GA CATT Apprenticeship contract, company policies and employment regulations
Review significance of the GA CATT Apprenticeship training contract, especially responsibilities, duration, and termination
Review the mutual responsibilities, duties, and obligations arising from the training contract of both parties
Review the employment regulations that apply to the GA CATT Network Company
Review options for continuing education in the profession
Structure and organization of the GA CATT Network Company
Explain the history, structure, and organization of the GA CATT Network Company
Explain basic functions of the GA CATT Network Company such as procurement, manufacturing, sales, administration, and management
Review the relationships of the GA CATT Network Company and its personnel to trade associations, trade representatives and channel partners, K-12 schools, and colleges, as applicable
Describe the principles, tasks, and mode of operation of the representative bodies associated with the GA CATT Network Company
Workplace safety and health
Determine risks to safety and health at the workplace and actions totake to avoid them
Review safety regulations and required documentation related to company equipment such as the operation of electrical, welding, and mechanical devices and tools
Apply ergonomics, workplace-specific safety and accident prevention regulations
Describe actions to take in the event of accidents, falls, and health emergencies
Review safety regulations related to working with electrical equipment, devices, and operating equipment
Apply fire prevention rules and describe action to take in the event of fire
Review company CPR/first aid/AED protocols and locations of equipment
Use protective and safety equipment and test their functioning
Environmental Protection
Review company procedures to avoid environmental impacts arising from operations within the workplace, in particular: use of renewable energy, energy and resource efficiency, and other economical and environmentally sound options
Review possible environmental impact made by the GA CATT Network Company and its contribution to protect the environment
Identify waste disposal of substances and materials in an environmentally sound manner
Review OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations and applications relevant to the GA CATT Network Company
Evaluate and apply proper disposal techniques and procedures for fuels and other hazardous waste products
Operational and Technical Communication
Select information sources, gather and evaluate information
Interpret and use technical drawings and parts lists and prepare sketches
Collect, supplement, evaluate and use documents, technical documentation, and relevant specifications
Maintain, back up, and archive data and documents, taking data protection and privacy regulations into account
Engage in clear, articulate and appropriate conversations with customers, supervisors, and in a team, present facts and circumstances, use technical terminology correctly
Illustrate factual situations, prepare records
Find and utilize information from technical documents or databases
Organize and facilitate meetings; document and present results
Engage in activities to resolve conflicts among team members, customers, supervisors as appropriate
Plan and organize work; assess work results
Set up the work space using approved operational processes and procedures of the GACC Network Company.
Select tools and materials; order, check, transport, and prepare them in a timely manner and maintain accurate inventory
Plan and execute work flows and partial tasks in compliance with economic and scheduling rules
Use instruments of order processing and scheduling
Collect and evaluate data relevant to operations
Review, present and compare the economic feasibility of various solutions
Contribute to continuous improvement of work procedures in your own area
Determine qualification gaps and utilize training opportunities
Apply a variety of learning techniques
Select and use testing methods and testing equipment, determine operability of testing equipment
Monitor, evaluate, and document work results
Plan and execute work in a team
Distinguish, classify and handle materials and auxiliary supplies
Evaluate material properties and their modifications; select and handle materials appropriately
Classify, use, and dispose of auxiliary supplies according to their use
Manufacture components and sub-assemblies
Ensure operational availability of machine tools, including tools
Select tools and clamping devices, align and clamp workpieces
Manufacture work pieces using manual and machine manufacturing processes
Manufacture parts using cutting and forming processes
Assemble/join parts made of different materials into sub-assemblies, machines and other work pieces
Maintain operating equipment
Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair operating equipment and maintain records and reports for equipment maintenance
Visually inspect mechanical and electrical components and connections for mechanical damage and repair them or have them repaired
Select, use and dispose of materials such as fuels, liquids, and lubricants
Control technology
Analyze the inspection criteria of control technology for GACC Network Company’s equipment and tools, and review, evaluate, and maintain relevant records and documents
Use and maintain control technology
Lash, secure, and transport
Select means of securing equipment and products for lifting, moving, transportation and use, taking into account local, state, federal, and international regulations as applicable
Demonstrate unloading, storage, and the securing of various cargo, equipment and production products
Customer service
Procure specifications and information specific to the customer order; review, implement, or forward a customer’s order specifications and information to team members
Identify order-specific special characteristics and safety regulations with team and/or customer
Manufacture, assemble, and disassemble components, sub- assemblies, and systems
Analyze technical documents for tools and equipment.
Create and use assembly and disassembly plans and blueprints.
Manufacture and fit components using a combination of different manufacturing processes.
Assemble components and sub-assemblies according to position and function.
Disassemble and label sub-assemblies, systems, or equipment.
Clean, maintain, and store sub-assemblies and components and document results.
Retrofit machines or manufacturing systems as directed.
Ensure operability of technical systems
Identify malfunctions and localize errors in machines and systems, including checking the interfaces between them
Identify causes of malfunctions and errors, evaluate the possibilities to correct such malfunctions and errors and carry out or arrange for repair
Inspect plants and systems, ensure operational readiness
Ensure or improve the functionality of machines and systems by controlling and monitoring work movements and their auxiliary functions
Use personal protective equipment and other safety equipment and test the function of such equipment
Repair technical systems
Maintain, inspect, repair or improve machines and systems
Document maintenance measures
Carry out measures to correct damage and ensure the effectiveness of such measures
Draw up maintenance and inspection plans
Build, expand and check electrical control engineering components
Apply relevant safety regulations for working on electrical systems
Use circuit diagrams and functional plans of various systems
Mechanically construct electrical sub-assemblies or components
Install and test low-voltage electrical sub-assemblies and components
Check the proper functional sequence of control systems, execute or initiate measures in the case of malfunctions
Business processes and quality assurance systems in operating area
Clarify the nature and scope of orders, identify specific services, clarify and agree to specifications and deadlines with customers
Gather, evaluate and use information for the processing of the order, take technical developments into account, comply with safety regulations
Consider business management and environmental factors in planning the processing of orders, reach agreement with upstream and downstream divisions, prepare planning documents
Arrange for partial orders, check results
Execute orders, while considering workplace health and safety regulations, environmental protection and deadlines
Apply company quality assurance systems at own work area; systematically seek out, remedy and document the causes of quality defects
Select and apply test procedures and equipment, check the correct functioning of test equipment, apply test plans and company test regulations, document and evaluate results
Document order processing, services and consumption
Handover technical systems or products to customers and explain such systems and products, prepare acceptance documents
Evaluate work results and execution of work and contribute to the continuous improvement of work processes
Arrange for the optimization of requirements, particularly of documentation
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