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Building&Construction

Building and Construction Practice Aptitude Quiz

Itiscrucialforyoungpeopletobuildtheircareermanagementskillssotheycanmakeinformedchoices regardingtheirstudyandtrainingoptionsandnavigateapathwaytowardstheiroccupationandcareerof choice. Thiscareerdevelopmentresourcecombineslabourmarketinformationwithapracticalindustryspecific activitytohelpdevelopawarenessabouttheskillsneededtopursueacareerpathwayinBuildingand Construction.

PART 1: 1.

About Building and Construction

BuildingandConstructioninanutshell 

Keysectors: ›

Carpentry

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Plastering

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Joinery

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Plumbing*

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ShopFitting

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Tiling

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PaintingandDecorating

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Stonemasonry

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Bricklaying&Blocklaying

*PlumbingiscoveredbyaseparatePracticeAptitudeQuiz.Gotowww.aapathways.com.au/career_03.cfm? todownload.  BuildingandConstructionisamajorsegmentoftheAustralianeconomyandthethirdlargestemploying industryinAustraliawithoveronemillionworkers.Halfofthisworkforceisemployedinthehousingsector. 

Tradeoutcomesincludeshopfitting,joinery,stairbuilding,stonemasonry(monumental/installation),signage, brickandblocklaying,carpentry,concreting,demolition,dogging,paintinganddecorating,segmentalpaving, rigging,rooftiling,scaffolding,solidplastering,steelfixing,wallandceilinglining,wallandfloortilingand waterproofing. 

Plumbingandservicesoccupationsincludecoverageofurbanirrigation,drainage,metalroofingand cladding,plumbing,mechanicalservices,roofplumbing,gasfitting,fireprotectionservicesandhydraulic servicesdesign.

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Keyoccupationinformation(Sources:JobOutlook‐www.joboutlook.gov.au;andAustralian Jobs2011www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/ResearchStatistics/Documents/AustralianJobs.pdf) 

Weeklyaverageearningsformajoroccupations: ›

Carpenter‐$950

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FloorandWallTiler‐$1,100

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Bricklayer‐$850

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ShopFitter‐$950

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PainterandDecorator‐$850

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Joiner‐$950

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SolidPlasterer‐$1,070

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CarpenterandJoiner‐$950

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FibrousPlasterer‐$1,070

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Stonemason‐$850

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Jobsanddemandinformation   Carpentersconstruct,erect,install,finishandrepairwoodenandmetalstructuresandfixtureson residentialandcommercialbuildings.Theymayalsoworkonlargeconcrete,steelandtimberstructures suchasbridges,dams,powerstationsandcivilengineeringprojects.Theyworkonbuildingsites, constructionandcivilengineeringprojects,andmaintenanceinlargefactoriesandhospitals. 

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Jobprospects‐Aboveaverage Weeklyearnings‐$950

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Occupationsize‐122,100

Potentialentrylevelqualifications: › ›

CertificateIIinConstruction CertificateIIIinCarpentry

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CertificateIIIinShopfitting CertificateIIIinJoinery

CertificateIIIinCarpentryandJoinery ›   Joinerscut,shapeandfittimberpartsinworkshopstoformstructuresandfixtures,readyforinstallation. Theyworkmainlyontheinternalfittingsofabuildingsuchaswindowframes,sashes,doorsand staircasesmakingpatterns,balustradesandmouldings. 

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Jobprospects‐Aboveaverage Weeklyearnings‐$950

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Occupationsize‐120,000

Potentialentrylevelqualifications: ›

CertificateIIinConstruction

› CertificateIIIinJoinery › CertificateIIIinCarpentryandJoinery   Shopfittersdesign,make,assembleandinstallshopfronts,commercialentries,bulkheadsandcomponent fittings,installsubfloorframing,includingbearers,joistsandladderframes. 

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Jobprospects‐Aboveaverage Weeklyearnings‐$950

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Occupationsize‐120,000

Potentialentrylevelqualifications: › ›      

CertificateIIinConstruction CertificateIIIinShopfitting

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Bricklayerslaybricks,pre‐cutstone,concreteblocksandothertypesofbuilding blocksinmortartoconstructandrepairwalls,foundations,partitions,archesand otherstructures. 

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Jobprospects‐Aboveaverage

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Weeklyearnings‐$850 Occupationsize‐36,700

Potentialentrylevelqualifications: ›

CertificateIIinConstruction

CertificateIIIinBricklaying/Blocklaying ›   Stonemasonscutandshapehardandsoftstoneblocksandmasonryslabsfortheconstructionand renovationofstonestructuresandmonumentalmasonry(stoneworkforcemeteries).InsomeStates, stonemasonryisdividedintovariousoccupations,themajoronesbeingstonemasonmachinist(stone sawyerandpolisher)andlettercutterandstonefixer. 

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Jobprospects‐Aboveaverage

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Weeklyearnings‐$850 Occupationsize‐36,700

Potentialentrylevelqualifications: › ›

CertificateIIinConstruction CertificateIIinStoneworking

CertificateIIIinStonemasonry(Monumental/Installation) ›   Paintersanddecoratorsapplypaint,varnish,wallpaperandotherfinishestoprotect,maintainand decorateinteriorandexteriorsurfacesofdomestic,commercialandindustrialbuildingsandother structures. 

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Jobprospects‐Aboveaverage Weeklyearnings‐$1150

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Occupationsize‐43,700

Potentialentrylevelqualifications: › CertificateIIinConstruction › CertificateIIIinPaintingandDecorating   SolidPlasterersapplydecorativeandprotectivecoveringsofplaster,cementorsimilar materialstotheinteriorsandexteriorsofbuildings. 

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Jobprospects‐Aboveaverage Weeklyearnings‐$1150

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Occupationsize‐38,200

Potentialentrylevelqualifications: ›

CertificateIIinConstruction

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CertificateIIIinSolidPlastering 

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FibrousPlasterersmake,applyandfixtheinternalliningsofcommercialand residentialbuildings. 

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Jobprospects‐Aboveaverage

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Weeklyearnings‐$1150 Occupationsize‐38,200

Potentialentrylevelqualifications: › CertificateIIinConstruction › CertificateIIIinFibrousPlastering   WallandFloorTilerslayceramic,clay,slate,marble,glassandothertypesoftilesonexternalandinternal wallsandfloorstoprovideprotectiveanddecorativefinishes.Muchoftheworkisundertakenonnew buildings,includinghouses,shops,offices,factoriesandswimmingpools,butwallandfloortilersalso renovateexistingbuildings. 

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Jobprospects‐Aboveaverage Weeklyearnings‐$1100

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Occupationsize‐21,000

Potentialentrylevelqualifications: › › 

CertificateIIinConstruction CertificateIIIinWallandFloorTiling

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Aboutthequalifications  Qualificationsprovidethecoreskills,knowledgeandexperience(competencies) requiredforeffectiveperformanceonthejobplustheoptionofchoosingarangeofelective competenciesthatmeettheneedsoftheemployerandtheindividual.  Everyqualificationincludesanemphasison“EmployabilitySkills”ortheskillsthatemployersidentifyas playingasignificantpartincontributingtoanindividual’seffectiveandsuccessfulparticipationinthe workplace.  Employabilityskillsarenon‐technicalskills.Theyarealsosometimesreferredtoasgenericskills, capabilities,enablingskillsorkeycompetencies.  TheEmployabilitySkillsare:  › Communicationskillsthatcontributetoproductivelisteningandunderstanding,speakingclearly anddirectlyandharmoniousrelationsacrossemployeesandcustomers; Teamworkskillsthatcontributetoproductiveworkingrelationshipsandoutcomes; › › Problem‐solvingskillsthatcontributetoproductiveoutcomes; › › ›

Initiativeandenterpriseskillsthatcontributetoinnovativeoutcomes; Planningandorganisingskillsthatcontributetolongandshort‐termstrategicplanning; Self‐managementskillsthatcontributetoemployeesatisfactionandgrowth;

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Learningskillsthatcontributetoongoingimprovementandexpansioninemployeeandcompany operationsandoutcomes; Technologyskillsthatcontributetotheeffectivecarryingoutoftasks.

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3. CareerPathwaysWebsites ›

ApprenticeshipsPathways‐viewpotentialcareerpathwaysforthisindustry‐Goto www.aapathways.com.au/search_job_02.cfm?c=31

 Otherusefulcareerssitesare:  › ConstructMyCareer‐www.constructmycareer.com.au › ›

MyFuture‐www.myfuture.edu.au JobGuide‐www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au

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CareerFactsheets‐www.ncdw.com.au/index.php/Career‐Factsheets.html  

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4. JobHunting Jobvacancywebsite: 

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AustralianJobsearch‐www.jobsearch.gov.au/findajob/advancedsearch.aspxTheAustralian Government’sjobsite.Inputyourpostcode,selecttheOccupationCategory“Buildingand Construction”,scrolldowntothe“AdditionalSearchCriteria”sectionandclickon“Apprenticeships/ Traineeships”,thenclickonthe“FindJobs”button.

 Jobhuntinghintsandlabourmarketinformation: 

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AustralianApprenticeshipsPathways‐www.aapathways.com.auClickon“Search”tofindpotential AustralianApprenticeshipsoccupationideas.YoucanalsofindJobHuntinghintsinthe“SelfHelp” menuitem.

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MyFuture:LabourMarketInformation‐www.myfuture.edu.au/services/default.asp? FunctionID=5400Clickonthemaporusethedropdownmenutofindgenerallabourmarket informationforyourregionincludingtopoccupationsandincomes.Dataisbasedonthemost recentlyavailablecensus.

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UsefulContacts

Herearesomelinkstoarangeofsupportservices,organisationsandgovernmentagenciesthat mayhelpwithcareersresearchandjobhunting: SupportServices: ›

SearchforyourlocalAustralianApprenticeshipsCentre‐www.aapathways.com.au/search_aac.cfm

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GroupTrainingOrganisationsemployAustralianApprenticesandplacesthemwithbusinesses‐ www.grouptraining.com.au

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JobServicesAustraliaprovidersworkwitheligiblejobseekerstodevelopanindividuallytailored EmploymentPathwayPlan.Theplanmapsoutthetraining,workexperienceandadditional assistanceneededtofindjobseekerssustainableemployment‐www.jobsearch.gov.au/provider/ pages/whichprovider.aspx

 IndustryOrganisations: › ›

ConstructionandPropertyServiceIndustrySkillsCouncil‐www.cpsisc.com.au MasterBuildersAustralia‐www.masterbuilders.com.au/Careers

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HousingIndustryAssociation‐www.hia.com.au/Careers.aspx MasterPaintersAustralia‐www.masterpainters.org.au

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AssociationofWallandCeilingIndustriesAustraliaandNewZealand‐www.awci.org.au/cgi‐bin/ index.cgi TilersAssociationsinAustralia‐www.tilers.com.au/features/australian‐tiling‐associations

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AustralianShopandOfficeFittingIndustryAssociation‐www.asofia.com.au AustralianManufacturingWorkersUnion‐www.amwu.org.au

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CFMEU‐www.cfmeu.asn.au AustralianChamberofCommerceandIndustry‐www.acci.asn.au

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AIGroup‐www.aigroup.com.au/growyourbusiness BeConstructiveConstructionSkillsQueensland‐www.beconstructive.com.au

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UsefulContacts‐continued 

 GovernmentAgencies:  › GovernmentwebsitesabouttheBuildingandConstructionIndustry‐www.australia.gov.au/topics/ business‐and‐industry/industry/building‐and‐construction‐industry

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Guidance  ThisPracticeAptitudeQuizdemonstratessomeofthekeylearningstandardsrequiredofpeopleattempting anAustralianApprenticeshipsentrylevelqualificationinBuildingandConstruction.  ThisPracticeAptitudeQuizisneitheraformaltoolnoradirectpre‐requisiteforanyjobapplication.  ThisQuizhasbeendevelopedwiththeassistanceofIndustryandRegisteredTrainingOrganisations,basedon theneedsandrequirementsoftheIndustrysector.  ThisPracticeAptitudeQuizhasthreecomponents:Literacy,ReadingandComprehension;GeneralKnowledge and;Mathematics.Themathematicsskillsrequiredtocompletethequestionscontainedwithinthis documentareequivalenttomathematicsattheYear10level.  TheQuizcanbeusedbydifferentorganisationsandpeoplesuchascareerspractitioners,GroupTraining OrganisationsandJobServicesAustraliaproviderswithjobseekers.  ThePracticeAptitudeQuizcanbe: › usedbycareerspractitionerswithindividualsorinaclasssettingtoprovidegeneralguidanceonthe levelofskillandknowledgeinvolvedinundertakinganentrylevelqualificationinthisindustry; › providedtopeopletoenablethemtopracticetheirskillsbeforesittinganactualaptitudetest; ›

usedbyteachersasaguidetoindustrymathrequirementsattheentrypointofthisparticular AustralianApprenticeshipcareerpath.

 TheQuizshouldbeabletobecompletedinapproximately1hourand20minutes.  Pleasenotethatratesquotedinthisforvariousitems,includingpayrates,arenotmeanttoreflecttoday’s values,theyareusedpurelyformathematicalpurposes.  Calculatorsmaybeusedbutshouldnotbenecessaryforthemajorityofthequiz.  Answersarelocatedattheendofthequiz.    AftertheQuiz  Therearearangeofsupportservicesavailabletohelpyoufindoutaboutcoursesthatmayhelpyouimprove yourliteracyandnumeracyskillsandalsoyourreadinessforwork.  Ifyouarestillatschoolyoushoulddiscussanyconcernsyoumayhavewithyourcareeradviser.Further informationmayalsobeprovidedbyaJobServicesAustraliaprovider,anAustralianApprenticeshipsCentre,a GroupTrainingOrganisationoratrainingprovider.    

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UsefulContacts  Herearesomelinkstojobseekersupportservices:  › SearchforyourlocalAustralianApprenticeshipsCentre‐www.aapathways.com.au/search_aac.cfm › FindalocalGroupTrainingOrganisation‐www.grouptraining.com.au/Find/find_gto.html ›

JobServicesAustraliaprovidersworkwitheligiblejobseekerstodevelopanindividuallytailored EmploymentPathwayPlan.Theplanmapsoutthetraining,workexperienceandadditionalassistance neededtofindjobseekerssustainableemployment‐www.jobsearch.gov.au/provider/ ProviderLocation.aspx?ProviderType=JNS&

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Part 3:

The Quiz

Section1‐Literacy,ReadingandComprehension  Spelling 

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Thefollowingtexthas12spellingerrorsinit.Correctthoseerrorsandlistthem intheorderyou findtheminthetext.

 Todaythe“BuildingandConstructionIndustry”isworthover$50bilionandemploysoverthree quartersofamillionpeople.Theindustryisdividedintothreesectors:domestic;comercial;and civil.Themagorityofworkersareetheraprentices/trainees,constructionworkersortradspersons. Thereareover20tradesrangingfromconcriteandstealworkerstotelecomunicationtechnicians. Therearemanycarreerpathwaysandoportunitiesavailabletoprospectiveemployeswillingto applythemselves. 

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Comprehension

 Readthefollowingpassageandanswerthequestionsthatfollow.  Thepurposeoftheconstructionindustryisto...