Carpentry licence class competencies

1.1 Explain the purpose of the Building Act and Building Code and their relationship with the construction process.

1.2 Describe the key features of the Licensed Building Practitioner Scheme.

Includes but not limited to – the licence classes, restricted building work, and accountability to the Building Practitioners Board.

1.3 Describe the roles and responsibilities of key parties involved in the design and building process.

Roles may include but not limited to – Licensed Building Practitioners (Design, Site, Specialist, Trade), engineers, other trades (e.g. electrical, plumbing, tiling), building consent authorities (BCAs) and clients.

1.4 Describe the process for work requiring a building consent.

Includes but not limited to – trigger points for consent, application, inspection, code compliance certificates, and consequences of non-compliance.

1.5 Explain the importance of, and operate within the scope of individual competence, and recognise when other expertise is required.

2.1 Demonstrate a general knowledge of relevant construction terms and current building construction methods.

2.2 Demonstrate knowledge of carpentry construction methods and trade practice.

Examples of construction methods may include but are not limited to – site preparation, foundation construction, concrete structure construction, floor, wall and roof frame and truss construction and erection, precast/prefabricated element installation, lightweight metal roofing installation, exterior cladding fixing, exterior Joinery installation, timber stair construction, ramp and barrier construction, internal linings and fittings installation, deck, balcony and verandah construction, insulation system installation.

Examples of trade practice may include but not limited to – plumbing a wall, bracing a wall, laying out a floor joist.

2.3 Access and interpret technical information.

May include but not limited to – compliance documents including NZS3604 and E2/AS1, manufacturers’ technical information and relevant material standards.

2.4 Describe the process of integration with other trades.

Other trades may include but not limited to – electrical, plumbing, roofing, tiling, drainlaying, gas fitting, excavating, brick and blocklaying, plastering.

2.5 Describe safe working practices onsite and the management of environmental issues.

May include but not limited to – site runoff, building waste and hazardous materials disposal, storage of materials, temporary safety barriers.

2.6 Explain preliminary site set-up requirements.

May include but not limited to – site establishment, access, site signage, temporary services

3.1 Read and interpret working drawings, specifications, programme schedules and quantity lists.

3.2 Order and coordinate material supply.

May include but not limited to – ability to measure, calculate and estimate quantities, order and coordinate material supply.

4.1 Prepare site for construction.

May include but not limited to – take levels on site, set building out on site, excavate and prepare for footings and slab on ground, construct retaining walls

4.2 Construct concrete foundations and/or pile foundations.

May include but not limited to – pouring and finishing concrete, erecting and dismantling formwork and temporary formwork support systems, fabricating and placing reinforcement, attending to and checking concrete masonry structures.

4.3 Construct concrete structures.

May include but not limited to – erecting and dismantling formwork for walls, columns, suspended beams, slabs, stairs, upstands, plinths and temporary formwork support systems.

4.4 Construct, set out and erect floor, wall and roof frames and trusses and/or install prefabricated elements.

May include but not limited to – sub-floor framing, strip flooring, sheet flooring, wall framing, equal pitch gable and hip roof framing and timber-framed roofs of alternative design (e.g. barrel-vault roof).

4.5 Prepare works to receive pre-cast/pre-fabricated and in-situ elements and install.

May include but not limited to – proprietary suspended floor systems, steel beams and proprietary beams, pre-cast structural elements, architectural pre-cast concrete units and any temporary propping systems.

4.6 Install light weight profiled metal roofing.

4.7 Fix exterior claddings.

May include but not limited to – weatherboards, manufactured boards, sheeting (e.g. ply, fibre cement), moisture barrier (building wrap), and soffits.

4.8 Set out, install, finish and make weathertight exterior joinery.

May include but not limited to – prepare frame to receive joinery, install windows, doors and roof lights, and fit flashings and facings, scribers and seals.

4.9 Construct timber stairs, ramps and barriers.

Includes but not limited to – temporary stairs and ramps, and temporary barriers.

4.10 Install internal linings, panelling and mouldings.

May include but not limited to – sheet bracing systems, fire-rated wall lining systems, moisture resistant wall lining systems.

4.11 Install internal fittings, finishings and hardware.

4.12 Construct decks, balconies and verandahs.

May include but not limited to – recessed, cantilevered and enclosed structures, and use of appropriate fixings.

4.13 Install insulation systems.

May include but not limited to – thermal and sound insulation systems.