Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/22/96
ABA120 19972-20046	LEC	1 Credit(s)	1 Period(s)
Carpentry Fundamentals
Overview of the carpentry trade. Apprenticeship programs and responsibilities of the apprentice. Types and uses of nails, fasteners and adhesives. Types of wood, lumber and manufactured wood products. Prerequisites: (Indentured status with the Arizona Builders Alliance) or permission of the apprenticeship coordinator.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
ABA120   19972-20046	Carpentry Fundamentals

1.	Define carpentry and trace the history and nature of the carpentry trade. (I)
2.	Explain the benefits and responsibilities of individuals within a formal apprenticeship program. (II)
3.	Explain how human relations contribute to productivity. (II)
4.	Identify nails, fasteners, and adhesives and describe their specific applications. (III, IV, V)
5.	Define specific lumber terms. (VI)
6.	Explain how lumber is graded. (VII)
7.	Describe specific wood classifications and their uses. (VIII)
8.	Explain lumber care on the construction site. (IX)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
ABA120   19972-20046	Carpentry Fundamentals

I. Overview of the Carpentry Trade A. Definition B. History 1. Primitive 2. Middle ages 3. Modern C. Nature of the trade 1. Building materials 2. Structural techniques 3. Rough carpentry 4. Finish carpentry 5. Relation to other trades 6. Working conditions 7. Economics II. Apprenticeship Programs A. Definition B. Benefits 1. Effectiveness of learning 2. Union requirements 3. Familiarity with range of common carpentry tasks 4. "big" picture of whole job 5. Classroom training 6. On-the-job training C. Responsibilities 1. Apprentice 2. Contractor 3. Apprenticeship committee D. Human relations 1. Working with others 2. Maintaining relationships 3. Productivity 4. Attitudes 5. Employee/employer relations 6. Employee responsibilities 7. Disciplinary actions III. Nails A. Types 1. Wire 2. Cut B. Parts 1. Heads 2. Shanks 3. Points C. Kinds and applications 1. Common 2. Box 3. Finish 4. Casing 5. Duplex or scaffold 6. T-nails 7. Dry wall 8. Masonry 9. Cut 10. Roofing 11. Other IV. Fasteners A. Staples 1. Characteristics 2. Types of points 3. Applications B. Screws 1. Characteristics 2. Common types 3. Applications C. Bolts 1. Characteristics 2. Common types 3. Applications D. Anchors 1. Characteristics 2. Common types 3. Applications E. Powder-actuated fastener tools V. Adhesives A. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) 1. Sheet regulations 2. Information 3. Use B. Glues 1. Characteristics 2. Common types 3. Applications C. Construction adhesives 1. Characteristics 2. Common types 3. Applications D. Epoxies 1. Characteristics 2. Applications E. Mastics 1. Characteristics 2. Applications 3. Safety factors VI. Lumber Terminology A. Burl B. Checks C. Decay D. Edge E. Grain F. Heart G. Holes H. Knots VII. Lumber Grading A. Size classifications 1. Boards 2. Light framing 3. Joints and planks 4. Beams and stringers 5. Posts and timbers 6. Additional terms B. Manufacturing imperfections 1. Identification 2. Classification C. Common lumber defects 1. Kinds of knots 2. Kinds of warp D. Agencies and grade marks 1. Distinctions 2. Examples VIII. Wood Classifications A. Hardwood 1. Tree type 2. Use 3. Specific class of tree B. Softwood 1. Tree type 2. Use 3. Specific class of tree C. Treated wood 1. Oil-based 2. Pressure treated 3. Water-based D. Plywood 1. Manufacturing 2. Sheet sizes 3. Grading 4. Glues 5. Cores 6. Faces 7. Storage 8. Species E. Building 1. Vegetable fiberboard 2. Softboard 3. Hardboard 4. Particle board 5. Caneboards 6. Mineral fiberboard IX. Care of Lumber A. Protection from elements B. Stacking 1. Exterior 2. Interior

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