Title: Identify communication technology and hand signals common to the construction site.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Focusing on the Carpentry Profession

Identification should include

- hand signals for working around machinery or in high-noise areas
- portable communication devices and etiquette for using them.

Process/Skill Questions:

- With whom might you need to communicate on a construction site?
- What are the consequences of poor communication on the job site?

NCCER Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, 2015

00107-15 Basic Communication Skills

Module Seven (00107-15) provides trainees with the information and skills needed to communicate effectively and clearly. Developing good communications skills enables the construction professional to become a confident, reliable asset to their craft.

00108-15 Basic Employability Skills

Module Eight (00108-15) provides trainees with guidance related to finding and securing a position in the construction trades. In addition, guidance in the areas of problem-solving and effective interaction with others is offered to help ensure their success in the construction trades.