UpperBucksCounty Area Vocational TechnicalSchool

Mission Statement

UpperBucksCountyAreaVocationalTechnicalSchool is a unique community of learners. Its mission is to provide a stimulating learning environment by using the latest technology and teaching strategies, and to seek to empower students to learn and become valuable contributors to the diverse society in which they live.

BELIEFS

  • Every individual has worth and deserves respect and dignity.
  • It is the shared responsibility of staff, parents and community to promote an educational environment that will empower individuals to realize their full potential.
  • Students achieve best when strong family and community support is present.
  • Self-esteem is promoted through hard work, perseverance, understanding, knowledge, achievement and responsibility.
  • All students need to develop a strong work ethic to be productive, responsible citizens
  • High expectations for staff and students promote excellence
  • All students must master relevant academic skills.
  • All students need to be able to communicate effectively.
  • All students need to effectively integrate decision making, creativity, problem solving, and information analysis.
  • Students should be aware of all educational and career opportunities.
  • Vocational and technical skills are essential to successfully compete in a global economy.
  • The school should strive to keep curriculum, equipment, and facilities current with industry standards and technological developments.
  • Students need to work independently and cooperatively.
  • Vocational/Technical education should promote continued learning.

UpperBucksCounty Area Vocational TechnicalSchool

COURSE PHILOSOPHY

CARPENTRY

Carpentry is a three-year competency-based program designed to teach students skills and knowledge for entry level employment in the carpentry field.

The instructional process is also designed to instill values, work ethic and leadership qualities which are an integral and functional aspect of the occupation.

The curriculum is a systematic approach which specifies the knowledge, skills and attitude that students must attain. It also allows for individual differences among students in their rate and mode of learning. Overall, the curriculum process is ongoing and reflects the technological advances that are occurring every day in our society.

The carpentry program provides students with information, subject matter and practical experiences concerning carpentry occupations. Instruction emphasizes teaching information as well as understanding the importance of establishing, maintaining, and managing carpentry enterprises.

Upon completion of the program the students should possess entry level carpentry skills, have sufficient academic skills to continue their training, and both a work ethic and leadership skills to become productive citizens.

UpperBucksCounty Area Vocational TechnicalSchool

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

CARPENTRY

To develop specific skills and related knowledge associated with the carpentry trade.

  • Perform a series of individual jobs
  • Perform practice exercises
  • Complete job sheets, operation sheets and assignment sheets

Develop an understanding of the relationships in labor

  • Present speakers from industry, both labor and management
  • Reading trade magazines
  • Discuss topics dealing with the responsibilities of management and employees
  • Benefits available to employees

Develop good work habits and attitudes

  • Establish high standards of achievement
  • Provide an environment conducive to learning
  • Measure students progress and ability objectively

To develop a respect for and practice of good safety habits

  • Make safety a major guideline of every operation
  • Provide safety devices and guards wherever possible
  • Provide and use safety literature extensively

To develop the ability to work cooperatively with fellow workers

  • Time spent in group activities
  • Encourage students to help each other
  • Students will be assigned as crew members

Develop leadership qualities

  • The student will be expected to assume a role of responsibility
  • Students will be involved in planning their own work

Upper Bucks County Area Vocational Technical School

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

CARPENTRY

Level I A(9th)220 hrs.

IOrientation and Trade History22

IIBasic Shop and Trade Safety Practices38

IIIIntro to Hand Tools (Theory)30

IVHand Tool Project and Planning and Development 60

(Shop Skill Development)

VIntro to Portable Power Tools 70 (Theory and Safety Testing)

Level I (10th)360 hrs.

IOrientation and Trade History17

IIBasic Shop and Trade Safety Practices38

IIIHand Tools (Theory)30

IVHand Tool Project and Planning and Development 50

(Shop Skill Development)

VPortable Power Tools 60

(Theory and Safety Testing)

VIShop Power Equipment 50

(Theory and Safety Testing)

VIIShop Power Equipment 60

(Shop Skill Development)

VIIIConstruction Materials and Project Planning 55

Level II (11th)360hrs.

IJob Site Safety (Safety Equipment) 25

IIBlueprint Reading 20

IIILeveling Instruments 35

IVFoundations 45

VFloor and Wall Framing 65

VIRoof Framing 70

VIIExterior Doors and Windows 30

VIIIExterior Finish 70

Level III (12th) 360hrs.

IThermal Insulation 45

IIInterior Finish (Walls) 65

IIIInterior Finish (Trim) 80

IVStair Construction 75

VJob Seeking Skills (Resume) 60

VISteel Framing & Intro to Commercial Const. 35

Upper Bucks County Area Vocational Technical School

Course Outline

Carpentry

  1. ORIENTATION
  1. School rules and regulations
  2. Building, grounds regulations and Student Hand book
  3. Clean-up procedures
  4. Clothing and safety equipment requirements
  5. Grading policy
  6. Basic shop and trade safety practices
  7. OSHA regulations
  8. Hand tool safety
  9. General job safety practices
  10. Ladders
  11. Site housekeeping
  12. Material handling
  13. General shop safety practices
  14. Fire protection
  15. Emergency procedures
  16. Shop housekeeping
  17. Trade History and Outlook for Employment
  18. Carpentry as a trade

Consists of:

  1. Background
  2. Apprenticeship
  3. Job progression
  1. Related Areas
  2. Cabinet making
  3. Mill working
  4. CCT
  1. Hand Tools
  1. Measuring tools
  2. Types and Uses
  3. Reading a ruler
  4. Safety factors
  5. Layout tools
  6. Framing Square (nomenclature)
  7. Combination and try square, sliding “T” level
  8. Marking tools, chalk line, pencil scriber, etc.
  9. Leveling tools, levels and plumb bob
  10. Safety factors
  11. Fastening Tools
  12. Hammers
  13. Prying tools- cat’s paw, wrecking bars, floor chisel, wonder bar
  14. Screwdrivers: Conventional, “Yankee screwdriver”, Phillips, etc.
  15. Pliers & wrenches
  16. Staplers and Tackers
  17. Safety Factors
  18. Sawing Tools
  19. Cross-cut saw, usage
  20. Ripsaw and usage
  21. Backsaw and usage
  22. Coping saw and usage
  23. Compass and keyhole saw, hacksaw
  24. Safety factors
  25. Planing Tools
  26. Smooth/Jack plane
  27. Block plane
  28. Rabbet Plane
  29. Safety factors
  30. Sharp edged tools
  31. Types and Uses
  32. safety factors
  33. Boring Tools
  34. Brace and auger bits
  35. Hand drill
  36. Yankee Push drill
  37. Counter sink-pilot bits
  38. Safety factors
  39. Maintenance
  40. General Maintenance
  41. Sharpening plane irons and chisel
  42. Sharpening Handsaws
  43. Safety factors
  44. Project planning and development
  45. Sketching and interpreting plans
  46. preparation of a “Bill of Materials”
  47. preparation list of tools and procedures
  48. Projects utilizing hand tools
  49. Nail tray
  50. Shoulder box (open box)
  51. Step stool
  52. Sawhorse
  53. Safety Factors
  1. POWER TOOLS
  1. Portable Power Tools
  2. Introduction to portable power tools

Consists of:

  1. Types
  2. Uses
  3. Safety factors
  1. Portable Circular Saw

Consists of:

  1. Nomenclature
  2. Safety
  3. Types of blades
  4. Usage
  1. Sabre saw

Consists of:

  1. Nomenclature
  2. Safety
  3. Types of blades
  4. Usage
  1. Reciprocating Saw

Consists of:

  1. Nomenclature
  2. Safety
  3. Types of blades
  4. Usage
  1. Drills-Hammer Drills

Consists of:

  1. Nomenclature
  2. Safety
  3. Types of bits
  4. Usage
  1. Belt Sanders

Consists of:

  1. Nomenclature
  2. Safety
  3. Types of grits and adhesive papers
  4. Usage
  1. Vibrating Sanders

Consists of:

  1. Nomenclature
  2. Safety
  3. Types of grits and adhesive papers
  4. Usage
  1. Router

Consists of:

  1. Nomenclature
  2. Safety
  3. Router Bits
  4. Usage
  1. Laminate Trimmer

Consists of:

  1. Nomenclature
  2. Safety
  3. Router Bits
  4. Usage
  1. Power Plane

Consists of:

  1. Nomenclature
  2. Safety
  3. Usage
  1. Power Staplers and Nailers

Consists of:

  1. Types
  2. Safety
  3. Usage
  1. Stationary Power Tools
  2. Table Saw

Consists of:

  1. Nomenclature
  2. Safety
  3. Demonstration of operation
  1. Radial Arm Saw

Consists of:

  1. Nomenclature
  2. Safety
  3. Demonstration of operation
  1. Jointer

Consists of:

  1. Nomenclature
  2. Safety
  3. Demonstration of operation
  1. Band Saw

Consists of:

  1. Nomenclature
  2. Safety
  3. Demonstration of operation
  1. Drill Press “Mortise”

Consists of:

  1. Nomenclature
  2. Safety
  3. Demonstration of operation
  1. Power Miter Box

Consists of:

  1. Nomenclature
  2. Safety
  3. Demonstration of operation
  1. Maintenance of Power Tools

Consists of:

  1. Nomenclature
  2. Safety
  1. BUILDING MATERIALS
  1. Construction and finish lumber
  2. Part of a tree cutting
  3. Lumber species
  4. Grading defects and drying
  5. Board footage, lineal footage – actual and nominal size
  6. Plywood and Composition goods
  7. Plywood types and construction
  8. Grade stamps
  9. Composition goods
  10. Flake Board
  11. Masonite
  12. Building Boards (homosote, gyplap, etc.)
  13. Nails
  14. Nail Classification
  15. “D” System
  16. Heads, Shanks and Points
  17. Types and Uses
  18. Screws and Bolts
  19. Screw classification
  20. Bolt classification (head, lengths etc.)

E. Anchors

1. Types and Uses

F. Glues and Construction Adhesive

1. Types of Glues and Uses

2. Types of Construction Adhesives and Uses

  1. BLUEPRINTS
  1. Introduction to Blueprints
  2. Alphabet of lines
  3. Abbreviations and symbols
  4. Reading and Interpretation of Blueprints
  5. Contractual Relationships and Specifications
  6. Introduction to Sketching
  7. Three-view Drawings
  8. Isometric and Autographic Drawing
  9. Shop Sketches
  1. SITE WORK
  1. Layout
  2. Method
  3. Transit/Builders Level
  4. Set-up and focus
  5. Foundation layout
  6. Establishing grade stakes
  7. Safety
  8. Introduction to Concrete Theory
  9. Ingredients of concrete
  10. Block sizes and types
  11. Estimating block and concrete requirements
  12. Safety
  13. Footings
  14. Footing requirements
  15. Footing Layout
  16. Forming
  17. Safety
  18. Foundation Types and Requirements
  19. Concrete Slabs
  20. Preparation for Pouring
  21. Pouring and finishing
  22. Safety
  1. HOUSE FRAMING (FLOOR & WALL FRAMING)
  1. Introduction to House Framing
  2. Platform, balloon, post and beam
  3. Safety
  4. Floor Framing
  5. Sills
  6. Girders (Built-up, I-Beam)
  7. Box Header and system layout
  8. Joists
  9. Framing a rough opening
  10. Bridging
  11. Types
  12. Layout
  13. Installation
  14. Sub-flooring Installation
  15. Material Estimation
  16. Safety
  17. Wall Framing
  18. Plates
  19. System layout
  20. Corner Post construction
  21. Partitions
  22. Rough openings
  23. Determining RO size
  24. Miscellaneous Framing Details – baths, etc.
  25. Sheathing and Bracing
  26. Erections (plumb-straightening)
  27. Materials Estimation
  28. Safety
  1. ROOF FRAMING
  1. Roof Types
  2. Types Defined
  3. Principles of common rafter layout
  4. Introduction to common rafter layout
  5. Step-off method-common rafter layout
  6. Line-length method – common rafter layout
  7. Material estimation (rafter length and materials required)
  8. Safety
  9. Principles of Hip Rafter Layout
  10. Introduction to Hip Rafter Layout
  11. Hip Rafter Layout
  12. Hip Jack Layout
  13. Cripple Jack Layout
  14. Valley Rafter Layout
  15. Roof Sheathing Methods
  16. Estimating Sheathing
  1. INSULATION
  1. Thermal Insulation
  2. Heat Transfer by conduction, connection and radiation
  3. Types of thermal insulation and “R” factors
  4. Insulation methods and procedures
  5. Sound deadening Application
  6. Construction and insulation methods that deter sound transmissions
  1. EXTERIOR FINISH
  1. Window Units
  2. Nomenclature of window sash & units
  3. Setting window units-frame house
  4. Setting window units-masonry
  5. Flashing window units
  6. Door Frames
  7. Nomenclature of doors and frames
  8. Setting door frames-frame house
  9. Setting door frames-masonry
  10. Flashing door frames
  11. Setting metal door bucks
  12. Siding installation
  13. Wood siding installation
  14. Bevel Siding
  15. German or drop siding
  16. Cedar shakes
  17. Board and Batten
  18. Plywood siding
  19. Vinyl and Aluminum Siding installation
  20. Types and application
  21. Molding and channels
  22. Asbestos Siding
  23. Cutting procedures
  24. Flashing and nailing methods
  25. Molding on channels
  26. How to replace broken shingles
  27. Cornice Construction
  28. Open Cornices
  29. Cutting and finishing
  30. Closed (box) Cornice
  31. Ledger, lookout, soffit, and fascia
  32. Barge Board Applications
  33. Roof Shingle Installation
  34. Asphalt Shingle Installation
  35. Installation Methods
  36. Flashing Procedures
  37. Wood Shingle Applications
  38. Installation Methods
  39. Flashing Procedures
  40. Slate –Roofing Repairs
  41. How to replace a broken slate
  42. Estimating Roofing Materials
  1. INTERIOR FINISH
  1. Wall Coverings
  2. Drywall
  3. Hanging drywall
  4. Spackling, taping, and corners
  5. Wood Paneling

a. Scribing and applications procedures for sheet material

b. Scribing and applications procedures for solid wood paneling

  1. Water Resistant Wall Coverings
  2. Scribing and application procedures
  3. Moveable Partitions
  4. Cutting, clinching, and fastening steel studs
  1. Wood Moldings
  2. Identification of wood molding types
  3. How to miter and cope wood molding (scribe)
  4. Trim a Window
  5. Cutting and returning a stool
  6. Trimming methods and procedures
  7. Returning an Apron
  8. Jambing and Trimming a Door Opening
  9. Door Jambing procedures
  10. Trim and stop application
  11. How to set a pre-hung manufactured unit
  12. How to Hang a Door
  13. Fitting with a plane/power plane
  14. How to gain a butt hinge
  15. Lock set installation
  16. Pin Rail Application
  17. Closet and Pin-Rail Applications
  18. Baseboard and Chair Rail Application
  19. How to scribe a baseboard
  20. Baseboard and Chair rail finishes
  21. Ceiling Moldings
  22. How to miter and cope sprung ceiling moldings
  23. Finish Flooring
  24. Hardwood flooring – thickness, width, laying patterns and nailing.
  25. Floor tile and sheet goods
  26. Under-layment requirements
  27. Cutting, scribing and laying procedures
  28. Ceiling Renovation
  29. Ceiling Tile
  30. Preparation – layout, stripping and nailing
  31. Ceiling tile installation (molding – refer to 11.7)
  32. Suspended Ceilings
  33. Cutting and fastening wall angles and grids
  1. StairBuilding
  1. Stair construction nomenclature
  2. Stair types and terms
  3. Stair materials – Riser and tread sizes, materials available
  4. Riser and Tread Calculations
  5. How to determine the number of risers and treads ( using #7)
  6. Stair story rod layout – Three riser and tread ratio’s
  7. Stair Stringer Layout
  8. How to Layout an Open Stringer
  9. How to “Drop” the stair stringer and Installation methods
  10. How to layout and Machine a Housed Stringer
  1. CABINET MAKING BUILT-INS
  1. Cabinet joinery – Stock and Job Built
  2. Cabinet Hardware
  3. Exposed and concealed hardware
  4. Fundamental Kitchen Planning
  5. Work center triangle
  6. Standard heights and clearances
  7. Architectural specifications for Manufactured Cabinets
  8. Floor Plan Layout
  9. “Stick” layout
  10. Cabinet Installation
  11. Installation of Stock Units
  12. Installation of Custom units
  13. Counter Top Installation
  14. The Planning and construction of Miscellaneous Built-Ins
  1. PREPARATION FOR EMPLOYMENT & ADVANCED WORK ESTIMATING
  1. Letter of Introduction
  2. Resume
  3. Application
  4. Preparation for Interview
  5. Simulated Interview
  6. Recourses for Job Interview
  7. Job Benefits
  8. Payroll deductions
  9. Subcontracting

G. Advanced Work Estimating