Year 2 Exam Study Guide — master what the exam actually tests, concept by concept.
Construction sites are one of the most hazardous work environments in Canada. Fall protection, scaffold safety, struck-by and caught-in hazards are among the leading causes of fatalities. This section ensures you can identify hazards, apply controls, and know the regulations that protect workers.
Anti-collision: radar/GPS detects nearby cranes; alarms/stops motion if approaching. On the job, a solid grasp of this concept means faster decisions, fewer errors, and work that passes inspection the first time.
Building codes, fire codes, and workplace regulations define the minimum standards that protect occupants and workers. These aren't guidelines — they're legal requirements. Knowing your applicable codes means fewer failed inspections, less rework, and a professional reputation that lasts.
Climber jack: hydraulic rams against collars on tower; raises tower above jack, new section inserted. On the job, a solid grasp of this concept means faster decisions, fewer errors, and work that passes inspection the first time.
Structural calculations, material quantities, load calculations, and slope determinations are all part of journeyperson knowledge. These questions test your ability to move between units, apply geometric principles, and size materials correctly for the application.
Counterweight balances boom load moment; insufficient = tipping risk; too much = instability. Memorize this formula and practise substituting values — exam questions often give you three variables and ask you to solve for the fourth.
insufficient = tipping risk
Weathervane: boom swings into wind freely; reduces side load moment on tower. On the job, a solid grasp of this concept means faster decisions, fewer errors, and work that passes inspection the first time.
LMI: calculates/displays moment; shuts down hoist if approaching limit. On the job, a solid grasp of this concept means faster decisions, fewer errors, and work that passes inspection the first time.
Reeving: mechanical advantage; 4:1 = 4× load capacity at 1/4 hoist speed. Memorize this formula and practise substituting values — exam questions often give you three variables and ask you to solve for the fourth.
Swivel: reduces rope twist when load rotates; extends rope life. On the job, a solid grasp of this concept means faster decisions, fewer errors, and work that passes inspection the first time.
Construction materials have specific strengths, limitations, and proper applications. Choosing the wrong adhesive, fastener, or structural member isn't just a quality issue — it can be a structural failure waiting to happen. Know your materials.
Erection: climb procedure with jacks every 10-15 sections (~50-75 feet), bolt, plumb. On the job, a solid grasp of this concept means faster decisions, fewer errors, and work that passes inspection the first time.
Slewing limits: typically 270-340° depending on site; exceed limits = collision risk. Memorize this formula and practise substituting values — exam questions often give you three variables and ask you to solve for the fourth.
exceed limits = collision risk
Daily: walk tower base/boom, check rope for damage, test brakes/limits, verify equipment. On the job, a solid grasp of this concept means faster decisions, fewer errors, and work that passes inspection the first time.
All 10 exam concepts from this guide — test your recall before you sit the exam.