La. Admin. Code tit. 28 § XCIX-3501

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XCIX-3501 - Introduction

A. This course introduces the carpentry trainee to the carpentry trade, including the apprenticeship process and the opportunities within the trade.

B. Learning Objectives. Upon completion of this course, the trainee will be able to:

1. describe the history of the carpentry trade;

2. identify the stages of progress within the carpentry trade;

3. identify the responsibilities of a person working in the construction industry;

4. state the personal characteristics of a professional;

5. explain the importance of safety in the construction industry.

C. National Center for Construction Education and Research Standardized Craft Training Program

1. The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) provides a standardized national program of accredited craft training. Key features of the program include instructor certification, competency-based training, and performance testing. The program provides trainees, instructors, and companies with a standard form of recognition through a National Craft Training Registry. The program is described in full in the Guidelines for Accreditation, published by the NCCER. For more information on standardized craft training, contact the NCCER at P. O. Box 141104, Gainesville, FL 32614-1104, 352-334-0911, visit the Web site at www.NCCER.org, or e-mail info @NCCER.org.

D. How to Use the Annotated Instructor's Guide

1. Each page presents two sections of information. The larger section displays each page exactly as it appears in the Trainee Module. The narrow column ties suggested trainee and instructor actions to each page and provides icons which calls attention to material, safety, audiovisual, or testing requirements. The bottom of each page includes space for taking notes.

2. Teaching Tip. If the Teaching Tip icon appears, it is indicating that there is a teaching tip associated with the section. Also refer to any suggested teaching tips at the end of the module.

E. Safety Considerations. Ensure that the trainees are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment.

F. Preparation. Before teaching this module, the Module Outline, the Learning Objectives, and the Materials and Equipment List should be reviewed. Ample time should be allowed for preparation of personal training or lesson plans and to gather all required equipment and materials.

G. Materials and Equipment List

1. Materials

a. Transparencies

b. Markers/Chalk

c. Module Examinations (located in the test booklet packaged with Annotated Instructor's Guide)

d. Exploring Careers in Construction (optional)

e. Videotape (optional), Careers in Construction: Carpentry

2. Equipment

a. Overhead projector and screen

b. Whiteboard/chalkboard

c. Appropriate personal protective equipment

d. Television and videocassette recorder (optional)

H. Additional Resources

1. This module is intended to present thorough resources for task training. The reference in Subparagraph a below is suggested for both instructors and motivated trainees interested in further study. This is optional material for continued education rather than for task training.

a.Careers in Construction: Carpentry, videotape. Gainesville, FL: The National Center for Construction Education and Research.

I. Teaching Time for This Module

1. An outline for use in developing a lesson plan is presented below. Note that each Roman numeral in the outline equates to one session of instruction. Each session has a suggested time period of 2 1/2 hours. This includes 10 minutes at the beginning of each session for administrative tasks and one 10-minute break during the session. Approximately 2 1/2 hours are suggested to cover Orientation to the Trade. The time required for hands-on activity and testing will need adjusting based on class size and resources.

TOPIC PLANNED TIME

Session I. Orientation to the Trade

A. Introduction

B. History of Carpentry

C. Modern Carpentry

D. Opportunities in the Construction Industry

1. Formal Construction Training

2. Apprenticeship Program

a. Youth Apprenticeship Program

b. Apprenticeship Standards

3. Responsibilities of the Employee

a. Professionalism

b. Honesty

c. Loyalty

d. Willingness to Learn

e. Willingness to Take Responsibility

f. Willingness to Cooperate

g. Rules and Regulations

h. Tardiness and Absenteeism

4. What to Expect from Your Employer

5. What to Expect from a Training Program

6. What to Expect from the Apprenticeship Comm.

E. Human Relations

1. Making Human Relations Work

2. Human Relations and Productivity

3. Attitude

4. Maintaining a Positive Attitude

F. Employer and Employee Safety Obligations

G. Summary

1. Summarize module

2. Answer questions

H. Module Examination

1. Trainees must score 70 percent or higher to receive recognition from the NCCER.

2. Record the testing results on Craft Training Report Form 200 and submit the results to the training program sponsor.

La. Admin. Code tit. 28, § XCIX-3501

Promulgated by the Department of Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, Trade and Industrial Education, LR 30:2765 (December 2004).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 17:6(A)(10) and R.S. 17:10.