This course provides students with foundational skills in general carpentry maintenance, including interpreting plans and building codes, using tools, estimating materials, performing layout, placing building components, and assembling structural elements.
Prerequisites
None.
1. Identify the primary types of lumber and fastening materials commonly used in residential construction.
2. Describe the essential components necessary to create and maintain a safe working environment for carpenters.
3. Evaluate construction plans, specifications, and relevant building codes to verify compliance and accuracy.
4. Explain the functions and proper applications of standard hand and power tools used in carpentry.
5. Apply appropriate techniques to execute building layout procedures accurately.
6. Evaluate the various types of footings and foundation systems implemented in residential construction.
7. Compare and contrast the principal types of floor framing systems utilized in residential construction.
8. Identify the required dimensions and materials for different wall and ceiling framing methods.
9. Describe various roof framing techniques employed in residential construction.