CLUSTEREngineering and Technical

COURSEIntroduction to Millwork and Cabinetmaking

WVEIS CODE2122

Course Description:

This course introduces the student to the knowledge base and technical skills for all courses in the Millwork and Cabinetmaking concentration. Areas of study include career opportunities, safety, measurement, blue prints, drawings, plans, hand tools and power tools. 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.

SKILL SETS

Career Planning and Development

Safety

Mathematics and Measuring Skills

Blueprints, Drawings and Plans

Basic Hand and Power Tools

Introduction to Millwork and CabinetmakingWVEIS 2122

Skill Set / Career Planning and Development
Knowledge Objectives
2122.1 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
  • career opportunities and employability related to wood processing.

Performance Objectives
2122.2
2122.3
2122.4
2122.5 / Students will
  • research sources of career information and wood processing careers.
  • evaluate characteristics employers seek in employees.
  • compose a letter of application, resume and complete a job application.
  • create a portfolio of work performed.

Skill Set / Safety
Knowledge Objectives
2122.6 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
  • safe work habits.

Performance Objectives
2122.7
2122.8
2122.9
2122.10
2122.11
2122.12
2122.13 / Students will
  • identify shop safety hazards.
  • explain shop safety rules.
  • select and demonstrate the use of personal protective equipment.
  • demonstrate the safe use of tools, equipment and supplies in the millwork and cabinetmaking laboratory.
  • distinguish between classes of fires and select appropriate extinguishing procedures.
  • describe the procedures for the disposal of industrial wastes.
  • describe OSHA procedures for workplace safety.

Skill Set / Mathematics and Measuring Skills
Knowledge Objectives
2122.14 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
  • mathematics and measuring skills.

Performance Objectives
2122.15
2122.16
2122.17
2122.18
2122.19 / Students will
  • demonstrate linear and volume measurement procedures.
  • utilize whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
  • convert from English to metric systems and reverse.
  • calculate derived units such as area, volume, board feet and moisture percentage.
  • interpret charts, graphs and technical data used for wood processing.

Skill Set / Blueprints, Drawings and Plans
Knowledge Objectives
2122.20 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
  • blueprints, drawings and plans.

Performance Objectives
2122.21
2122.22
2122.23
2122.24
2122.25 / Students will
  • read and interpret blueprints, drawings and plans.
  • draw a detailed plan and sectional drawings.
  • draw orthographic and isometric sketches of geometric shapes.
  • formulate a bill of materials.
  • estimate labor and material costs.

Skill Set / Basic Hand and Power Tools
Knowledge Objectives
2122.26 / Students will demonstrate knowledge of
  • basic hand and power tools.

Performance Objectives
2122.27
2122.28
2122.29 / Students will
  • identify hand tools and explain their applications.
  • identify power woodworking tools and their parts.
  • perform basic cutting operations utilizing hand and power tools.