Recipients of the Carpenter’s Helper (Basic Skills) credential have demonstrated concept proficiency and completed  the following tasks:

Student demonstrates work ethics/employability skills.

1. ___   Reports to work area and dresses appropriately for work.
2. ___   Has all supplies needed to perform work
3. ___   Starts work promptly
4. ___   Asks instructor for assistance if needed.
5. ___   Stays on task.  (Does not abuse bathroom or water breaks)
6. ___   Follows safety rules and demonstrates correct social skills at all times.
7. ___   Asks instructor for work assignment if necessary
8. ___   Cleans up work area at the end of the period without being asked
9. ___   Works cooperatively with others on group projects
10. ___   Works independently after being assigned a task
11. ___   Accepts constructive criticism
12. ___   Notifies school/employer of absence or tardiness
13. ___   Accepts and performs additional tasks willingly

 

Student maintains a safe work environment by:

14. ___    Following universal safety precautions
15. ___    Storing all equipment, materials and supplies correctly
16. ___    Following cleanup procedures at end of the workday
17. ___    Performing basic and/or routine maintenance of equipment

 

Student is familiar with safety concepts and safe work habits.

18. ___    Displays a safe attitude when working
19. ___    Performs work in a safe manner with out being told
20. ___    Identifies potential dangers and understands their consequences in independent work situations.

 

Student can identify and/or use tools in the basic tool groups.

21. ___    Measuring tools
22. ___    Hand tools
23. ___    Small power tools
24. ___    Large power tools

 

Student will be able to read a 1/16 scale.

25. ___    Identify and measure the 1/16^th mark
26. ___    Identify and measure the 1/4^th mark on the 16^th scale
27. ___    Identify and measure the 1/8^th mark on the 16^th scale
28. ___    Identify and measure the ½ mark on the 16^th scale
29. ___    Identify and measure the ¾ mark on the 16^th scale
30. ___    Measures distances in inches and feet

 

Student will be able to identify lumber/sheetrock.

31. ___    Identify and select proper size lumber
32. ___    Identify and select correct lumber, plywood and sheetrock.
33. ___    Identify types of wood.

 

Student can identify the types and sizes of fasteners/hardware.

34. ___    Staples, nails and screws
35. ___    Hinges

 

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