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Page 1: An LVC Faculty Construction and Trades · A Demand for Construction The Faculty of Construction and Trades “The jobs performed by those in construction and trades are vital to the

Construction and Trades

An LVC Faculty

Page 2: An LVC Faculty Construction and Trades · A Demand for Construction The Faculty of Construction and Trades “The jobs performed by those in construction and trades are vital to the

A Demand for Construction

The Faculty of Construction and Trades

“The jobs performed by those in construction and trades are vital to the functioning of a country.

There will always be a demand for such workers, making a career in this field a wise decision.

By improving your knowledge of English, you gain a competitive advantage and increase your

career potential.”

Learn the English of Trades at LVC

“LVC is ready to provide professional English language training on a wide variety of practical

topics. Study essential English for electricians, mechanics, plumbers and many other professions.

Don’t see the right course for you? Ask one of our consultants about the creation of a course that is

customized to your requirements.

Learn English with LVC and maximize your potential.”

Rita Costa Director of Studies

English Department

Erlend Firth ESP Consultant

Page 3: An LVC Faculty Construction and Trades · A Demand for Construction The Faculty of Construction and Trades “The jobs performed by those in construction and trades are vital to the

Architecture

Unit 1 – Types of Structures

Unit 2 – Parts of a Building 1

Unit 3 – Parts of a Building 2

Unit 4 – Shapes 1

Unit 5 – Shapes 2

Unit 6 – Shapes and Structures

Unit 7 – Describing Landscapes

Unit 8 – Basic Math

Unit 9 – Measurements 1

Unit 10 – Measurements 2

Unit 11 – Materials 1

Unit 12 – Materials 2

Unit 13 – Describing Materials

Unit 14 – Education 1

Unit 15 – Education 2

Unit 1 – Qualities of an Architect

Unit 2 – People in Architecture

Unit 3 – Scale

Unit 4 – Sketches

Unit 5 – Perspective

Unit 6 – Orientation

Unit 7 – Concept

Unit 8 – Site Survey and Analysis

Unit 9 – Design Factors

Unit 10 – Design Elements

Unit 11 – Detail Developments

Unit 12 – Elements of Construction

Unit 13 – Construction Process

Unit 14 – Prefabrication

Unit 15 – Finished Building

Unit 1 – Design Tools and Materials

Unit 2 – Models

Unit 3 – Drawings 1

Unit 4 – Drawings 2

Unit 5 – Blueline Prints 1

Unit 6 – Blueline Prints 2

Unit 7 – Presentations: Storyboarding

Unit 8 – Presentations: Portfolios

Unit 9 – Historical Architecture

Unit 10 – Modernism

Unit 11 – Postmodernism

Unit 12 – Contemporary Architecture 1

Unit 13 – Contemporary Architecture 2

Unit 14 – Sustainability 1

Unit 15 – Sustainability 2

Architecture: Architecture is a new educational resource for architectural professionals who want to improve their English

communication in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-

by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking and

writing. Architecture addresses topics including shapes, materials, modeling, past influences and modern styles.

Levels: The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases.

Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary and listening skills and leads students through

written and oral production.

Included Features: A variety of realistic reading passages, career-specific dialogues, 45 reading and listening comprehension checks,

over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases, guided speaking and writing exercises, complete glossary of terms and

phrases.

Level 1 - 101 Level 2 - 201 Level 3 - 301

Page 4: An LVC Faculty Construction and Trades · A Demand for Construction The Faculty of Construction and Trades “The jobs performed by those in construction and trades are vital to the

Automotive Industry

Unit 1 – The Automotive Industry

Unit 2 – Car Interiors 1

Unit 3 – Car Interiors 2

Unit 4 – Guages and Meters

Unit 5 – Suspension

Unit 6 – Car Exteriors 1

Unit 7 – Car Exteriors 2

Unit 8 – Tires

Unit 9 – Options

Unit 10 – Sedans

Unit 11 – Compacts

Unit 12 – SUVs

Unit 13 – Trucks and Vans

Unit 14 – Luxury and Sports Cars

Unit 15 – Commercial Vehicles

Unit 1 – The Internal Combustion Engine

Unit 2 – The Four-Stroke Engine

Unit 3 – Gas and Diesel Engines

Unit 4 – Fuel Efficiency and Emissions

Unit 5 – Hybrids

Unit 6 – Electric Cars

Unit 7 – Brake Systems

Unit 8 – Steering Systems

Unit 9 – Safety Features

Unit 10 – Manufacturing Groups

Unit 11 – The Dealership

Unit 12 – People at the Dealership

Unit 13 – Salary and Incentives

Unit 14 – Advertising

Unit 15 – Dealership Activities

Unit 1 – Automotive Design

Unit 2 – Manufacturing 1

Unit 3 – Manufacturing 2

Unit 4 – Automation

Unit 5 – Auto Transport

Unit 6 – Distribution

Unit 7 – Pricing

Unit 8 – Accounting

Unit 9 – Sales 1

Unit 10 – Sales 2

Unit 11 – Sales 3

Unit 12 – Negotiating

Unit 13 – Financing 1

Unit 14 – Financing 2

Unit 15 – Used Car Sales

Automotive Industry: Automotive Industry is a new educational resource for architectural professionals who want to improve their English

communication in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-

by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking and

writing. Automotive Industry addresses topics including vehicle types, engines, options, manufacturing and the

dealership.

Levels: The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases.

Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary and listening skills and leads students through

written and oral production.

Included Features: A variety of realistic reading passages, career-specific dialogues, 45 reading and listening comprehension checks,

over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases, guided speaking and writing exercises, complete glossary of terms and

phrases.

Level 1 - 101 Level 2 - 201 Level 3 - 301

Page 5: An LVC Faculty Construction and Trades · A Demand for Construction The Faculty of Construction and Trades “The jobs performed by those in construction and trades are vital to the

Buildings

Unit 1 – Hand Tools 1

Unit 2 – Hand Tools 2

Unit 3 – Power Tools

Unit 4 – Fasteners

Unit 5 – Safety Equipment

Unit 6 – Basic Actions 1

Unit 7 – Basic Actions 2

Unit 8 – Basic Math

Unit 9 – Decimals and Fractions

Unit 10 – Measurements

Unit 11 – Materials

Unit 12 – Properties and Dimesions

Unit 13 – Site Communication

Unit 14 – Parts of a Residence

Unit 15 – Parts of a Commercial Building

Unit 1 – Careers

Unit 2 – Worksite Safety

Unit 3 – Site Investigation

Unit 4 – Site Layout

Unit 5 – Cranes

Unit 6 – Rigging

Unit 7 – Excavation 1

Unit 8 – Excavation 2

Unit 9 – Foundations 1

Unit 10 – Foundations 2

Unit 11 – Formwork 1

Unit 12 – Formwork 2

Unit 13 – Floor Plans

Unit 14 – Floors 1

Unit 15 – Floors 2

Unit 1 – Fire-Suppression Systems

Unit 2 – Septic Systems

Unit 3 – Water Service Installation

Unit 4 – Water Distribution Installation

Unit 5 – Drainage and Waste Installation

Unit 6 – Toilet Installation

Unit 7 – Sink Installation

Unit 8 – Water Heater Installation

Unit 9 – Toilets

Unit 10 – Clogs

Unit 11 – Faucets and Showers

Unit 12 – Pumps

Unit 13 – Septic Systems

Unit 14 – Pipe Repair

Unit 15 – Water Heaters

Construction I – Buildings: Construction I – Buildings is a new educational resource for construction professionals who want to improve their

English communication in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit

offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening,

speaking and writing. Construction I – Buildings addresses topics including tools, foundations, structures roofs and

finishing.

Levels: The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases.

Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary and listening skills and leads students through

written and oral production.

Included Features: A variety of realistic reading passages, career-specific dialogues, 45 reading and listening comprehension checks,

over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases, guided speaking and writing exercises, complete glossary of terms and

phrases.

Level 1 - 101 Level 2 - 201 Level 3 - 301

Page 6: An LVC Faculty Construction and Trades · A Demand for Construction The Faculty of Construction and Trades “The jobs performed by those in construction and trades are vital to the

Electricians

Unit 1 – General Tools

Unit 2 – More Tools

Unit 3 – Power Tools

Unit 4 – Specialized Tools

Unit 5 – Materials

Unit 6 – Safety

Unit 7 – Actions

Unit 8 – More Actions

Unit 9 – Numbers

Unit 10 – Measurements

Unit 11 – Elements of Electricity

Unit 12 – Electrical Safety

Unit 13 – Types of Wires

Unit 14 – Wire Codes

Unit 15 – Wire Connectors

Unit 1 – Electrical Connectors

Unit 2 – Conduit Systems

Unit 3 – Buried and Aerial Entrances

Unit 4 – Panels

Unit 5 – Subpanels

Unit 6 – Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Unit 7 – Balancing the Load

Unit 8 – Receptical Boxes

Unit 9 – Recepticales

Unit 10 – Switch Boxes

Unit 11 – Types of Switches

Unit 12 – Grounding Systems

Unit 13 – Installing a Grounding System

Unit 14 – Electrical Fires

Unit 15 – Electrical Safety at Home

Unit 1 – How GFCIs Work

Unit 2 – Types of GFCIs

Unit 3 – Installing GFCIs

Unit 4 – Testing GFCIs

Unit 5 – AFCIs

Unit 6 – Lights

Unit 7 – Ceiling Fans

Unit 8 – Outdoor Light Fixtures

Unit 9 – Kitchen Appliances

Unit 10 – Electric Heaters

Unit 11 – Utility Room Appliances

Unit 12 – Submersible Pumps

Unit 13 – Induced Voltage

Unit 14 – Direct Strikes

Unit 15 – Surge Protection

Electrician: Electrician is a new educational resource for electrical professionals who want to improve their English

communication in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-

by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking and

writing. Electrician addresses topics including electrical concepts, types of wires, electrical service entrances,

installing appliances and wire codes.

Levels: The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases.

Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary and listening skills and leads students through

written and oral production.

Included Features: A variety of realistic reading passages, career-specific dialogues, 45 reading and listening comprehension checks,

over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases, guided speaking and writing exercises, complete glossary of terms and

phrases.

Level 1 - 101 Level 2 - 201 Level 3 - 301

Page 7: An LVC Faculty Construction and Trades · A Demand for Construction The Faculty of Construction and Trades “The jobs performed by those in construction and trades are vital to the

Mechanics

Unit 1 – Hand Tools 1

Unit 2 – Hand Tools 2

Unit 3 – Fasteners

Unit 4 – Power Tools

Unit 5 – Bench and Machine Tools

Unit 6 – Basic Actions

Unit 7 – Materials

Unit 8 – Numbers

Unit 9 – Measurements

Unit 10 – Around the Shop

Unit 11 – Types of Cars

Unit 12 – Parts of a Car: Exterior

Unit 13 – Parts of a Car: Interior

Unit 14 – Guages and Meters

Unit 15 – Tires

Unit 1 – Internal Combustion Engine

Unit 2 – Diesel vs. Gasoline

Unit 3 – Two-Stroke Engine

Unit 4 – Four-Stroke Engine

Unit 5 – Electrical System

Unit 6 – Ignition System

Unit 7 – Fuel System

Unit 8 – Lubrication System

Unit 9 – Exhaust System

Unit 10 – Cooling System

Unit 11 – Brake System

Unit 12 – Steering System

Unit 13 – Suspension System

Unit 14 – Transmission System

Unit 15 – Differentials and Joints

Unit 1 – Basic Electricity

Unit 2 – Electrical Tools and Equipment

Unit 3 – Parts of a Motorcycle

Unit 4 – Common Problems

Unit 5 – Heating

Unit 6 – Ventilation

Unit 7 – Air Conditioning

Unit 8 – Farm Machines

Unit 9 – Construction and Demolition

Unit 10 – Welding

Unit 11 – Frame Repair

Unit 12 – Refinishing

Unit 13 – Hybrids

Unit 14 – Electric Cars

Unit 15 – Troubleshooting Problems

Mechanics: Mechanics is a new educational resource for professional mechanics who want to improve their English

communication in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-

by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking and

writing. Mechanics addresses topics including hand tools, power tools, auto systems, maintenance and body repair.

Levels: The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases.

Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary and listening skills and leads students through

written and oral production.

Included Features: A variety of realistic reading passages, career-specific dialogues, 45 reading and listening comprehension checks,

over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases, guided speaking and writing exercises, complete glossary of terms and

phrases.

Level 1 - 101 Level 2 - 201 Level 3 - 301

Page 8: An LVC Faculty Construction and Trades · A Demand for Construction The Faculty of Construction and Trades “The jobs performed by those in construction and trades are vital to the

Merchant Navy

Unit 1 – Parts of a Ship: Exterior

Unit 2 – Parts of a Ship: Interior

Unit 3 – Ship Systems

Unit 4 – Ship Stability

Unit 5 – Nautical Directions

Unit 6 – Communications: Audio

Unit 7 – Communications: Visual

Unit 8 – Communications: Signal Flags

Unit 9 – Nautical Measurements

Unit 10 – The Crew

Unit 11 – Chiefs and Officers

Unit 12 – Canvas Work

Unit 13 – Painting

Unit 14 – Ground Tackle

Unit 15 – Steering Gear

Unit 1 – Tankers 1

Unit 2 – Tankers 2

Unit 3 – Container Ships

Unit 4 – Wire

Unit 5 – Marlinspike Seamanship 1

Unit 6 – Marlinspike Seamanship 2

Unit 7 – Blocks and Tackle

Unit 8 – Loading Equipment

Unit 9 – Cargo Handling and Storage

Unit 10 – Mooring

Unit 11 – Anchoring

Unit 12 – Towing

Unit 13 – Weather

Unit 14 – First Aid

Unit 15 – The Day of an Officer

Unit 1 – Ship Business

Unit 2 – Log Books

Unit 3 – Inspections

Unit 4 – Drills and Station Bills

Unit 5 – Rules of the Road 1

Unit 6 – Rules of the Road 2

Unit 7 – International Ports

Unit 8 – Safety

Unit 9 – Firefighting

Unit 10 – Maintenance and Repair

Unit 11 – Survival Craft

Unit 12 – Elements of Navigation

Unit 13 – Navigation Methods

Unit 14 – Instruments and Equipments

Unit 15 – Tides, Currents and Winds

Merchant Navy: Merchant Navy is a new educational resource for merchant seamen who want to improve their English

communication in a work environment. Incorporating career specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-

by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking and

writing. Merchant Navy addresses topics including the parts of a ship, types of merchant ships, marlinespike

seamanship, nautical directions and navigation methods.

Levels: The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases.

Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary and listening skills and leads students through

written and oral production.

Included Features: A variety of realistic reading passages, career-specific dialogues, 45 reading and listening comprehension checks,

over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases, guided speaking and writing exercises, complete glossary of terms and

phrases.

Level 1 - 101 Level 2 - 201 Level 3 - 301

Page 9: An LVC Faculty Construction and Trades · A Demand for Construction The Faculty of Construction and Trades “The jobs performed by those in construction and trades are vital to the

Mining

Unit 1 – The Role of Mining

Unit 2 – Non-Metallic Ores

Unit 3 – Metallic Ores

Unit 4 – Ore Deposits

Unit 5 – Basic Mining Actions

Unit 6 – Types of Surface Mining

Unit 7 – Types of Subsurface Mining

Unit 8 – The Surface Plant

Unit 9 – The Crew

Unit 10 – Hand Tools

Unit 11 – Basic Gear

Unit 12 – Describing Places in a Mine

Unit 13 – Numbers 1: Volume/Weights

Unit 14 – Numbers 2: Distance/Depth

Unit 15 – Numbers 3: Math Symbols

Unit 1 – Places in a Surface Mine

Unit 2 – Places in a Subsurface Mine

Unit 3 – Drilling

Unit 4 – Blasting

Unit 5 – Surface Mining

Unit 6 – Loading and Excavation

Unit 7 – Haulage

Unit 8 – Haulage Working Zone

Unit 9 – Hoisting

Unit 10 – Ground Control

Unit 11 – Personnel Transport

Unit 12 – Communications

Unit 13 – Waste Disposal

Unit 14 – Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Unit 15 – Auxilliary Operations

Unit 1 – Unit Operations

Unit 2 – Mineral Processing Plant

Unit 3 – Crushing

Unit 4 – Grinding

Unit 5 – Sizing

Unit 6 – Equipment Malfunction

Unit 7 – Concentration Methods

Unit 8 – Dewatering

Unit 9 – Extractive Metallurgy

Unit 10 – The Environment

Unit 11 – Reclamation

Unit 12 – Health Hazards 1

Unit 13 – Health Hazards 2

Unit 14 – Disaster and Response

Unit 15 – The Future of Mining

Natural Resources – Mining: Mining is a new educational resource for mining professionals who want to improve their English communication in a

work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-by-step instruction

that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking and writing. Natural

Resources II - Mining addresses topics including types of ore, exploration methods, mining techniques, effects on the

environment and industry safety.

Levels: The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases.

Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary and listening skills and leads students through

written and oral production.

Included Features: A variety of realistic reading passages, career-specific dialogues, 45 reading and listening comprehension checks,

over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases, guided speaking and writing exercises, complete glossary of terms and

phrases.

Level 1 - 101 Level 2 - 201 Level 3 - 301

Page 10: An LVC Faculty Construction and Trades · A Demand for Construction The Faculty of Construction and Trades “The jobs performed by those in construction and trades are vital to the

Natural Gas I

Unit 1 – Natural Gas Jobs 1

Unit 2 – Natural Gas Jobs 2

Unit 3 – In the Company

Unit 4 – In the Natural Gas Field

Unit 5 – Work Locations

Unit 6 – Working Conditions

Unit 7 – Weather Conditions

Unit 8 – Actions

Unit 9 – Basic Tools

Unit 10 – Fishing Tools

Unit 11 – Numbers

Unit 12 – Geometry

Unit 13 – Area Measurements

Unit 14 – Natural Gas Measurements

Unit 15 – Safety Equipment

Unit 1 – Parts of a Drilling Rig

Unit 2 – Types of Off-Shore Rigs

Unit 3 – Parts of an Off-Shore Rig

Unit 4 – Rig Power Systems

Unit 5 – Rig Rotary Systems

Unit 6 – Rig Circulation Systems

Unit 7 – Rig Hoisting Systems

Unit 8 – Drill Bits

Unit 9 – The Drilling Process

Unit 10 – Drilling Problems

Unit 11 – New Drilling Technology

Unit 12 – Well Completion

Unit 13 – Well Simulation

Unit 14 – Natural Gas Processing

Unit 15 – Underground Natural Gas Storage

Unit 1 – Blowouts

Unit 2 – Workovers

Unit 3 – Rig Dismantling

Unit 4 – Automation

Unit 5 – Raw Natural Gas

Unit 6 – Geological Formation Characteristics

Unit 7 – Natural Gas Traps

Unit 8 – Geological Formations

Unit 9 – Use of Natural Gas

Unit 10 – Natural Gas and the Environment

Unit 11 – Contracts

Unit 12 – Financing

Unit 13 – Marketing

Unit 14 – Liquefied Natural Gas

Unit 15 – Tight Gas

Natural Gas II: Natural Gas II is a new educational resource for petroleum and natural gas industry professionals who want to

improve their English communication in a work environment. Incorporating career specific vocabulary and contexts,

each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading,

listening, speaking and writing. Natural Gas II addresses topics including jobs in the industry, types of rigs, the drilling

process, safety and working conditions.

Levels: The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases.

Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary and listening skills and leads students through

written and oral production.

Included Features: A variety of realistic reading passages, career-specific dialogues, 45 reading and listening comprehension checks,

over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases, guided speaking and writing exercises, complete glossary of terms and

phrases.

Level 1 - 101 Level 2 - 201 Level 3 - 301

Page 11: An LVC Faculty Construction and Trades · A Demand for Construction The Faculty of Construction and Trades “The jobs performed by those in construction and trades are vital to the

Natural Gas II

Unit 1 – Shale Gas

Unit 2 – Coal Seam Gas

Unit 3 – Biogas

Unit 4 – Methane Hydrate

Unit 5 – Mapping Natural Gas Deposits

Unit 6 – Types of Well Logs

Unit 7 – Seismic Data

Unit 8 – Marine Seismic Data

Unit 9 – Natural Gas Pipelines

Unit 10 – Distribution of Natural Gas

Unit 11 – Lease Agreements

Unit 12 – Acquiring Leases

Unit 13 – Exploration Damages

Unit 14 – Supply and Damages

Unit 15 – Employees

Unit 1 – Wildcat Drilling

Unit 2 – Natural Gas Fuel Cells

Unit 3 – Core Samples

Unit 4 – Fluid Samples

Unit 5 – Well Problems

Unit 6 – Licensing Process

Unit 7 – Licensed Areas

Unit 8 – Natural Gas Boom

Unit 9 – Boomtowns

Unit 10 – Natural Gas Bust

Unit 11 – Cold Exposure

Unit 12 – Heatstroke

Unit 13 – Fatigue

Unit 14 – First Aid

Unit 15 – Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure

Unit 1 – Drillships

Unit 2 – Floating Production Storage

Unit 3 – Liquid Loading

Unit 4 – Well Deliquification: Foam Lift

Unit 5 – Well Deliquification: Plunger Lift

Unit 6 – Well Deliquification: Beam Pumping

Unit 7 – Natural Gas Reservoir Estimates

Unit 8 – Reservoir Modeling

Unit 9 – Reservoir Drive Mechanisms

Unit 10 – Pipeline Pigging

Unit 11 – Off-Shore Pipeline Installation

Unit 12 – Remotely Operated Vehicles

Unit 13 – Disposal of Drilling Waste 1

Unit 14 – Disposal of Drilling Waste 2

Unit 15 – Emergency Action Plans

Natural Gas II: Natural Gas II is a new educational resource for petroleum and natural gas industry professionals who want to

improve their English communication in a work environment. Incorporating career specific vocabulary and contexts,

each unit offers step-by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading,

listening, speaking and writing. Natural Gas II addresses topics including jobs in the industry, types of rigs, gas

storage and transport, safety procedures and the drilling process.

Levels: The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases.

Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary and listening skills and leads students through

written and oral production.

Included Features: A variety of realistic reading passages, career-specific dialogues, 45 reading and listening comprehension checks,

over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases, guided speaking and writing exercises, complete glossary of terms and

phrases.

Level 1 - 101 Level 2 - 201 Level 3 - 301

Page 12: An LVC Faculty Construction and Trades · A Demand for Construction The Faculty of Construction and Trades “The jobs performed by those in construction and trades are vital to the

Petroleum I

Unit 1 – Jobs in the Oil Industry 1

Unit 2 – Jobs in the Oil Industry 2

Unit 3 – In the Company

Unit 4 – In the Oil Field

Unit 5 – Work Locations

Unit 6 – Weather Conditions

Unit 7 – Working Conditions

Unit 8 – Actions

Unit 9 – Basic Tools

Unit 10 – Specialized Tools

Unit 11 – Numbers

Unit 12 – Geometry

Unit 13 – Measurements

Unit 14 – Measuring Tools

Unit 15 – Safety Equipment

Unit 1 – Parts of a Drilling Rig

Unit 2 – Types of Offshore Rig

Unit 3 – Parts of an Offshore Rig

Unit 4 – Rig Power Systems

Unit 5 – Rig Rotary Systems

Unit 6 – Rig Circulation System

Unit 7 – The Modern Drilling Process

Unit 8 – Drilling Problems

Unit 9 – New Drilling Technology

Unit 10 – Well Completion

Unit 11 – Well Stimulation

Unit 12 – Crude Oil Products

Unit 13 – Cleaning Crude Oil

Unit 14 – Transporting Oil

Unit 15 – At the Gas Station

Unit 1 – Blowouts

Unit 2 – Workovers

Unit 3 – Rig Dismantling

Unit 4 – Automation

Unit 5 – Improved Oil Recovery

Unit 6 – Finding Oil

Unit 7 – Geographical Features

Unit 8 – Petroleum Mapping

Unit 9 – Mud Logging

Unit 10 – Petroleum Traps

Unit 11 – Contracts

Unit 12 – Finance

Unit 13 – Marketing

Unit 14 – Oil Spills

Unit 15 – Environmental Impact

Petroleum I: Petroleum I is a new educational resource for petroleum industry professionals who want to improve their English

communication in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-

by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking and

writing. Petroleum I addresses topics including jobs in the industry, types of oil rigs, petroleum mapping, oil rig

mechanical systems and the drilling process.

Levels: The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases.

Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary and listening skills and leads students through

written and oral production.

Included Features: A variety of realistic reading passages, career-specific dialogues, 45 reading and listening comprehension checks,

over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases, guided speaking and writing exercises, complete glossary of terms and

phrases.

Level 1 - 101 Level 2 - 201 Level 3 - 301

Page 13: An LVC Faculty Construction and Trades · A Demand for Construction The Faculty of Construction and Trades “The jobs performed by those in construction and trades are vital to the

Petroleum II

Unit 1 – Oil Sands

Unit 2 – Oil Shale

Unit 3 – Petroleum Reserves

Unit 4 – Treating Petroleum

Unit 5 – Oil from Storage Tanks

Unit 6 – Measuring Petroleum

Unit 7 – The Licencing Process

Unit 8 – Licensed Areas

Unit 9 – Acquiring Leases

Unit 10 – Exploration Damages

Unit 11 – Lease Agreements

Unit 12 – Petroleum Engineers

Unit 13 – Employees

Unit 14 – Well Types

Unit 15 – Wildcatting

Unit 1 – The Chemistry of Petroleum

Unit 2 – Properties of Petroleum

Unit 3 – Impurities of Petroleum

Unit 4 – Petroleum Seals

Unit 5 – Seepage

Unit 6 – Seismic Data

Unit 7 – Marine Seismic Data

Unit 8 – Core Samples

Unit 9 – Fluid Samples

Unit 10 – Automated Driller’s Cabins

Unit 11 – Drillships

Unit 12 – Heatstroke

Unit 13 – Fatigue

Unit 14 – First Aid

Unit 15 – Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure

Unit 1 – Petroleum Reservoir Estimates

Unit 2 – Reservoir Modeling

Unit 3 – Reservoir Drive Mechanisms

Unit 4 – Beam Pumping

Unit 5 – Submersible Pumping

Unit 6 – Gas Lift

Unit 7 – Well Problems

Unit 8 – Refined Product Pipelines

Unit 9 – Pipeline Pigging

Unit 10 – Pipeline Pumping Stations

Unit 11 – Offshore Pipelines

Unit 12 – Disposal of Drilling Waste 1

Unit 13 – Disposal of Drilling Waste 2

Unit 14 – Doing Business

Unit 15 – Company Strategy Models

Petroleum II: Petroleum II is a new educational resource for petroleum industry professionals who want to improve their English

communication in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-

by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking and

writing. Petroleum II addresses topics including jobs in the industry, types of oil rigs, petroleum mapping, oil rig

mechanical systems and the drilling process.

Levels: The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases.

Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary and listening skills and leads students through

written and oral production.

Included Features: A variety of realistic reading passages, career-specific dialogues, 45 reading and listening comprehension checks,

over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases, guided speaking and writing exercises, complete glossary of terms and

phrases.

Level 1 - 101 Level 2 - 201 Level 3 - 301

Page 14: An LVC Faculty Construction and Trades · A Demand for Construction The Faculty of Construction and Trades “The jobs performed by those in construction and trades are vital to the

Plumbing

Unit 1 – Hand Tools 1

Unit 2 – Hand Tools 2

Unit 3 – Power Tools

Unit 4 – Safety Equipment

Unit 5 – Basic Actions 1

Unit 6 – Basic Actions 2

Unit 7 – Materials

Unit 8 – Numbers

Unit 9 – Measurements

Unit 10 – Properties and Dimesions

Unit 11 – Pipes, Tubes and Tubing

Unit 12 – Fittings

Unit 13 – Valves

Unit 14 – Fixtures

Unit 15 – Faucets

Unit 1 – Drains

Unit 2 – Sealants and Compounds

Unit 3 – Drainage, Waste and Venting

Unit 4 – Garbage Disposals

Unit 5 – Dishwashers

Unit 6 – Gas Water Heaters

Unit 7 – Electric Water Heaters

Unit 8 – Water Heaters: Other

Unit 9 – Applicance Boxes

Unit 10 – Site Communication

Unit 11 – Blueprints: Reading

Unit 12 – Blueprints: Drafting

Unit 13 – Organizing Materials

Unit 14 – Handling Materials

Unit 15 – Layouts

Unit 1 – Fire-Suppression Systems

Unit 2 – Septic Systems

Unit 3 – Water Service Installation

Unit 4 – Water Distribution Installation

Unit 5 – Drainage and Waste Installation

Unit 6 – Toilet Installation

Unit 7 – Sink Installation

Unit 8 – Water Heater Installation

Unit 9 – Toilets

Unit 10 – Clogs

Unit 11 – Faucets and Showers

Unit 12 – Pumps

Unit 13 – Septic Systems

Unit 14 – Pipe Repair

Unit 15 – Water Heaters

Plumbing: Plumbing is a new educational resource for plumbing professionals who want to improve their English

communication in a work environment. Incorporating career-specific vocabulary and contexts, each unit offers step-

by-step instruction that immerses students in the four key language components: reading, listening, speaking and

writing. Plumbing addresses topics including common tools, pipes, appliance installations, septic systems and

troubleshooting problems.

Levels: The series is organized into three levels of difficulty and offers a minimum of 400 vocabulary terms and phrases.

Every unit includes a test of reading comprehension, vocabulary and listening skills and leads students through

written and oral production.

Included Features: A variety of realistic reading passages, career-specific dialogues, 45 reading and listening comprehension checks,

over 400 vocabulary terms and phrases, guided speaking and writing exercises, complete glossary of terms and

phrases.

Level 1 - 101 Level 2 - 201 Level 3 - 301

Page 15: An LVC Faculty Construction and Trades · A Demand for Construction The Faculty of Construction and Trades “The jobs performed by those in construction and trades are vital to the

Roads and Highways

Unit 1 – Types of Roads

Unit 2 – Parts of a Road

Unit 3 – Parts of a Highway

Unit 4 – Types of Intersections

Unit 5 – Materials

Unit 6 – Numbers

Unit 7 – Measurements

Unit 8 – Tools

Unit 9 – Safety Equipment

Unit 10 – Basic Actions

Unit 11 – Machines

Unit 12 – Communications

Unit 13 – Soil

Unit 14 – Describing Landscapes 1

Unit 15 – Describing Landscapes 2

Unit 1 – Surveying

Unit 2 – Surveying Equipment

Unit 3 – Plans

Unit 4 – Setting Out Lines

Unit 5 – Earthworks 1

Unit 6 – Earthworks 2

Unit 7 – Drainage

Unit 8 – Pipes

Unit 9 – Drains

Unit 10 – Pavements 1: Structure

Unit 11 – Pavements 2: Design

Unit 12 – Pavements 3: Surfacing

Unit 13 – Pavements: Defects

Unit 14 – Rigid Pavements 1: Slabs

Unit 15 – Rigid Pavements 2: Formwork

Unit 1 – Curb Types

Unit 2 – Installing Curbs

Unit 3 – Paving Sidewalks

Unit 4 – Bridges 1: Types

Unit 5 – Bridges 2: Parts

Unit 6 – Fencing

Unit 7 – Site Safety

Unit 8 – Traffic Control

Unit 9 – Signage

Unit 10 – Street Furniture

Unit 11 – Testing Materials 1

Unit 12 – Testing Materials 2

Unit 13 – Bridge Maintenance

Unit 14 – Road Maintenance 1

Unit 15 – Road Maintenance 2

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