Carpenter - Red Seal Examination Weightings

Pie Chart of Red Seal Examination Weightings

This pie chart represents a breakdown of the interprovincial Red Seal examination. Percentages are based on the collective input from workers from the trade from across Canada. The Task Matrix on the next pages indicates the breakdown of tasks and sub-tasks within each Major Work Activity and the breakdown of questions assigned to the Tasks. The Interprovincial examination for this trade has 100 questions.

Carpenter Task Matrix and Weightings

MWA A – Performs common occupational skills 12%

Task A-1 Uses and maintains tools and equipment 32%
- A-1.01 Uses hand, power and pneumatic tools
- A-1.02 Uses stationary tools
- A-1.03 Uses powder-actuated tools
- A-1.04 Uses lifting, rigging and hoisting equipment
- A-1.05 Uses layout instruments and equipment
- A-1.06 Uses tack welding equipment (Not Common Core)
- A-1.07 Uses torch cutting equipment (Not Common Core)
Task A-2 Performs safety-related activities 26%
- A-2.01 Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment
- A-2.02 Maintains safe work environment
Task A-3 Builds and uses temporary access structures 26%
- A-3.01 Uses stationary access equipment
- A-3.02 Uses mobile access equipment
- A-3.03 Erects/dismantles scaffolding
- A-3.04 Modifies scaffolding
Task A-4 Uses communication and mentoring techniques 16%
- A-4.01 Uses communication techniques
- A-4.02 Uses mentoring techniques

MWA B – Performs planning and layout 14%

Task B-5 Interprets documentation 35%
- B-5.01 Interprets project drawings
- B-5.02 Interprets specifications
- B-5.03 Interprets safety documentation
- B-5.04 Interprets workplace documentation
Task B-6 Organizes work 24%
- B-6.01 Schedules work sequence
- B-6.02 Performs site preparation
- B-6.03 Performs quantity takeoff
- B-6.04 Organizes material
Task B-7 Performs layout 41%
- B-7.01 Performs site layout
- B-7.02 Lays out concrete formwork
- B-7.03 Lays out floors
- B-7.04 Lays out decks
- B-7.05 Lays out walls
- B-7.06 Lays out ceilings
- B-7.07 Lays out roofs
- B-7.08 Lays out stairs
- B-7.09 Lays out balustrades

MWA C – Performs concrete work 16%

Task C-8 Constructs formwork 72%
- C-8.01 Erects excavation shoring and underpinning
- C-8.02 Erects concrete falsework
- C-8.03 Constructs footing forms
- C-8.04 Constructs wall form systems and grade beam formwork
- C-8.05 Constructs slab formwork
- C-8.06 Constructs column formwork
- C-8.07 Constructs stair formwork C-8.08 Installs embedded reinforcements
- C-8.09 Dismantles formwork
Task C-9 Installs concrete, cement-based and epoxy products 28%
- C-9.01 Places concrete
- C-9.02 Facilitates curing of concrete
- C-9.03 Performs basic concrete finishing
- C-9.04 Installs pre cast components
- C-9.05 Installs grout

MWA D – Performs framing 20%

Task D-10 Constructs floor systems 29%
- D-10.01 Installs engineered floor systems
- D-10.02 Constructs dimensional lumber floor framing
Task D-11 Constructs deck systems 16%
- D-11.01 Constructs decks
- D-11.02 Installs deck components
Task D-12 Constructs wall systems 27%
- D-12.01 Installs engineered wall systems
- D-12.02 Constructs dimensional lumber wall framing
Task D-13 Constructs roof and ceiling systems 28%
- D-13.01 Installs engineered trusses
- D-13.02 Constructs roof and ceiling framing

MWA E – Performs exterior finishing 14%

Task E-14 Installs exterior doors and windows 41%
- E-14.01 Installs exterior jambs/frames
- E-14.02 Installs exterior doors
- E-14.03 Installs exterior windows
- E-14.04 Installs exterior door and window hardware
Task E-15 Installs roofing 24%
- E-15.01 Installs roofing components
- E-15.02 Installs roof coverings
Task E-16 Installs exterior finishes 35%
- E-16.01 Installs exterior wall components
- E-16.02 Installs exterior wall coverings

MWA F –Performs interior finishing 14%

Task F-17 Applies wall and ceiling finishes 17%
- F-17.01 Installs wallboard
- F-17.02 Applies compound to walls and ceilings
- F-17.03 Installs panels, tiles and solid wood finishes
- F-17.04 Installs suspended ceilings
- F-17.05 Installs demountable wall systems
Task F-18 Installs flooring 17%
- F-18.01 Installs underlayment
- F-18.02 Installs floor coverings
- F-18.03 Installs access flooring
Task F-19 Installs interior doors and windows 31%
- F-19.01 Installs interior jambs/frames
- F-19.02 Installs interior doors
- F-19.03 Installs interior windows
- F-19.04 Installs interior door and window hardware
Task F-20 Constructs and installs finish components and stairs 35%
- F-20.01 Fabricates finish components
- F-20.02 Installs finish components and accessories
- F-20.03 Constructs stairs

MWA G – Performs renovations 10%

Task G-21 Performs renovation-specific support activities 48%
- G-21.01 Removes existing material
- G-21.02 Protects structure during renovations
Task G-22 Performs renovation-specific construction activities 52%
- G-22.01 Joins new to existing construction
- G-22.02 Changes existing structure during renovations