2010 NCCCarpentry Fact Sheet

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2010 Carpentry Competition

FACT SHEET

Project Manager
Alan Von Holten, The Meyer Companies, Inc.
For questions related specifically to the carpentry competition, contact Alan Von Holten, 2010 Carpentry Project
Manager, 816/985-6628 or alanv@meyerbro.com. For all event questions, contact Todd Staub, National Craft
Championships Director, 703/812-2003 or staub@abc.org.

Specific Competition Eligibility


The carpentry competition has no competition-specific eligibility requirements. Please refer to overall eligibility
requirements listed on page 3 of the guidebook.

Written Exam
Every competitor should have a thorough understanding of the craft in which he/she is registered. All
exams/tests are based on the standardized craft training process. In addition to the knowledge and skills
required for each competition, all competitors, with the exception of those in the metal building competition,
should have completed the NCCER Contren® Learning Series Core Curriculum modules. A basic, non-
programmable calculator with the square root function is permitted in the written exam. However, reference
materials or electronic lumber calculators (i.e., Construction Masters) are not permitted in the written exam.

Practical Performance Test Description


Carpentry competitors will perform hands-on tasks specific to the trade. Tasks will consist of both commercial
and residential methods of building, studied and performed throughout their apprenticeship and OJT training.
Competitors will use a combination of metal and wood components in the construction of floor, wall and roof
systems. Knowledge of rafter cutting, stair building, concrete forms and interior/exterior trim are essential. The
competitor must also be proficient in print reading, understanding specifications and site layout. A medal-
winning performance can come to those who best utilize their time, materials and skills knowledge to safely and
accurately complete, to the best of their ability, the practical skills challenge before them.

Knowledge and Skills Required


The knowledge and skills for this competition are based on all levels of the NCCER Contren® Learning Series
Carpentry curriculum, with particular emphasis on the following modules:

ƒ Hand and Power Tools ƒ Building Materials, Fasteners and


ƒ Roof Framing Adhesives
ƒ Windows and Exterior Doors ƒ Wall and Ceiling Framing
ƒ Reading Plans and Elevations ƒ Floor Systems
ƒ Site Layout One – Distance Measurement ƒ Drywall Installation
and Leveling ƒ Window, Door, Floor and Ceiling Trim
ƒ Concrete Forms ƒ Basic Stair Layout
ƒ Framing with Metal Studs

Tools Required
Each competitor should bring only the tools listed below and continued on the following page to the competition.
Tools may be examined prior to the Practical Performance Test and additional tools will be stored until the
competition has concluded. If a tool, necessary to complete the Practical Performance Test, is not listed, the
National Craft Championships Committee will provide it:

ƒ Claw hammer ƒ Framing square


ƒ Nail bags ƒ 2’ level
ƒ Utility knife with blades ƒ 25’ measuring tape
ƒ Cat’s paw/Nail puller ƒ Carpenter’s pencils (2)
ƒ 1-inch wood chisel ƒ Chalk line/Chalk

2010 Guidebook, Appendix Section 2 – Carpentry Fact Sheet 1


ƒ Handsaw ƒ Nail set
ƒ Side cutters ƒ Two locking c-clips (6R or equivalent)
ƒ Coping saw ƒ Flat pry bar
ƒ Tin snips ƒ Fingerless gloves prohibited
ƒ Speed square

Sample Score Sheet


The following sample score sheet is provided to give competitors an example of the criteria that may be
included in the Practical Performance Test. However, this score sheet is only a sample and not intended to
act as a study guide in preparation or to imply specific criteria that will be judged during the actual
Practical Performance Test.

ABC National Craft Championships


Carpentry Sample Score Sheet
Competitor Identification Numbers
Judging Criteria Maximum Points
Wall accurate to the print
Accurate dimensions
Door/Window opening – correct
dimensions
Door/Window opening –
constructed per plan
Box beams – constructed per
plan details
Truss pitch
Studs properly located
Stairs located per plan
dimensions
Rafter accurate per plan
Rafter correct pitch
Rafter accurate cuts
Rafter plumb cuts
Stairs accurate rise and run
Stairs accurate to given
dimensions
Proper use of tools
Proper use of fasteners
Project disassembly
SUBTOTAL: 160
Safety – housekeeping
Use of hard hat
Use of safety glasses
Use of power tools
Proper footwear
SUBTOTAL: 40
GRAND TOTAL: 200
Tie Breaker #1
Tie Breaker #2
Tie Breaker #3
Tie Breaker #4

2 2010 Guidebook, Appendix Section 2 – Carpentry Fact Sheet

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