Description

Objectives

Learning Objective 1 Name common hand tools and state how to use them.

• Identify various hammers and demolition tools and explain how to use them.
• Describe chisels and punches and how they are used.
• Match screwdrivers to the appropriate hardware.
• Differentiate between non-adjustable, adjustable, and socket wrenches.
• Describe various types of pliers and explain how they are used.

Learning Objective 2 Identify common measurement and layout tools and describe how to use them.

• Explain how to use a variety of measuring tools.
• Define various types of levels and layout tools and indicate how they are used.

Learning Objective 3 Identify and describe other hand tools common to shops and job sites.

• Differentiate between various handsaws and their designated applications.
• Identify common clamp designs.
• Explain how different files and utility knives are used with various materials.
• Describe shovels and picks and the tasks for which each one is best suited

Performance Tasks

Performance Task 1 (Learning Objectives 1 through 3) Inspect and demonstrate the safe and proper use of the following hand tools:

• Hammers
• Demolition tools
• Chisels and punches
• Screwdrivers
• Adjustable wrenches
• Non-adjustable wrenches
• Sockets
• Pliers
• Tape measures
• Levels
• Squares
• Handsaws
• Clamps
• Files
• Utility knives
• Shovels