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Block B: Tools and Equipment Introduction
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B-1 Use Hand Tools and Measuring Tools Introduction
B-1.1 Describe Hand Tools Used in the Pipe Trades
B-1.2 Use Hand Tools
B-1.3 Use Levelling Equipment
Self-Test B-1.1: Describe Hand Tools Used in the Pipe Trades
Answer Key: Self-Test B-1.1
Self-Test B-1.2 Use Hand Tools
Answer Key: Self-Test B-1.2
Self-Test B-1.3 Use Levelling Equipment
Answer Key: Self-Test B-1.3
B-2 Use Portable Power Tools
B-2.1 Describe Portable Power Tools Used in the Pipe Trades
B-2.2 Use Portable Power Tools
B-2.3 Describe Stationary Power Tools Used in the Pipe Trades
B-2.4 Use Stationary Power Tools
Self-Test B-2.1: Describe Portable Power Tools Used in the Pipe Trades
Answer Key: Self-Test B-2.1
Self-Test B-2.2: Use Portable Power Tools
Answer Key: Self-Test B-2.2
Self-Test B-2.3: Describe Stationary Power Tools Used in the Pipe Trades
Answer Key: Self-Test B-2.3
Self-Test B-2.4: Use Stationary Power Tools
Answer Key: Self-Test B-2.4
B-3 Use Access Equipment Introduction
B-3.1 Describe Ladders and Elevated Platforms
B-3.2 Use Ladders and Elevated Platforms
Self-Test B-3.1: Describe Ladders and Elevated Platforms
Answer Key: Self-Test B-3.1
Self-Test B-3.2: Use Ladders and Elevated Platforms
Answer Key: Self-Test B-3.2
B-4 Use Rigging, Hoisting, Lifting and Positioning Equipment
B-4.1 Describe the Principles of Lifting and Hoisting
B-4.2 Describe Hoisting, Lifting and Rigging Equipment
B-4.3 Describe Lifting and Hoisting Communication
B-4.4 Select Slings and Tie Knots, Bends, and Hitches
B-4.5 Use Hoisting, Lifting and Rigging Equipment
B-4.6 Rig Load for Cranes
Self-Test B-4.1: Describe the Principles of Lifting and Hoisting
Answer Key: Self-Test B-4.1
Self-Test B-4.2: Describe Hoisting, Lifting and Rigging Equipment
Answer Key: Self-Test B-4.2
Self-Test B-4.3: Describe Lifting and Hoisting Communication
Answer Key: Self-Test B-4.3
Self-Test B-4.4: Select Slings and Tie Knots, Bends and Hitches
Answer Key: Self-Test B-4.4
Self-Test B-4.5: Use Hoisting, Lifting and Rigging Equipment
Answer Key: Self-Test B-4.5
Self-Test B-4.6: Rig Load for Cranes
Answer Key: Self-Test B-4.6
B-5 Use Soldering and Brazing Equipment and Oxy-Fuel Cutting Equipment Introduction
B-5.1 Describe Oxy-Acetylene Equipment
B-5.2 Describe Cutting, Brazing, and Soldering Techniques
B-5.3 Use Oxy-Acetylene Equipment
Self-Test B-5.1: Describe Oxy-Acetylene Equipment
Answer Key: Self-Test B-5.1
Self-Test B-5.2: Describe Cutting, Brazing and Soldering Techniques
Answer Key: Self-Test B-5.2
Self-Test B-5.3: Use Oxy-Acetylene Equipment
Answer Key: Self-Test B-5.3
B-6 Use Welding Equipment Introduction
B-6.1 Describe Safety Requirements and Precautions for Arc Welding
B-6.2 Identify Types of Welds, Positions, Joints and Symbols
B-6.3 Describe the Arc Welding Process and Equipment
B-6.4 Use Arc Welding Equipment
Self-Test B-6.1: Describe Safety Requirements and Precautions for Arc Welding
Answer Key: Self-Test B-6.1
Self-Test B-6.2: Identify Types of Welds, Positions, Joints and Symbols
Answer Key: Self-Test B-6.2
Self-Test B-6.3: Describe the Arc Welding Process and Equipment
Answer Key: Self-Test B-6.3
Self-Test B-6.4: Use Arc Welding Equipment
Answer Key: Self-Test B-6.4
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