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CARPENTER HYBRID INTERIM CREDENTIALS (CONSTRUCTION)

O*NET-SOC CODE: 47-2031.01 RAPIDS CODE: 0653HY

1. TERM OF APPRENTICESHIP

The term of the occupation shall be four (4) years with an OJL attainment of 5360 – 8000 hours supplemented by the required hours of related technical instruction. As outlined in related instruction and OJL, interim or sub apprenticeship and credentialing shall be offered, upon completion of Level 1 apprentice’s will receive a Certificate of Training, and must select Level 2 or 3 to complete the full apprenticeship.

2. RATIO OF APPRENTICES TO JOURNEYWORKERS

One (1) Apprentice to one (1) Journeyworker: one apprentice for the first skilled journeyworker employed, and one additional apprentice for each additional skilled journeyworker employed thereafter.

3. APPRENTICE WAGE SCHEDULE AND FRINGE BENEFITS

Apprentices shall be paid a progressively increasing schedule of wages and fringe benefits based on a percentage of the current journeyworker wage rate.

Term: 8000 Hours

  1. 1000 hours = 50 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
  2. 1000 hours = 55 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
  3. 1000 hours = 60 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
  4. 1000 hours = 70 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
  5. 1000 hours = 75 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
  6. 1000 hours = 80 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
  7. 1000 hours = 85 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments
  8. 1000 hours = 90 percent of journeyworker’s rate and fringe benefit payments

4. SCHEDULE OF WORK EXPERIENCE (See attached Work Process Schedule)

Apprenticeship Committees may add to the work processes prior to submitting these Standards to the appropriate Registration Agency for approval.

5. SCHEDULE OF RELATED INSTRUCTION (See attached Related Classroom Instruction
Outline)
Instruction can incorporate elements of both electronic media and traditional classroom including online training, distance learning, or independent study of established curriculum.

Curricula modules are based on industry standardized applications of current construction practices. Modules are knowledge and skill based including a system for assessment. The assessment will include task objectives, procedures, review materials, and competency-based performance tests.

CARPENTER HYBRID INTERIM CREDENTIALS (CONSTRUCTION)
ENTRY LEVEL FRAMING AND FINISHING – CARPENTER “C” – LEVEL 1

Description: Provide framing and finishing services for customers. Understand basic construction safety requirements and core carpentry competencies. The apprentice will be able to utilize hand tools, power tools, measurement and design layout.

Term: Hybrid (estimated 2760 – 4000 hours) it is intended that after a combination of 2760-4000 hours of OJL including a minimum of 288 hours of related instruction, the apprentice will demonstrate competence in the skills outlined below. Select apprentices will be able to demonstrate competence and receive advanced placement in the program.

On-The-Job Learning: Apprentices will receive training in the various work experiences listed below. The order in which this training is given will be determined by the flow of work on-the-job and will not necessarily be in the order listed. The times allotted to these various processes are the estimated times which the average apprentice will require to learn each phase of the occupation. They are intended only as a guide to indicate the quality of the training being provided and the ability of the apprentice to absorb this training in an average amount of time. The suggested related instruction supplements OJL, follows the work process schedule.

 

A3.1 – FRAMING AND FINISHING WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
HOURS
This instruction and experience shall include the following operations but not necessarily in the listed sequence. Time spent on specific operations need not be continuous.

 

 

1. Foundations, walls, and floors

  1. Laying out and leveling
  2. Building and placing straight concrete forms
  3. Lining up and bracing concrete walls and columns
  4. Laying out footings
  5. Building irregular concrete forms
  6. Building forms for concrete stairways
  7. Laying out building lines
  8. Safety

 

 

2. Framing (foundations and walls)

  1. Concrete handling and placing
  2. Laying out and framing sills and girders
  3. Framing and setting floor joists
  4. Erecting walls and partitions
  5. Lining up and bracing walls and partitions
  6. Installing sheathing and plaster grounds
  7. Building staging
  8. Laying out walls and partitions
  9.  Safety

 

 

3. Roofs

  1. Framing and setting common rafters
  2. Framing and setting valley rafters
  3. Framing and setting hip rafters
  4. Framing and setting jack rafters
  5. Applying sheathing, composition shingles, and other types of roof coverings
  6. Safety

 

 

4. Exterior mill work

  1. Determining use of tools, materials, and equipment
  2. Operating skill saw, electric drill, and sander
  3. Setting up and operating bench saw
  4. Safety

 

 

5. Interior wall coverings

  1. Applying wood coverings
  2. Applying composition, sheet rock, or fiberboard
  3. Installing baseboards
  4. Safety

 

 

6. Floors

  1. Laying sub floors
  2. Laying hardwood floors
  3. Erecting forms for concrete
  4. Safety

 

 

7. Stairs

  1. Laying out and cutting stair horse for various types of stairways
  2. Laying out and cutting various threads
  3. Installing railings
  4. Safety

 

 

8. Interior finish

  1. Cutting and fitting base
  2. Cutting and fitting molding
  3. Setting doorjambs
  4. Fitting and hanging windows
  5. Fitting and fastening hardware
  6. Fitting and hanging doors
  7. Suspended ceilings
  8. Cabinet installation
  9. Safety

 

 

9. Miscellaneous

  1. Building walkways
  2. Erecting scaffolding
  3. Making temporary sheds
  4. Making miscellaneous repairs and additions
  5. Erecting miscellaneous types of concrete forms
  6. Safety

TOTAL HOURS
A3.2
FRAMING AND FINISHING CARPENTER
Instruction can incorporate elements of both electronic media and traditional classroom including: online training, distance learning, or independent study of established curriculum.

Note: Due to regional and local code differences and climate conditions, duration of instructional competencies/modules is suggested estimates only.

Modules:

  1. Basic Safety
  2. Introduction to Construction Math
  3. Introduction to Hand Tools
  4. Introduction to Power Tools
  5. Introduction to Blueprints
  6. Basic Rigging
  7. Orientation to the Trade
  8. Building Materials, Fasteners and Adhesives
  9. Hand and Power Tools
  10. Reading Plans and Elevations
  11. Floor Systems
  12. Wall and Ceiling Framing
  13. Roof Framing
  14. Introduction to Concrete and Reinforcing Materials
  15. Windows and Exterior Doors I
  16. Basic Stair Layout
  17. Commercial Drawings (elective for residential construction path)
  18. Roofing Applications: Residential (elective for commercial construction)
  19. Thermal and Moisture Protection
  20. Exterior Finishing: Residential (elective for commercial construction)
  21. Cold-Formed Steel Framing
  22. Drywall Installation
  23. Drywall Finishing
  24. Doors and Door Hardware
  25. Suspended Ceilings (elective for residential construction)
  26. Window, Door, Floor, and Ceiling Trim
  27. Cabinet Installation
  28. Cabinet Fabrication (elective)

TOTAL HOURS
*DOL apprenticeship program standards recommend 144 hours related instruction per level and/or year.
A3.3
CARPENTER HYBRID INTERIM CREDENTIALS (CONSTRUCTION)
FORMS AND COMCRETE SPECIALIST – CARPENTER “B” – LEVEL 2

Description: Provide framing and finishing and forms and concrete services for customers. Understand basic construction safety requirements and core carpentry competencies. The
apprentice will be able to utilize hand tools, power tools, measurement and design layout.
Term: Hybrid (estimated 2600 – 4000 hours) it is intended that after a combination of 2600-4000 hours of OJL including a minimum of 288 hours of related instruction, the apprentice willdemonstrate competence in the skills outlined below. Select apprentices will be able to
demonstrate competence and receive advanced placement in the program.
On-The-Job Learning: Apprentices will receive training in the various work experiences listed below. The order in which this training is given will be determined by the flow of work on-the-job and will not necessarily be in the order listed. The times allotted to these various processes are the estimated times which the average apprentice will require to learn each phase of the occupation. They are intended only as a guide to indicate the quality of the training being provided and the ability of the apprentice to absorb this training in an average amount of time. The suggested related instruction supplements OJL follows the work process schedule

A3.4- FORMS AND CONCRETE WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE
HOURS

 

1. Foundations, walls, and floors

1000 – 1500

  1. Laying out and leveling
  2. Building and placing straight concrete forms
  3. Lining up and bracing concrete walls and columns
  4. Laying out footings
  5. Building irregular concrete forms
  6. Building forms for concrete stairways
  7. Laying out building lines
  8. Safety

 

 

2. Framing (foundations and walls)

650 – 900

  1. Concrete handling and placing
  2. Laying out and framing sills and girders
  3. Framing and setting floor joists
  4. Erecting walls and partitions
  5. Lining up and bracing walls and partitions
  6. Installing sheathing and plaster grounds
  7. Building staging
  8. Laying out walls and partitions
  9. Safety

 

 

3. Roofs

200 – 300

  1. Framing and setting common rafters
  2. Framing and setting valley rafters
  3. Framing and setting hip rafters
  4. Framing and setting jack rafters
  5. Applying sheathing, composition shingles, and other types of roof coverings
  6. Safety

 

 

4. Floors 1

100 – 200

  1. Laying sub floors
  2. Laying hardwood floors
  3. Erecting forms for concrete
  4. Safety

 

 

5. Stairs

100 – 200

  1. Laying out and cutting stair horse for various types of stairways
  2. Laying out and cutting various threads
  3. Installing railings
  4. Safety

 

 

6. Interior finish

100 – 200

  1. Cutting and fitting base
  2. Cutting and fitting molding
  3. Setting doorjambs
  4. Fitting and hanging windows
  5. Fitting and fastening hardware
  6. Fitting and hanging doors
  7. Suspended ceilings
  8. Cabinet installation
  9. Safety

 

 

7. Miscellaneous

450 – 700

  1. Building walkways
  2. Erecting scaffolding
  3. Making temporary sheds
  4. Making miscellaneous repairs and additions
  5. Erecting miscellaneous types of concrete forms
  6. Safety

 

 

TOTAL HOURS

2600 – 4000

A3.5
RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTLINE
FORMS AND CONCRETE CARPENTER
O*NET-SOC CODE: 47-2031.01 RAPIDS CODE: 0653HY

Instruction can incorporate elements of both electronic media and traditional classroom including online training, distance learning, or independent study of established curriculum.

Note: Due to regional and local code differences and climate conditions, duration of instructional competencies/modules are suggested estimates only.

 

Modules:

  1. Basic Safety
  2. Introduction to Construction Math
  3. Introduction to Hand Tools
  4. Introduction to Power Tools
  5. Introduction to Blueprints
  6. Basic Rigging
  7. Orientation to the Trade
  8. Building Materials, Fasteners and Adhesives
  9. Hand and Power Tools
  10. Reading Plans and Elevations
  11. Floor Systems
  12. Wall and Ceiling Framing
  13. Roof Framing
  14. Introduction to Concrete and Reinforcing Materials
  15. Windows and Exterior Doors I
  16. Basic Stair Layout
  17. Rigging Equipment
  18. Rigging Practices
  19. Properties of Concrete
  20. Reinforcing Concrete
  21. Handling and Placing Concrete
  22. Trenching and Excavating
  23. Foundations and Slab-on-Grade
  24. Vertical Formwork
  25. Horizontal Formwork
  26. Tilt-Up Wall Panels

TOTAL HOURS
*DOL apprenticeship program standards recommend 144 hours related instruction per level and/or year.

A3.6

CARPENTER HYBRID INTERIM CREDENTIALS (CONSTRUCTION)
ADVANCED BUILDING SYSTEMS SPECIALIST – CARPENTER “C” – LEVEL 3

Description: Provide framing and finishing and advanced building systems services for customers. Understand basic construction safety requirements and core carpentry competencies. The apprentice will be able to utilize hand tools, power tools, measurement and design layout.

 

Term: Hybrid (estimated 2600 – 4000 hours) it is intended that after a combination of 2600- 4000 hours of OJL including a minimum of 288 hours of related instruction, the apprentice will demonstrate competence in the skills outlined below. Select apprentices will be able to demonstrate competence and receive advanced placement in the program.

 

On-The-Job Learning: Apprentices will receive training in the various work experiences listed below. The order in which this training is given will be determined by the flow of work on-the-job and will not necessarily be in the order listed. The times allotted to these various processes are the estimated times which the average apprentice will require to learn each phase of the occupation. They are intended only as a guide to indicate the quality of the training being provided and the ability of the apprentice to absorb this training in an average amount of time. The suggested related instruction supplements OJL follows the work process schedule.

 

A3.7- ADVANCED BUILDING WORK PROCESS SCHEDULE

APPROXIMATE HOURS

This instruction and experience shall include the following operations but not necessarily in the listed sequence. Time spent on specific operations need not be continuous.

 

1. Foundations, walls, and floors

500 – 800

  1. Laying out and leveling
  2. Building and placing straight concrete forms
  3. Lining up and bracing concrete walls and columns
  4. Laying out footings
  5. Building irregular concrete forms
  6. Building forms for concrete stairways
  7. Laying out building lines
  8. Safety

 

 

2. Framing (foundations and walls)

550 – 900

  1. Concrete handling and placing
  2. Laying out and framing sills and girders
  3. Framing and setting floor joists
  4. Erecting walls and partitions
  5. Lining up and bracing walls and partitions
  6. Installing sheathing and plaster grounds
  7. Building staging
  8. Laying out walls and partitions
  9. Safety

 

 

3. Roofs

550 – 900

  1. Framing and setting common rafters
  2. Framing and setting valley rafters
  3. Framing and setting hip rafters
  4. Framing and setting jack rafters
  5. Applying sheathing, composition shingles, and other types of roof coverings
  6. Safety

 

 

4. Floors

350 – 500

  1. Laying sub floors
  2. Laying hardwood floors
  3. Erecting forms for concrete
  4. Safety

 

 

5. Stairs

350 – 500

  1. Laying out and cutting stair horse for various types of stairways
  2. Laying out and cutting various threads
  3. Installing railings
  4. Safety

 

 

6. Interior finish

150 – 200

  1. Cutting and fitting base
  2. Cutting and fitting molding
  3. Setting doorjambs
  4. Fitting and hanging windows
  5. Fitting and fastening hardware
  6. Fitting and hanging doors
  7. Suspended ceilings
  8. Cabinet installation
  9. Safety

 

 

7. Miscellaneous

150 – 200

  1. Building walkways
  2. Erecting scaffolding
  3. Making temporary sheds
  4. Making miscellaneous repairs and additions
  5. Erecting miscellaneous types of concrete forms
  6. Safety

 

TOTAL HOURS

2600 – 4000

 

RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTLINE
CARPENTER HYBRID INTERIM CREDENTIALS (CONSTRUCTION)
ADVANCED BUILDING SYSTEMS SPECIALIST – CARPENTER “C” – LEVEL 3

Instruction can incorporate elements of both electronic media and traditional classroom including online training, distance learning, or independent study of established curriculum.

 

 

A3.8 ADVANCED BUILDING SYSTEMS CARPENTER RELATED CLASSROOM
INSTRUCTION

Note: Due to regional and local code differences and climate conditions, duration of instructional competencies/modules are suggested estimates only.

 

 

Modules:

  1. Basic Safety
  2. Introduction to Construction Math
  3. Introduction to Hand Tools
  4. Introduction to Power Tools
  5. Introduction to Blueprints
  6. Basic Rigging
  7. Orientation to the Trade
  8. Building Materials, Fasteners and Adhesives
  9. Hand and Power Tools
  10. Reading Plans and Elevations
  11. Floor Systems
  12. Wall and Ceiling Framing
  13. Roof Framing
  14. Introduction to Concrete and Reinforcing Materials
  15. Windows and Exterior Doors
  16. Basic Stair Layout
  17. Site Layout I: Distance Measurement and Leveling
  18. Site Layout II: Angular Measurement
  19. Advanced Floor Systems
  20. Advanced Wall Systems
  21. Advanced Roof Systems
  22. Advanced Acoustical Systems
  23. Exterior Finish: Commercial
  24. Advanced Stair Systems
  25. Introduction to Welding (elective)
  26. Site Preparation

Introductory Skills for the Crew Leader

TOTAL HOURS

*DOL apprenticeship program standards recommend 144 hours related instruction per level and/or year.

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