Worksheet - 25319 (v2) Demonstrate knowledge of the carpentry industry within a BCATS environment

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What are four tasks a carpenter would expect to complete on a residential or commercial construction site?

1. 2. 3. 4.

What might a carpenter be required to do when carrying out maintenance on an older style house?

What important information must a carpenter confirm before starting the construction of a new building?

Complete the table below.

Process	Name a step in the process	Why is this step needed?
Site Preparation
Foundation building
Floor framing
Wall framing
Roof framing
Exterior cladding
Interior lining
Exterior joinery installation

Give a reason why a main contractor would engage a subcontractor.

What is the most common type of account operated by builders and carpenters and what is the main benefit from using it?

What is a trade discount?

After a carpenter had installed a flight of stairs it was found that a large crack had developed through the middle of one of the treads. How would the manufacturer’s guarantee help them?

Power tool companies often have product training days where they demonstrate the tools that are available for purchase. How does this benefit the carpenter, and how does it benefit the tool companies?

Explain the difference between the subcontracting and direct-to-client relationships for carpenters.

Subcontracting:

Direct to client:

Who is responsible for organising and coordinating operations for a construction project?

Match the correct government department or agency responsible for each of the following activities.

Occupational licensing	WorkSafe
Health and safety	BRANZ
Issuing building consents	Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
Research and testing materials	Building Consent Authorities
Administering the Building Act	Standards New Zealand
Agreed specifications for products	Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO)
Coordinating Industry Training	Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)

Answers

Activity	Department or agency
Occupational licensing
Health and safety in employment
Issuing building consents
Research and testing materials
Administering the Building Act
Agreed specifications for products
Coordinating Industry Training

Identify the three main options available for people to gain a National Certificate in Carpentry.

1. 2. 3.

Arrange these commercial building site roles to reflect their level of accountability from the most responsible to the least responsible.

Third year apprentice carpenter

Project manager

Foreman carpenter

Labourer

Carpenter

Most responsible
Least responsible

Approximately, how long does it take to complete a carpentry apprenticeship?

List 3 people or agencies that a project manager may need to liaise with.

1. 2. 3.

What does a carpenter need to be in order to carry out or supervise certain restricted building work on homes and buildings?

Why is it necessary to carry out regular quality checks during a building programme?

Name the two trade associations that represent builders in New Zealand.

1. 2.

What qualification provides a qualified carpenter with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a successful Construction Manager?

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