CARPENTRY NC III Curriculum Guide – K to 12 INDUSTRIAL ARTS

April 8, 2022

INDUSTRIAL ARTS – K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM GUIDE

Technology-Livelihood Education and Technical-Vocational Track specializations may be taken between Grades 9 to 12.
Schools may offer specializations from the four strands as long as the minimum number of hours for each specialization is met.

  • K to 12 LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
  • JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY
  • SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK

CARPENTRY NC III CURRICULUM GUIDE

Duration: 320 Hours

This is a specialized course which leads to a Carpentry National Certificate Level III. It covers six (6) basic competencies, five (5) common competencies and four (4) core competences that a student should possess, such as 1) leading workplace communication, 2) leading small team, 3) developing and practicing negotiation skills 4) solving workplace problem related to work activities, 5) using mathematical concepts and techniques, 6) using relevant technologies, 7) performing mensuration and calculations 8) interpreting technical drawing and plans, 9) preparing construction materials and tools 10) observing procedures, specifications and manual of instructions 11) maintain tools and equipment 12) installing architectural ceiling, walls/sheats/ panels and floor finishes, 13) fabricating/installing door/window jambs and panels, 14) installing stair components and/or pre-fabricated stairs assembly, and 15) installing built-in/pre-fabricated cabinets with a total of forty three (43) learning outcomes.

The preliminaries of this specialized course include the following: (1) discussion on the core concept in Carpentry NC III, and (2) analysis on the practices and observation of key concepts relative to the course.

LEARNING COMPETENCIES

1. Explain basic concepts in Carpentry.
2. Discuss the relevance of the course.
3. Explore career opportunities in Carpentry.

PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS (PECS)

LO 1. Recognize Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies and Skills (PECS) needed in Carpentry NC III.
1.1 Assess one’s PECS: characteristics, attributes, lifestyle, skills, and traits.
1.2 Assess practitioner’s characteristics, attributes, lifestyle, skills, and traits.
1.3 Compare one’s PECS with that of a practitioner /entrepreneur.

ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)

LO 1. Generate a business idea that relates with a career choice in carpentry.
1.1 Conduct SWOT analysis.
1.2 Identify the different products/services available in the market.
1.3 Compare different products/services in the carpentry business.
1.4 Determine profile of potential customers.
1.5 Determine profile of potential competitors.
1.6 Generate potential business ideas based on the SWOT analysis.

BASIC COMPETENCIES

LESSON 1: LEADING WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION (LWC)

LO 1. Lead workplace communication.
1.1 Select appropriate communication method.
1.2 Communicate multiple operations involving several topic areas.
1.3 Use question to gain extra information.
1.4 Identify correct sources of information.
1.5 Select and sequence information correctly when required.
1.6 Maintain verbal and written report in both familiar and unfamiliar situation

LO 2. Lead workplace discussion.
2.1 Seek response to workplace issues.
2.2 Provide sought response to workplace issues.
2.3 Made constructive contributions to workplace discussion on such issues as production, quality and safety.
2.4 Communicate goals and aims of actions undertaken in the workplace.

LO 3. Identify and communicate issues arising in the workplace.
3.1 Identify issues and problems as they arise.
3.2 Organize coherently information regarding problems and issues to ensure clear and effective communication.
3.3 Initiate dialog with appropriate personnel.
3.4 Address communication problems and issues as they arise.

LESSON 2: LEADING SMALL TEAM (LST)

LO 1. Provide team leadership.
1.1 Identify and prescribe work requirements to members.
1.2 Disseminate properly the reasons for instructions and requirements to team members.
1.3 Recognize, discuss and deal accordingly team members questions, problems, and concerns.

LO 2. Assign responsibilities among members.
2.1 Allocate duties and responsibilities in respect to the skills, knowledge and attitudes of every team member.
2.2 Allocate duties having regard to individual preference, domestic and personal considerations.
2.3 Identify and define properly the duties and responsibilities of each member.

LO 3. Set performance expectation for team members.
3.1 Establish performance expectations based on client needs and according to assigned requirements.
3.2 Base performance expectations on individual team member’s duties and responsibilities.
3.3 Discuss and disseminate performance expectations to individual team member.

LO 4. Supervise team performance.
4.1 Monitor team member’s performance in respect to the defined performance criteria.
4.2 Provide team members with feedback, positive support and advice on strategies to overcome any difficulties.
4.3 Inform team members of any changes in the priority allocated to assignment or task.
4.4 Provide communication follow-up on all issues affecting the team.

LESSON 3: DEVELOPING AND PRACTICING NEGOTIATION SKILLS (DPN)

LO 1. Plan Negotiations
1.1 Identify and include information on preparing for negotiation in the plan.
1.2 Identify and include information on creating non – verbal environments for positive negotiating in the plan.
1.3 Identify and include information on active listening in the plan.
1.4 Identify and include information on different questioning techniques in the plan.
1.5 Check information to ensure it is correct and up-to-date.

LO 2. Participate in Negotiation
2.1 Agree upon criteria for successful outcomes by all parties.
2.2 Consider the desired outcomes of all parties.
2.3 Use appropriate language throughout the negotiation.
2.4 Use a variety of questioning techniques.
2.5 Document and agree upon the issues and processes by all parties.
2.6 Discuss and assess possible solutions and their viability.
2.7 Confirm and record areas of agreement.
2.8 Agree upon follow-up action by all parties.

LESSON 4: SOLVING WORKPLACE PROBLEM RELATED TO WORK ACTIVITIES (PRW)

LO 2. Participate in Negotiation
2.1 Agree upon criteria for successful outcomes by all parties.
2.2 Consider the desired outcomes of all parties.
2.3 Use appropriate language throughout the negotiation.
2.4 Use a variety of questioning techniques.
2.5 Document and agree upon the issues and processes by all parties.
2.6 Discuss and assess possible solutions and their viability.
2.7 Confirm and record areas of agreement.
2.8 Agree upon follow-up action by all parties.

LESSON 4: SOLVING WORKPLACE PROBLEM RELATED TO WORK ACTIVITIES (PRW)

LO 1. Explain the analytical techniques.
1.1 Explain Importance and application of analytical techniques.
1.2 Define analytical techniques such as brainstorming, cause and effects diagrams, PARETO analysis, SWOT analysis, GANT chart, PERT CPM & graphs, and scatter grams.

LO 2. Identify the problem.
2.1 Identify variances from normal operating parameters and product quality.
2.2 Define extent, cause, and nature of the problem based on observation, investigation and analytical techniques.
2.3 Clear stated and specified problems.

LO 3. Determine the possible cause/s of the problem.
3.1 Identify possible cause/s of problem based on experience & the use of problem solving tools/analytical techniques.
3.2 Develop possible cause statements.
3.3 Explain fundamental causes.

LESSON 5: USING MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS AND TECHNIQUES (MCT)

LO 1. Identify mathematical tools and techniques to solve problems.
1.1 Identify problem areas based on given condition.
1.2 Select mathematical techniques based on the given problem.

LO 2. Apply mathematical procedure/solution.
2.1 Identify and apply Mathematical techniques based on the problem.
2.2 Perform mathematical computations to the level of accuracy required for the problem.
2.3 Determine and verify results of mathematical computation based on job requirements.

LESSON 6: USING RELEVANT TECHNOLOGIES (URT)

LO 1. Study/select appropriate technology.
1.1 Study appropriate technology based on work requirements.
1.2 Identify and select appropriate technology based on work requirements.

LO 2. Apply relevant technology.
2.1 Use relevant technology in carrying out function based on work requirements.
2.2 Use applicable software and hardware as per job requirement.
2.3 Observe management concept as per established industry practices.

LO 3. Maintain/enhance relevant technology.
3.1 Apply maintenance of technology in accordance with the industry standard operating procedure, manufacturer’s operating guidelines and occupational health and safety procedure.
3.2 Maintain updating of technology through continuing education or training in accordance with job requirement.
3.3 Report immediately appropriate action for technology failure/ defect to the concerned/ responsible person or section.

COMMON COMPETENCIES

LESSON 7. PERFORMING MENSURATIONS AND CALCULATIONS (PMC)

LO 1. Select measuring instruments.
1.1 Identify, classify and interpret object or component to be measured according to the appropriate regular geometric shape.
1.2 Select/identify measuring tools as per object to be measured or job requirements.
1.3 Obtained correct specifications from relevant sources.
1.4 Select measuring instruments according to job requirements.
1.5 Use alternative measuring tools without sacrificing cost and quality of work.
1.6 Obtain measurements according to job requirements.

LO 2. Carry out measurements and calculations.
2.1 Obtained accurate measurements according to job requirements.
2.2 Use alternative measuring tools without sacrificing cost and quality of work.
2.3 Perform calculation needed to complete work tasks using the four basic processes: addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (x) and division (/) including but not limited to: trigonometric functions, algebraic computations.
2.4 Use calculations involving fractions, percentages and mixed numbers to complete workplace tasks.
2.5 Self-check and correct numerical computation for accuracy.
2.6 Read instruments to the limit of accuracy of the tool.
2.7 Identify systems of measurement and converted according to job requirements/ISO.
2.8 Measure workpieces according to job requirements.

LESSON 8: INTERPRETING TECHNICAL DRAWINGS AND PLANS (TDP)

LO 1. Analyze signs, symbols and data
1.1 Identify signs, symbols and data according to job specifications
1.2 Determine signs symbols and data according to classification or as appropriate in drawing.

LO 2. Interpret technical drawings and plans.
2.1 Identify necessary tools, materials and equipment according to the plan.
2.2 Recognize components, assemblies or objects as required.
2.3 Identify dimensions as appropriate to the plan.

LESSON 9: PREPARING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TOOLS (CMT)

LO 1. Identify Materials and tools applicable to a specific construction job.
1.1 Identify tools and materials as per job requirements.
1.2 Classify tools according to its function as per job requirements.
1.3 Classify materials according to its uses to a specific construction projects.
1.4 Select tools and materials as per job requirements.

LO 2. Request appropriate materials and tools.
2.1 List needed materials and tools as per job requirements.
2.2 Request materials and tools needed according to the list prepared.
2.3 Do request as per company standard operating procedures (SOP).
2.4 Substitute and provide materials and tools unavailable without sacrificing cost and quality of work.

LO 3. Receive and inspect materials.
3.1 Inspect materials and tools issued as per quantity and specification.
3.2 Check tools, accessories and materials for damages according to enterprise procedures.
3.3 Receive and handle materials and tools with appropriate safety devices.
3.4 Set aside materials and tools to appropriate location nearest to the workplace.

LESSON 10: OBSERVING PROCEDURES, SPECIFICATIONS AND MANUALS OF INSTRUCTIONS (OSM)

LO 1. Identify and access specification/manuals.
1.1 Identify and access appropriate manuals as per job requirements.
1.2 Check version and date of manual to ensure that correct specification and procedures are identified.
1.3 Locate relevant sections, chapters of specifications/manuals in relation to the work to be conducted.
1.4 Interpret information and procedure in the manual in accordance with industry practices.

LO 2. Apply information in manual.
2.1 Identify work steps in accordance with manufacture’s specifications.
2.2 Apply manual data according to the given task.
2.3 Interpret adjustments in accordance with information contained on the manual or specifications.

LESSON 11: MAINTAINING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT (MTE)

LO.1 Check condition of tools and equipment.
1.1 Identify tools and equipment according to classification and job requirements.
1.2 Segregate and label non-functional tools and equipment according to classification.
1.3 Observe safety of tools and equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
1.4 Check condition of PPE in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

LO 2. Perform basic preventive maintenance.
2.1 Identify appropriate lubricants according to types of equipment.
2.2 Lubricate tools and equipment according to preventive maintenance schedule or manufacturer’s specifications.
2.3 Check and calibrate measuring instruments in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
2.4 Clean and lubricate tools according to standard procedures.
2.5 Inspect and replace defective instruments, equipment and accessories according to manufacturer’s specifications.
2.6 Clean and keep work place in safe state in line with OHSA regulations.

CORE COMPETENCIES

LESSON 12: INSTALLING ARCHITECTURAL CEILING, WALL/ SHEATS/ PANELS AND FLOOR FINISHES (PFA)

LO 1. Select, check and prepare materials, tools in installing architectural ceilings, wall frames, panels and floor finishes.
1.1 Identify plans and details according to job requirements.
1.2 Interpret plans and details according to job requirements.
1.3 Prepare appropriate materials, tools and equipment according to job specification.
1.4 Check and re-check materials according to specifications.
1.5 Respond to unexpected situations in line with work place requirement.
1.6 Perform housekeeping according to safety regulations.
1.7 Use appropriate PPE according to OSH regulations.

LO 2. Establish lay-out of wall/floor and ceiling pattern.
2.1 Lay-out wall/floor and ceiling patterns according to job specifications.
2.2 Cut and fit materials according to required size with +3mm for squareness, plumbness, levelness and dimensions.
2.3 Lay-out finished materials in correct positions.
2.4 Respond to unexpected situations in line with work place requirement.
2.5 Perform housekeeping according to safety regulations.
2.6 Use appropriate PPE according to OSH regulations.

LO 3. Install architectural ceiling, wall/sheats/panels and floor finishes according to job requirements.
3.1 Align, tack and nail finished materials according to lay- out.
3.2 Check installed finished materials connections, levelness, and smoothness according to job requirements.
3.3 Clean and make safe work area according to OHS regulation.
3.4 Make final check to ensure that work conforms with instructions and to the requirements.
3.5 Prepare and submit completion report to appropriate personnel.
3.6 Deal with unexpected situations according to company rules and regulations.

LESSON 13: FABRICATING/INSTALLING DOOR/WINDOW JAMBS AND PANELS (FWP)

LO 1. Select and prepare power/hand tools and materials required in fabricating/installing door/window jambs and panels.
1.1 Identify plans and details according to job requirements.
1.2 Interpret plans and details according to job requirements.
1.3 Prepare appropriate tools and materials according to specifications.
1.4 Check and re-check the materials specifications to ensure that they are free from defects; otherwise defects are reported to immediate supervisor for appropriate action.
1.5 Deal with unexpected situations according to company rules and regulations.
1.6 Select and use appropriate PPE according to safety standards and regulations

LO 2. Fabricate jambs and panels of doors/windows according to plans.
2.1 Identify plans and details according to job requirements.
2.2 Interpret plans and details according to job requirements.
2.3 Prepare materials, tools and equipment consistent with job requirements.
2.4 Prepare stocks according to the required specifications with tolerances of + 5mm in tolerance and + 3mm for squareness and evenness.
2.5 Assemble parts according to dimensions and specifications.
2.6 Deal with unexpected situations according to company rules and regulations.
2.7 Perform housekeeping according to safety regulations.

LO 3. Install fabricated door/window jambs/panels and pre-fabricated moldings.
3.1 Position fabricated parts according to dimensions and specifications.
3.2 Install fabricated jambs/panels and prefabricated moldings according to specified measurements with + 3mm for squareness, levelness and plumbness.
3.3 Remove temporary bracings without causing damage to frames 24 hours after pouring concrete/mortar.
3.4 Attach finishing hardware materials/accessories to installed door/window jambs/panels based on specifications.
3.5 Deal with unexpected situations according to company rules and regulations.
3.6 Perform housekeeping according to safety regulations.
3.7 Use appropriate PPE according to safety standards and regulation safety standards and regulations.

LESSON 14: INSTALLING STAIR COMPONENTS AND/OR PRE-FABRICATED STAIRS ASSEMBLY (PSA)

LO 1. Identify and interpret plans, working drawings, specifications, construction materials, tools and equipment according to job requirements.
1.1 Identify plans, details and working drawings correctly according with job requirements.
1.2 Interpret plans, details and working drawing correctly according with job requirements.
1.3 Identify tools and equipment consistent with job requirement.
1.4 Check and re- check materials specifications to ensure that they are free from defects; otherwise defects are reported to immediate superior for appropriate action.
1.5 Deal with unexpected situations according to company rules and regulations.
1.6 Select and prepare appropriate PPE in accordance with job requirements.

LO 2. Prepare and cut materials for installation of stairs balusters and railings.
2.1 Identify plans and details according to job requirements.
2.2 Interpret plans and details according to job requirements.
2.3 Prepare materials, power and hand tools and equipment consistent with job requirements.
2.4 Check and re-check materials for correct specifications to ensure that they are free from defects; otherwise defects are reported to immediate supervisor for appropriate action.
2.5 Deal with unexpected situations according to company rules and regulations.
2.6 Select and prepare appropriate PPEs in accordance with job requirements.
2.7 Cut materials for installation of stairs, baluster and railing.

LO 3. Fabricate stair components and/or stairs assembly.
3.1 Identify staircase requirements from working drawings and specifications
3.2 Determine the height and number of risers and width of tread are according to working drawing and specifications.
3.3 Construct stringer or stair horse in accordance with the height and number of risers and width of tread.
3.4 Prepare and cut steps/ baluster/ railings using prescribed pattern with +1 mm tolerance for squareness, evenness and smoothness and other dimensions.
3.5 Deal with unexpected situations according to company rules and regulations.
3.6 Perform housekeeping according to safety regulations.
3.7 Use appropriate PPE according to safety standards and regulations.

LO 4. Install wooden stairs, balusters and railings and/or pre-fabricated stairs assembly.
4.1 Set-out and install stair components and/or pre-fabricated stairs assembly in accordance with working drawings and specifications.
4.2 Clean and make safe work area in accordance with safety rules and regulations.
4.3 Make sure that the final checking so that work conforms with instructions and in accordance with requirements.
4.4 Deal with unexpected situations according to company rules and regulations.
4.5 Perform housekeeping according to safety regulations.
4.6 Use appropriate PPE according to safety standards and regulations.

LESSON 15: INSTALLING BUILT-IN/PRE-FABRICATED CABINETS (BPC)

LO 1. Prepare materials, tools and equipment for installing built-in and/or pre-fabricated cabinets.
1.1 Identify plans and details correctly according to job requirements.
1.2 Interpret plans and details correctly according to job requirements.
1.3 Prepare materials, tools and equipment consistent with job requirements.
1.4 Check and re-check materials for correct specifications to ensure that they are free from defects; otherwise defects are reported to immediate supervisor for appropriate action.
1.5 Deal with unexpected situations according to company rules and regulations.
1.6 Select appropriate PPE according to safety standards and regulations.

LO 2. Fabricate/assemble built-in cabinet components and/or pre-fabricated cabinet.
2.1 Identify cabinet location from working drawings and specifications.
2.2 Prepare and assemble cabinet components are fabricated and/or pre-fabricated cabinet according to working drawings and specifications.
2.3 Deal unexpected situation in accordance with company rules and regulations.
2.4 Perform housekeeping according to safety regulations.
2.5 Use appropriate PPE according to job requirements and safety regulations.

LO 3. Assemble and install built-in and pre-fabricated cabinet components.
3.1 Set-out built-in cabinet components and/or pre-fabricated cabinet assembly in accordance with working drawings and specifications.
3.2 Install built-in cabinet components and/or pre-fabricated cabinet assembly in accordance with working drawings and specifications.
3.3 Install finishing hardware’s as per working drawings.
3.4 Deal with unexpected situation in accordance with company rules and regulations.
3.5 Perform housekeeping according to safety regulations.
3.6 Use appropriate PPE is used according to job requirements and safety regulations.

Source: K to 12 Industrial Arts – Carpentry (NC III) Curriculum Guide

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