I did not understand the direction but said yes anyway
Apprentice Workflow, Communication & Learning the TradeV138 audit-polished route
Stop before guessing. Repeat back what you think you heard and ask for a sketch or quick markup.
Field checklist
- Stop before cutting/hanging/sealing.
- Repeat back the direction.
- Ask for sketch/photo markup if route or dimension is unclear.
- Write room/grid/system.
- Confirm before point of no return.
Ask foreman
I want to make sure I got that. Can you sketch it or let me repeat it back before I do it?
Do not
Do not pretend you understood and then guess.
Why it matters
Asking for a sketch is cheaper than rework.
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