BCT 1031 - Tools and Materials

1. Demonstrate the ability to use a Measuring Tape.
2. Demonstrate the ability to use a Utility Knife.
3. Demonstrate the ability to use a Hammer.
4. Demonstrate the ability to use all types of Squares.
5. Demonstrate the ability to use a Leveling Device.
6. Identify the hand tools commonly used by carpenters and describe their uses.
7. Use hand tools in a safe and appropriate manner.
8. State the general safety rules for operating all power tools, regardless of type.
9. State the general rules for properly maintaining all power tools, regardless of type.
10. Identify the portable power tools commonly used by carpenters and describe their uses.
11. Use portable power tools in a safe and appropriate manner.

Power Tools

1. Demonstrate or describe the safe and proper use of the following power tools:

Circular saw

Table saw

Compound miter saw

Drill press

Router/laminate trimmer

Pneumatic nailer/stapler

Materials

1. Demonstrate the ability to properly store materials.
2. Demonstrate the ability to properly stack materials. 
3. Demonstrate the ability to properly dispose of materials. 
4. Demonstrate the ability to load and unload materials. 
5. Identify various types of building materials and their uses.
6. State the uses of various type of hardwoods and softwoods.
7. Identify the different grades and markings of wood building materials.
8. Identify the safety precautions associated with building materials.
9. Describe the proper method of storing and handling building materials.
10. State the uses of various types of engineered lumber.
11. Calculate the quantities of lumber and wood products using industry-standard methods
12. Describe the fasteners, anchors, and adhesives used in construction work and explain their uses.