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

Determination should include

- identifying material type needed
- generating a standardized 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?
- Why is it important to generate a standardized cutting list?

NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills
Module 00105 Introduction to Construction Drawings 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.

NCCER Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills

Module 00109 Introduction to Materials Handling 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.

NCCER Carpentry
General Carpentry, Module 27114 Principles of Site and Building Layout explains how carpenters use specific construction drawings, as well as measuring tools and leveling instruments to perform basic site and building layout activities. Along with providing step-by-step instructions, this module describes the use of construction drawings and math to guarantee the accuracy of the building site.