1. BTEC Introductory Level 2 First Award
Edexcel Level 2
BTEC Introductory Level 2 First Award
Construction and the Built Environment
Unit 6
Exploring Carpentry and Joinery Principles and Techniques 
Student Name:
Date:

2. Assessment
To pass this unit, your evidence for assessment must show that you can meet all the learning outcomes of the unit.
Pass
Merit
Distinction
 Learning aim A: Understand tools, materials and equipment used in carpentry and joinery.
You need to achieve everything at pass grade and:
You need to achieve everything at merit grade and:
2A.P1 Explain the selection and use of appropriate tools, materials and equipment for carpentry and joinery
2A.M1 Justify the selection of tools, materials and equipment for a specified carpentry and joinery task.
2A.D1 Evaluate the use of alternative materials for a specified carpentry and joinery task.
2A.P2 Explain the safe use and storage of carpentry and joinery tools, materials and equipment.
Learning aim : Develop practical skills using safe techniques
2B.P3 Carry out a risk assessment prior to commencing the construction of a timber frame.
2B.P4 Comply with safe working practices including using appropriate personal protection equipment.
2B.P5 MATHS Measure and mark out four different types of joints for a 300x300mm timber frame to a given specification. Dimensionally square to 3mm.
2B.M2 MATHS Measure and mark out four different types of joints for a 300x300mm timber frame to a given specification. Dimensionally square to 2mm.
2B.D2 MATHS Measure and mark out four different types of joints for a 300x300mm timber frame to a given specification. Dimensionally square to 1mm.
2B.P6 MATHS Produce a 300x300mm timber frame using four different types of joints to a given spec: +- 3mm joint gap tolerance.
2B.M3 MATHS Produce a 300x300mm timber frame using four different types of joints to a given spec: +- 3mm joint gap tolerance.
Not twisted.
2B.M3 MATHS Produce a 300x300mm timber frame using four different types of joints to a given spec: +- 1mm joint gap tolerance.

3. Qualification suite covered
Assignment Title: Preparing to work effectively with carpentry and joinery tools and equipment
Learning Aim A Assessor: A Murray Learning Aim B Assessor: P Rogers
Date issued: 9th September Date issued: 23rd September 2013
Interim Deadline: 3rd November Interim Deadline: 10th November 2014
Final Deadline: 1st December Final Deadline: 1st December 2014
Qualification suite covered
BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Construction and the Built Environment
Units covered: Unit 6: Exploring Carpentry and Joinery Principles and Techniques

4. Scenario
You are working as an assistant to a training manager. As part of an induction you have to explain to a new employee about the safe use and storage of tools, materials and equipment.
Your manager has asked you to prepare an induction talk and presentation that you will be able to use each time new trainee carpenters and joiners are inducted. This is needed so that the management can be confident that all new employees receive consistently high quality induction training.
As part of their initial training the trainee carpenters and joiners will be required to produce a timber frame using four different joints: a mitre joint; a half lap joint (corner halving joint); a bridle joint and a mortise and tenon joint. As part of your presentation you will cover the selection and justification of tools, materials and equipment for this task including an evaluation of alternative materials that could be used.
This will need to cover the following areas:
The purpose and safe use of setting-out tools, hand tools and equipment used to secure or hold work, including selecting and justifying the use of tools for the construction of the frame
The correct and safe storage of tools and equipment
Drawn information and how to read drawings relating to carpentry and joinery including a drawing of the timber frame
The properties, characteristics and use of materials, components, adhesives, fixings used in carpentry and joinery
The suitability of different materials for the timber frame including their advantages and disadvantages together with justification of their appropriate use.

5. Task 1 Learning aim A: Understand tools, materials and equipment used in carpentry and joinery
Produce a PowerPoint presentation and written trainer notes for the induction training course, detailed in the above scenario, for new trainee carpenters and joiners.
Note – the manufacture of the timber frame will be covered in assignment 2 (learning aim B).
Evidence you must produce for this task: Oral report / presentation with teacher observation / witness statement, or Written presentation notes or script plus PowerPoint presentation
Note – you should cover a minimum of twelve appropriate tools, five types of fixings, two types of glue, three types of wood/wood composites, and three different types of equipment.

6. Induction training course powerpoint
Produce a PowerPoint presentation and written trainer notes for the induction training course, detailed in the above scenario, for new trainee carpenters and joiners.

7. Setting out tools
Steel rule
Marking gauge
Mortise gauge
Combination gauge
Combination square
Tri-square
Sliding bevel
Carpenter’s pencil
Tape Measure
Drilling tools
Twist drill bits
Auger bits
Bradawl
Cordless drill
Cutting Tools
Bevelled chisels
Mortise chisels
Mallet
Tenon Saw
Universal saw
Smoothing plane
Block plane
Nail pincers
Marking knife
Fixing Tools
Slotted screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Pozidrive
Nail punch
Claw hammer
Equipment
Bench hook
G clamps
Sash cramps
Woodworking vice
Types of Glue
Casein glue
Animal glue
PVA Glue
Polyurethane glue
Types of wood/wood composite
Pine
MDF
Beech
Oak
Plywood
Fixings
Oval nails
Panel pins
Round wire nails
Pozidrive wood screws
Wall plugs

9. Scenario
As part of your initial training as a trainee carpenter you will be required to produce a timber frame/table using four different joints: a cross halving joint; a dowel joint, a dovetail joint and a mortise and tenon joint.
This will need to cover the following areas:
Carry out a risk assessment before beginning your frame.
Comply with safe working practices including using appropriate personal protection equipment.
Complete your timber frame/table.

10. Task 1 Learning aim B: Develop practical skills using safe techniques to produce a timber frame.
Produce a risk assessment for your frame.
Produce a powerpoint showing safe working practices what can be shown to other trainee carpenters.
Produce a frame/table which includes at least 4 different joints.
Evidence you must produce for this task:
Written risk assessment.
PPE Powerpoint.
Photos of final timber frame/table.

12. Risk Assessment for Table
Complete the table below
Risk Assessment for Table
Using the form below undertake a risk assessment for making the table, identifying and recording three workplace hazards from your observations. When you have undertaken this assessment, identify and describe the control measure required to reduce each hazard to an acceptable level.
Location:
Activity: Date:
Hazard Identified
Risk Level
Low, medium or high with explanation
Control measures required
(identified and described)

13. Safe Working Practices Powerpoint
Add a number of slides showing the safe working practices needed when producing a table. Include the use of appropriate PPE.

14. Photos of my frame/table
Put all the photos of your table here, include joints you have completed. Label to tell the examiner what each picture shows.