Handyman Refuse Workers & Other Elementary Workers

The modern and traditional heating systems alimented by gas, wood, oil, biomass, solar power and other renewable energy sources and their energy saving principles.

Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

Construction methods related to timber items, such as construction of roofs, floors and timber framed buildings and other related products such as doors or skirting boards.

Recommended Books

5 books

Woodworker's Handbook

Roger Horwood

2021

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Elementary Principles of Carpentry

Anonymous

2023

The Complete Book of Woodworking and Carpentry

Terry Smith, Brian Haines

2026

Rustic Carpentry

Paul N (Paul Nooncree) H…

2025

Carpentry and Woodworking; a Handbook of Tools, Materials, Methods and Directions

Ray Edward Haines, John …

2021

The component elements and principles of building construction such as types of wall construction and foundations, defects in walls and roofs and ways to address such defects.

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2 books

Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings

Stephen Emmitt

2023

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Marshall and Worthing's The Construction of Houses

Duncan Marshall, Derek W…

2021

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Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the …

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1 book

Power Wiring Diagrams: A Handbook of Connection Diagrams of Control and Protective Systems for Industrial Plants

Alfred Thomas Dover

2018

The types of mechanical ventilation systems that permits the exchange and circulation of air.

Recommended Books

1 book

Portable Ventilation Systems Handbook

Neil McManus

2024

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The legal rules to be applied for fire safety and fire prevention in a facility.

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.

Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.

Use different measurement instruments depending on the property to be measured. Utilise various instruments to measure length, area, volume, speed, energy, force, and others.

Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

Operate power driven pumps. Use hand tools or power tools. Use vehicle repair tools or safety equipment.

Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.

Calculate material and labour costs of repair operations; understand appropriate computer programmes.

Read and understand the technical specifications describing the characteristics and functionality mode of a product, component or machine, usually provided by the manufacturer.

Use tools found in a traditional toolbox, such as hammer, plier, screwdriver, and wrench. Observe safety precautions while operating these instruments.

Regulations on construction products quality standards applied throughout the European Union.

Power capacity in the form of mechanical, electrical, heat, potential, or other energy from chemical or physical resources, which can be used to drive a physical system.

Dispose waste in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities.

Take necessary precautions and follow a set of measures that assess, prevent and tackle risks when working at a high distance from the ground. Prevent endangering people working under these …

Place insulation material, often shaped into rolls, in order to insulate a structure from thermical or acoustic influences and to prevent fire. Attach the material using face staples, inset staples, …

Repair, replace or adjust damaged electronics components or circuitry; use hand tools and soldering and welding equipment.

Repair locks, pegs, braces, frames or other parts of furniture.

Perform appropriate selection of hazard control measures and risk management

Use of a variety of specialised tools, instruments and machines, such as presses, drills and grinders; employ them to carry out repairs in a safety manner.

Assemble parts of prefabricated furniture, in order to bring it to its initial form.

Clean the floors and stairways of buildings by sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping them, according to hygienic and organisational standards.

Perform required cleaning activities in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces which pose risks to human health and safety such as tanks, wells, manholes and open ditches. Take all the preventive …

Present and explain the characteristics and features of household equipment such as refrigerators, washing machines and vacuum cleaners; explain brand differentiation, performance and durability.

Assess the building's situation and look for signs of condensation, damp or mould and inform landlords or residents on methods to tackle and prevent their escalation.

Install carpets and other floor coverings by taking the correct measurements, cutting the fabric or material at the appropriate length and using hand and power tools to fix them to …

Install equipment to enable the ventilation of a structure. Mount fans and install air inlets and outlets. Install ducts to permit the transfer of air. Configure the ventilation system if …

Install curtains, wall panels, window shields and other wall coverings by taking the correct measurements, cutting the fabric or material at the appropriate length and using hand and power tools …

Check, maintain and repair electrical, mechanical and optical lighting elements.

Use damp proofing treatment and repairs to eliminate such problems which can damage the structure of walls or furniture, wallpaper, plaster and paintwork.

Clean building grounds of rubbish, glass or any other trash, mow grass or trim bushes.

Monitor the fire alarm system in the building and maintain emergency lights and smoke detectors by performing regular testing.

Carry out crop spraying pest and disease operations in line with National industry and customer requirements. Carry out slurry and fertiliser spreading in accordance with local environmental regulations

Carry out crop spraying for weeds and plant disease operations in line with national industry and customer requirements.

Place sanitary equipment, such as toilets and sinks. Attach the equipment securely to walls and floors. Install taps and water disposal pipes.

Perform snow ploughing and snow removal from roads, driveways, and sidewalks.

Following the manufacturer's blueprints, perform parts replacement or repair of household devices such as stoves, boilers, washing machines, refrigerators and dish washers.

Perform maintenance and repairs of pipes and drains designed for the distribution of water in public and private buildings.

Inspect the ventilation system to detect damage, clean out the air vents, replace heating filters and schedule further maintenance or repairs.

Use equipment such as shovels, snow rakes, snow blowers, ladders or aerial lifts to remove snow from various structures such as rooftops and other building structures and public spaces.