Course Title: Cabinet Construction WVEIS Code 2124

21st Century Standards Profile

Engineering and Technical

Course Title: Cabinet Construction WVEIS Code 2124

Student’s Name______

School______Instructor______

Course Description: This course introduces the student to the knowledge base and technical skills for concepts in Cabinet Construction. Areas of study include wood properties, cabinet component manufacturing, and cabinet assembly operations.Emphasis will be placed on career exploration, job seeking skills, and personal and professional ethics.Safety instruction is integrated into all activities. Students will utilize problem-solving techniques and participate in laboratory activities to develop an understanding of course concepts and teachers should provide each student with real world learning opportunities and instruction related to millwork and cabinetmaking occupations. Students are encouraged to become active members of SkillsUSA for additional co-curricular opportunities that enhance student achievement, develop student leadership, and support experiential learning.Course components also address the 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools. All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools, and content standards and objectives.

Level of Competence:

Above Mastery: The student demonstrates exceptional and exemplary performance with distinctive and sophisticated application of knowledge and skills that exceed standard. The student can independently solve problems and is self-directed.

Mastery:The student demonstrates competent and proficient performance and shows a thorough and effective application of knowledge and skills that meet standard. Application of knowledge and skills is thorough and effective and the student can work independently.

Partial Mastery: The student demonstrates basic but inconsistent performance of fundamental knowledge and skills characterized by errors and/or omissions.Performance needs further development and supervision.

Content Standards and Objectives / Above Mastery / Mastery / Partial Mastery / Date / Comments
Standard 1: Wood Properties
Objectives / The student will
ET.O.CABC.1.1 / classify wood by species, grain structure, color, hardness, hardwood or softwood.
ET.O.CABC.1.2 / investigate the mechanical properties of wood.
ET.O.CABC.1.3 / classify wood and wood products for specific applications in cabinet construction.
ET.O.CABC.1.4 / select woods that may be used to substitute for other species.
Standard 2: Cabinet Component Manufacturing
Objectives / The student will
ET.O.CABC.2.1 / distinguish between traditional, provincial and contemporary designs.
ET.O.CABC.2.2 / layout and cut cabinet frame components using various joints.
ET.O.CABC.2.3 / layout and cut end, bottom and top panels.
ET.O.CABC.2.4 / layout and cut countertops, backsplashes, trim and molding.
ET.O.CABC.2.5 / layout and cut drawers.
ET.O.CABC.2.6 / layout and cut solid and paneled doors.
Standard 3: Cabinet Assembly Operations
Objectives / The student will
ET.O.CABC.3.1 / assemble cabinet components using a variety of clamps and clamping techniques.
ET.O.CABC.3.2 / assemble components using dowels, biscuits, and wood joints.
ET.O.CABC.3.3 / construct cabinet components with and without glue, and fastening devices.
ET.O.CABC.3.4 / install hardware pulls, knobs and hinges.
ET.O.CABC.3.5 / install trim, molding, glass panels, surface laminates and covers.
Standard 4: Student Organization Participation
Objectives / The student will
ET.O.CABC.4.1 / examine the purposes and goals of student organizations.
ET.O.CABC.4.2 / demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities such as meetings, programs, projects, and competitions.
ET.O.CABC.4.3 / discover the benefits and responsibilities of participation in student, professional, and civic organizations as an adult.