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Structure of the Construction industry

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Complete the following activity by circling whether you think each statement is TRUE or FALSE. 1. Regular inspection of electrical power tools could reduce the risk of an electric shock.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.

Complete the following activity by circling whether you think each statement is TRUE or FALSE. 2. Breathing in the dust when chasing out a wall will not affect my lungs.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

3.

Complete the following activity by circling whether you think each statement is TRUE or FALSE. 3. Training will not help me in the safe use of ladders.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

4.

Complete the following activity by circling whether you think each statement is TRUE or FALSE. 4. I must be careful of some chemicals as they could burn me.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

5.

Complete the following activity by circling whether you think each statement is TRUE or FALSE. 5. Wearing the correct dust mask can help prevent my lungs being damaged.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

6.

Complete the following activity by circling whether you think each statement is TRUE or FALSE. 6. A frayed extension lead on an electric drill could present a risk of an electric shock.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

7.

Complete the following activity by circling whether you think each statement is TRUE or FALSE. 7. Removing a heavy old boiler from a property without wearing any PPE is okay because you only have to carry it a short distance.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

8.

Complete the following activity by circling whether you think each statement is TRUE or FALSE. 8. Working up a ladder is hazardous.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

9.

Complete the following activity by circling whether you think each statement is TRUE or FALSE. 9. If I use solvents to join plastic pipes together, it is safer to use the solvent outside rather that inside the property.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

10.

Complete the following activity by circling whether you think each statement is TRUE or FALSE. 10. If I suspect that there is asbestos in the property, I should stop work and report it to my supervisor.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

11.

The only danger to my ears from noise is when I am using a power tool myself.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

12.

I should always tidy up after me to avoid creating any slip or trip hazards.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

If I have to help install and test a new refrigeration unit I will need the correct PPE, even though it is at the installation and test stage.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

14.

Leaving a trailing electric lead across the floor area all day is okay.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

15.

The way in which I lift and carry items on site can seriously affect my health.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

16.

Using this list of words, fill in the blanks in the statements on the next page.

a)

The actual fill-in-the-blank statements are not visible on this page, so answers cannot be provided.

b)

You can answer the blanks using the visible statements on this page.

c)

The list of words is not required to fill in the blanks.

d)

The answers to the blanks are provided on this page.

17.

An electrician can specialise in _________________________________________________

a)

electrical installation

b)

plumbing services

c)

carpentry work

d)

painting walls

18.

The __________________________ will sign the main contract with the client to carry out the work according to the drawings and specification.

a)

main contractor

b)

subcontractor

c)

supplier

d)

consultant

19.

A carpenter can specialise in ________________________________________________.

a)

woodwork or joinery

b)

plumbing or electrical work

c)

painting or sculpting

d)

gardening or landscaping

20.

The sub-contractor will sign a contract with the main contractor to carry out a ________________________________________________ of the whole job.

a)

specific part

b)

full replacement

c)

financial audit

d)

legal review

21.

A __________________________________ can specialise in the installation of under-floor heating.

a)

plumber or heating engineer

b)

electrician

c)

carpenter

d)

painter

22.

A bricklayer can specialise in ________________________________________________.

a)

brickwork or masonry

b)

carpentry or joinery

c)

plumbing or wiring

d)

painting or decorating

23.

A gas engineer needs to be registered with ____________________________________.

a)

Gas Safe Register

b)

Health and Safety Executive

c)

British Gas Association

d)

National Grid

24.

Industrial plumbers will commonly use ________________________________ in the installation of commercial heating systems.

a)

steel pipework

b)

plastic tubing

c)

copper wiring

d)

aluminum sheets

25.

A __________________________________ is required to carry out PPM for commercial installations to avoid any unforeseen breakdowns.

a)

maintenance engineer

b)

security guard

c)

accountant

d)

receptionist

26.

The job role of an ARCHITECT in the construction industry is to:

a)

Design buildings and oversee their construction.

b)

Operate heavy machinery on construction sites.

c)

Manage the financial accounts of construction projects.

d)

Install electrical wiring in buildings.

27.

The job role of a STRUCTURAL ENGINEER in the construction industry is to:

a)

Design and analyze structures to ensure they are safe and stable.

b)

Install electrical wiring and systems in buildings.

c)

Supervise landscaping and gardening activities on construction sites.

d)

Manage the financial accounts of construction projects.

28.

The job role of a CLERK OF WORKS in the construction industry is to:

a)

Supervise construction work to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.

b)

Design architectural plans for buildings.

c)

Manage the financial accounts of a construction project.

d)

Operate heavy machinery on construction sites.

29.

The job role of an ESTIMATOR in the construction industry is to:

a)

Calculate the costs and quantities of materials, labor, and equipment needed for a construction project.

b)

Design the architectural plans for a building.

c)

Supervise the construction workers on site.

d)

Operate heavy machinery during construction.

30.

The job role of a BUYER in the construction industry is to:

a)

Purchase materials and supplies needed for construction projects.

b)

Design architectural plans for buildings.

c)

Supervise on-site construction workers.

d)

Manage the financial accounts of the construction company.

31.

The job role of a SITE MANAGER in the construction industry is to:

a)

Oversee and manage construction projects on-site

b)

Design architectural plans for buildings

c)

Handle only the financial accounts of the project

d)

Operate heavy machinery on the construction site

32.

What do the following initials stand for? APHC: ____________

a)

Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors

b)

American Public Health Council

c)

Asian Pacific Health Consortium

d)

Association of Professional Home Cleaners

33.

What do the following initials stand for? ECA: ____________

a)

Electrical Contractors' Association

b)

European Car Association

c)

Environmental Control Agency

d)

Educational Council of America

34.

What do the following initials stand for? JIB: ____________

a)

Joint Industry Board

b)

Judicial Investigation Bureau

c)

Journal of International Business

d)

Junior Investment Bank

35.

What do the following initials stand for? IET: ____________

a)

Institution of Engineering and Technology

b)

International Education Trust

c)

Institute of Environmental Technology

d)

Indian Engineering Team

36.

Find and write down the web address for each organisation for reference: APHC: ____________

a)

https://www.aphc.co.uk/

b)

https://www.ciphe.org.uk/

c)

https://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/

d)

https://www.hse.gov.uk/

37.

Find and write down the web address for each organisation for reference: WA: ____________

a)

No answer provided in the image. Likely refers to a relevant industry body, e.g., WaterSafe: https://www.watersafe.org.uk/

b)

https://www.worldathletics.org/

c)

https://www.wa.gov/

d)

https://www.waassociation.com/

38.

Find and write down the web address for each organisation for reference: ECA: ____________

a)

https://www.eca.co.uk/

b)

https://www.ecauk.org/

c)

https://www.electricalcontractors.org/

d)

https://www.eca.com/

39.

Find and write down the web address for each organisation for reference: JIB: ____________

a)

https://www.jib.org.uk/

b)

https://www.jib.com/

c)

https://www.jib.co.uk/

d)

https://www.jib.org/

40.

Find and write down the web address for each organisation for reference: IET: ____________

a)

https://www.theiet.org/

b)

https://www.ieee.org/

c)

https://www.bcs.org/

d)

https://www.ietf.org/

41.

Which of the following lists five things that the Joint Industry Board has responsibility for?

a)

Administering benefit plans, overseeing apprenticeship programs, ensuring workplace safety, managing labor agreements, and handling dispute resolution.

b)

Organizing community events, running local elections, providing public transportation, issuing driver's licenses, and maintaining public parks.

c)

Setting national education standards, regulating food safety, issuing passports, managing postal services, and overseeing air traffic control.

d)

Developing software, manufacturing electronics, distributing retail goods, providing internet services, and designing fashion collections.

42.

The responsibility for the electrical wiring regulations lies with which organisation?

a)

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

b)

National Grid

c)

Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

d)

British Standards Institution (BSI)

43.

Plumbing contractors are supported by which organisation?

a)

Plumbing Board

b)

Medical Council

c)

Bar Council

d)

Architects Association

44.

Electrical engineers have a professions registration scheme with which organisation?

a)

Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

b)

Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)

c)

Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)

d)

British Medical Association (BMA)

45.

The local water authority has responsibility for which two of the following?

a)

Supplying clean water and treating wastewater

b)

Building roads and collecting taxes

c)

Managing schools and providing electricity

d)

Running hospitals and maintaining parks

46.

Two organisations that encourage training within these trades are:

a)

City & Guilds and CITB

b)

NHS and BBC

c)

Tesco and Sainsbury's

d)

Apple and Microsoft

47.

The organisation that offers professional advice to plumbers is:

a)

Plumbers Association

b)

Electricians Guild

c)

Carpenters Union

d)

Painters Society

48.

Tick the items in the list below that should be stated in a contract of employment:

a)

Your holiday entitlement

b)

Your notice period

c)

Your rate of pay

d)

Your home address

e)

Your name

49.

From the list below, tick the types of discrimination that are legislated against:

a)

Religious beliefs

b)

The colour of your skin

c)

Sexual orientation

d)

Gender

e)

Age

50.

Complete the following table by writing the organisation's name in full and its current web address: Logo: acas Organisation: __________ Web address: __________

a)

Organisation: Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service Web address: www.acas.org.uk

b)

Organisation: Association of Chartered Accountants Web address: www.aca.org.uk

c)

Organisation: Arbitration and Conciliation Advisory Service Web address: www.acaservice.org

d)

Organisation: Advisory Council for Arbitration Services Web address: www.advisorycas.org

51.

Complete the following table by writing the organisation's name in full and its current web address: Logo: Directgov Organisation: __________ Web address: __________

a)

Organisation: Directgov Web address: www.direct.gov.uk

b)

Organisation: GOV.UK Web address: www.gov.uk

c)

Organisation: UK Government Web address: www.ukgov.com

d)

Organisation: Directgov Web address: www.directgov.com

52.

For an electrician starting in the trade, the attainment of qualifications and experience is important. List the qualifications an electrician will need to gain from level 1 until they become fully qualified:

a)

1. Level 1: Basic Electrical Installation 2. Level 2: Intermediate Electrical Installation 3. Level 3: Advanced Electrical Installation NVQ: National Vocational Qualification in Electrical Installation After: Full Qualified Electrician Status or Apprenticeship Completion

b)

1. Level 1: Basic Plumbing 2. Level 2: Advanced Carpentry 3. Level 3: Painting and Decorating NVQ: National Vocational Qualification in Plumbing After: Fully Qualified Plumber Status

c)

1. Level 1: Basic Electrical Theory 2. Level 2: Electrical Engineering 3. Level 3: Electrical Management NVQ: National Vocational Qualification in Electrical Management After: Electrical Supervisor Status

d)

1. Level 1: Basic Mechanical Engineering 2. Level 2: Intermediate Welding 3. Level 3: Advanced Fabrication NVQ: National Vocational Qualification in Welding After: Fully Qualified Welder Status

53.

For a plumber starting in the trade, the attainment of qualifications and experience is important. List the qualifications that a plumber will need to gain from level 1 until they become fully qualified: Level | Plumber 1 | ________ 2 | ________ 3 | ________ After | ________ (Note: Level 2 and 3 are marked as NVQ in the table)

a)

1. Level 1: Basic Plumbing 2. Level 2: NVQ in Plumbing 3. Level 3: NVQ in Plumbing After: Fully Qualified Plumber or Apprenticeship Completion

b)

1. Level 1: Advanced Plumbing 2. Level 2: Diploma in Heating 3. Level 3: Gas Safety Certificate After: Plumbing Technician

c)

1. Level 1: Gas Safety Certificate 2. Level 2: NVQ in Electrical Installation 3. Level 3: Diploma in Plumbing After: Certified Gas Engineer

d)

1. Level 1: Plumbing Management 2. Level 2: NVQ in Carpentry 3. Level 3: Diploma in Heating After: Qualified Heating Engineer

54.

The card that must be gained to prove your competency in site health and safety and is a requirement for any site work is:

a)

CSCS Card

b)

Driving Licence

c)

First Aid Certificate

d)

Passport

55.

Identify the areas in which it is important to register as a 'competent person':

a)

Lifting operations, pressure systems, electrical safety, scaffolding, hazardous substances

b)

Catering services, office administration, marketing, customer service, sales

c)

Event planning, graphic design, social media management, content writing, photography

d)

Retail management, logistics, human resources, finance, procurement

56.

Fill in the missing levels in the following career progression: [Diagram: Upward arrows with 'OPERATIVE' at the bottom and 'MANAGER' at the top. Fill in the missing levels between them.]

a)

Possible answers: Improver, Apprentice, Supervisor, Technician (exact answers may vary depending on the specific career structure in plumbing).

b)

Possible answers: Director, CEO, President, Chairman.

c)

Possible answers: Intern, Volunteer, Consultant, Advisor.

d)

Possible answers: Assistant, Clerk, Receptionist, Janitor.