Cabinetmaking and Architectural Millwork Courses

Vocational Technical Education Frameworks

Freshman Year

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The freshmen will learn the safe and proper use of both hand and power tools. While working on various projects, the student will learn the fundamentals of good design, and how to identify various materials. The student will also be given instruction in proper methods of measuring, how to sketch, how to make layout rods, how to fabricate templates and jigs, and how to select and install hardware.

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The freshmen will receive classroom instruction concerning the proper and safe methods in the operation and use of all hand tools and small power tools including the circular saw, electric drill, saber saw, reciprocating saw, belt sander, and other related power tools. Students will be given classroom instruction in shop safety procedures, hardware, maintenance, and housekeeping. Students will learn related math including estimating, board foot measurement, and the proper understanding and use of the ruler. Students will also be introduced to the basic operation of certain heavier machines including the band saw, table saw, radial arm saw, drill press, thickness planer, and the jointer.

Sophomore Year

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The sophomores will learn proper usage, safety, and maintenance of woodworking machines in greater detail. They will learn how to select and sharpen bits, blades, and cutters. Students’ projects will be more complex as students progress. Special attention is given so that students complete assignments in a timely manner. Students will learn to design and build projects such as wall shelves, bookcases, storage cabinets, tables, benches, and other household furnishings.

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This course exposes the student to more complicated machine techniques and operations needed to develop skills in setting up specific jobs such as cabinet doors, drawers, furniture legs, planning and gluing tasks. Students will start the second year where they left off as freshmen, learning to operate with more skill the band saw, jointer, thickness planer/sander, and the drill press from the technical view, using the facilities of the classroom and available video subject matter. The student will be given proper instruction in cutter and tool sharpening, machine repair and adjustment.

Junior Year

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The juniors will learn more advanced methods of joinery used in Cabinetmaking. The student will learn the proper layout and building of kitchen cabinets. The student will learn drawer construction using various wood joints and hardware. They will learn how to read blueprints and construct cabinets from them. The students will be encouraged to seek out of school experience 49 through the school's Co-op program.

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This course is more advanced, teaching the finer skills necessary to be competent and competitive. Students will develop efficiency using time, materials wisely, develop shortcuts, and methods of profitable production, develop drawing skills, learn use and preparation of blue prints, and understand how to read customers’ sketches and shop drawings. Qualified students are encouraged to seek out-of-school experience through the school's Co-op program.

Senior Year

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The seniors will learn how to apply plastic laminator, both on counter tops and cabinets. Students will learn how to make architectural molding. They will learn how to install cabinets on the job in the field. The students will be exposed to remodeling by doing jobs away from the school environment, which will also expose them to the use of various types of staging including pump jack, roof brackets, etc. The student will also learn the safety in their use, including ladders, etc.

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During the last year, the student will achieve an understanding of the finer qualities needed to be successful in this field. The student will have the skills necessary to obtain an entry-level position in the cabinet industry. Students will be exposed to other building trade subjects including staging, house framing, dry wall insulation, stair building, interior trim, siding, suspended ceilings, paneling, roofing, and installation of doors and windows. In addition, the students will receive instruction in the proper methods of seeking employment, including job application, proper attitude, and attire.