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4 Workplace Communication

1 A Carpenter’s Helper & a Carpenter 2 A Mason’s Apprentice & a Mason

A carpenter’s helper is asking a carpenter for Two masons are determining if they have sufficient

instructions. material to complete the job.
A. What should I do next? A. Do we have enough mortar to finish?

B. Can you measure the spacing for the studs? B. I don’t think so. I think we’re going to run out.
A. Sure. How far apart should they be? A. I’ll mix some more.
B. Make them every 16 inches on center. B. Great! Thanks.
3 Two HVAC Technicians 4 An Electrician’s Assistant & an Electrician

An electrician’s assistant is checking on job
One HVAC technician is offering to help another.
specifi cations.
A. Do you need a hand? A. Mark?

B. Yes. Can you run this section of flexible duct? B. Yes?
A. Sure. Where? A. Just checking to make sure: What size circuit
B. To the rear bedroom vent. breakers are you using for the bedrooms?
B. 15 AMP breakers for those rooms.
A. And how about for the kitchen?
B. 20 AMP breakers for the kitchen.

1 You’re a carpenter’s helper. Ask for instructions.
2 You’re a mason. Ask a co-worker if there is sufficient material to complete a task.

3 You’re an HVAC technician. Offer to help a co-worker.
4 You’re an electrician’s assistant. Check on some job specifications.

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