Carpentry is a skilled trade in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials, primarily wood, during the construction of buildings and other structures.
Carpentry requires a wide range of skills including:
Proper use of hand and power tools
Measuring and cutting
Construction methods
Basic mathematics
Carpentry typically occurs in a construction area. A constantly changing physical environment increases the chances of being injured, so extra effort needs to be given to working safely.
This module will cover some of the skills needed to practice good carpentry.
At the end of this module, you will be able to:
Describe the safe use of hand and power tools
Explain when a hot work permit is required
Describe the purpose of a fire watch
Describe how to use a tape measure
Explain the use of basic math in carpentry
Industrial Libraries
- Commercial Facilities Maintenance
- Facilities Management & Maintenance Complete
