BILD401 – Carpentry Introduction 1
Module code
BILD401
Module title
Carpentry Introduction 1
Prescription
In this course students will learn about tools and equipment of the trade; materials, legislation, consent and licensing, building types and methods, building hardware. The course content covers aspects of Fundamentals Skill Set 1, 2 3, 4 and 5 and Interior Linings and Finishing Skill Set 5 of the New Zealand Certificate in Carpentry Specifications
Programmes
- TC1901
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
10
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 100
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Safe Use and Maintenance of Carpentry hand tools, power tools and equipment
2. Indentify features of timber and other metals used in the construction industry, including joining methods, applications and finishes
3. Indentify health and safety legislation frameworks and consent annd licensing requirements ithin the construction industry.
4. Identify the principles, features and construction methods of light timber and steel framed buildings
5. Indentify different types, properties and uses of hardware and know how to install hardware - Content
- Tools and equipment (LO1):
Tools and equipment that are used on a daily basis by carpenters
Materials (LO2):
Materials knowledge required is that of an industry practitioner rather than that of an expert with specialist knowledge
Timber is the primary material used by carpenters. Knowledge required for all other materials is proportional to their use in the industry, and in specific contexts
Legislation, consent and licensing (LO3):
Health and safety legislative framework as it applies to the construction industry
Site Safe Construction passport
Construction methods (LO4):
The level of knowledge required is that of an industry practitioner rather than that of a designer or specialist
Typical methodologies used to construct buildings using light timber, & steel framing
Hardware (LO5):
Hardware for interior situations - Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. Students need to pass all components of the portfolio and provide sufficient evidence against all learning outcomes in order to pass this module
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Project-based Learning, Online Learning, Work-based learning
