Title: Determine materials from a blueprint.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Estimating and Selecting Materials

Determination should include

- generating a cutting list from plans
- indicating the number of pieces, thickness, width, and length to within +/- 1/16 inch.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why would a carpenter need to determine materials from a blueprint?
- Where on blueprints can information about doors and windows be found?

NCCER Carpentry Standards

Level One, Module Four (27104-13): Introduction to Construction Drawings, Specifications, and Layout

Module Four (27104-13) describes the information contained in construction drawings, including foundation, floor, and other plan view drawings, as well as how to read them. It also describes how to interpret schedules and specifications, and how to use the 3-4-5 rule to square buildings.

NCCER Core Curriculum: Introductory Craft Skills, 2015

00105-15 Introduction to Construction Drawings

Module Five (00105-15) provides trainees with the information and skills needed to read and understand construction drawings. This module includes a set of four oversize drawings, which is included as an Appendix in the Trainee Guide. The drawings are also available for download from www.nccerirc.com.

00109-15 Introduction to Materials Handling

Module Nine (00109-15) provides safety guidelines for workers handling materials on the job site. It covers proper procedures and techniques to use when lifting, stacking, transporting, and unloading materials. It also introduces basic motorized and non-motorized material-handling equipment commonly found in the construction environment.