Construction and Carpentry 10, 20, 30: Curriculum Guidelines

Module 3: Lay Out and Hand Tools (Core)

Suggested time: 5 - 10 hours
Level: Introductory
Prerequisite: Module 1
Module Overview

The variety of hand tools covered should include: hammer, wood saw, wood chisel, screwdriver, plane, sanding block, rasp, and lay out tool.

Foundational Objectives

To develop safe and knowledgeable use of woodworking hand and power tools used in the construction industry.

To develop skills in the use of equipment and materials common in the construction industry.

Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives

To use hand tools in a safe and productive manner to complete a project. (TL)

To understand the use of technology and its impact on the construction industry. (TL)

Learning Objectives	Notes
3.1 To name common woodworking tools and describe their function. (COM)	Includes: hammers, wood saws, wood chisels, screwdrivers planes, sanding blocks rasps, and lay out tools. (TL) Identification of types of measurement tools is important: tapes, rules, squares, etc.
3.2 To describe safety precautions for each tool. (PSVS)	It is important for students to realize that safety appliances must be used in a work environment and that the appliances protect those near by, as well as the person using a tool.
3.3 To choose and use hand tools appropriately for the intended operations. (TL)	Using the wrong tool can result in personal injury or damage to the project. Demonstrate the use of bench vices and clamps to hold material to be cut. Develop and practise skills with measuring, cutting, lay out, and smoothing hand tools.