Title: Measure materials, using a standard measuring device.
Course: Carpentry II (17003-II) > Section: Focusing on the Carpentry Profession

Measuring should include

- selecting the correct device for the situation
- recognizing and identifying correct lengths to within +/- 1/32 inch
- reading the measurement
- marking the stock.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the smallest unit of measurement on most measuring tapes used in construction?
- What lengths of measuring tapes are commonly used in construction?

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.