Core Standards of the Course
Strand 1
Students will follow safety practices.
Standard 1
Identify potential safety hazards and follow general laboratory safety practices.
Standard 2
Use safe work practices.
Standard 3
Complete a basic safety test without errors (100%) before using any tools or shop equipment.
Strand 2
Students will develop foundational skills in manufacturing & production.
Standard 1
Understand and demonstrate the safe use of woodworking hand tools and equipment.
Standard 2
Demonstrate an ability to design and create patterns, jigs, and fixtures to provide repeatability and which could be used in a production environment.
Standard 3
Practice Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma production principles.
Strand 3
Understand wood products, characteristics, and procedures.
Standard 1
Identify typically available wood products and how they are best used. For example:
Standard 2
Demonstrate the use of basic joinery techniques. For example:
Standard 3
Properly use a selection of adhesives. For example:
Strand 4
Students will construct a cabinet, or an equivalent project build largely from sheet stock.
Standard 1
Use a design, planning, and estimation process.
Standard 2
Demonstrate an understanding of the components of a cabinet.
Standard 3
Demonstrate the use of fasteners and their best applications. For example:
Standard 4
Demonstrate the use of project components and hardware. For example:
Standard 5
Assemble a cabinet with the proper adhesive and fasteners.
Standard 6
Demonstrate proper finishing techniques. For example:
Standard 7
Demonstrate effective transportation and installation techniques. For example:
Strand 5
Students will be able to perform automated manufacturing processes using CNC equipment.
Standard 1
Know and understand basic terms related to CNC machines. For example:
Standard 2
Configure a CNC machine and program it to cut out or shape a component in an assembly.
Strand 6
Students will investigate future training opportunities and careers in woodworking.
Standard 1
Investigate the woodworking/manufacturing industry.