CROCUS PLAINS BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

COURSE OUTLINE Course Name: Carpentry Fundamentals Course Number: CAA20S Text/Learning Resources:

1. Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation Canadian Wood Frame Construction

2. Koel, Lenard Carpentry

3. Feirer & Feirer Carpentry & Building Construction

4. Modern Carpentry

5. Wood Technology and Processes

Rational: Carpentry Fundamentals is intended for students wishing to sample the carpentry trade. The course includes an exploration of safety, employability skills, career development, essential trade math, and the science of wood and construction. Goal: Students will learn how to work safely in a shop environment, as well as be able to use and identify hand tools and power tools through the completion of a project. Prerequisites: NONE

General Objectives:

1. Building Process 2. Basic Skills and Procedures 3. Materials of Construction 4. Tools and Equipment 5. Construction Math 6. Sustainability 7. Evolution of Carpentry 8. Health and Safety 9. Employability Skills 10. Ethical and Legal Standards 11. Career Opportunities

Specific Objectives:

1. Building Process. 1.1. Interpret blueprints, plans, and sketches.

1.1.1. Visualize a three-dimensional project from a two-dimensional plan 1.1.2. Transfer information (e.g., measurements, angle, material) from

drawing to a project 1.1.3. Create a basic material list

1.2. Apply the Construction Sequence. 1.2.1. Identify the process and sequence of a project. 1.2.2. Follow a plan of processes and sequences for a project.

2. Basic Skills and Procedures

2.1. Layout a project

2.1.1. Identify tools (e.g., tape measure, compass, square, straight edge, protractor) required for layout.

2.1.2. Copy a drawing. 2.1.3. Trace a template for a project.

3. Materials of Construction.

3.1. Describe wood and wood products.

3.1.1. Identify soft wood and panel products. 3.1.2. Identify sources and the limited supply of wood. 3.1.3. Identify defects (e.g., knots, warp, splits) and grain direction in wood

products

Specific Objectives Continued:

3.2. Describe fasteners, adhesives, sealants, and wood fillers. 3.2.1. Identify tools required to install fasteners. 3.2.2. Identify the size and type of fastener. 3.2.3. Identify exterior and interior glue. 3.2.4. Use mechanical fasteners and adhesives.

4. Tools and Equipment.

4.1. Identify and use hand tools.

4.1.1. Identify tools (e.g., tape measure, compass, square, straight edge, protractor) required for layout.

4.1.2. Identify basic hand tools (e.g., hand saws, chisels, screwdrivers, mallets, planes, hammers, vice grips, pliers) common to the carpentry trade.

4.1.3. Use tools required for layout. 4.1.4. Use basic hand tools required to complete projects.

4.2. Identify and use portable power tools.

4.2.1. Identify basic portable power tools (e.g., drills, routers, sanders, jigsaw, mitre saw) common to the carpentry trade.

4.2.2. Use basic portable power tools required to complete projects.

4.3. Identify and use stationary power tools. 4.3.1. Identify basic stationary power tools (e.g., band saw, scroll

saw, planer, jointer, drill press) common to the carpentry trade. 4.3.2. Use basic stationary power tools required to complete

projects.

5. Construction Math. 5.1. Apply construction mathematics/geometry.

5.1.1. Identify fractions and mixed numbers. 5.1.2. Identify symbols related to imperial measurement (e.g., 2ꞌ 3"). 5.1.3. Identify equivalent forms of fractions (e.g., 1/8 " = 2/16"). 5.1.4. Perform basic carpentry mathematics (e.g., addition and

subtraction of fractions). 5.1.5. Convert fractions into equivalent forms of fractions 5.1.6. (e.g., 1/8 " = 2/16").

Specific Objectives Continued:

5.2. Read, interpret, and communicate information from construction documents.

5.2.1. Identify sizes of components. 5.2.2. Identify symbols on a drawing. 5.2.3. Interpret drawings and specifications for the sizes, locations, and types

of materials required for a project.

5.3. Describe the performance and characteristics of materials. 5.3.1. Describe the mechanical advantages of fasteners. Identify size and

type of fastener. 5.3.2. Describe the strength characteristics of different products.

6. Sustainability

6.1. Describe and apply efficient material usage practices.

6.1.1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of efficient material usage to reduce waste and its impact on the environment.

6.1.2. Create a cutting plan that maximizes material usage.

7. Evolution of Carpentry

7.1. Explain developing trends in construction. 7.1.1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of developing trends in construction.

7.2. Identify examples of emerging technologies in construction

7.2.1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the evolving technology of tools, materials, and processes in construction.

Specific Objectives Continued:

8. Health and Safety 8.1 Describe and apply safety procedures and knowledge of health and safety

rights and responsibilities. 8.1.1. Follow proper shop practices, which help protect the safety and health

of students and staff (e.g., keep work area clean and organized, avoid horseplay).

8.1.2. Identify personal responsibility for health and safety. 8.1.3. Identify and use the safety features of tools and equipment

(e.g., band saw guard, stock guides) appropriately. 8.1.4. Identify emergency evacuation procedures. 8.1.5. Use appropriate aids to minimize risk of injury 8.1.6. Demonstrate ergonomically correct procedures to avoid injury (e.g.,

stress, strain). 8.1.7. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves, safety

glasses or goggles, hard hat, hearing protection, respirator mask). 8.1.8. Locate first aid and eyewash station.

8.2. Describe and follow health and safety laws and regulations as they relate

to carpentry. 8.2.1. Identify WHMIS symbols and terminology, and follow

WHMIS guidelines. 8.2.2. Comply with health and safety legislation and practices for the

construction industry 8.2.3. Describe the reporting process for injuries.

9. Employability Skills

9.1. Demonstrate fundamental employability skills.

9.1.1. Explain the importance of employability skills. 9.1.2. Ask questions to clarify written or verbal instructions. 9.1.3. Identify sources of information about and resources for

Carpentry 9.1.4. Identify problems and follow a problem-solving process.

9.2. Demonstrate personal management skills.

9.2.1. Actively participate in a positive manner. 9.2.2. Complete tasks within stated deadlines. 9.2.3. Demonstrate responsibility by being accountable for own

actions. 9.2.4. Accept feedback, comments, and contributions from others. 9.2.5. Listen and respond in order to understand and learn.

Specific Objectives Continued:

9.3. Demonstrate teamwork skills. 9.3.1. Actively participate in the work of a group. 9.3.2. Participate in classroom/shop activities.

10. Ethical and Legal Standards.

10.1. Follow the ethical expectations of professional carpenters.

10.1.1. Demonstrate respect for the carpentry trade (e.g., for tools, materials, co-workers).

11. Career Opportunities 11.1. Identify apprenticeship and post-secondary opportunities related to

carpentry. 11.1.1. Identify a variety of career and employment opportunities

related to trades and technology.

Delivery Method: Delivery method is primarily by means of live demonstrations but may include any or all of the following: lectures, video tapes, slide presentations, reading assignments and assigned practical exercises. Evaluation: Students will be evaluated on:

- Theory 30%

o Assignments 10% o Tests 20%

- Practical application 50% - Employability Skills 20%

100% Missed tests due to excused absences will be dealt with on an individual basis. Missed tests due to unexcused absences will be written the next day.