paddyb157

Hi everyone,

I was just wanting to know if anyone has done the workshop carpentry TRA skills assessment?

Is it hard to pass the test?

I have 1 and a half years experience plus 3 years training.

Thanks in advance.

varsanik

I am a chippy by trade, however I am employed as a Project Manager. If your a good chippy, you should sail through it.

Below is a rough guide of what to expect. You may also want to take a look here http://www.vetassess.com.au/download...date%20Kit.pdf

• Make a saw stool
• From designated specifications, set out pattern stud and wall plates and identify
scaffolding components
• Construct a pitch hip and gable roof
• Dress face of timber using surface planner
• Dress edge of timber using surface planner
• Rebate timber using static machine
• Rip timber to required size using rip saw
• Thickness timber to required dimensions using thicknesser
• Maintain static machines, surface planner, rip saw, thicknesser
• Use small plant and equipment
• Draw full size set out of panel door and window as per plan
• Construct bridle joint
• Construct mortise and tenon joint
• Make set outs
• Prepare set out rod

Best of luck.