Some projects are specific to individual trades. The CD ROM developed especially for painting apprentices is a problem based approach that can be adapted for other trades and delivered using interactive learning technologies. Much of what SkillPlan has learned and developed in the construction industry is applicable to other sectors in locations across Canada. Soon visitors to our website can connect to online activities to practice and assess essential skills in reading text, using documents and solving problems with numbers. One of SkillPlan's strategies is to develop materials for others to use.
All items are available at cost.
Much of what we have learned and documented is useful to other sectors. This test has the potential to radically change the way skills are assessed. Another area of research that SkillPlan is beginning to examine is numeracy. This project will investigate how mathematical understanding is used by tradespeople in the workplace. Advocacy Outside the industry, we provide perspectives to government and education on workforce skills upgrading appropriate to the construction industry.