Carpenter NQF Level 04

Occupational Certificate: Carpenter

SECTION 1: CURRICULUM SUMMARY

1 Occupational Information

1.1 Associated Occupation

641502: Carpenter

1.2 Occupation or Specialisation Addressed by this Curriculum

641502000: Occupational Certificate: Carpenter

1.3 Alternative Titles used by Industry

Construction carpenter

2 Curriculum Information

2.1 Relation of this Curriculum to the Occupation and Qualification Progression

The likely progression for a qualified learner with this qualification is:

 Construction Foreman

 Bricklayer;

 Glazer;

 Building Insulation

 Carpenter trainer

2.2 Curriculum Structure

This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill

Modules:

Knowledge Modules:

 641502000-KM-01, Health, Safety, Quality and Legislation, NQF level 3, Cr 10

 641502000-KM-02, Environment, Energy Efficiency and Ethics NQF level 4, Cr 5

 641502000-KM-03, Tools, Equipment, Materials and Workshop Practice, NQF level 3,

Cr 20

 641502000-KM-04, Drawings and Applied Sciences, NQF level 4, Cr 10

 641502000-KM-05, Industry Contexts, NQF level 3, Cr 5

 641502000-KM-06, Communication Theory, NQF level 3, Cr 5

 641502000KM-07, Carpentry Formwork and cutting, NQF level 4, Cr 5

 641502000KM-08, Shoring trenches/ excavations , NQF level 4, Cr 4

 641502000KM-09, Roofing, NQF level 4, Cr 3

 641502000KM-10, Partitioning/ ceiling, NQF level 4, Cr 2

 641502000KM-11, Carpentry finishing, NQF level 4, Cr 3

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Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 72

Practical Skill Modules:

 641502000-PM-01, Set out work area, L4, Cr18

 641502000-PM-02, Cut materials according to specifications using hand and power

tools, L3, Cr12

 641502000-PM-03, Install structures, L4, Cr16

 641502000-PM-04, Fabricate erect and strip steel and timber formwork, L4, Cr18

 641502000-PM-05, Prepare and erect ceilings, roof trusses, partitions and panelling,

L3, Cr15

 641502000-PM-06, Clad roof structures, L3, Cr14

 641502000-PM-07, Finish carpentry activities, L3, Cr15

Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 108

This qualification also requires the following Work Experience Modules:

 641502000-WM-01, Processes and procedures to plan and prepare for carpentry

activities in a construction environment, L3, Cr40

And

Context 1: Formwork

641502000-WM-02, Processes and procedures for constructing, erecting and installing

formwork within the construction environment L4, Cr80

Or

Context 2: Roofing and partitioning

 641502000-WM-03, Processes and procedures for constructing, erecting and

installing roofing and partitioning within the construction environment, L4, Cr80

AND

 641502000-WM-04, Processes and procedures for fitting, assembling and altering

internal and external fixtures of buildings L4 Cr 60

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Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 180

2.2.1 Details of Knowledge Modules

2.2.1.1 641502000-KM-01, Health, Safety, Quality and Legislation, NQF level 3, Cr 10

The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the

health, safety, quality and legislative theory required for the practise of carpentry.

The learning will enable learners to demonstrating an understanding of:

KM-01-KT01: Theories and principles of relevant legislation, regulations and codes (building

standards, health and safety) (50%)

KM-01-KT02: Concepts, theories and principles of first aid (25%)

KM-01-KT03: Theories, concepts and principles of quality control on construction sites

(25%)

2.2.1.2 641502000-KM-02, Environment, Energy Efficiency and Ethics NQF level 4, Cr 5

The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to develop an understanding of

environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.

KM-02-KT01: Theories and principles of relevant environmental sustainability requirements

(40%)

KM-02-KT02: Concepts, theories and principles of energy efficiency (40%)

KM-02-KT03: Theories, concepts and principles of ethics (20%)

2.2.1.3 641502000-KM-03, Tools, Equipment, Materials and Workshop Practice, NQF

level 3, Cr 20

The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the

theory required for the use of specific construction and carpentry tools, equipment and

materials.

The learning will enable learners to demonstrating an understanding of:

KM-03-KT01: Concepts, theories and principles of access equipment for construction work

(55%)

KM-03-KT02: Types, purposes and uses of hand and power tools and equipment in building

and construction (15%)

KM-03-KT03: Theories, concepts and principles of planning, selecting and procuring

material, relevant tools, equipment and machinery (15%)

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KM-03-KT04: Properties, characteristics, functions and uses of different materials in building

and construction (15%)

2.2.1.4 641502000-KM-04, Drawings and Applied Sciences, NQF level 4, Cr 10

The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the

theory required for using, reading and interpreting drawings for carpentry practice in

particular.

The learning will enable learners to demonstrating an understanding of:

KM-04-KT01: Concepts and principles of reading and interpreting drawings and

specifications (50%)

KM-04-KT02: Concepts, theories and principles of measuring, estimating and calculating

physical quantities (50%)

2.2.1.5 641502000-KM-05, Industry Contexts, NQF level 3, Cr 5

The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the

way in which the building industry functions, the structure of the industry and issues of ethics

within the industry.

The learning will enable learners to demonstrating an understanding of:

KM-05-KT01: Introduction to the building industry (100%)

2.2.1.6 641502000-KM-06, Communication Theory, NQF level 3, Cr 5

The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to build an understanding of the

various techniques of communicating within the industry.

The learning will enable learners to demonstrating an understanding of:

KM-06-KT01: Methods, principles and techniques of communication (100%)

2.2.1.7 641502000-KM-07, Carpentry Form work and cutting, L4, Cr 5

The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to demonstrate an understanding

the concepts and principles related to theory and methods of erecting/ stripping formwork

(steel and timber) and theories and principles of setting and cutting as the fundamental

knowledge for practice as a Carpenter

The learning will enable learners to demonstrating an understanding of:

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KM-07-KT01: Theory and methods of erecting/ stripping formwork (steel and timber) for

decks, slabs, columns, beams, return stairs and a wider range of walls

(50%)

KM-07-KT02: Theories and principles of setting and cutting (50%)

2.2.1.8 641502000-KM-08, Shoring trenches/ excavations, L4, Cr4

The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to demonstrate an understanding

of theories and principles for shoring trenches/ excavations as the fundamental knowledge

for practice as a Carpenter.

The learning will enable learners to demonstrating an understanding of:

KM-08-KT01: Theories and principles for shoring trenches/ excavations (100%)

2.2.1.9 641502000-KM-09, Roofing, L4, Cr 2

The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to demonstrate an understanding

of principles and concepts of roofing as the fundamental knowledge for practice as a

Carpenter.

The learning will enable learners to demonstrating an understanding of:

KM-09-KT04: Principles and concepts of roofing (100%)

2.2.1.10 641502000-KM-10, Partitioning/ ceiling, L4, Cr2

The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is demonstrate an understanding

the principles and concepts of partitioning/ ceiling as the fundamental knowledge for practice

as a Carpenter.

The learning will enable learners to demonstrating an understanding of:

KM-10-KT01: Principles and concepts of partitioning/ ceiling (100%)

2.2.1.11 641502000-KM-11, Carpentry finishing, L4, Cr 2

The main focus of the learning in this knowledge module is to demonstrate an understanding

of the principles and concepts of finishing carpentry as the fundamental knowledge for

practice as a Carpenter.

The learning will enable learners to demonstrating an understanding of:

KM-11-KT01: Principles and concepts of finishing carpentry (100%)

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2.2.2 Details of Practical Skill Modules

2.2.2.1 641502000-PM-01, Set out work area L4, Cr18

The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to:

Practice carpentry skills within a simulated working environment. The learner will be

practicing skills related to reading and interpret building drawings, transferring of levels and

set out and prepare carpentry work areas.

The learner will be required to:

PM-01-PS01: Read and interpret drawings

PM-01-PS02: Determine and transfer levels

PM-01-PS03: Set out and prepare construction carpentry work areas

2.2.2.2 641502000-PM-02, Cut materials according to specifications using hand and

power tools, L3, Cr12

The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to:

Practice carpentry skills within a simulated working environment. The learner will be

practicing skills related to the cut of materials and the identification, use and maintenance of

hand power tools

The learner will be required to:

PM-02-PS01: Identify, use and maintain carpentry tools, materials and equipment

PM-02-PS02: Measure prepares and cut materials according to specification

2.2.2.3 641502000-PM-03 Install structures, L4, Cr16

The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to:

Practice carpentry skills within a simulated working environment. The learner will be

practicing skills related to timber shoring and installing of a lift shaft.

The learner will be required to:

PM-03-PS01: Conduct timber shoring

PM-03-PS02: Lift shaft

PM-03-PS03: Install returns stairs

2.2.2.4 641502000-PM-04, Fabricate, erect and stripe steel and timber formwork, L4,

Cr18

The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to:

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Practice carpentry skills within a simulated working environment. The learner will be

practicing skills related to fabrication, erecting and stripping of steel and timber formwork for

columns, walls, slabs, beams and stairs

The learner will be required to:

PM-04-PS01: Erect beams and cast slabs

PM-04-PS02: Erect formworks for columns

PM-04-PS03: Erect formwork for walls

2.2.2.5 641502000PM-05, Prepare and erect ceilings, roof trusses, partitions and

panelling, L3, Cr15

Practice carpentry skills within a simulated working environment. The learner will be

practicing skills related to erect ceiling, partitions, roof trusses and panelling.

The learner will be required to:

PM-05-PS01: Install ceilings and Partitions

PM-05-PS02: Manufacture and erect roof trusses

2.2.2.6 641502000-PM-06, Clad roof structures, L3, Cr14

The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to:

Practice carpentry skills within a simulated working environment. The learner will be

practicing skills related to cladding of roof structures using a range of sheeting.

The learner will be required to:

PM-06-PS01: Clad roof structures with a range of materials

PM-06-PS02: Position and install finishing components

2.2.2.7 641502000-PM-07, Finish carpentry activities, L3, Cr15

The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner an opportunity to:

Practice carpentry skills within a simulated working environment. The learner will be

practicing skills related to the installation of a range of carpentry finishing components.

The learner will be required to:

PM-07-PS01: Install finishing components

PM-07-PS02: Prepare and erect panelling