The guidelines for carpentry performance objectives were written for vocational educators in order to insure that their programs are fulfilling the training requirements of today's job market. The document outlines eight uses of performance objectives and provides sample employability profiles, training achievement records, and a carpentry learning activity package. The major portion of the document (27 pages) outlines carpentry performance objectives for the areas of pre-construction operations; tools and equipment; footing, foundation, and concrete forms; floor framing; wall framing; roof framing; roofing; wooden and metal scaffolds; exterior finishes; insulation and vapor barriers and interior finishes. A 20-item bibliography is appended. (BP)