Module 27101-13 Orientation to the Trade
Trainee Name: _____________________________
Date: _____________
Using complete sentences, answer the following questions from the textbook.
Identify the section number where the correct answer is located in the textbook.
1. Explain what makes this class a competency-based program.
Requires that the trainee to demonstrate the ability to safely perform specific jobrelated tasks in order to receive credit.
2. Explain what an apprenticeship program is.
Individuals entering a craft to learn from those who have mastered the craft.
While some theory is required, most learning is done by doing: real skills versus
theory.
3. Explain the hours in an apprenticeship program. Be sure to include the OJL
hours and the classroom ours in your explanation.
The total amount of OJL for a carpentry apprentice program is 8000 hrs., which
amounts to 4 years of training. Classroom instruction and work-related training
does not always run concurrently. This may or may not reduce time in the
classroom.
4. Explain what rough carpentry is and give five examples.
The portion of the carpentry trade associated with framing and other work that
will be covered with finish materials. Examples may include the following:
 Erecting framing members
 Erecting concrete forms
 Building docks, bridges, and supports
5. Attach a picture that depicts rough carpentry as explained in the textbook.
6. Explain what finish carpentry is and give some examples.
The portion of the carpentry trade associated with interior and exterior trim,
cabinetry, siding, wall finishes, and decorative work.
 Building stairs
 Installing doors, cabinets, wood paneling and molding
 Installing acoustical tile
7. Attach a picture that depicts finish carpentry as explained in the textbook.
8. Explain how the duties are different for a carpenter if you work with a large
firm or smaller firm.
Carpenters who work for a large firm may specialize in only one area, such as
laying hardwood flooring. Carpenters working for a small company or themselves
may have multiple specialties and may build wall frames, put in insulation and
install paneling. They may even do concrete work, welding and painting.
9. Explain what “Willingness to take responsibility” means.
Carpenters must be willing to see what is to be done and go ahead and do
it. Duties should be performed without further direction.
10.Explain what tardiness means and why employers do not want their
workers to be tardy.
Being late for work. It leads to poor work habits, unprofessional conduct and a
lack of commitment to your contractor.
11.Explain what absenteeism means and why employers do not want their
workers to be absent.
Being off the job for one reason or another.
12. What are the only reasons you should miss work?
13. Explain what SkillsUSA is.
14. How many students has SkillsUSA served?
15. Explain what the Program of Work is.
16. Explain what you are obligated to do to maintain a safe work environment.
17. What is the OSHA-10?
18. Explain the Focus Four Hazards