Carpentry and Joinery Hand Tools

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
H/505/0621
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know how to maintain and store carpentry and joinery hand tools.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    State the procedure to sharpen tools using a grinder and oilstone.
  • 1.2
    List the different types of sharpening stones.
  • 1.3
    State the legislation which governs the use of grinding wheels.
  • 1.4
    List the different types of carpentry and joinery handsaws.
  • 1.5
    State the method for sharpening hand held drills.
  • 1.6
    State why it is important to store hand tools correctly.
2

Know how to use carpentry and joinery hand-held planes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    State the purpose of different types of handsaw.
  • 2.2
    State why the shape and size of saw teeth are different for different uses.
  • 2.3
    State the method for using a carpentry and joinery handsaw.
  • 2.4
    List the potential hazards associated with using a carpentry and joinery handsaw incorrectly.
3

Know how to use carpentry and joinery hand-held planes.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    State the different types and uses of carpentry and joinery planes.
  • 3.2
    State how to plane timber to form a face side and a face edge.
  • 3.3
    State how to plane timber to size using a block, jack smoothing or try plane.
  • 3.4
    State how to form a rebate or groove using shoulder, bullnose, rebate or combination planes.
  • 3.5
    State how to plane a curved surface using a compass plane or spokeshave.
  • 3.6
    State why carpentry and joinery planes are available in different lengths.
4

Know how to use carpentry and joinery hand-held drills.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    State how to use a range of hand-held drills.
  • 4.2
    List the different types of bits used to drill holes in timber and manmade products.
  • 4.3
    State how timber can be damaged by the incorrect use of hand-held drills.
  • 4.4
    State methods for drilling through timber and manmade products.
  • 4.5
    State the different holding devices available to use when drilling timber.
5

Know how to use woodworking tools.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    State the different types of woodworking chisels and associated tools.
  • 5.2
    State how to correctly form grooves and mortices using hand-held woodworking chisels.
  • 5.3
    State the safest method for carrying woodworking chisels.
  • 5.4
    List the common uses of woodworking chisels.