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