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Carpentry Construction II

COURSE NO ......... 0934
OFFERED ............ Full Year
CREDITS ............. 7
LEVELS ............... CP
PREREQUISITES .... Minimum grade of "C" in Tech I Explorations or instructor approval
REQUISITE ........... Maintain a "C" average per semester to remain in the program
GRADE ................ 10
 
Students will be required to study general shop safety rules and demonstrate the comprehension of hand tool, power tool, and equipment safety procedures. All related information will be reinforced with application in the shop environment and will be introduced to general shop practices and cabinet construction while demonstrating the safe and proper techniques of using tools and machines. Students will be exposed to design, measurement, layout and construction of small projects. These aspects of the industry will be performed on a small tray, tool tote, Shaker end table or similar size project within our shop environment from a detailed set of plans. All projects are designed to simulate step by step construction regardless of size or scope. Students will have to purchase some small hand tools for this class.

Carpentry Construction Related II

COURSE NO ......... 0935
OFFERED ............ Full Year
CREDITS ............. 3
LEVELS ............... CP
PREREQUISITES .... Must be taken concurrently with Carpentry Construction II
REQUISITE ........... Maintain a "C" average per semester to remain in the program
GRADE ................ 10
 
Students will be exposed to trade terminology and the mathematical principles used in residential carpentry. Students will be required to study general shop safety rules and demonstrate the comprehension of hand tool, power tool, and equipment safety procedures. All related information will be reinforced with application in the shop environment. Students will be reading the Modern Carpentry Textbook and will be required to complete several chapters in the workbook.

Academic Expectations from the Mission Statement

  • Select educational pathways consistent with interests, abilities, and goals.
  • Acquire, interpret, analyze, integrate and apply information in a discerning manner.
  • Demonstrate ability to use technology appropriate to subject area.
  • Exhibit ability to read, write, communicate, and compute.

Carpentry Construction III

COURSE NO ......... 0930
OFFERED ............ Full Year
CREDITS ............. 15
LEVELS ............... CP
PREREQUISITES .... Minimum grade of "C" in Carpentry Construction II
REQUISITE ........... Maintain a "C" average per semester to remain in the program
GRADE ................ 11
 
Students will enhance their skills obtained in Construction II. All areas of house building will be covered in detail. Students will build an 8’x 12’shed in the shop by laying out, cutting, fitting, and joining components using hand and power tools. Students will be involved in building projects for members of the community that are aligned with the state standards. During all aspects of construction OSHA safety standards are followed. Students will have to purchase a tool belt for this class with essential tools.

Academic Expectations from the Mission Statement

  • Select educational pathways consistent with interests, abilities, and goals.
  • Acquire, interpret, analyze, integrate and apply information in a discerning manner.
  • Demonstrate ability to use technology appropriate to subject area.
  • Exhibit ability to read, write, communicate, and compute.

Carpentry Related III

COURSE NO ......... 0931
OFFERED ............ Full Year
CREDITS ............. 5
LEVELS ............... CP
PREREQUISITES .... Must be taken concurrently with Carpentry Construction III or instructor approval
REQUISITE ........... Maintain a "C" average per semester to remain in the program
GRADE ................ 11
 
Students will review basic woodworking and carpentry techniques along with the safe use of tools and equipment using a text book, work book, and handouts. They will enhance their learning experience by doing a quarter project that includes layout and covering of walls, floors, ceilings, and roofs, as well as a cost estimate. Blueprint reading and drafting will also be covered.

A OSHA class will be part of the related class so that each student may receive an OSHA 10 card.
 

Academic Expectations from the Mission Statement

  • Select educational pathways consistent with interests, abilities, and goals.
  • Acquire, interpret, analyze, integrate and apply information in a discerning manner.
  • Demonstrate ability to use technology appropriate to subject area.
  • Exhibit ability to read, write, communicate, and compute.