BILD307 – Carpentry Terminology
Module code
BILD307
Module title
Carpentry Terminology
Prescription
To provide students with essential knowledge of carpentry terminology and concepts to carry out set tasks in a project environment.
Programmes
- TC1801
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
10
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 100
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of building plans, working drawings and specifications when carrying out carpentry work.
Perform carpentry calculations to include volume, area, shape, length and quantity to complete set tasks.
Apply knowledge of core building concepts including line, level, square and plumb. - Content
- -Industry regulations and requirements
-Complete set tasks in sequence and to industry standard
-Trade-related terminology
-Read and interpret plans and specifications
-Practical application of industry calculations
-Select and use relevant tools and equipment
-Work to specifications and drawings
-Construction techniques
-Safe work practices
-PPE
-Communication skills
-Teamwork - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- The primary method of delivering the learning material is Project-based Learning. The teaching and learning material may incorporate workshop activities, laboratory tasks, lectures, online research, training videos, tutor directed learning, student managed learning, individual and group work.
Assessments will be a mix of formal and informal, conducted in group and individual settings. Observational assessments will also be used where appropriate.
Regular feedback to students will be provided including assessment results.
Over the course of a series of projects, it is anticipated that students will develop the skills and knowledge to meet or exceed the learning outcomes. These projects will provide the students with the opportunity to progressively develop their confidence and proficiency. - Assessment Criteria
- Portfolio of evidence100
Assessment in this module is mixed mode. The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. To pass this module, the student must complete and submit all components and gain a mark of at least 50 for each achievement-based component within the portfolio. Students must also meet all of the requirements of the competency-based tasks to be eligible for a final grade for this module. The final grade will be based on the marks achieved in the achievement-based tasks - Learning and Teaching Resource
- BRANZ Building Basics: Building Code Compliance
BRANZ House Building Guide
BRANZ Selecting Timber
Relevant Government Acts (the Health and Safety at Work, etc)
NZS 3604 and other Standards as required
Links to Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ), Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), Standards New Zealand, Worksafe New Zealand, local government agencies, industry suppliers and other links to cover topics as required.
An extended reading list will be supplied by the tutor at the commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.
