8109: Foundations of Wood Technology (1 credit PAR, Gr. 9-12)

This fundamental course stresses the development of tools, machine safety, and skills. Students will gain knowledge in the safe use of hand and power tools, machines, career exploration, project planning, problem-solving, and applied math and science. Students will have an understanding for the awareness of industry employment expectations, job outlooks, and educational requirements. This is a project-oriented course in wood working where students will be assigned to construct medium sized project. Required: Safety glasses and 3- ring binder.

8118: Advanced Woods   (2 credits/2 periods PAR, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite:  Passing grade in both semesters of Foundations of Wood (8109)

Advanced Woods is a course that will reinforce students’ skills and knowledge related to carpentry and cabinetmaking.  Topics covered include equipment and machine care and safe usage, materials; fasteners; hand and power tools; fabrication based on blueprints.  This course gives students additional skills and knowledge typically required for apprentice carpenters.

8250: Construction Trades I (3 credits/3 periods PAR, Gr. 11)

Prerequisite: Passing grade in both semesters of Advanced Woods (8118)

Trade 1 is a course in which students will extend their skills and knowledge related to residential and commercial carpentry. Topics covered include installation and trim of windows and doors, installation and repair of gypsum wallboard, advanced site layout, exterior and interior finish work, and thermal and moisture protection.  This course gives students a substantial skill and knowledge foundation typically required for apprentice carpenters.

8252: Construction Trades II (3 credits/3 periods PAR, Gr. 12)

Prerequisite: Passing grade in both semesters of Construction Trades I (8250)

Trade 2 is a course in which students will refine their skills and knowledge related to residential and commercial carpentry.  Topics covered include installation and trim of windows and doors, installation and repair of gypsum wallboard, advanced site layout, exterior and interior finish work, and thermal and moisture protection. This course gives students a substantial skill and knowledge foundation typically required for apprentice carpenters.