CORE CURRICULUM
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Session 1: Common Hand Tools
Session One Objectives
When trainees have completed this session, they should be able to do
the following:
1. Identify and explain how to use various types of hand tools.
a. Identify and explain how to use various types of hammers and
demolition tools.
b. Identify and explain how to use various types of chisels and punches.
Session One Objectives
When trainees have completed this session, they should be able to do
the following:
2. Identify and describe how to use various types of measurement and layout
tools.
Session One Performance Tasks
1. Visually inspect the following tools to determine if they are safe to
use:
•Hammer or demolition tool
•Chisel or punch
Session One Performance Tasks
2. Safely and properly use the following tools:
•Hammer or demolition tool
•Chisel or punch
•Screwdriver
•Adjustable or non-adjustable wrench
Sections 1.1.0 to 1.1.3 –Hammers
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Hold the hammer with the end of the handle even with the
Sections 1.1.0 to 1.1.3 –Hammers
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Ball-peen hammers should not be used to hammer a nail,
since the steel is tough but not as hard.
Sections 1.1.0 to 1.1.3 –Hammers
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Sledgehammers are heavy and require a lot of effort to swing.
Sections 1.2.1 to 1.2.3 –Chisels and Punches
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Cold chisels are designed for working with metal. Many wood
Sections 1.2.1 to 1.2.3 –Chisels and Punches
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Center and prick punches have different tip angles. Pin
punches (not shown here) have straight and round shafts and
are often used to drive connecting pins out.
Section 1.3.0 –Screwdrivers
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Each screw drive type has its own advantages. Some are popular for
woodworking while others have more varied purposes.
Section 1.3.0 –Screwdrivers
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A slotted screwdriver that does not fit the screw head is likely to result in
damage to the screw and possibly the workpiece as well.
Sections 1.4.1 and 1.4.2 –Wrenches
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The correct wrench fits the hardware snug, provides
Sections 1.4.1 and 1.4.2 –Wrenches
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Sections 1.5.1 and 1.5.2 –Sockets
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Sockets and ratchet drives are very popular due to
Sections 1.5.1 and 1.5.2 –Sockets
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Torque wrenches allow the user to apply a specific
Sections 1.6.1 to 1.6.5 –Pliers
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Sections 2.1.2 and 2.1.3 –Tape Measures
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Tape measures, or measuring tapes, are great for measurements
Section 2.2.1 –Level Use
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Section 2.2.5 –Squares
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A pipefitter’s square looks like a carpenter’s square from a
Section 2.2.5 –Squares
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Section 2.2.5 –Squares
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…45-degree angles. It is limited somewhat by its size and
Sections 2.2.6 to 2.2.8 –Plumb Bobs and Chalk Lines
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Sections 2.2.6 to 2.2.8 –Plumb Bobs and Chalk Lines
Next Session…
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