Carpentry Advanced Level 4 Trainee Guide

This exceptionally produced trainee guide features a highly illustrated design, technical hints and tips from industry experts, review questions and a whole lot more! Key content includes: Site Layout One — Distance Measurement and Leveling, Site Layout Two — Angular Measurement, Advanced Roof Systems, Advanced Wall Systems, Advanced Stair Systems, Introduction to Light Equipment, Welding, Commercial Finish Work, Site Preparation, and Introductory Skills for the Crew Leader.

Site Layout One—Differential Leveling        (20 Hours)

Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378698-9 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378710-8 (Module ID 27401-14) Covers the principles, equipment, and methods used to perform differential leveling. Also covers the layout responsibilities of surveyors, field engineers, and carpenters; interpretation and use of site/plot plan drawings; the use of laser instruments; and methods used for on-site communication.

Site Layout Two—Angular and Distance Measurement  (37.5 Hours)

Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378700-9 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378711-5 (Module ID 27402-14) Covers the principles, equipment, and methods used to perform site layout tasks that require angular and distance measurements. Tasks include laying out building lines and determining elevations by trigonometric leveling. The use of transits, theodolites, electronic distance measurement, and total stations are covered. Reviews trade mathematics needed to perform calculations related to angular measurements.

Advanced Roof Systems  (20 Hours)

Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378702-3 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378714-6 (Module ID 27403-14) Covers commercial roofing materials and structures and describes the procedures for installing commercial roofing such as lap seam, standing seam, and built-up roofs.

Advanced Wall Systems  (25 Hours)

Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378704-7 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378715-3 (Module ID 27404-14) Covers installation of a variety of finishing materials, including concrete masonry units and brick. Also covers installation of curtain walls and fire-rated commercial construction.

Advanced Stair Systems  (25 Hours)

Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378705-4 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378717-7 (Module ID 27405-14) Provides extensive coverage of the materials and techniques used in finishing wooden staircases. Also covers a variety of stair systems used in commercial construction.

Introduction to Construction Equipment         (10 Hours)

Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378706-1 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378718-4 (Module ID 27406-14) Introduces construction equipment, including the aerial lift, skid steer loader, electric power generator, compressor, compactor, and forklift. An overview of general safety, operation, and maintenance procedures is provided.

Introduction to Oxyfuel Cutting and Arc Welding  (20 Elective Hours)

Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378707-8 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378719-1 (Module 27407-14) Introduces the equipment, procedures, and safety practices used in cutting steel with oxyfuel equipment, as well as shielded metal arc welding, gas-tungsten arc welding, and gas metal arc welding. Labs include practice in cutting and welding techniques.

Site Preparation  (7.5 Hours)

Trainee $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378697-2 Instructor $19 ISBN 978-0-13-378709-2 (Module ID 27409-14) Covers the planning process that precedes the start of work on a construction site, including environmental considerations, personnel issues, access roads, traffic control, permits, site safety, utilities, and crane-related concerns.

Fundamentals of Crew Leadership  (20 Hours) (Module 46101-11)

Trainee $40 ISBN 978-0-13-378708-5 Instructor $40 ISBN 978-0-13-378722-1