Component Level: / One
Component Guided Learning Hours: / 27
Ofqual Component Reference No: / H/616/2765
Component Review Date: / 31/07/2022
Component Sector: / 5.2 Building and Construction
Component Summary
This component provides the learner with a knowledge and understanding of the different hand tools used in carpentry and joinery. It covers saws, planes, drills and chisels.
Standards
This component has 5 standards
1 / Know how to maintain and store carpentry and joinery hand tools2 / Know how to use carpentry and joinery handsaws
3 / Know how to use carpentry and joinery hand-held planes
4 / Know how to use carpentry and joinery hand-held drills
5 / Know how to use woodworking chisels
Summary of Assessment
This component is assessed internally by the centre and externally verified by AIM Awards.
The following information details what the learner must successfully complete to achieve the component. Knowledge that must be demonstrated by the learner is highlighted in purple and any associated assessment requirements have been provided. Assessment verbs are displayed in italics and expectations for these at each level, along with information on different assessment methods, are available in ‘A Guide to Assessing AIM Awards Qualifications’ on the AIM Awards website (www.aimawards.org.uk).
This document has been designed to be used as a Record of Learner Achievement Form; Assessors must make it clear to Internal and External Verifiers where achievement of each standard has been evidenced. Once the work has been marked and signed off as meeting the standards by the Assessor, final feedback should be provided to the learner.
It is expected that before the component is delivered, the Tutor/Assessor will have read the Qualification Handbook to ensure all conditions regarding Rules of Combination, delivery, assessment and internal quality assurance are fulfilled.
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1 / The learner will know how to maintain and store carpentry and joinery hand toolsThe learner must know: / Assessment Requirements / Evidence Location
1.a / The procedure to sharpen tools using a grinder and oilstone / Learners should state the procedure to sharpen tools using a grinder and oilstone. / The following assessment methods can be used in the assessment of this standard:
· Written tasks/questions and answers
· Oral questions and answers
· Group discussion
· Learner log/reflective journal
· Observation of practical ability
· Expert witness evidence
· Professional discussion
· Report
This list is not exhaustive and other appropriate assessment methods may be used.
1.b / The different types of sharpening stones / Learners should state the different types of sharpening stones.
1.c / The legislation which governs the use of grinding wheels / Learners should state the legislation which governs the use of grinding wheels.
1.d / The different types of carpentry and joinery handsaws / Learners should state the different types of carpentry and joinery handsaws.
1.e / The method for sharpening hand held drills / Learners should state the method for sharpening hand held drills.
1.f / Why it is important to store hand tools correctly / Learners should state why it is important to store hand tools correctly.
2 / The learner will know how to use carpentry and joinery handsaws
The learner must know: / Assessment Requirements / Evidence Location
2.a / The purpose of different types of handsaw / Learners should state the purpose of different types of handsaw. / The following assessment methods can be used in the assessment of this standard:
· Written tasks/questions and answers
· Oral questions and answers
· Group discussion
· Learner log/reflective journal
· Observation of practical ability
· Expert witness evidence
· Professional discussion
· Report
This list is not exhaustive and other appropriate assessment methods may be used.
2.b / Why the shape and size of saw teeth are different for different uses / Learners should state why the shape and size of saw teeth are different for different uses.
2.c / The method for using a carpentry and joinery handsaw / Learners should state the method for using a carpentry and joinery handsaw.
2.d / The potential hazards associated with using a carpentry and joinery handsaw incorrectly / Learners should state the potential hazards associated with using a carpentry and joinery handsaw incorrectly.
3 / The learner will know how to use carpentry and joinery hand-held planes
The learner must know: / Assessment Requirements / Evidence Location
3.a / The different types and uses of carpentry and joinery planes / Learners should state the different types and uses of carpentry and joinery planes. / The following assessment methods can be used in the assessment of this standard:
· Written tasks/questions and answers
· Oral questions and answers
· Group discussion
· Learner log/reflective journal
· Observation of practical ability
· Expert witness evidence
· Professional discussion
· Report
This list is not exhaustive and other appropriate assessment methods may be used.
3.b / How to plane timber to form a face side and face edge / Learners should state how to plane timber to form a face side and face edge.
3.c / How to plane timber to size using a block, jack smoothing or try plane / Learners should state how to plane timber to size using a block, jack smoothing or try plane.
3.d / How to form a rebate or groove using shoulder, bullnose, rebate or combination planes / Learners should state how to form a rebate or groove using shoulder, bullnose, rebate or combination planes.
3.e / How to plane a curved surface using a compass plane or spokeshave / Learners should state how to plane a curved surface using a compass plane or spokeshave.
3.f / Why carpentry and joinery planes are available in different lengths / Learners should state why carpentry and joinery planes are available in different lengths.
4 / The learner will know how to use carpentry and joinery hand-held drills
The learner must know: / Assessment Requirements / Evidence Location
4.a / How to use a range of hand-held drills / Learners should state how to use a range of hand-held drills. / The following assessment methods can be used in the assessment of this standard:
· Written tasks/questions and answers
· Oral questions and answers
· Group discussion
· Learner log/reflective journal
· Observation of practical ability
· Expert witness evidence
· Professional discussion
· Report
This list is not exhaustive and other appropriate assessment methods may be used.
4.b / The different types of bits used to drill holes in timber and manmade products / Learners should list the different types of bits used to drill holes in timber and manmade products.
4.c / How timber can be damaged by the incorrect use of hand-held drills / Learners should state how timber can be damaged by the incorrect use of hand-held drills.
4.d / Methods for drilling through timber and manmade products / Learners should state methods for drilling through timber and manmade products
4.e / The different holding devices available to use when drilling timber / Learners should state the different holding devices available to use when drilling timber.
5 / The learner will know how to use woodworking chisels
The learner must know: / Assessment Requirements / Evidence Location
5.a / The different types of woodworking chisels and associated tools / Learners should state the different types of woodworking chisels and associated tools. / The following assessment methods can be used in the assessment of this standard:
· Written tasks/questions and answers
· Oral questions and answers
· Group discussion
· Learner log/reflective journal
· Observation of practical ability
· Expert witness evidence
· Professional discussion
· Report
This list is not exhaustive and other appropriate assessment methods may be used.
5.b / How to correctly form grooves and mortices using hand-held woodworking chisels / Learners should list how to correctly form grooves and mortices using hand-held woodworking chisels.
5.c / The safest method for carrying woodworking chisels / Learners should state the safest method for carrying woodworking chisels.
5.d / The common uses of woodworking chisels / Learners should state the common uses of woodworking chisels.
Final Tutor Feedback (Strengths and Areas for Improvement):
Learner Submission Disclaimer
I declare that this is an original piece of work and that all of the work is my own unless referenced.
Assessor Disclaimer
I confirm that this learner’s work fully meets all the assessment requirements listed above at the correct level and that any specified evidence requirements have been addressed.
Assessor: / Learner: / Date:It is expected that before the component is delivered, the Tutor/Assessor will have read the Qualification Handbook to ensure all conditions regarding Rules of Combination, delivery, assessment and internal quality assurance are fulfilled.
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