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Woodworking Technology (CTE)

A fee may be required in these courses

Carpentry 1 | Course #8913 | Credits (CTE) | Grades 11, 12 | Credits .5
This is the first course in a series that prepares individuals to layout, fabricate, erect, install and repair wooden structures and fixtures using hand and power tools. It includes instruction in common systems of framing, construction materials, estimating, blueprint reading, concrete placing, siding and mechanical systems. These courses are based on the current National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) task list. Participation in the SkillsUSA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course

Carpentry 2 | Course #8914 | Credits (CTE) | Grades 11, 12 | Credits .5/1.0
Recommended Prerequisite:  Carpentry 1
This is the second course in a series that prepares individuals to layout, fabricate, erect, install and repair wooden structures and fixtures using hand and power tools.  It includes instruction in common systems of framing, construction materials, estimating, blueprint reading, concrete placing, siding and mechanical systems. These courses are based on the current National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) task list. Participation in the SkillsUSA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course.

Construction Trades Foundation | Course # 8912 | Credits (CTE) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5/1.0
A course that prepares individuals in the following areas: basic safety, introduction to blueprint reading, introduction to power tools, introduction to hand tools, and introduction to construction math. It also includes an industry overview, what to expect on the job and specific career opportunities. The student will be involved in replica house building on a scale model. Participation in the SkillsUSA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course. 

Woods 1 | Course #8902 | Credits (CTE) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5
This is the first instructional course in a sequence of courses that prepare individuals to use power tools and machinery. This is an activity-oriented course open to all students that covers the fundamentals of woodworking. Students receive instruction related to safety, proper use of tools, operation of woodworking equipment, joinery, wood finishing, and the many processes used to transform lumber into finished products. Student projects are an important part of the course. This course prepares students for advanced woodworking courses. Participation in the SkillsUSA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course.

Woods 2 | Course #8903 | Credits (CTE) | Grades 10-12 | Credits .5/1.0
Recommended Prerequisite:  Woods 1
This second course in a sequence that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to prepare and execute furniture design projects; assemble and finish furniture articles; repair furniture; and stresses the safe use a variety of hand and power tools and machinery. Participation in the SkillsUSA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course.

Woods 3 | Course #8910 | Credits (CTE) | Grades 11, 12 | Credits 1.0/2.0
Recommended Prerequisite: Woodworking and Instructor approval
This is an advanced course in a sequence of courses that prepare individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to operate industrial woodworking machinery, and to use machinery to design and fabricate custom cabinets and architectural millwork. It stresses the safe use of trade hand and power tools and machinery used in the production of millwork items. Cabinets, such as kitchen and vanities are constructed, finished, and installed as part of this program. Participation in the SkillsUSA youth leadership organization may be an integral part of this course.


LEGEND (Credit)

A = Fine Arts
AAF-M = Applied, Advanced Foundation Math
AAF-S = Applied, Advanced Foundation Science
BS = Biological Science
CS = Chemistry Science
DS = Digital Studies
CTE = Career and Technical Education
E = Electives
ES = Earth Science
F = Financial Literacy
WG = World Geography
HE = Health Education

ILA = Individual Lifetime Activities
ELA = English Language Arts
FL = Fitness for Life
M = Mathematics
PS = Physical Science
PST = Participation Skills & Techniques
Sr. ELA= Senior English Language Arts
S = Foundation/Core Science
WH = World History
USH = US History
USGC = US Government & Citizenship

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