TEACH Course and Resource Description


1	Tools and Materials			Updated	9/13/2021
2	This course introduces various common hand tools and power tools used in construction, some of the key features of each that help them function, and some tasks in building that they are designed for. Students will become familiar with the terms used to identify the parts and types of various hand and power tools. Some information about safety and use will be included. This course also covers the basics of hammers as useful tools for assembling and disassembling materials. Different hammer types and their specific features and uses will be explained. Students will become familiar with the parts, operation, and techniques to be effective with hammers. Also included in this course are the parts, types, and use of cordless drills and their function as a portable power tool for drilling holes and driving fasteners. The materials cover the basic features of a cordless drill, how these features affect the way it operates, as well as practice driving fasteners and drilling holes. Impact drivers are also covered. This course covers general information about wood-based building materials used in construction. Characteristics of lumber and the defects that can exist will be explained. Information on how to identify, name, and determine the nominal and actual dimensions of stock lumber sizes will be included. Sheet goods, their dimensions, and the common materials they are made of will also be covered. Stranded and laminated engineered lumber and sheet goods will be introduced and examples of each will be explained as well as applications of each. This course also covers general information about common fasteners used in construction. Basic parts and characteristics of screws and nails will be explained and how their features affect the way they perform.
3	Course Learning Objectives:
4	1 - Students will learn the different terms used to identify common hand tools and some facts about each including: Key parts, Variations of the tool, Proper uses, Safety concerns when using
5	2 - Students will learn the basic parts of a standard cordless drill and learn the methods of installing and removing bits and drivers; learn how the controls change the way the tool operates including the speed control setting, the clutch setting, forward and reverse switch, variable speed trigger. Students will gain proficiency of the drill through practice of drilling holes and driving and removing fasteners
6	3 - Students will learn terms to identify and to ways determine the grain characteristics of wood
7	4 - Students will learn common lumber defects and how to identify each
8	5 - Students will learn the nominal and actual dimensions of stock lumber
9	6 - Students will learn general information about sheet goods and common dimensions
10	7 - Students will learn information about sheet goods, their purpose related to sheathing and decking
11	8 - Students will learn terms to identify different fastener categories
12	9 - Students will learn common nail types used for building
13	10 - Students will learn common screw types used for building
14	11 - Students will be able to identify different driver bits and match them to the correct fastener
15	12 - Students will learn general information about tools used to install common fasteners
16	TEACH Resource/Type	Notes	Topics Covered
17	WOOD BASED MATERIALS
18	Dimensional Lumber Pt 1 Lesson/Presentation	Video - 15:02 Slide Count - 39	This lesson covers general information dimensional lumber used in framing. Lumber characteristics and common defects Actual and nominal dimensions
19	Dimensional Lumber Pt 2	Video - 17:09 Slide Count - 51	Continuation of previous lesson covering tree characteristics and how tree anatomy and growth affects lumber. Lumber stamp details are also included related to: Defects Species Moisture content Lumber grading Introduction into lumber stamps
20	Engineered Wood Materials Lesson/Presentation	Video - 14:53 Slide Count - 24	This lesson introduces different types of engineered wood materials Stranded and laminated materials and engineered lumber OSB and plywood PSL, LVL,TJI, and glulam beams Engineered trusses
21	Wood Based Materials Vocabulary		List of terms related to lumber and engineered wood materials
22	Wood based materials quiz	21 Questions Multiple choice True/false	Quiz to test knowledge of lumber and lumber sizing and defects, sheet goods, as well as other engineered wood based materials
23	FASTENERS
24	Fasteners Part 1 - Nails Lesson-Presentation	FastenersVideo - 9:35 Slide Count - 22	This lesson covers general information about common fasteners used in construction. Nail types, parts, gauges, and lengths
25	Fasteners Part 2 - Screws Lesson-Presentation	FastenersVideo - 10:29 Slide Count - 24	This lesson covers general information about common fasteners used in construction. Screw types, parts, drive types and sizing
26	Fasteners Part 3 - Coatings Lesson-Presentation	FastenersVideo - 14:51 Slide Count - 14	This lesson covers general information about common fasteners used in construction. Fastener plating options
27	Fasteners Vocabulary		Terms related to fasteners
28	Fasteners quiz	16 Questions Multiple choice True/false	Quiz to test knowledge of nails and screws and features of fasteners like gauge, length, and special weather resistant coatings
29	HAND TOOLS
30	Common hand tools Lesson/Presentation	Video - 16:46 Slide Count - 35	This lesson introduces various common hand tools used in construction and their parts and use Tools for gripping Tools for measuring and squaring Tools for cutting Tools for prying Tools for driving and removing fasteners Tools for marking
31	Hand tool vocabulary		List of terms related to hand tools
32	Hand tool ID quiz	19 Questions Pictoral matching	Quiz to identify common hand tools used in construction by name
33	Hammers Lesson/Presentation	Video - 23:39 Slide Count - 20	This lesson covers the basics of hammers as useful tools for assembling and disassembling materials Parts of a hammer Different hammer types Hammer safety and use when driving and removing fasteners
34	Hammer vocabulary		List of terms related to hammers
35	Hammers quiz	25 Questions Multiple choice True/false	Quiz to test knowledge of hammers, their features and proper use of the tool
36	Hammer skills exercise	About 1 hr	This skills exercise utilizes one side of the fastener board to drive various nails with a hammer into regular grid patterns
37	Utility knife video	16:44	This video covers the utility knife Parts and features Different styles Safety and use Blade types Blade changes
38	POWER TOOLS
39	Common power tools Lesson/Presentation	Video - 11:29 Slide Count - 20	This lesson introduces various common power tools used in construction Parts and features Common uses for each
40	Power tool vocabulary		List of terms related to power tools
41	Power tool ID quiz	24 Questions	Quiz to test identification of common power tools used in construction by name
42	Cordless Drill Lesson/Presentation	Video - 19:33 Slide Count - 27	This lesson introduces the parts and features of cordless drills and impact drivers as well as proper methods to set up and use the tools for boring holes and driving and removing fasteners
43	Cordless Drill Vocabulary		List of terms related to cordless drills
44	Cordless Drill Quiz	19 Questions	Quiz to test identification of cordless drill parts settings and proper use
45	Drill Bits Lesson/Presentation	Video - 10:00 Slide Count - 20	This lesson introduces various common drill bits used with drills for boring holes in different types of materials
46	Driver Bits Lesson/Presentation	Video - 13:06 Slide Count - 20	This lesson introduces various common driver bits used with drills for driving and removing fasteners
47	Competency Crosswalking:
48	Building Credentials for Construction
49	6.1 Demonstrate knowledge and proper use of various hand tools used in the construction trades
50		6.1.K1 Be able to identify hand tools used in the construction trades and their purpose for cutting, driving fasteners, and boring holes. Including but not limited to: measuring devices, hammers, pry bars, levels, chalk line, speed square, various pliers, various wrenches, utility knife, screwdrivers, clamps.
51		6.1.S1 Demonstrate ability to safely use and maintain hand tools used in the construction trades for cutting, driving fasteners, and boring holes. Including but not limited to: measuring devices, hammers, pry bars, levels, chalk line, speed square, various pliers, various wrenches, utility knife, screwdrivers, clamps.
52	6.2 Demonstrate knowledge and proper use of various power tools used in the construction trades
53		6.2.K1 Be able to identify general power tools used in the construction trades, including but not limited to cordless drill, grinding and sanding devices
54		6.2.S1 Demonstrate ability to safely use general power tools used in the construction trades, including but not limited to cordless drill, grinding and sanding devices
55	6.5 Demonstrate knowledge and proper use of various cutting blades, drill bits and driver bits
56		6.5.K1 Be able to identify the appropriate cutting blade for each power tool to cut various materials
57		6.5.K2 Demonstrate the ability to identify different sizes and styles of drill and driver bits used to bore holes and drive and remove fasteners
58		6.5.S1 Demonstrate the ability to select, install, and safely use the appropriate cutting blades for different power tools
59		6.5.S2 Demonstrate ability to select and safely use the appropriate drill bits and driver bits for a variety of purposes.
60	6.6 Demonstrate knowledge of various nails, screws, and specialty fasteners used in construction
61		6.6.K1 Be able to identify different fasteners as well as their appropriate use
62	6.7 Demonstrate knowledge of basic construction materials – dimensional lumber, standard sheet goods, engineered lumber, light gauge metal framing material, concrete and masonry materials
63		6.7.K1 Be able to identify basic dimensional lumber materials and their use
64		6.7.K2 Be able to identify basic sheet good products and their use
65		6.7.K3 Be able to identify engineered lumber material products and their use
66	6.8 Demonstrate knowledge and proper use of sanders for performance and safety
67		6.8.K1 Be able to identify the parts and proper use of standard power sanders
68	6.9 Demonstrate knowledge of basic heavy equipment and its intended use - loader, excavator, skid steer, backhoe, etc.
69		6.9.K1 Be able to identify various basic heavy equipment used in construction