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CITF One Trade Many Careers

Chapter 1 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: Explain the role of values in selecting a career. Describe how attitudes shape behavior and form the basis of the perception of others. Relate the importance of people skills to being successful in the workplace. Develop plans for reaching goals. Identify the value of vision in career planning.

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Chapter 2 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: Identify interests and personal achievements that give meaning to their lives. Recognize different types of learning preferences and know how they prefer to learn. Identify decision-making styles and learn how to make thoughtful decisions.

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Chapter 3 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: Describe characteristics of the modern workplace and recognize the reasons people work. Identify qualities employers expect from employees. Describe elements of effective communication skills. Apply learning skills to acquire information, and apply knowledge to solve problems and make decisions. Identify techniques for managing time and resources.

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Chapter 4 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: Describe how reading, writing, and math are required basic skills in the workplace. Recognize focused attention, logical reasoning, creative thinking, and critical analysis as thinking skills. Identify the personal qualities that employers expect from employees.

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Chapter 5 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: Explain the difference between a career and a job. Evaluate career options by gathering information. Choose a career option by matching personal characteristics with career characteristics. Identify educational opportunities and requirements for career options. Establish a career plan by setting a timeline of career goals.

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Chapter 6 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: Describe the basic educational and training requirements for the construction trades. Identify the types of skilled occupations that are classified as carpenters. Describe the work of residential carpenters, commercial carpenters, interior systems carpenters and mill-cabinetmakers

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Chapter 7 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: Describe the work of floor layers. lathers, millwrights, pile drivers, boilermakers, bricklayers, electricians, glaziers, iron workers, painters, sheet metalworkers, and other construction workers.

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Chapter 8 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: Explain the basic stages of work on a construction site, Identify the types of workers on a construction site and their functions, describe the range of skills needed on a construction site, explain why safety is critically important on a construction site.

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Chapter 9 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: profile a construction industry role model, use online research to find job descriptions, outline education and training options

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CITF Project Book 1

Chapter 1 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: Explain the importance of safety. Distinguish between hazards, accidents, and injuries. Identify the kinds of mistakes that lead to accidents and injuries. Summarize the methods for preventing accidents. Support the training procedures required to promote safety.

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Chapter 2 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: identify measuring and marking tools, describe the use and maintenance of each. Students will gain knowledge on why tools are important, completing the lead up exercises and practicing using the tools and discussing with their peers.

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Chapter 3 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: identify cutting and shaping tools, describe the use and maintenance of each. Students will gain knowledge on why tools are so important for the trades.

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Chapter 4 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: identify the circular saw, miter saw, saber saw, and router; the accessories and the use and maintenance of each. Students will gain knowledge on why power tools are important and what safety measures must be followed.

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Chapter 5 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: identify the electric drill, screw gun, pneumatic nail gun, belt sander, and random orbit sander; the accessories and the use and maintenance of each. Students will gain knowledge on why power tools are important and what safety measures must be followed while using the equipment.

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Chapter 6 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: Identify Lumber, engineered wood products, fasteners and adhesives.

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Chapter 7 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: identify the tools and materials and processes needed to complete the tote box project, while maintaining a safe working environment.

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Chapter 8 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: identify the tools and materials and processes needed to complete the bird house project, while maintaining a safe working environment. Fabricate the parts and assemble a Bird House according to the working drawings and instructions.

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Chapter 9 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: identify the tools and materials and processes needed to complete the step stool project, while maintaining a safe working environment. Fabricate the parts and assemble a step stool according to the working drawings and instructions.

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Chapter 10 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: identify the tools and materials and processes needed to complete the book case project, while maintaining a safe working environment. Fabricate the parts and assemble a book case according to the working drawings and instructions.

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Chapter 11 - Lesson Plan

Students will be able to: identify the tools and materials and processes needed to complete the tool box project, while maintaining a safe working environment.

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Project Book 1 - Competencies Lists

Bird House

Competencies Learned

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Bread Box

Competencies Learned

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CD Rack

Competencies Learned

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Chest

Competencies Learned

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Coat Rack

Competencies Learned

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Foot Stool

Competencies Learned

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Kids BBQ Table

Competencies Learned

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Magazine Rack

Competencies Learned

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Paper Towel Holder

Competencies Learned

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Saw Key Holder

Competencies Learned

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Step Stool

Competencies Learned

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Storage Chest

Competencies Learned

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Tool Box

Competencies Learned

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Totebox

Competencies Learned

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CITF Project Book 2

Chapter 1 - Lesson Plan

To demonstrate the importance of safety by describing the types of accidents that can occur and the methods of accident prevention, including identification of hazards, proper use of PPE and others like these.

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Chapter 2 - Lesson Plan

To refamiliarize students with each tool by completing the lead up exercises and practicing using the tools and to develop safety competency.

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Chapter 3 - Lesson Plan

Create a cut list, identify materials and fasteners, follow directions, read working drawings, use and maintain hand and power tools, to complete a sawhorse within the time allowed.

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Chapter 4 - Lesson Plan

Create a cut list, identify materials and fasteners, follow written directions, read working drawings, use and maintain hand and power tools to complete the picnic table.

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Chapter 5 - Lesson Plan

Create a cut list, identify materials and fasteners, follow directions, read working drawings, use and maintain hand and power tools to complete the skateboard ramp project.

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Chapter 6 - Lesson Plan

Create a cut list, identify materials and fasteners, follow directions, read working drawings, use and maintain hand and power tools, work as a team to assemble the shed.

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Chapter 7 - Lesson Plan

Create a cut list, identify materials and fasteners, follow directions, read working drawings, use and maintain the following tools: tape measure, pencil, combination square, framing square, circular saw, hand saw, drill, hammer, clamps.

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Project Book 2 - Competencies Lists

Adirondack Chair

Competencies Learned

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Beveled Top Sawhorse

Competencies Learned

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Curved Picnic Table

Competencies Learned

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Folding Picnic Table

Competencies Learned

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Gable Roof Shed

Competencies Learned

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Garden Tool Shed

Competencies Learned

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I-Beam Sawhorse

Competencies Learned

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Notched Top Sawhorse

Competencies Learned

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Octagonal Picnic Table

Competencies Learned

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Playhouse

Competencies Learned

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Portable Folding Workbench

Competencies Learned

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Skateboard Ramp

Competencies Learned

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Wishing Well

Competencies Learned

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Project Book 3 - Commercial

Unit 1 - Chapter 1

Students will be able to: identify tools and hazards on the commercial jobsite to increase safety, how to use personal protective equipment, make safety the first priority, review ladder use and safety.

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Unit 1 - Chapter 2

Identify tools found on a commercial jobsite, and which tools belong in the carpenter’s personal tool pouch. How to increase safety awareness and when to use PPE.

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Unit 1 - Chapter 3

What to expect on the commercial jobsite, and the importance of working as team.

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Unit 1 - Chapter 4

Students will be able to: identify which plans to review, interpret lines, symbols and dimensions on a print, the different views, describe what is found in each of the plans, schedules, and views.

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Unit 2 - Chapters 1 & 2

Students will be able to: determine the type of dimension, define a perpendicular

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Unit 3 - Chapters 1, 2 & 3

Fabricate and install track and fasten studs, frame a ceiling and soffit.

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Unit 3 - Chapter 4

Students will be able to: identify and handle load bearing steel, use terminology and layout and install load bearing steel.

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Unit 4 - Chapters 1, 2, 3 & 4

Students will be able to: determine the type of drywall and the correct application for each, reference drawings, schedules and legends, identify drywall tools, measure and cut and install drywall.

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Unit 5 - Chapters 1, 2 & 3

Identify the different drywall finishing tools and their proper uses. Apply tape and joint compound to wall board to conceal joints. Identify the purpose of joint compound.

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Unit 6 - Chapters 1, 2 & 3

Students will be able to identify the different types and sizes of door jambs, i.e. knock-down and welded metal jambs, and make a door spreader. Install a knock down jamb and hang a swinging door into the jamb. Install a handle and a lockset.

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Unit 7 - Chapters 1, 2, 3, & 4

Students will identify and install acoustic ceiling grid and ceiling panels.  Students will practice cutting metal grid with aviation snips and ceiling panels with a utility knife, and appropriate use of scaffolding to reach ceiling heights.

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Unit 8

Students will identify the center of the room and calculate the center. Determine the border tile size, primer the floor and check the floor finish schedule in the plans. Layout a square floor tile installation with equal borders and install tile.

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Project Book 3 - Residential

Unit 1 - Chapter 1

Students will be able to: identify hazards on the jobsite to increase safety, how to use personal protective equipment, make safety the first priority, review ladder use and safety.

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Unit 1 - Chapter 2

Identify tools found on a jobsite, and which tools belong in the carpenter’s personal tool pouch. How to increase safety awareness and when to use PPE.

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Unit 1 - Chapter 3

Identify and describe the use of construction materials and fasteners commonly found in residential construction.

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Unit 1 - Chapter 4

What to expect on the jobsite, and the importance of working as team.

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Unit 1 - Chapter 5

Students will be able to: identify which plans to review, interpret lines, symbols and dimensions on a print, the different views, describe what is found in each of the plans, schedules, and views.

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Unit 2 - Chapters 1, 2 & 3

Students will be able to: identify the parts of tripod and set one up. Describe the purpose of stakes in a site layout, set-up batter boards and position dry lines.

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Unit 3 - Chapters 1 & 2

Describe the composition of concrete, explain reasons for reinforcing rods, explain reasons for a slump test, explain proper placement techniques, construct forms, and estimate amounts of concrete needed for a given project.

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Unit 4 - Chapters 1, 2 & 3

Describe platform, balloon, and post-beam framing, identify framing members, install columns, girders, and sills, layout and install joists, frame openings in floors, install bridging and subflooring.  Describe how termites and fungi destroy wood, and methods of prevention.

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Unit 5 - Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Identify and describe opening sizes and components for walls, sizes for door headers, wall framing members. Use the floor plan and wall section drawings in the prints to calculate rough openings, identify headers, corners, and wall sheathing.

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Unit 6 - Chapters 1 & 2

Students will be able to: identify the components of a ceiling, layout methods, and how to cut and install ceiling joists.

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Unit 7 - Chapters 1, 2, 3, & 4

Identify roof styles and the components of a gable roof. Reference a roof framing plan, rafter terms and how to calculate dimensions and layout a common rafter then assemble a gable roof.

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Unit 8 - Chapter 1

Identify types of water-resistant-barriers (WRB) and how to install WRB and flashing and sealants.

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Unit 9 - Chapters 1, 2 & 3

Define door and window terms. Identify types of doors and windows, e.g. door swing. Identify and reference a door and window schedule on a set of prints, install doors and windows. Understand weatherization techniques.

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