Carpentry skills for Certificate III

Cover
Carpentry Skills for Certificate III
Contents
Preface
About the authors
Competency mapping
Chapter 1: Work health and safety
	Introduction
	1.1 Train to survive your first day at work
	1.2 Know about duty of care: PPE, safety signage and personal wellbeing
	1.3 Avoid construction industry injuries
	1.4 Identify major health and safety risks
	1.5 Deal with emergencies on construction sites
	1.6 Know about Australian work health and safety legislation, regulations and codes of practice
	1.7 Analyse workplace hazards
	1.8 Prepare safe work method statements and job safety analysis
	1.9 Formulate work health and safety management plans
Chapter 2: Construction work hazards and risk control strategies
	Introduction
	2.1 Plan and prepare for construction work
	2.2 Prepare and implement a job safety analysis (JSA)
	2.3 Prepare and implement a safe work method statement (SWMS) for high-risk work
Chapter 3: Workplace communication
	Introduction
	3.1 Understand important forms of communication for construction workers
	3.2 Communicate in work teams
	3.3 Communicate with employers and supervisors
	3.4 Resolve disputes
Chapter 4: Trade calculations and measurements
	Introduction
	4.1 Understand metric units
	4.2 Use an electronic calculator
	4.3 Perform calculations using plane geometry
	4.4 Calculate the volume of solid figures
	4.5 Calculate and order materials
Chapter 5: Trade drawings
	Introduction
	5.1 Locate, access and verify plans and specifications
	5.2 Identify and interpret types of construction plans and drawings and their features
	5.3 Recognise commonly used symbols and abbreviations
	5.4 Locate and identify key features on building plans
	5.5 Use drawing programs and tools and determine project requirements
Chapter 6: Working effectively and sustainably within the construction industry
	Introduction
	6.1 Know about the Australian construction industry
	6.2 Understand the various occupations, job roles and working conditions within the construction industry
	6.3 Accept responsibility for your work duties and workload
	6.4 Work within a team
	6.5 Identify personal development needs
	6.6 Identify current resource use and implement resource improvements
	6.7 Comply with sustainability and environmental regulations in the construction industry
Chapter 7: Carpentry hand tools
	Introduction
	7.1 Understand the uses of personal protective equipment
	7.2 Identify and use measuring and marking equipment
	7.3 Identify and use hand saws
	7.4 Identify and use chisels
	7.5 Construct basic timber joints
	7.6 Identify and use hammers
	7.7 Identify and use bench planes
	7.8 Understand workbench equipment and its uses
	7.9 Identify and use cramps
	7.10 Identify and use other hand tools
Chapter 8: Timber joints
	Introduction
	8.1 Construct framing joints
	8.2 Identify carcase joints
	8.3 Use joining methods for widening timber
Chapter 9: Construction fastenings and adhesives
	Introduction
	9.1 Identify nail types and their uses
	9.2 Identify the varieties of woodscrews and their application
	9.3 Identify bolts, nuts and their uses
	9.4 Know about associated tools used with fasteners
	9.5 Identify masonry anchors
	9.6 Understand adhesives and their application
Chapter 10: Carpentry power tools
	Introduction
	10.1 Establish a power supply
	10.2 Safely handle a portable power saw
	10.3 Safely use a mitre saw
	10.4 Safely use an electric drill
	10.5 Safely use a portable jig saw
	10.6 Safely handle a portable power planer
	10.7 Safely use an electric sander
	10.8 Safely use a portable electric router
	10.9 Identify battery-powered tools
	10.10 Safely use nail guns and air compressors
	10.11 Safely use an angle grinder
	10.12 Safely use a drill press
	10.13 Identify load-handling equipment
	10.14 Use powder-actuated tools
Chapter 11: Static machines
	Introduction
	11.1 Categorise the different types of static machines
	11.2 Understand and follow safety regulations for static machines
	11.3 Develop a safe work procedure (SWP)
	11.4 Read and interpret work instructions and plan the sequence of work
	11.5 Safely set up, use and maintain a docking saw/radial arm saw
	11.6 Safely set up, use and maintain a surface planer/buzzer/jointer
	11.7 Safely set up, use and maintain a rip saw/table saw
	11.8 Safely set up, use and maintain a panel saw
	11.9 Safely set up, use and maintain a band saw
	11.10 Safely set up, use and maintain a panel planer/thicknesser
Chapter 12: Handle carpentry materials
	Introduction
	12.1 Understand safety requirements for manual handling
	12.2 Identify company policies and standards
	12.3 Identify and follow safety requirements for handling carpentry materials
	12.4 Identify tools and mechanical handling  devices
	12.5 Identify fixings and adhesives
	12.6 Identify carpentry construction materials
	12.7 Store materials safely
	12.8 Plan to move materials around a job site
	12.9 Understand manual handling procedures
	12.10 Load and unload carpentry materials
Chapter 13: Site setting out and basic levelling
	Introduction
	13.1 Identify setting out equipment
	13.2 Identify and use levelling equipment
	13.3 Set out on-site
	13.4 Set out on sloping sites
	13.5 Set out screeds for concrete slab
Chapter 14: Advanced levelling operations
	Introduction
	14.1 Plan and prepare for levelling operations
	14.2 Carry out levelling procedures using the rise and fall method
	14.3 Carry out levelling procedures using the height of collimation method
	14.4 Calculate distances using stadia lines
	14.5 Clean up and maintain tools
Chapter 15: Carry out excavation
	Introduction
	15.1 Plan and prepare for excavation
	15.2 Prepare the excavation site and erect safety equipment
	15.3 Follow safe excavation practices
Chapter 16: Construction calculations in carpentry work
	Introduction
	16.1 Understand and review drawings, specifications and workplace requirements for a construction project
	16.2 Use different types of equipment and formulas to perform construction calculations
	16.3 Calculate the area of lining material
	16.4 Perform external building calculations
	16.5 Perform timber frame calculations
	16.6 Calculate volume
Chapter 17: Subfloor and flooring
	Introduction
	17.1 Identify types of flooring
	17.2 Know about brick base structures
	17.3 Install posts and stumps
	17.4 Install bearers and joists
	17.5 Lay strip flooring
	17.6 Lay fitted floors
	17.7 Install platform floors (using strip flooring)
	17.8 Lay sheet flooring
	17.9 Lay wet area flooring
	17.10 Know about alternative subfloor materials and their uses
	17.11 Identify the building envelope
	17.12 Identify types of underfloor insulation
	17.13 Construct decks and balconies
Chapter 18: Wall framing
	Introduction
	18.1 Identify wall framing parts
	18.2 Arrange studs at wall junctions
	18.3 Identify bracing types
	18.4 Identify timber sizes
	18.5 Set out wall plates
	18.6 Assemble timber wall frames
	18.7 Use tie-downs and brackets
	18.8 Assemble steel wall framing
	18.9 Construct two-storey dwellings
Chapter 19: Wet areas
	Introduction
	19.1 Set out wet areas
	19.2 Install a shower base
	19.3 Install a bath
	19.4 Install sinks and vanities
Chapter 20: Ceiling framing
	Introduction
	20.1 Know about ceiling framing components
	20.2 Construct ceiling frames
	20.3 Understand ceiling framing safety
	20.4 Understand ceiling frame design
Chapter 21: Pitched roofing
	Introduction
	21.1 Identify roof structures
	21.2 Express pitch
	21.3 Calculate roof pitch
	21.4 Know how to construct a skillion roof
	21.5 Identify gable roof components
	21.6 Set out rafters
	21.7 Prepare the ridge and underpurlins
	21.8 Erect the gable roof
	21.9 Finish the roof frame
	21.10 Identify hipped roof components
	21.11 Set out the hipped roof
	21.12 Develop crown end assembly and shortening distances
	21.13 Cut rafters to length
	21.14 Erect the hipped roof
	21.15 Identify hip and valley roof components
	21.16 Set out the minor roof
	21.17 Set out valley rafters and creepers
	21.18 Construct a scotch valley roof
	21.19 Identify fixings, tie-downs and other materials
Chapter 22: Advanced roofing
	Introduction
	22.1 Understand the hipped roof with oblique end
	22.2 Set out wall plates
	22.3 Obtain roof bevels
	22.4 Calculate rafter lengths
	22.5 Perform calculations
	22.6 Develop the ridge bevel, rafter shortening, level difference and side cuts
	22.7 Obtain underpurlin bevels
	22.8 Understand the hipped roof of unequal pitch
	22.9 Do a graphic set-out
	22.10 Erect an unequally pitched roof
	22.11 Understand the octagonal end roof
	22.13 Develop level shortenings for an octagonal roof
	22.14 Develop side cuts
	22.15 Pitch the roof and creeper rafters for an octagonal end roof
	22.16 Understand roofs constructed with multiple pitches
Chapter 23: Erect roof trusses
	Introduction
	23.1 Plan and prepare to erect roof trusses
	23.2 Understand loads and forces
	23.3 Understand camber and deflection
	23.4 Understand lightweight timber trusses
	23.5 Understand wall framing support
	23.6 Fix trusses to wall framing
	23.7 Know about roof shapes and truss layouts
	23.8 Undertake job storage and lifting
	23.9 Erect roof trusses
	23.10 Clean up the site and maintain tools
Chapter 24: Construct eaves
	Introduction
	24.1 Know about types of eaves and their construction
	24.2 Understand barge design and construction
	24.3 Construct eaves
	24.4 Construct the gable end
	24.5 Line eaves
	24.6 Know about metal fascia
Chapter 25: Work safely at heights
	Introduction
	25.1 Understand the risks of working at heights in building and construction
	25.2 Follow workplace and regulatory requirements for working safely at heights
	25.3 Select and prepare fall-protection equipment
	25.4 Carry out equipment safety checks
	25.5 Conduct work tasks
Chapter 26: Restricted-height scaffolding and work platforms
	Introduction
	26.1 Understand licensing and regulation
	26.2 Identify types of scaffolding/working platforms
	26.3 Understand environmental conditions and scaffolding choice
	26.4 Apply scaffolding safety procedures
	26.5 Identify scaffolding equipment/components and their application
	26.6 Erect scaffolding
	26.7 Inspect working platforms for compliance
	26.8 Identify other types of scaffolding
	26.9 Know about ladders and their use
Chapter 27: External cladding
	Introduction
	27.1 Identify and install different types of cladding
	27.2 Install sheet/panel cladding
	27.3 Understand energy efficiency and the fire-resistant properties of cladding
Chapter 28: Installation of windows and doors
	Introduction
	28.1 Identify window types
	28.2 Understand window construction
	28.3 Set out rods
	28.4 Assemble and glue up the sash
	28.5 Construct vertical sliding slash windows
	28.6 Fit window frames and flashing
	28.7 Install glazing
	28.8 Construct doors
Chapter 29: Internal linings and fixings
	Introduction
	29.1 Install internal lining materials
	29.2 Install timber mouldings
	29.3 Install doorsets and jambs
	29.4 Hang doors
	29.5 Install trims
Chapter 30: Erect and dismantle formwork for footings and slabs on the ground
	Introduction
	30.1 Plan and prepare
	30.2 Construct formwork
	30.3 Strip, clean and prepare formwork for re-use
	30.4 Clean and maintain tools and equipment for re-use
	30.5 Clean up and dispose of waste
Chapter 31: Concreting to simple forms
	Introduction
	31.1 Plan and prepare to carry out concreting
	31.2 Consider WHS obligations for concreting
	31.3 Understand basic formwork for concreting
	31.4 Identify types of reinforcement materials
	31.5 Understand reinforced concrete footings
	31.6 Use concrete materials and ingredients
	31.7 Consider the factors affecting concrete quality and strength
	31.8 Understand batching proportions and ratios for concrete
	31.9 Mix, place and finish concrete
	31.10 Cure concrete
	31.11 Understand the compressive strength and slump testing of concrete
Chapter 32: Formwork for stairs and ramps
	Introduction
	32.1 Know about formwork standards
	32.2 Understand formwork materials
	32.3 Understand formwork design
	32.4 Construct formwork for concrete stairs
	32.5 Finish stair treads
	32.6 Build ramps
Chapter 33: Construct timber external stairs
	Introduction
	33.1 Understand staircase regulations
	33.2 Know staircase terminology and components
	33.3 Understand general staircase design
	33.4 Understand the general layout of staircases
	33.5 Calculate the rise and going for a staircase
	33.6 Identify external staircase design
	33.7 Understand external open-riser staircase set-out
	33.8 Construct timber jigs and staircase components
	33.9 Explain the considerations when building in bushfire-prone areas
Chapter 34: Carry out demolition
	Introduction
	34.1 Understand the safety aspects of demolition
	34.2 Plan for demolition work
	34.3 Prepare for demolition work
	34.4 Carry out demolition of minor building structures
	34.5 Carry out demolition of brickwork
	34.6 Re-use and recycle materials
	34.7 Carry out demolition site clean-up
Chapter 35: Plan and organise work
	Introduction
	35.1 Understand policies and standards for planning and organising work
	35.2 Understand safety when planning and organising work
	35.3 Identify environmental considerations
	35.4 Identify drawings and specifications for planning and organising work
	35.5 Identify types of planning
	35.6 Identify tools for planning
	35.7 Understand planning requirements
	35.8 Develop a plan
	35.9 Schedule a plan
	35.10 Identify considerations when planning and organising a basic construction task
	35.11 Problem solve plans and tasks
	35.12 Review plans and tasks
	Appendix
	Glossary
	Index