- Must pass both written and practical tests to qualify as a CoreTrade Foreman
- Suitable for workers with prior fabrication or construction site experience
Test Requirements
Written:
- Must pass both written and practical tests to qualify as a CoreTrade Foreman
- Suitable for workers with prior fabrication or construction site experience
Practical:
- 4 Hrs – Installation and fabrication project
- Test project includes layout marking, cutting, drilling, and assembly of steel members according to provided drawings
- Candidates must demonstrate accuracy, correct use of tools and equipment, and adherence to safety procedures
- Evaluation will be based on workmanship, dimensional accuracy, welding quality, and compliance with BCA standards
Scope of Training/Assessment
Written:
- 6 hrs (2 evenings 5.30-8.30pm)
- Basic principles of structural steel fabrication
- Structural drawings and symbols
- Types of steel sections and fittings
- Measurement and marking methods
- Welding and bolting principles
- Handling and storage of materials
- Site safety and good practices
Practical:
- 2 days (8.30am-5.30pm)
- Trainees will be briefed on BCA Assessment Criteria for Test Project
- Trainers will demonstrate layout marking, alignment, drilling, and cutting using appropriate tools
- Trainees will practice fitting and assembly of beams, columns, and plates per project drawings
- Emphasis on joint preparation, tack welding, and bolt tightening sequences
- At the end of training, trainees should be able to produce a structurally sound steel assembly meeting dimensional tolerances and safety standards
