Site Carpentry Skills

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Entry Level 3
Unit No:
J/618/3334
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the resources required to produce carpentry joints.

Carpentry handtools

  • Panel saw
  • tenon saw
  • chisel
  • mallet
  • jack plane
  • marking gauge

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify carpentry hand tools and materials required to produce basic carpentry joints.

2

Be able to joint timber.

Carpentry marking out

  • pencil
  • marking gauge
  • tape measure
  • steel ruler
  • chisel

Formation of joints

  • reading drawing
  • transferring measurements
  • marking out
  • dry assembly
  • wet assembly
  • squaring

Safe working

  • using a tenon saw to form simple joints
  • care with a chisel when removing timber
  • care when marking out with a gauge
  • working to tolerances
  • using cramps correctly
  • measuring diagonals
  • joint assembly with glue
  • cleaning joint
  • cleaning working area

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Use safe working practices to joint timber including

    a) measuring

    b) cutting

    c) gauging

    d) assembling

  • 2.2

    Produce simple joints

    a) housing

    b) butt

    c) half lap

  • 2.3

    Clean up work area in accordance with safe working practices.