Carpentry Hand Skills

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
A/505/1354
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

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Unit Learning Outcomes

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1 — Know about hand tools used in carpentry.

Basic hand tools

  • handsaw
  • chisel
  • pencil
  • hammer/mallet
  • square
  • plane
  • screwdriver

Demonstrate the use of tools

  • starting a saw cut
  • marking out a perpendicular line
  • sharpening a carpenter’s pencil
  • use of a chisel and mallet to cut a joint
  • using a plane to smooth timber
  • using screws with a screwdriver

Checking of hand tools

  • sharpening tools to ensure they work effectively
  • checking handles are secure so no slips
  • checking hammer heads secure so no accidents occur
  • to avoid cuts to hands and other injuries
  • to report tools that are broken so they can be replaced

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Identify basic hand tools used in carpentry.
  • 1.2
    Outline how basic hand tools are used in carpentry.
  • 1.3
    State why it is important to check condition of tools before use.
2 — Be able to use face and edge marks.

Marking out of carpentry timbers

  • sharpening a pencil
  • preparing faces by smoothing with a plane
  • marking the face that will be seen
  • marking the edge that is 90 degrees to the face

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    State why face and edge marks are used in carpentry.
  • 2.2
    Use appropriate tools to make face and edge marks.
3 — Be able to saw to a line.

Sawing timber in carpentry

  • marking out cut line to two faces
  • starting the cut
  • finishing the saw cut
  • checking accuracy
  • repeat sawing to given angles

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Mark timber square.
  • 3.2
    Saw timber square to a line.
  • 3.3
    Mark to a given angle.
  • 3.4
    Saw timber square to a given angle
4 — Be able to plane timber.

Using a plane in carpentry

  • mark timber face for smoothing
  • check plane blade is correctly positioned
  • adjust plane blade depth and angle
  • plane timber down to marked level
  • check and adjust blade as required

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Identify an appropriate plane for a given task
  • 4.2
    Set a plane for use.
  • 4.3
    Plane timber flat.
5 — Be able to use a chisel.

Using a chisel in carpentry

  • repeat the procedure for sawing timber down to a marked depth
  • use a mallet and chisel remove timber down to a saw cut
  • tidy up shoulders or bed of a joint using a chisel

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Mark out timber working from the face and edge.
  • 5.2
    Saw down to the required depth.
  • 5.3
    Use chisel to remove timber.
6 — Be able to work safely.

Working in carpentry safely

  • read risk assessments
  • follow instructions and guidance provided
  • wear PPE as required
  • always store sharp cutting tools correctly
  • fix guards and caps as required
  • report any damaged tools

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1
    Follow instructions and requirements in line with current health and safety regulations when using carpentry hand skills.