Boilermaker Task Matrix and Weightings

MWA A – Performs Common Occupational Skills 26%

1. Task A-1 Performs safety-related functions 17%

  • A-1.01 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
  • A-1.02 Maintains safe work environment
  • A-1.03 Monitors confined spaces

2. Task A-2 Uses tools, equipment and work platforms 28%

  • A-2.01 Uses hand tools
  • A-2.02 Uses power tools
  • A-2.03 Uses shop equipment
  • A-2.04 Uses cutting and welding tools and equipment
  • A-2.05 Uses work platforms and access equipment
  • A-2.06 Uses aerial work platforms

3. Task A-3 Organizes work 20%

  • A-3.01 Organizes project tasks and procedures
  • A-3.02 Uses drawings and specifications
  • A-3.03 Handles materials and components
  • A-3.04 Demobilizes site

4. Task A-4 Uses communication and mentoring techniques 8%

  • A-4.01 Uses communication techniques
  • A-4.02 Uses mentoring techniques

5. Task A-5 Performs cutting and welding activities 27%

  • A-5.01 Cuts material
  • A-5.02 Prepares joints for fitting
  • A-5.03 Fits joints
  • A-5.04 Performs tack welds
  • A-5.05 Performs basic welding
  • A-5.06 Performs advanced welding

MWA B – Performs Rigging And Hoisting 29%

6. Task B-6 Plans lift 31%

  • B-6.01 Determines load
  • B-6.02 Performs pre-lift analysis
  • B-6.03 Selects rigging and hoisting equipment
  • B-6.04 Secures lift area

7. Task B-7 Rigs load 29%

  • B-7.01 Inspects rigging equipment
  • B-7.02 Fabricates rigging equipment
  • B-7.03 Attaches rigging equipment to load

8. Task B-8 Hoists load 27%

  • B-8.01 Inspects hoisting equipment
  • B-8.02 Assembles hoisting equipment
  • B-8.03 Performs hoisting operations
  • B-8.04 Secures load before rigging removal

9. Task B-9 Performs post-lift activities 13%

  • B-9.01 Conducts post-lift inspection
  • B-9.02 Disassembles hoisting equipment
  • B-9.03 Maintains rigging equipment

MWA C – Completes New Construction 22%

10. Task C-10 Performs fabrication 38%

  • C-10.01 Lays out components for fabrication
  • C-10.02 Cuts components for fabrication
  • C-10.03 Forms components for fabrication
  • C-10.04 Constructs components

11. Task C-11 Assembles and fits vessels and components 37%

  • C-11.01 Aligns vessels and components
  • C-11.02 Fits vessels and components

12. Task C-12 Fastens components 25%

  • C-12.01 Bolts components
  • C-12.02 Expands tubes
  • C-12.03 Lays up fibreglass

MWA D – Performs Repairs, Maintenance, Upgrading And Testing 21%

13. Task D-13 Services vessels and components 66%

  • D-13.01 Inspects vessels and components for defects
  • D-13.02 Prepares vessels and components for servicing
  • D-13.03 Repairs vessels and components
  • D-13.04 Performs preventative maintenance and upgrades
  • D-13.05 Tests materials, vessels and components

14. Task D-14 Removes vessels and components 34%

  • D-14.01 Dismantles vessels and components
  • D-14.02 Removes materials