MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM

 

SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 46 – CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORER

 

WRITTEN EXAM -100 QUESTIONS

 

TIME ALLOWED: 3 HOURS

 

 

 

PERCENT OF TEST:

 

 

 

5%      Construction Craft Safety

 

10%    Read & Interpret Prints

 

10%    Hand, Power and Pneumatic Tools

 

7%      Line and Grading Equipment

 

7%      Ladders and Scaffolds

 

10%    Masonry Concepts

 

10%    Concrete Placement

 

6%      Hoisting and Rigging

 

7%      Trenching and Excavation

 

10%    Pipe Laying

 

6%      Demolition Site Preparation

 

7%      Shielded Metal Arc Welding

 

5%      Construction Craft Related Mathematics

 

THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS ALIGNED WITH THE MATCHING MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATOR FRAMEWORKS.  SOME QUESTIONS REQUIRE A SYNTHESIS OF KNOWLEDGE BASED ON VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL WORK EXPERIENCE AND MAY NOT BE FOUND IN ANY BOOK.  HOWEVER, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO STUDY FOR THEIR EXAMS BY REVIEWING CURRENT TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL WHICH CAN USUALLY BE FOUND IN THE LIBRARIES OF MOST VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS WHICH OFFER CHAPTER 74 PROGRAMS.

 

*You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.

 

SCOPE OF TEST CODE #  – CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORER

 

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THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE FOR WRITTEN EXAM CANDIDATES:

 

New England Laborers Training Academy

37 East St.

Hopkington, MA  01748

(508) 435-6316

Contact: Lani Himienez

 

Laborers Education and Training Fund

 

www.liunatraining.org

 

YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY FOR OBTAINING THESE RESOURCES THROUGH THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM.

 

The written exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions.  Each question consists of one incomplete sentence or a questions followed by four choices.  Listed below are several sample items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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What does an "as built" plan mean:

a.  The plan has been recorded by the proper authorities
b.  The plan as it progresses
c.  The final drawing
d.  All of the above

 

*

 

 

 

Which of the following is a good way to avoid potential problems that may arise during the excavation activities?

a.  Maintain field contact with the excavator    
b.  Perform inspections according to your most convenient time and travel schedule requirements

c.  Ask the excavator to call your company as soon as possible if they cut the warning tape
d.  Recall what you told the excavator after the excavation activities are completed

 

 

* indicates correct answer

 

THE TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS FOR USE IN COMPLETING THE WRITTEN EXAM. DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THESE CALCULATORS WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR ADMISSION PACKAGE.

 

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MASSACHUSETTS Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program

 

SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 46 – CONSTRUCTION CRAFT LABORER

 
PERFORMANCE EXAM
 
TIME ALLOWED: 4 HOURS

 

PERCENT OF TEST:

 

31% Subtest 1 – Concrete Placement

·   Prepare, Level and Finish Horizontal Concrete Placement according to OSHA and Industry Standards

 

31 % Subtest 2 – Erect Scaffold

·   Erect one section of frame scaffold according to OSHA and Industry Standards

 

13% Subtest 3 – Hoisting and Rigging

·   Apply Hoisting and Rigging Skills according to OSHA and Industry Standards

 

25% Subtest 4 – Shielded Arc Cutting

·   Cut Rebar using oxyacetylene torches according to OSHA and Industry Standards

 

The Performance Examination is aligned with the matching Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.  Most exam tasks require a synthesis of knowledge based on vocational technical work experience.  As a result we highly recommend that Performance Exam Candidates possess the required years of related work experience as well as the appropriate industry recognized credentials as outlined as requirements for preliminary vocational technical educator licensure.  Candidates are also encouraged to prepare for their exams by reviewing current textbooks and reference material which can usually be found in the libraries of most Vocational Technical Schools and Schools which offer Chapter 74 Programs.

 

BASIC EQUIPMENT REQUIRED (CANDIDATE MUST SUPPLY):

·         Personal Protective Safety Glasses

·         Calculator

·         Appropriate Work Attire (work boots, long pants etc.)

 

ADDITIONAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES WILL BE PROVIDED.  NO BOOKS OR NOTES WILL BE ALLOWED

 

THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE FOR PERFORMANCE EXAM CANDIDATES:

 

New England Laborers Training Academy                            Laborers Education and Training Fund

37 East St.                                                                              www.liunatraining.org

Hopkington, MA  01748

(508) 435-6316                                                                       Safety Orientation NCCER, Person Prentice Hall

Contact: Lani Himienez                                                          www.crafttraining.com

 

www.osha.gov                        Go to Regulations, select sections:

                                    1910.1200 - Hazard Communication

                                    1910 Subpart I - Personal Protective Equipment

 

*You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.

 

YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY FOR OBTAINING THESE RESOURCES THROUGH THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM.

Updated: 10/27/2011