MASSACHUSETTS Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program
SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 7 – CARPENTRY
PERCENT OF TEST:
10 % Identifying Carpentry Safety
5 % Demonstrating the Fundamentals of Carpentry
4 % Using Hand Tools
6 % Operating Portable Power Tools
5 % Using Ladders and Scaffolds
10 % Framing Floors
8 % Framing Walls
15 % Framing Ceilings and Roofs
10 % Finishing the Exterior
10 % Finishing the Interior
7 % Performing Commercial Carpentry Tasks
10 % Embedded Carpentry Math
THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS ALIGNED WITH THE MATCHING MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATOR FRAMEWORKS. SOME QUESTIONS REQUIRE A SYNTHESIS OF KNOWLEDGE BASED ON THIS EXPERIENCE AND MAY NOT BE FOUND IN ANY BOOK. HOWEVER, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO STUDY FOR THEIR EXAMS BY REVIEWING CURRENT TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL WHICH CAN USUALLY BE FOUND IN THE LIBRARIES OF MOST VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS WHICH OFFER CHAPTER 74 PROGRAMS.
You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.
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THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE
FOR WRITTEN EXAM CANDIDATES:
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
29 CFR Part 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
780 CMR Chapter 36: One and Two Family Dwellings
MODERN CARPENTRY (Copyright 2003) by Willis H. Wagner and Howard Bud Smith
Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
CARPENTRY (4th Edition) by Leonard Koel
American Technical Publishers, Inc.
YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY FOR OBTAINING THESE RESOURCES THROUGH THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM.
The written exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions. Each question consists of one incomplete sentence or a questions followed by four choices. Listed below are several sample items:
On steep roofs when roof brackets are being used:
a. no guardrails are needed.
b. pump jacks should be in place.
* c. personal fall protective equipment must be worn.
d. wall brackets must be in place.
A roof that would have eight roof surfaces when installed on a 30 ft. x 36 ft. rectangular building is called a:
a. gambrel.
b. hip.
c. gable.
* d. mansard.
* indicates correct answer
THE TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS FOR USE IN COMPLETING THE WRITTEN EXAM. DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THESE CALCULATORS WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR ADMISSION PACKAGE.
UPDATED: 7/2008
MASSACHUSETTS Vocational Technical TEACHER TESTING Program
SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 7 - CARPENTRY
PERFORMANCE EXAM
TIME ALLOWED: 4 HOURS
PERCENT OF TEST:
16 % Wall Framing
- Layout walls
21 % Roof Framing
- Layout common rafter
26 % Stair Construction
- Layout rough stairs
26 % Interior Finish
- Install door and window trim
- Install Various Moldings
- Complete Joinery Project using Hand Tools and Power Miter Box
11 % Safety
- Maintain compliance with OSHA regulations at all times
- Operate a portable circular saw according to Industry Standards
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2 Sawhorses Portable Circular saw Extension cords 3/8” Cordless Drill Drill Bits and Accessories Framing Square Stair Gauges Combo Square Clamps |
Coping Saw & Blades Crosscut Saw Hammer Set of Nail Sets Block Plane Set of Chisels Set of Screw Drivers Sharpening Stone Awl |
Tape Measure 6’ Folding Ruler Pencils Utility Knife Back Saw Wood Files/Rasp. Pliers
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Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Glasses with Side Shields
Work Boots
Appropriate Attire (no loose clothing or jewelry, no shorts)
Long hair is to be restrained
POWER MITER BOX WILL BE PROVIDED.
YOU MAY BRING ADDITIONAL HAND TOOLS AS DESIRED.
You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.
CANDIDATES ARE REMINDED THAT THE USE OF A NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATOR IS ALLOWED FOR THE PERFORMANCE EXAM PROVIDING YOU BRING YOUR OWN. THESE CALCULATORS WILL BE INSPECTED PRIOR TO YOUR EXAM.
UPDATED: 8/31/2010 lmb