46.0201 Carpentry/ Carpenter

Safety/Occupational Orientation100

  • 101

    Identify and follow all basic safety practices and procedures.101

  • 102

    Identify and follow all lab safety practices and procedures.102

  • 103

    Identify and follow all construction industry safety practices and procedures.103

  • 104

    Follow procedures in Safety Data Sheets (SDS) system.104

  • 105

    Identify and follow all OSHA safety standards at the construction site.105

  • 107

    Demonstrate the ability to construct scaffolding.107

Hand tools200

  • 201

    Demonstrate proper use of small hand tools.201

  • 202

    Demonstrate proper use of sawing tools.202

  • 203

    Demonstrate proper use of fastening tools.203

  • 204

    Demonstrate proper use of measuring tools.204

  • 205

    Demonstrate proper use of cutting tools.205

  • 206

    Demonstrate the ability to sharpen cutting tools.206

  • 207

    Demonstrate proper use of ladders.207

  • 208

    Demonstrate proper use of finishing tools.208

  • 209

    Demonstrate the ability to properly maintain hand tools.209

Power Tools300

  • 301

    Demonstrate proper use of stationary electric power tools.301

  • 302

    Demonstrate proper use of pneumatic tools systems.302

  • 303

    Demonstrate proper use of portable electric power tools.303

  • 304

    Demonstrate proper maintenance of electric power tools.304

  • 305

    Demonstrate proper maintenance of pneumatic power tools.305

Blueprints Reading400

  • 401

    Read and interpret blueprints.401

  • 402

    Read, interpret and comprehend standard symbols and abbreviations.402

  • 403

    Read and interpret building specifications.403

  • 404

    Read and interpret a plot plan.404

  • 405

    Read and interpret a foundation plan.405

  • 406

    Read and interpret elevation plans.406

  • 407

    Read and interpret details and section views.407

  • 408

    Read and interpret floor, wall and roof framing plans.408

  • 409

    Demonstrate the knowledge of building and zoning codes.409

  • 410

    Demonstrate knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations.410

Site Preparation and Layout500

  • 501

    Determine factors needed to be considered before the start of a building project.501

  • 502

    Demonstrate knowledge to acquire a building permit.502

  • 503

    Determine knowledge of PA One Call System, Inc.503

  • 504

    Describe how to establish elevations and grades from benchmarks using a transit level.504

  • 505

    Demonstrate how to stake out a building foundation using the Pythagorean theorem.505

  • 506

    Demonstrate knowledge on how to use batter boards.506

Footings and Foundations600

  • 601

    Demonstrate how to determine footer type.601

  • 602

    Demonstrate proper use of leveling instruments.602

  • 603

    Demonstrate and establish footer lines and elevations.603

  • 604

    Demonstrate layout and construct forms.604

  • 605

    Demonstrate layout and construct footers.605

  • 606

    Demonstrate layout foundations.606

  • 607

    Demonstrate layout and construct forms for concrete slabs.607

  • 608

    Demonstrate knowledge of how to properly install reinforcing bars. 608

  • 609

    Demonstrate knowledge of how to properly erect vertical and horizontal framework.609

Framing - Floor Construction700

  • 701

    Determine methods used to fasten sill plates.701

  • 702

    Properly install fasteners used in floor framing.702

  • 703

    Properly measure and install sill plates.703

  • 704

    Properly measure and install floor joists, including manufactured floor joists.704

  • 705

    Properly measure and install joists for a cantilever floor.705

  • 706

    Properly layout and construct cross and solid bridging.706

  • 707

    Properly layout and install sub-flooring.707

  • 708

    Properly measure and frame floor openings.708

Framing - Wall Construction800

  • 801

    Determine fastening methods and properly install fasteners in wall construction.801

  • 802

    Properly measure, layout and construct a wall.802

  • 803

    Properly select and install various types of insulation.803

  • 804

    Properly measure, layout and construct door openings.804

  • 805

    Properly measure, layout and construct window openings.805

  • 806

    Properly measure, layout and construct solid headers.806

  • 807

    Properly measure, layout and install sheathing.807

  • 808

    Properly plumb, align and brace walls.808

  • 809

    Demonstrate knowledge of steel framing/properly install metal studs.809

Framing - Roof Construction900

  • 901

    Determine fastening methods used during roof construction.901

  • 902

    Properly install fasteners used in roof construction.902

  • 903

    Properly measure, layout, cut and install a ridgeboard.903

  • 904

    Properly measure, layout, cut and install hip, jack and truss rafters.904

  • 905

    Properly measure, layout, cut and install roof trusses.905

  • 906

    Properly measure, layout, cut and install brace roof trusses.906

  • 907

    Properly measure, layout, cut and install roof sheathing.907

  • 908

    Properly measure, layout, cut and install roof openings.908

  • 910

    Properly measure, layout, cut and install roofing paper.910

  • 911

    Properly measure, layout, cut and install shingles.911

  • 912

    Properly measure, layout, cut and install capping.912

Exterior Finish1000

  • 1001

    Determine fastening methods used during exterior finishing operations.1001

  • 1002

    Properly install fasteners used in exterior finishing operations.1002

  • 1003

    Properly measure, layout and install house wrap.1003

  • 1004

    Properly measure, layout and install exterior doors.1004

  • 1005

    Properly measure, layout and install windows.1005

  • 1006

    Properly measure, layout and install siding.1006

  • 1007

    Properly measure, layout and install soffits and fascias.1007

  • 1008

    Properly measure, layout and install gutters and downspouts.1008

  • 1009

    Properly measure, layout and install an exterior set of stairs.1009

Interior Finish1100

  • 1101

    Determine fastening methods used during interior finishing operations.1101

  • 1102

    Properly install fasteners used in interior finishing operations.1102

  • 1103

    Properly measure, layout and install tape and finish drywall.1103

  • 1104

    Properly measure, layout and install suspended and tile ceilings.1104

  • 1105

    Properly measure, layout and install interior doors.1105

  • 1106

    Properly measure, layout and install a door, trim, casings and hardware.1106

  • 1107

    Properly measure, layout and install window trim, casings and hardware.1107

  • 1108

    Properly measure, layout and install baseboard and molding.1108

  • 1109

    Properly measure, layout and install hardwood, tile and block flooring.1109

  • 1110

    Properly measure, layout and install an interior set of stairs.1110

Estimation1200

  • 1201

    Demonstrate knowledge of how to estimate bricks and blocks needed to complete a given task.  1201

  • 1202

    Correctly estimate the amount of concrete needed to complete a given task.  1202

  • 1203

    Correctly estimate the cost and amount of materials to finish an exterior wall.1203

  • 1204

    Correctly estimate the cost and amount of materials to finish an interior wall.1204

  • 1205

    Correctly estimate the cost and amount of materials to construct a floor.1205

  • 1206

    Correctly estimate the cost and amount of materials to construct a roof. 1206

  • 1207

    Correctly estimate the cost and amount of materials to install siding for a house.1207

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