Carpentry Basics

0.50 Hrs
SKU: RVI-11467

Did you know a constantly changing physical environment increases the chances of being injured? Carpentry is a skilled trade in which the primary work performed is the cutting, shaping and installation of building materials, primarily wood, during the construction of buildings and other structures. Carpentry typically occurs in a construction area. This interactive online course will cover some of the skills needed to practice good carpentry.

Carpentry Basics

Course Details

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:
  • Describe the safe use of hand and power tools
  • Explain when a hot work permit is required
  • Describe the purpose of a fire watch
  • Describe how to use a tape measure
  • Explain the use of basic math in carpentry

Specs

Course Level
Fundamental
Languages
English
Compatibility
Audio, Video, MobileReady

Author | Jay Scheldorf

Jay Scheldorf is a Chemical Engineer with a PhD from the University of Idaho. After graduating he worked for UOP, commissioning and troubleshooting oil refinery processes around the world. He was a founding partner at Pacific Simulation, which provided simulation software, services, and simulation-based training to the pulp and paper industry. Jay also spent time as a control engineer at Ahlstrom, working primarily on Kamyr digesters. At Convergence Training he developed and supervised the production of hundreds of pulp and paper-related online training modules, as well as a variety of general technical and safety-related modules.

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