Day 1 QOD: What is the primary goal of the NCCER? To standardize construction craft training throughout the country so that both employers and employees

Day 1QOD: What is the primary goal of the NCCER?

To standardize construction craft training throughout the country so that both employers and employees will benefit from the

training, no matter where they are located.

Agenda:1. QOD & Measurements2. PowerPoint – Orientation to the Carpentry Trade3. Activity – Balloon Framing vs. Platform Framing4. Review

Standards/Objectives:ACT-IC-1. Students will explain history and traditions of the four building trades.

Introduction – Orientation to the Trade

GPS Focus Standards: ACCT-IC-1. Students will explain history and traditions of the four building trades.

a. Explain the history of carpentry, masonry, plumbing, and electrical. b. Associate the history of the trades with other events in history. c. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the history of the tools related to each craft.

Introduction – Orientation to the Trade

GPS Academic Standards:

SSCG4. The student will demonstrate knowledge of the organization and powers of the national government. SSCG15. The student will explain the functions of the departments and agencies of the federal bureaucracy. SSWH7. The student will analyze European medieval society with regard to culture, politics, society, and economics. SSWH9. The student will analyze change and continuity in the Renaissance and Reformation. SSEM13. The student will explain how markets, prices and competition influence economic behavior. ELA9RL5. Student understands and acquires new vocabulary and uses it correctly in reading and writing.

NCCER• National Center for Construction Education

& Research training programs like this one are the only nationally accredited, competency-based programs in the U.S.– “Competency-based” means that the trainee must

demonstrate the ability to safely perform job-related tasks.

• It is the only nationally accredited, competency-based construction training program in the United States.

NCCER• Primary goal– to standardize construction craft training

throughout the country so that both employers and employees will benefit from the training, no matter where they are located.

• As a trainee in this program, you are enrolled in a national registry, so you can continue your training anywhere in the country where there is an accredited sponsor.

NCCER• As a trainee in an NCCER program, you will

become part of a national registry. • You will receive a certificate for each level of

training you complete.• If you apply for a job with any participating

contractor in the country, a transcript of your training will be available.

History of Carpentry• Wooden pegs were used before nails were

invented. Screws have been around for about 500 years.

• The first wood frame construction appeared around 1840. This was balloon framing, in which studs run from the foundation to the upper rafters.

History of Carpentry• The use of copper and bronze tools to build

furniture and other articles dates back to the ancient Egyptians.

• Iron tools such as saws, hatchets, rasps, and knives were in use by Roman carpenters 2000 years ago.

History of Carpentry• Balloon Framing

History of Carpentry• Balloon Framing– the studs run from the bottom floor to the

uppermost rafters. – gives the structure exceptional ability to handle

strong winds, but requires very long studs that are difficult to manufacture, transport, and store.

– It is used to some extent in Florida to frame the gable ends of buildings in order to provide protection from hurricanes.

– The creation of a path for fire to readily travel from floor to floor

History of Carpentry• Balloon Framing

History of Carpentry• Platform Framing

History of Carpentry• Platform Framing– Uses smaller, more manageable board members– A floor system - band, joists, bracing etc. - make

up the platform– Flooring, or platform, is constructed then the

walls built on top of that layer– Has almost completely replaced balloon-frame

construction– Fire mitigated with the use of fire-stops at each

floor level, platform.

History of Carpentry• Platform Framing

Activity:Balloon Framing vs. Platform FramingObjective: Compare and contrast the two different methods of framing by determining similarities and differences of each.

• Group: Name each of the framing methods. Next, prepare a Double Bubble Map depicting similarities and differences to discuss with the class. (pp. 1.2-1.5)

COMPARING & CONTRASTING

Double Bubble Map

Review

• What does NCCER stand for?• How long have tools such as saws, hatchets and

rasps been available for?• What program requires a trainee to demonstrate the

ability to perform job-related tasks?• What is balloon framing?• What is platform framing?

Day 2QOD: How long have iron tools such as saws, hatchets, rasps, and knives been around?

Approx. 2000 years.

Agenda:1. QOD & Measurements2. PowerPoint – Orientation to the Carpentry Trade3. Activity – Rough Carpenter vs. Finish Carpenter4. Review


Modern Carpentry• Many carpenters work on commercial

projects where steel or concrete structures are common.

• Floors in these buildings are generally concrete.

• Wall sections, called curtain walls, are bolted to the structure to form the exterior of the building.

Modern Carpentry• The following are tasks typically performed

by an experienced carpenter:– Use construction drawings to lay out the

structure on the site.– Use drawings to perform a material takeoff.– Assemble the materials, tools, and equipment

needed for the job.– Assemble the structure using hand and power

tools.– Check the accuracy of the work using levels,

rulers, and framing squares.

Modern Carpentry• In the construction industry, carpentry is

commonly divided into two categories: – Rough carpentry includes erecting frameworks,

scaffolds, and wooden forms for concrete, as well as building docks, bridges, and supports for tunnels and sewers.

– Finish carpentry includes building stairs; installing doors, cabinets, wood paneling, and molding; and putting up acoustical tiles.

Modern Carpentry• Skilled carpenters do both rough and finish

work.• In order to be successful in the carpentry

trade, a person should possess the following:– Physical strength to lift and move materials– Hand-eye coordination to use tools– The ability to perform math calculations in order

to estimate materials and lay out the structure– Attention to detail in order to accurately measure

and cut building materials

Opportunities in Construction• There are many career opportunities in the

carpentry trade. Following an apprenticeship, a person becomes a journeyman carpenter.

• From journey level, a carpenter can become a master carpenter, or move into a supervisory position or a variety of related positions such as safety manager or estimator.

• Formal carpentry training includes an apprentice program that is governed by rules established by the federal government.

Opportunities in Construction• Apprentice programs that meet the

government's requirements have at least 144 hours per year of classroom training and approximately 2000 per year of on-the-job training (OJT).

Opportunities in Construction• A typical four-year apprentice program has a

total of 8000 hours of OJT and 576 hours of classroom training.

Opportunities in Construction• One training path available is the Youth

Apprenticeship Program in which a student entering the program in the eleventh grade can complete up to one year of the NCCER training program, while working part time for a construction contractor.

Opportunities in Construction• As a construction worker, a carpenter can progress from

apprentice through several levels:– Journeyman carpenter– Master carpenter– Foreman/lead carpenter– Supervisor– Safety manager– Project manager/administrator– Estimator– Architect– General contractor– Construction manager– Contractor/owner

Opportunities in Construction• Carpenter Career Pathway

Activity:Rough Carpenter vs. Finish CarpenterObjective: Compare and contrast between the two types of carpenters.

• Groups: Prepare a Double Bubble Map depicting similarities and differences to discuss with the class. (pp. 1.6 – 1.8).

COMPARING & CONTRASTING

Double Bubble Map

Review

• What are some tasks that we discussed that are typically performed by an experienced carpenter?

• What are the two types of carpenters?• Which type of carpenter would frame a house?• Which type of carpenter would install crown or shoe-

molding in a house?• How does someone become a foreman on a

construction job?

Day 3 QOD: Which type of carpenter would frame a house?

Rough Carpenter

Agenda:1. QOD & Measurements2. Video – Build Your Future3. PowerPoint – Orientation to the Carpentry Trade4. Activity – Carpentry Opportunities5. Review


Video:Build Your Future

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=QEzWmVC-ZdU



Opportunities in Construction• Journeyman carpenter – After successfully completing an apprenticeship, a trainee

becomes a journeyman. The term journeyman originally meant to journey away from the master and work alone. A person can remain a journeyman or advance in the trade. Journeymen may have additional duties such as supervisor or estimator. With larger companies and on larger jobs, journeymen often become specialists.

• Master carpenter – A master craftsperson is one who has achieved and continuously demonstrates the highest skill levels in the trade. The master is a mentor and teacher of those to follow. Master carpenters often start their own businesses and become contractors/owners.

• Foreman/lead carpenter – This individual is a front-line leader who directs the work of a crew of craft workers and laborers.

• Supervisor – Large construction projects require supervisors who oversee the work of crews made up of foremen, apprentices, and journeymen. They are responsible for assigning, directing, and inspecting the work of construction crew members.

Opportunities in Construction• Safety manager – An individual responsible for project safety and

health-related issues, including development of the safety plan and procedures, safety training for workers, and regulatory compliance.

• Project manager/administrator – Business management and administration deal with controlling the scope and direction of the business and dealing with such concerns as payroll, taxes, and employee benefits. Larger contracting firms may have one or several managers/administrators. This person is responsible for worker output and must determine the best methods to use and the way to apply workers to accomplish the job. A project administrator is responsible for a contractor’s support operations, such as accounting, finance, and secretarial work.

Opportunities in Construction• Estimator – Estimators work for contractors and building supply companies.

They make careful estimates of the materials and labor required for a job. Based on these estimates, the contractor submits bids for jobs. Today’s estimators need solid computer skills because advances in computer software have revolutionized the field of estimating.

• Architect – An architect is a person who is licensed to design buildings and oversee their construction. A person normally needs a specialized degree in architecture to qualify as an architect.

• General contractor – A general contractor is an individual or company that manages an entire construction project. The general contractor plans and schedules the project, buys the materials, and usually contracts with carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and other trade contractors to perform the work. The general contractor usually works with architects, engineers, and clients and/or the client’s construction manager in planning and implementing a project.. The general (prime) contractor is also responsible for safety on site.

Opportunities in Construction• Construction manager – The role of the construction manager (CM) is

different from that of the general contractor. The CM is usually hired by the building owner to represent the owner’s interests on the project. The CM is the individual who works with the general contractor and architect to ensure that the building meets the owner’s requirements.

• Contractor/owner – Construction contractors/owners are those who have established a contracting business. Generally, they hire apprentices, journeymen, and master carpenters to work for them. Depending upon the size of the business, contractors may work with the crew or they may manage the business full-time. Very small contractors may have only one or two people do everything, including managing the business, preparing estimates, obtaining supplies, and doing the work on the job. This group includes specialty subcontractors who perform specialized tasks such as framing, interior trim work, and cabinet installation.

Opportunities in Construction• Until the establishment of the NCCER, the only

opportunity for formal construction training was through the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training (BAT).

• BAT programs rely upon:– mandatory classroom instruction– on-the-job training (OJT).

• The classroom instruction required is 144 hours per year while the OJT requirement is 2,000 hours per year.

• A typical BAT program requires 8,000 hours of OJT and 576 hours of related classroom training prior to getting the journeyman certificate dispensed by the BAT.

Activity:Carpentry Opportunities

Objective: To distinguish between different carpenter careers.

• Group: Review and discuss each of the careers covered in this lesson i.e. journeyman, master carpenter, foreman, estimator, general contractor, architect, etc. Each group will be given a career and must present the career to the class using a Bubble Map. (p

• p. 1.8 – 1.10)

DESCRIBING

Bubble Map

Review

• Who is the person that is licensed to design buildings and oversee construction?

• Under the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training how many classroom hours are required annually?

• Under the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training how many OJT hours are required annually?

Day 4 QOD: What is the minimum number of hours in a classroom required

during apprenticeship training?144 hours

Agenda:1. QOD & Measurements2. PowerPoint – Orientation to the Carpentry Trade3. Activity – Characteristics of an Apprenticeship / Obligations of

Professionalism4. Review


Opportunities in Construction• A Youth Apprenticeship Program is also

available that allows students to begin their apprentice training as early as the 11th grade.

• A student entering the carpentry program in eleventh grade may complete as much as one year of the NCCER Standardized Craft Training four-year program by high school graduation.

• Upon graduation, the student can enter the industry at a higher level and with more pay than someone just starting the apprenticeship program.

Opportunities in Construction• All apprenticeship standards prescribe certain work-

related or on-the-job training. • The on-the-job training is broken down into specific

tasks in which the apprentice receives hands-on training during the period of the apprenticeship

• The total number of hours for the carpentry apprenticeship program is traditionally 8,000, which amounts to about four years of training.

• In a competency-based program, it may be possible to shorten this time by testing out of specific tasks through a series of performance exams.

Opportunities in Construction• Characteristics of an apprenticeship: – high school diploma or General Equivalency

Diploma (GED)– minimum age requirement– must wear proper safety equipment on the job– job performance is periodically evaluated and a

log must be turned into the Apprenticeship Committee.

– there is a progressive wage scale and the apprentice will receive a pay increase as prescribed by the apprenticeship standards.

Opportunities in Construction• As an employee of a construction company, you

have an obligation to work in a professional manner. This means that you must be:– Honest– Loyal to the company– Willing to learn– Willing to take responsibility– Cooperative– Willing to abide by your employer's rules and procedures

• A major employee responsibility is being available for work. That means being on time every day, unless you are ill or have a family emergency.

Opportunities in Construction• Consistent tardiness and frequent absences are an

indication of poor work habits, unprofessional conduct, and a lack of commitment.– Tardiness means being late for work – Absenteeism means being off the job for one reason

or another• The person who hires us has a right to expect us

to be on the job unless there is some very good reason for staying away. Unless you are ill or have family emergency, you should be in the job.

Employer/Employee Safety Obligations

• An obligation is like a promise or a contract. In exchange for the benefits of your employment and your own well-being, you agree to work safely.

• You are also obligated to make sure anyone you happen to supervise or work with is working safely.

• Your employer is also obligated to maintain a safe workplace for all employees. Safety is everyone’s responsibility

Activity:Characteristics of an ApprenticeshipObjective: To recall specific details about the characteristics of an apprenticeship.

Group Task: Prepare a Bubble Map to recall details about the characteristics of an apprenticeship. Be prepared to present your work to the class (p. 1.12)

DESCRIBING

Bubble Map

Activity:Obligation as a Professional

Objective: To recall specific details about the obligations of a professional.

Group Task: Prepare a Bubble Map to recall details about the obligations of a professional. Be prepared to present your work to the class.

DESCRIBING

Bubble Map

Review

• What are the responsibilities of an employee?• What are some characteristics of an apprentice

program?• How can you shorten the length of time required by a

competency based program?• What must you be in order to become a master

carpenter?• The Youth Apprenticeship Program is designed for

what grade student?

Day 5 QOD: In which grade can students begin participating in the Youth Apprenticeship Program?

11th Grade

Agenda:1. QOD & Measurements2. PowerPoint – Orientation to the Carpentry Trade3. Video – The Story of OSHA4. Review


Human Relations• The ability to work well with peers and

supervisors is important to your future success.

• Part of working as the member of a team is knowing how to handle difficult situations and to resolve problems that impact your working relationships.

• All individuals and groups are measured by the amount of work they can safely produce.

Human Relations• Your working relationships affect your productivity

and that of your team, so a team that works well together is going to be more productive.

• A positive attitude is another important ingredient for success.

• Among the things you can do to maintain a positive attitude are:– Avoid making negative comments about others.– Look for positive things to say about your job and your

employer.– Don't let the negative attitudes of others affect you.


• Here is a basic rule to follow every working day:– If you see something that is not safe, REPORT IT! Do

not ignore it. It will not correct itself. You have an obligation to report it.

• Suppose you see a faulty electrical hookup. You know enough to stay away from it, and you do. But then you forget about it. Why should you worry? It is not going to hurt you. Let somebody else deal with it. The next thing that happens is that a co-worker accidentally touches the live wire.


• The U.S. Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act in 1970.

• Mission:– to save lives– prevent injuries– protect the health of American Workers.

• Code of Federal Regulation (CFR)– 29 CFR Part 1910 – covers OSHA’s standards

for the general industry.– 29 CFR Part 1926 - covers OSHA’s standards for

the construction industry.


• According to OSHA standards, you are entitled to on-the-job safety training. As a new employee, you must be:– Shown how to do your job safely– Provided with the required personal protective

equipment–Warned about specific hazards– Supervised for safety while performing the work


• Safety is a dual responsibility. You are required to work safely, and your employer is required to maintain a safe workplace.

• Part of your safety responsibility is to report any unsafe practice or condition that you observe. If you don't, someone could be injured or killed as a result.

• OSHA is the government agency that oversees workplace safety. They establish and enforce workplace safety regulations.

Video:The Story of OSHA

http://www.cleanvideosearch.com/media/action/yt/watch?v=b1N48Z5HerA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pla

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pla

Activity:OSHA

Objective: To recall specific details about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Group Task: Prepare a Bubble Map to recall details about the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Be prepared to present your work to the class.

DESCRIBING

Bubble Map

Review

• When did the U.S. Congress pass the Occupational Safety and Health Act?

• What departmental jurisdiction does OSHA fall into?• Where are the OSHA Safety and Health Standards

for the Construction Industry located?• What are some thing you should expect from your

employer?

Day 6 QOD: What type of program requires a trainee to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks?

Competency-based program

Agenda:1. QOD & Measurements2. Review for Test – Orientation to the Trade

Review Questions – pp. 1.20Trade Term Quiz – pp. 1.22

3. Review


Day 7 QOD: What does OSHA stand for and what part can you find standards for the general industry?

Occupational Safety & Health Act; 29 CFR Part 1900-1910

Agenda:1. QOD & Measurements2. Test – Orientation to the Trade3. Review


Documents

Day 1 QOD: What is the primary goal of the NCCER? To standardize construction craft training throughout the country so that both employers and employees