCK D, Welding Processes: 41% of exam questions
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Step 6: Review Appendix A, Tools and Equipment. This appendix provides a list of the tools and equipment used in the trade. You should be familiar with the names, operation and maintenance of the tools and equipment listed here. Step 7: Review Appendix B, Glossary. This appendix provides definitions and explanations of selected technical terms used in the trade. Step 8: Review Appendix C, Acronyms. This appendix provides the common acronyms used in the trade. After you have completed these steps, you should have a better idea of the areas that you need to study for the Red Seal exam. A study plan will allow you to make the most of the time you have to prepare, and give you an opportunity to review all of the topics that are on the exam, particularly those you need to focus on the most. To create your study plan, you can use the self-assessment exercise you completed in Step 4. This exercise identified the SUB-TASKS you need to focus on and spend the most time studying. However, dont forget to do a general review of all topics that will be on the exam. Next, determine where you will study and establish a regular routine. Find a quiet, comfortable place to sit. It may be helpful to study for short periods of time over a long time frame, as this can be more effective for retaining information than studying for a long period in one session. Be sure that your family and friends understand what you are doing and ask them not to disturb you during study times. For a video about Getting Ready for the Exam, be sure to visit www.nsapprenticeship.ca and click on the Exam Preparation link (found under Quick Links).
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F ree practice certification exams (containing 100+ questions each) have been published by Albertas Ministry of Enterprise and Advanced Education: Automotive Service Technician (Practice Exam and Answer Key) Carpenter (Practice Exam and Answer Key) Construction Electrician (Practice Exam and Answer Key) Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (Practice Exam and Answer Key) Plumber (Practice Exam and Answer Key) Steamfitter / Pipefitter (Practice Exam and Answer Key) Truck and Transport Mechanic (Practice Exam and Answer Key) Welder (Practice Exam and Answer Key) Free sample questions (approximately 30 questions) are available from British Columbias Industry Training Authority. Click on a trade below to open a pdf document; read a question; click in the box next to a response to determine if it is correct: Boilermaker Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Bricklayer Steamfitter/Pipefitter Glazier Truck and Transport Mechanic Insulator (Heat and Frost) Welder Practice exams in several trades are available for purchase at www.exambank.com. A n Electricians Self-Assessment Tool (ESAT) is available for purchase from the Canadian Standards Association. This CD-ROM contains more than 1100 sample questions to test your knowledge of the Construction Electrician National Occupational Analysis. Click here for information. C entennial College Press has several trade-related handbooks for purchase (available here), which contain sample tests in the following trades: Automotive Service Technician Construction Electrician Truck and Transport Mechanic Online textbooks and quizzes covering electricity and electronics are available at www.thelearningpit.com and www.allaboutcircuits.com. Trade-Specific Courses,
please contact the Nova Scotia Community College at (902) 491-3516. Some of the textbooks may be available at a public library or at your place of employment. You may also be able to borrow them from an apprentice or journeyperson. A lbertas Ministry of Enterprise and Advanced Education and its apprenticeship training providers have developed modularized learning materials, in both English and French, for purchase. For a list of available modules by trade, click here, select the Order modules tab near the top-right of the page and follow the instructions. C entennial College Press has published several trade-related handbooks for purchase, available here: Construction Electrician Red Seal Exam Prep (includes sample tests) Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Exam Prep (includes sample tests) Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Exam Prep (includes sample tests) Many product manufacturers have websites that also contain helpful information. T he Red Seal website contains a handy Preparation Guide for studying for the Interprovincial Red Seal Exam, available here. It contains frequently asked questions, and offers tips and techniques on how to study for and write multiple-choice exams.
A lbertas Ministry of Enterprise and Advanced Education and its apprenticeship training providers have developed trade entrance exams that test clients essential skills to ensure that they meet Albertas educational requirements. Study guides, including sample math, science and reading comprehension questions, are available here. T he British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has published a Trades Math Tune-Up workbook and a Reading Comprehension workbook, available here. N ova Scotia has Learning Networks that offer tutoring in math or reading free of charge. If you feel you could benefit from tutoring in these areas, click on the following link to find a Learning Network near you: gonssal.ca/General-Public/index.shtml
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