The course on carpentry is divided into 14 sequential units, with several task packages within each, covering the following topics: carpentry hand tools; portable power tools; working machine tools; lumber; fasteners and adhesives; plans, specifications, and codes for houses; footings and foundations for a house; household cabinets; floor framing for a house; wall framing for a house; competencies and skills of roof framing for a house; installing exterior wall finishes including windows and door units; installation of ceilings, wall and floor coverings; and the final section, Unit 14, centering around the installing of interior trim, doors, and door hardware. Each unit includes a rationale, general and specific objectives, and a brief description of the learning activities to be supervised by an instructor and provide learning practice. Each activity or task package is organized under the headings of: prerequisites, rationale, objectives, learning activity, and learning practice and is keyed to supplementary audiovisual and textual materials. Successful completion of the required activities is usually necessary in order to progress to the next unit. (JB)