Red Seal CCW study plan
Red Seal CCW · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental Protection & Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring
List the hierarchy of hazard controls and match at least 10 construction-site hazards to the correct control level
Identify the sections of the occupational health and safety regulation that govern excavations, and state the minimum shoring and sloping requirements for a 2.4 m deep trench in your jurisdiction
Explain confined-space entry procedures, atmospheric testing order, and rescue requirements well enough to teach them to a co-worker
Describe the emergency response sequence for a utility strike, including gas, electrical, and water line contacts
Your checkpoint
A one-page hazard-and-controls reference sheet for trenching and confined-space work, with at least 10 hazards mapped to controls and the applicable regulatory limits cited
Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental Protection & Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring
Calculate soil types by visual and manual tests and select the correct slope ratio for each
Size and lay out shoring, shielding, and trench-box systems for a given trench depth and width
Sequence the steps for locating and hand-exposing underground utilities before digging
Draft the inspection and monitoring routine for an open excavation, including spoil-pile setback and access/egress spacing
Your checkpoint
A written trench-safety plan for a sample 3 m deep, 15 m long utility trench, covering soil classification, protective system choice, access, and inspection frequency
Concrete and Formwork Support & Site Preparation, Layout, and Surveying Support
Interpret a set of formwork drawings and identify dimensions, elevations, and embedded items
Set up and check batter boards and string lines to establish building corners square within tolerance
Select and inspect formwork materials, release agents, and tie systems for a wall pour
Describe the curing and stripping timeline for typical foundation and wall formwork
Your checkpoint
A layout sketch and formwork takeoff for a simple rectangular foundation, with corner-square checks shown and a materials list
Concrete and Formwork Support & Carpentry and Structural Support
Build or simulate a small wall form with bracing and verify plumb and alignment
Explain the load path in light-frame construction from roof to foundation
Identify the correct fasteners, connectors, and hangers for common framing connections
Describe how to check level, plumb, and square on a framed wall assembly
Your checkpoint
A framing-and-formwork connection diagram set showing at least six connections with the correct hardware named, plus a self-check of plumb and square on a practice assembly
Materials Handling, Rigging, and Hoisting & Tools, Equipment, and Maintenance
Determine load weight and centre of gravity for at least three sample loads and select slings accordingly
Identify sling types, inspection rejection criteria, and the correct hitch for given loads
Demonstrate the standard hand signals and describe pre-lift planning and lift-zone control
Set up a preventive maintenance schedule for the hand and power tools most used on site
Your checkpoint
A rigging plan for a sample lift, including load weight calculation, sling selection, hitch type, and a pre-lift checklist, plus a one-page tool maintenance log template
Masonry and Bricklaying Support & Demolition, Renovation, and Site Cleanup
Prepare mortar to a specified mix ratio and describe the effect of water content on workability
Lay out a running bond and a corner lead for a small practice wall
Sequence a demolition or renovation job from survey through debris removal, including hazardous-material screening
Explain salvage, separation, and disposal requirements for common demolition waste streams
Your checkpoint
A short renovation scope sheet listing the demolition sequence, hazardous-material checks, and waste-separation plan for a sample interior strip-out
Carpentry and Structural Support & Documentation, Communication, and Professional Practice
Read a set of working drawings and extract the information needed for a small framing task
Write a clear daily report and a short tool-box talk on a safety topic
Describe the chain of communication for a field change or a safety concern
Explain the professional and legal responsibilities of a construction craft worker on site
Your checkpoint
A complete daily field report and a one-page tool-box talk script, both written from a sample site scenario
Occupational Health and Safety, and Environmental Protection & Excavation, Trenching, and Shoring & Concrete and Formwork Support & Materials Handling, Rigging, and Hoisting
Complete a timed mixed practice set covering the four heaviest domains and review every wrong answer
Re-state the key regulatory limits and safety procedures from memory without notes
Work through at least two scenario questions per heavy domain and justify each answer
Identify remaining weak areas and write a short review list for each
Your checkpoint
A scored practice test with a written error log showing every missed question, the correct reasoning, and a targeted review plan for the final days
Milestones
Week 2: Can explain trench protective-system selection and confined-space entry from memory, and score at least 75% on a self-made safety quiz
Week 4: Can lay out a square building corner and describe a formwork build sequence without referring to notes
Week 6: Can calculate a load weight, select a sling, and name the standard hand signals, and can sequence a renovation strip-out
Week 8: Scores at least 80% on the mixed practice set and has an error log with a review plan for every weak area