Identify materials.

Identification includes selecting materials relevant to the assigned job, including various

• oriented strand board (OSB)
• plywood
• lumber
• fasteners
• adhesives
• millwork.

Process/Skill Questions:

• What is the purpose of the grade stamp on materials?
• Why is two-by material actually 1-1/2 inches thick?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module Two (27102-13): Building Materials, Fasteners, and Adhesives

Module Two (27102-13) provides an overview of the building materials used by carpenters, including lumber, engineered wood products, concrete, and steel framing materials. The module also describes the various fasteners, anchors, and adhesives 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.