Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Construction Safety

Risk Assessment in Construction Work

Form Overview and Work Information

Lesson Summary

In this module: Construction Safety Management - SMP20, you will be introduced to the Safety management pack for contractors with employees of 20 or less. Learn how to construct an effective safety management plan for contractors with 20 or fewer employees in construction. Also, learn about specific forms for safety management.

Managing Safety and Health in Construction

Risk Assessment for Construction Sites

Planning for Safety

Construction Plant and Equipment, Electricity and Other Services

In this module, you learn why an effective safety and health management system should be implemented in the workplace. You also learn about some of the statutory requirements for safety in construction

Duties and Risks

Erecting, Dismantling and Modifying a Scaffold

In this module: Health and Safety for Scaffolds and Scaffolding Work, you will learn about Scaffolds, the different types used in construction, and their specific purposes. You will also learn about the process of erecting and dismantling Scaffolds.

Demolition Work

Controlling Risks in Demolition Work

Health & Safety - Managing Noise at Work

Managing Noise and Demolition Risks - Learning Summary

In this module: Managing Noise and Demolition Risks, you will learn about demolition works and how to manage the safety of employees and everyone on-site. You will also learn about noise management at work.

Construction Safety and Health - Assessment

Learn about best practice in construction health and safety with this free online safety training course.

Construction Safety and Health

This free online course covers the health and safety management practices and recommendations for contractors and employers. You will learn how to plan and carry out your work in a way that protects construction workers and the people around a worksite. This online course will teach you how to develop safety plans, accurately assess risks and noise on worksites, and carry out construction and demolition tasks safely and effectively.

Introduction

Engine Exterior

Engine Components

Combustion Engine Cycles

Petrol vs Diesel

Life Support Systems

Internal combustion (IC) engines are all around us in automobiles of all types, and are used to rotate pumps, generator rotors, fans and many other machines. In this module you will learn about an engine's main components (crankshaft, crank case, piston, camshaft etc.) and their function.

Mechanical Engineering - Internal Combustion Engine Basics - Assessment

Learn how internal combustion engines work to rotate pumps, generator rotors, fans and more in this free online course.

Mechanical Engineering - Internal Combustion Engine Basics

This free online Mechanical Engineering course will familiarise you with the inner workings of Internal Combustion (IC) engines. Internal Combustion engines are at work all around us, used to power a wide variety of machines. But how do these astounding and often complex machines work? This course uses 2D and 3D models to bring the inner workings of internal combustion engines to life. Start this course today to learn more about the IC engine.

The Plumbing Profession

Plumbing

Brief History of Plumbing

General Terms Used in the Plumbing Profession

Three Phases of Plumbing Projects

In this module, you will learn more about plumbing as a profession and all the required skills needed to be successful as a plumber. You will also learn about the three phases in a plumbing project and plumbing maintenance.

Introduction to Plumbing Safety

Terms Associated with Plumbing Safety

Personal Protective Equipment

Respiratory Protection

In this module, you will learn about the importance of safety practices, identify unsafe conditions, steps to perform positive and negative fit checks for respirators and list various items that are associated with plumbing safety.

Hazard Communication

Workshop Zone Safety

Working Areas and Surfaces

Motorized Vehicles

In this module, you will learn about the responsibilities of plumbers with regards to hazard communication. You will also learn the importance of signs, tags, and colour codes in the workplace and distinguish between the various signs - danger, caution, informational, safety.

Plumbing Tools

Trenching and Excavation Safety

Lockout

Confined Spaces

Emergency Response

In this module, you will learn about basic tool safety practices. You will also learn about trenching, trenching safety procedures, lockout / Tagout  (LOTO) rule, working in confined spaces and general response to emergency situations.

Introduction to Plumbing Assessment

Learn the valuable plumbing skills you need to succeed as a professional plumber with this free online course.

Introduction to Plumbing

Alison's free online Introduction to Plumbing course teaches the skills you need to kick off your plumbing career. Can you imagine living without access to a water supply and basic sanitation systems? Plumbers and professionals working in the plumbing industry make sure that our plumbing needs are always met. With this course, you will learn about the installation of pipes and plumbing fixtures, the maintenance of drainage, and more.

The Electrical Trade

Career Opportunities in the Electrical Trade

In this module, you will be introduced to the electrical trade. You will learn about various terms associated with the electrical trade and be able to describe the significance of the electrical trade in today's times.

Electrical Safety and Electric Shock

Practicing Safety Measures

Other Workplace Hazards and Precautionary Steps

Basic Tool Safety

Working in Confined Spaces

Handling Hazardous Materials

Safeguarding Against Falls

This module will teach you about electrical safety. You will learn about the hazards of working with electric power and the different types of electric burns.

Electrical Circuits

Atomic Theory

Electrical Power

Electrical Circuits - Other Terminologies

In this module, you will learn about electrical circuits and how electricity works in them. You will learn about the reaction and involvement of atoms in electric circuits. This module will also teach you about Ohm's law.

Introduction to Electrical Theory

Resistive Circuits

Kirchhoff's Law

This module teaches you about the theoretical aspects of the electrical trade. You will become knowledgeable on the differences between series and parallel circuits and be able to explain Kirchhoff's law.

Introduction to the Electrical Trade - Final Assessment

Learn the theories, safe practices and proven procedures of the electrical trade with this free online training course.

Introduction to the Electrical Trade

This course teaches you everything you need to know to do electrical work on residential, commercial and industrial projects. We all depend on an uninterrupted supply of electrical power in our daily lives so skilled electricians are highly valued professionals. This course lays out the theory behind electricity to explain the practices and procedures you will employ on the job so sign up to gain a valuable new skill and boost your career.

Flow of Energy

Understanding Torque

Motor Dynamics

This module will discuss how to design an electric vehicle motor, how to optimise for torque inside a motor, and why electric vehicles use a PMSM motor instead of a PMDC motor.

Field Oriented Control

Thermal Design

Engineering Considerations

This module will discuss how to design controllers for the motor of an electric vehicle. It will also discuss the importance of an excellent thermal design, and it will explain engineering concepts useful for designing both motors and controllers.

Engineering Principles of Electric Vehicles - First Assessment

This assessment enables you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of Modules 1 and 2 of the following course: 

• Diploma in Engineering Fundamentals of Electric Vehicle Design.

Introduction to Battery Chargers

Battery Swapping

Public Chargers

Swapping Stations

This module will discuss the design, specifications, and the use of different types of chargers. It will explain how public chargers work with local grid and network, the concept of battery swapping and changing stations, and chargers and charging standards.

Battery Monitoring

Monitoring Subsystems

This module will discuss how data is gathered, uploaded to a cloud, and analyzed for the vehicle's battery and subsystems' safety and performance.

Engineering Principles of Electric Vehicles - Second Assessment

This assessment enables you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of Modules 3 and 4 of the following course: 

• Diploma in Engineering Fundamentals of Electric Vehicle Design.

Diploma in Engineering Fundamentals of Electric Vehicle Design - Course Assessment

Master the fundamentals of electric vehicle design in this free online engineering course.

Diploma in Engineering Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles

This free online course leads you through the engineering principles that enable industry to rapidly develop new designs of batteries and motors that are more energy-efficient and accessible than ever before. Anyone interested in automotive engineering can learn how to apply these principles to design and build motors, controllers and chargers for electric vehicles and how electric vehicles present new business opportunities for investors.

Detailed Four Stroke Engine Cycle

Detailed Two Stroke Engine Cycle

Maintenance Strategies

Thermodynamic Cycles

Engine Protection

Engine Starting Circuit

Engine Control

Final Thoughts

In this module you will learn about the 2 stroke and 4 stroke cycles in detail, engine maintenance strategies, how engine control works, starting circuits, and how to protect a diesel engine.

Diesel Engine Cycles, Maintenance, & Control - Assessment

Learn about diesel engine cycles and their maintenance, control, performance and protection in this free online course.

Diesel Engine Cycles, Maintenance, & Control

This course follows our ‘diesel engine basics’ course and covers cycles, maintenance, performance and electronic control. We study the difference between the 4-stroke and 2-stroke engine cycles, diesel engine maintenance tips, the fuel injection system, air filter, fuel filter and thermodynamic cycles. We also explain how the centrifugal and electrical-hydraulic governors in diesel engines work. This course suits aspiring engineers and mechanics.

Types of Device Boxes

Sizing and Installing Device Boxes

In this module, you will learn more about device boxes and their use in electrical wiring systems. You will become knowledgeable on terms associated with electrical device boxes and the various types of device boxes that electricians work with.

Introduction to Hand Bending

Hand Bending Process and Equipment

Geometry Required to Make a Bend

This module will inform you on hand bending conduits and the purpose of using electrical conduits. You will learn about the importance of using hand benders on the job and be able to describe the techniques for using hand-operated conduit benders.

Introduction to Raceways and Fittings

Working with Raceways and Conduits

Raceway Fasteners and Anchors

In this module, you will learn about raceways and fittings. You will become informed on the different types of metal conduit fittings available to electricians and how to store raceways.

Conductors and Cables

Conductors and Insulation

Installing Conductors

In this module, you will become knowledgeable on conductors and cables. You will be able to identify different equipment used for installing conductors into conduits. This module will also teach you the procedure involved in feeding conductors into conduits.

Introduction to Electrical Wiring Systems - Final Assessment

Learn about essential electrical wiring systems, including raceways and device boxes, with this free online course.

Introduction to Electrical Wiring Systems

This free online course on electrical wiring systems will teach you about each of the constituent parts of an electrical wiring system, as well as proper handling techniques, and installation and storage procedures for different electrical wiring components. Taking this free, online course will help you develop the essential foundational skills required by any electrician. Take this course today to get started on your career as an electrician.

An Introduction to Masonry Trade

History of Masonry

Terms Associated with Masonry

Masonry Units and Binding Materials

Wall Structure Techniques

Masonry Tasks

In this module, you will be introduced to masonry as a trade, tasks performed by masons, history of masonry, types of masonry units, the binding materials used by masons and brick laying technique that masons use to build structures.

Introduction to Masonry Tools and Equipment

Hand Tools and Mortar Mixing Equipment

Measuring Tools

Power Tools and Other Masonry Equipment

In this module, you will be introduced to hand and power tools typically used in masonry construction, terms associated with masonry, and examine the advantages of using each masonry tool and equipment.

Masonry Math

Drawings and Specifications

In this module, you will be introduced to the importance of math skills and drawings in masonry, what is meant by denominate numbers, the metric system -- the international system used for measurements and weights, and standards and codes in a building contract.

Introduction to Masonry - Course Assessment

This free online course explores masonry and its history, materials, tools and practices to train you in a new skill.

Introduction to Masonry

This course shows you how to perform the tasks essential to masonry, including the spreading of mortar, furrowing, buttering and bricklaying. Masonry involves the building of structures from individual units and this course teaches you how to use basic masonry units like clay bricks, concrete blocks and stone to complete constructions. We study ancient and cutting-edge techniques to provide you with new skills that can boost your career.

Carpentry as a Trade

History of Carpentry

Modern Carpentry

Opportunities in the Construction Industry and Apprenticeship Program

Employee Responsibility and Human Relations

Employer and Employee Safety Obligations

Learn more about carpentry as a trade. From this module, you will learn about the the trade and history of carpentry, modern carpentry, different opportunities that exist in the construction industry and the apprenticeship program, and the employer and employee relationship.

Introduction to Building Materials

Lumber

Plywood

Building Boards

Engineered Wood Products

Pressure-Treated Lumber

Calculating Lumber Quantities

Concrete Block Construction

Commercial Construction Methods

Learn more about building materials. This module provides an introduction to different building materials required such as lumber, plywood, building boards, engineered wood products, concrete block construction, commercial construction methods.

Fasteners - Screws and Bolts

Fasteners - Mechanical Anchors

Adhesives

Fasteners - Nails and Staples

Learn more about fasteners and adhesives used in carpentry in this module from different types of fasteners such as nails and staples, screws and bolts, mechanical anchors, and different adhesives as well.

Introduction to Hand and Power Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Some Power Tools Used By Carpenters

Learn more about hand and power tools used by carpenters in the construction industry from the different kinds of hand tools, power tools and other types of tools as well as guidelines, factors to consider in usage, and safety measures..

Introduction to Carpentry Assessment

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Introduction to Carpentry

This course teaches you how to build beautiful structures that can last for centuries. Carpenters have one of the highest rates of job satisfaction in the construction industry for those who like to work with their hands. The trade offers numerous career opportunities, from constructing forms to creating fine cabinetry. Learn everything you need to know about carpentry in a few short hours to start a few home projects or even a new career.

Plastic Pipe and Fittings

Terms Associated with Plastic Pipe and Fittings

Types of Plastic Pipes

In this module, you will learn about the use of plastic in plumbing, categories of plastic, types of plastic, characteristics of ABS, PVC, CPVC, PE, PEX, PB plastic used in pipe fittings and associated terms of plastic pipes and fittings.

Copper Pipes and Fittings

Terms Associated with Copper Pipes and Fittings

Copper Fittings and Valves

Measuring, Cutting, Joining Copper Pipes

Pipe Hangers and Supports

In this module, you will learn about copper pipes and fittings in plumbing, types of copper tubing, the basic difference between water supply fittings and valves, methods of measuring copper pipes, and proper cutting tools and pipe joining methods for copper.

Cast-Iron Pipe and Fittings

In this module, you will learn about the advantages of using cast-iron for plumbing pipes and fittings, common types of iron, features of the hub-and-spigot and the no-hub cast-iron pipes and processes involved in creating joints.

Learn more about pipes and fixtures, as well as sanitary and safety principles, with this free online plumbing course.

Introduction to Plumbing Pipes and Fixtures

Alison's free online Introduction to Plumbing Pipes and Fixtures course teaches about the installation of long-lasting plumbing pipes as well as the important materials used to make plumbing pipes and fixtures, including plastic, copper, cast iron, carbon steel, and CSST. You will also learn that for a building to be considered habitable, it has to be connected to water and gas supply systems and have provisions for handling wastewater.