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--- | --- | --- |\n| This document is to show the 60 additional hours from current level 1 to harmonized level 1 |  |  |\n| Green = Added | Red = Removed/Moved/Combined | 210 hours\u003Cbr>(Increased by 60 hours) |\n\n\n| A\u003Cbr>A1 | Introduction to the Trade\u003Cbr>Describe the Metal Fabrication Trade |\n| --- | --- |\n|  |  |\n| B | Use Safe Work Practices |\n| B1 | Describe safe shop practices |\n| B2 | Identify legislation which regulates safe working environments |\n| B3 | Describe protective clothing and equipment |\n| B4 | Use basic lifting techniques (body mechanics) |\n| B5 | Describe fire safety |\n| B6 | Describe safe work practices for confined work spaces |\n|  |  |\n| C | Solve Trade Math Problems |\n| C1 | Solves problems involving fractions |\n| C2 | Use a scientific calculator |\n| C3 | Calculate a flat pattern layout for cylinders and forming |\n| C4 | Calculate area and weights/mass for various plate shapes |\n| C5 | Solves problems using ratio and proportion 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