Title: Identify hand tools and power tools in carpentry.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Using Hand and Power Tools

Identification could include

- nail guns and hammers, including claw hammers, sledgehammers, and ball-peen hammers
- screwdrivers, including slot-, Phillips-, clutch-, star/torx-, square/Robertson-, and Allen-head screwdrivers
- ripping bars and nail pullers
- wrenches, including pipe, spud, box-end, open-end, striking, slugging, and combination wrenches
- pliers, including slip-joint, long-nose (needle-nose), lineman's, groove-joint or water pump, and locking pliers
- wire cutters
- water, spirit, electronic, building, and laser levels
- squares, including carpenter’s square and combination square
- rules and measuring tape
- vises
- clamps
- saws, including backsaw, circular, saber, reciprocating, compass saw, coping saw, dovetail saw, hacksaw, and hand saw (crosscut saw and ripsaw)
- files, rasps, and chisels
- plumb bob
- sockets and ratchets
- utility knives
- chain falls and come-alongs
- wire brushes
- shovels
- brace drills
- power drills, including electric, cordless, hammer electromagnetic, and pneumatic drills
- grinders and sanders, including angle grinders, end grinders, detail grinders, bench grinders, portable belt sanders, and random orbital sanders
- pavement breakers/hydraulic jacks.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the different sizes of Phillips-head screwdrivers?
- What are the basic tools carpenters wear on a tool belt?
- What are the expectations on job sites regarding tool ownership? How is this different from school?

NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills

Module 00101 Basic Safety (Construction Site Safety Orientation) explains the importance of safety in construction and industrial crafts. Trainees will learn how to identify and follow safe work practices and procedures and how to properly inspect and use safety equipment. Trainees will be able to describe the safety practices associated with elevated work; energy release; and various hazards encountered on job sites.

Module 00103 Introduction to Hand Tools instructs trainees in the identification, use, and care of hand tools. Developing the knowledge to properly choose and safely use hand tools is an essential part of the construction industry.

Module 00104 Introduction to Power Tools identifies and describes some of the power tools used by construction workers. The construction of each tool is discussed, along with information regarding the safe usage and typical maintenance requirements of power tools.