How to Test a Finish Carpenter
Carpentry is considered one of the skilled building trades. Carpenters spend many years learning the specifics, then they work in occupations that require the use of tools and materials in creating and repairing several types of building structures. A finish carpenter has worked in the skilled trades for several years and achieved a high level of expertise. Testing a finish carpenter involves many areas of building-trade knowledge.
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Create a short series of questions on the subject of communication, reading and writing. A finish carpenter must be able to read, write and communicate not only on paper but also verbally. Being able to read and follow written project outlines and plans is essential. Communication also involves listening and speaking clearly.
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Design a questionnaire on job-site safety and the rules and regulations of the federal and state offices of OSHA, which is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. A finish carpenter must be adept at recognizing errors and know the proper procedures for making corrections. Safety also includes the use of hard hats and other protective clothing when necessary.
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Plan a test questionnaire that involves construction math. This section should involve working with whole numbers, decimals and fractions. Include linear measure, area and volume and any combination of the basic math principles. Being able to add, subtract, multiply and divide are essential skills in measuring and working with lumber.
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Create a questionnaire that involves the use of electric drills, saws and other electrical equipment. It is very important that the finish carpenter knows which saw or drill bit to use for certain tasks.
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Design another test section that will show the skills needed in choosing the correct nail, screw, bolt or other fastener for different tasks in the building trade.
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Create the next section to show the skills needed for working with a crane operator and the different rigging types, as well as prevention of possible defects and hazards in heavy equipment. There are essential hand signals that are used to give directions to crane-equipment operators and heavy-equipment drivers.
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Plan the final test around the finish carpenter's ability to read and understand blue prints and floor plans. There are several symbols that are specific to the building trades such as door and window symbols, materials and electrical and mechanical symbols.
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