Prerequisite:	Program admission
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
LAYOUT AND MEASURING TOOLS		4	2	4
Use and accuracy	Differentiate among and list application(s) of the following layout and measuring tools: folding rule, flexible tape rule, square, combination square, slicing T level, rafter square, carpenter's level, scratch awl, plumb bob and line, framing square, and chalk line.
	Demonstrate safe and correct layout and measuring tool procedures and use.
CUTTING TOOLS		6	3	14
Hand cutting tools	Differentiate among and list application(s) of the following hand cutting tools: cross cut saw, rip saw, backsaw, compass saw, keyhole saw, coping saw, utility knife, hacksaw, hatchet, aviation snips, tin snips, cold chisels, and bolt cutters.
	Demonstrate safe and correct hand cutting tool procedures, use, and care.

PORTABLE SAWING TOOLS
Hand sawing tools	Differentiate among and list application(s) of the following hand sawing tools: crosscut saw rip saw backsaw compass saw keyhole saw coping saw hacksaw
	Demonstrate safe and correct portable power cutting tool procedures, use, and care.
Portable power cutting tools	Differentiate among and list application(s) of the following portable power cutting tools: circular saw, worm drive saw, power miter saw, saber saw, reciprocating saw, backsaw, and cut off saw.
	Demonstrate safe and correct portable power cutting tool procedures, use, and care.
Table Saws
	Differentiate among and list applications of the following saws: Bench top table saw Contractor table saw Cabinet saw
	Demonstrate safe and correct table saw procedures, use, and care.	2	2	4
Track Saws
	Differentiate among and list applications of the following saws: Radial arm saw Sliding compound miter saw Panel saw Masonry track saw Tile track saw
	Demonstrate safe and correct track saw procedures, use, and care.
Specialty Saws
	Differentiate among and list applications of the following saws: Wet saws- tile, masonry, concrete Pipe saws- metal, plastic
	Demonstrate safe and correct specialty saw procedures, use, and care.
DRILLING AND BORING TOOLS		4	2	4
Hand tools	Differentiate among and list application(s) of the following hand drilling and boring tools: auger, expansion bit, twist bit, star drill, brace, and hand drill(s).
	Demonstrate safe and correct hand drilling and boring tool procedures, use, and care.
Portable power tools	Demonstrate safe and correct portable power tool procedures, use, and care.
	Differentiate between drills and drivers.
	Differentiate among and list application(s) of the following power tools: foerstner bit, hole saw, masonry bit, hammer drill, spade bit, and brad point bit.
Drill press	Demonstrate safe and correct drill press setup, use, and care.

FINISHING AND FASTENING TOOLS		6	3	8
Finishing tools	Differentiate among and list application(s) of the following finishing tools: Hand tools- planes, chisels, rasps
	Differentiate among and list application(s) of the following finishing tools: Power tools-routers planes sanders Stationary power tools-planers, shapers, joiners, sanders
	Demonstrate safe and correct finishing tool procedures, use, and care.
Fastening tools	Differentiate among and list application(s) of the following fastening tools: Hand tools- staplers, nail set, hammers, clamps, vices, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches Portable power tools- nailers and drivers
Jobsite setup
	Differentiate among and list applications of the following for jobsites: Personal protective equipment Housekeeping Open access-driveways, stairways, entrances and exits Work site traffic Vehicles and mobile equipment Tools and equipment working layout Lighting Ladders Scaffolds and work platforms Fall protection Excavations and trenching Power- electrical, pneumatic, gas, fuel Fire prevention Emergency eye wash First aid Warning signs-barricades, warning tape and lock outs Erosion and sediment prevention

Shop Tool Use

Differentiate among and list applications of the following for shop tool use:

Personal protective equipment

Housekeeping

Open access- stairways, entrances and exits

Shop traffic

Tools and equipment working layout

Work platforms

Power-electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic

Fire prevention

Emergency eye wash

First aid

Warning signs-barricades, warning tape and lock outs

Suggested Resources

Books

Baker, G.E. & Miller, R. (latest edition). Carpentry Fundamentals. New York: McGraw- Hill. http://www.bookstore.mcgraw-hill.com/.

Ball, J.E., & Leeke, J. (latest edition). Carpenters and Builders Library (Volumes1-4). New York: Macmillan. http://www.macmillan.com/.

Drake, G. (latest edition). Everyone’s book of hand and small powered tools. Reston, VA: Reston. http://www.reston.com/.

Lewis, G. (latest edition). Safety for Carpenters and Woodworkers. Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.

McDonnell, L.P. & Kaumeheiwa, A.I. (latest edition). The use of hand woodworking tools. Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.

McDonnell, L.P. & Kaumeheiwa, A.I. (latest edition). The use of portable power tools. Albany, NY: Delmar. http://www.delmar.com/.

Meyers, G.D. (latest edition). The carpenter’s toolbox manual. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

National Center for Construction Education and Research (latest edition). NCCER: Core Curricula: Basic Communication Skills. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall. http://www.cefga.org/.

Phelps, J., & Philbin, T. (Eds.). (latest edition). Complete building construction. New York: Macmillan. http://www.macmillan.com/.

Wagner, W.H. (latest edition). Modern carpentry. (rev. ed.) South Holland, IL: Goodheart-Wilcox. http://www.irwin-pub.com/high/agencies.htm.

Wass, A., & Sanders, G.A. (latest edition). Materials and procedures for residential construction. Reston, VA: Reston. http://www.reston.com/.

CourseSG.081105.Dot

Competency Areas	Hours
Layout and Measuring Tools	Class	2
Portable Sawing Tools	D. Lab	2
Table Saws	P. Lab/O.B.I.	3
Track Saws	Credit	4
Wet and Dry Saws
Portable Drilling Tools
Drill Press
Finishing Tools
Jobsite Setup
Shop Tool Use

D.Lab

2

3

2

DRILLING AND BORING TOOLS

2

FINISHING AND FASTENING TOOLS

3

Books