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Carpentry & Joinery
Level 3 |
| Title of learning programme |
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Carpentry & Joinery Programme |
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| Programme level |
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3 |
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| Duration of learning programme
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14 weeks x 10 hours |
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| Total number of learning hours per programme |
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140 * |
* Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant
upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you
grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end
of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and
returned to your personal tutor.
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Module Title |
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1 |
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Safety, Materials and Small Tools |
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Sawing and Planing |
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Small Tools |
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Hammers, Screwdrivers and Miscellaneous Accessories |
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5 |
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Joints and Projects |
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Module 1 – Safety, Material and Small Tools.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Explain why flex tapes are popular measuring instruments and introduce
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ways they can be used. |
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| LO2 |
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Identify the importance of workshop uniform/protective clothing and
describe acceptable working conditions. |
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LO3 |
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Define the four attributes of wood and show the name the different
hardwoods and softwoods. |
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LO4 |
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Describe a Particle board giving its advantages and disadvantages. |
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Module 2 – Sawing and Planing.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Explain the terms ‘crowning’ and ‘tensioning’. |
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| LO2 |
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Describe the following types of saws:
Rip saw
Back saw
Dovetail saw |
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Module 3 – Small Tools.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Discuss the following chisels showing what they are best used for:
The Firmer chisel
The bevelled-edge firmer chisel
The paring chisel
The all-steel wood chisel |
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| LO2 |
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Summarise how a file is used and the manner in which they should be cared
for. |
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| LO3 |
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Investigate rules to follow when drilling. |
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Module 4 – Hammers, Screwdrivers and Miscellaneous
Accessories.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Examine the following hammers and state the purpose for which they are
used:
The claw hammer
The tack hammer
A mallet |
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| LO2 |
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Describe the characteristics of three types of adhesive that could be used
in a woodwork shop. |
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| LO3 |
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Introduce the various types of sandpaper that can be used to finish off a
project and state the use of each type of sandpaper. |
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Module 5 – Joints and Projects.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to: |
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Learning
Outcome |
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| LO1 |
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Discuss the method of making a butt joint using dowels for reinforcement. |
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| LO2 |
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Explain how mitre joints are formed, their purpose and how they can be
reinforced. |
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