Identify carpentry licensure opportunities and requirements.

Identification should include

• Class C
• Class B
• Class A
• Class A (BDL).

Process/Skill Questions:

• What license will you be qualified to acquire first? Why?
• What are the maximum contract amounts you can earn with a Class B license? Per contract? Per year?
• What is the main difference between a Class A license and a Class A (BDL) license?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module One (27101-13): Orientation to the Trade

Module One (27101-13) reviews the history of the carpentry trade, describes the apprentice program, identifies career opportunities for carpenters, explores the SkillsUSA program, and lists the responsibilities and characteristics a carpenter should possess.

NCCER Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, 2015

00101-15 Basic Safety

Module One (00101-15) explains the importance of safety in the construction and industrial crafts. Trainees will learn how to identify and follow safe work practices and procedures and how to properly inspect and use safety equipment. Trainees will be able to describe the safety practices associated with elevated work; energy release; and various hazards encountered on job sites.

00108-15 Basic Employability Skills

Module Eight (00108-15) provides trainees with guidance related to finding and securing a position in the construction trades. In addition, guidance in the areas of problem-solving and effective interaction with others is offered to help ensure their success in the construction trades.