Unit Code Unit Title
CARP-01 Introduction to Carpentry

Nominal Hours: 10
Unit Descriptor:
Provides an overview of carpentry as a trade, including history, career pathways, and basic terminology.

Elements | Performance Criteria

Elements Performance Criteria
1. Explain carpentry trade 1.1 Describe the history and scope of carpentry.
1.2 Identify career opportunities.
1.3 Use basic carpentry terminology.
2. Identify carpentry materials 2.1 List common materials.
2.2 Explain basic properties and uses.
2.3 Select materials for simple projects.

Range of Variables

Variables Range
Materials Softwoods, hardwoods, plywood, MDF, OSB, fasteners, adhesives.
Terminology Joinery, framing, finishing, rough carpentry, millwork, layout.

Evidence Guide

Area Details
1. Critical aspects of competency Understands carpentry scope, terminology, and materials.
2. Underpinning knowledge Carpentry history, material types, basic terms.
3. Underpinning Skills Identification, explanation, selection.
4. Underpinning attitudes Curiosity, willingness to learn, respect for trade.
5. Resource Implications Access to learning materials, samples, and reference texts.
6. Methods of Assessment Written/oral questioning, class discussion, material identification.
7. Context of Assessment Classroom or workshop introduction.

Foundation skills

Skills DESCRIPTION
Reading Interpret basic trade texts.
Communication Use and explain trade terms.

Target Audience

Target Audience Description
Carpentry trainees New entrants to the carpentry trade.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL Available Yes

Pre-Requisit

Pre-Requisite None