Measure materials, using a standard measuring device.

Measuring involves

• selecting the correct device for the situation
• recognizing and identifying correct lengths to within +/- 1/8 inch
• reading the measurement
• marking the stock.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the smallest measurement on most measuring tapes used in construction?
• What lengths of measuring tapes are commonly used in construction?

NCCER Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, 2015

00109-15 Introduction to Materials Handling

Module Nine (00109-15) provides safety guidelines for workers handling materials on the job site. It covers proper procedures and techniques to use when lifting, stacking, transporting, and unloading materials. It also introduces basic motorized and non-motorized material-handling equipment commonly found in the construction environment.