Describe career opportunities in carpentry and the construction industry.
Discuss technological advances in the construction industry.
Accurately perform leaner measurements using a standard tape measure.
Explain what OSHA is and how OSHA standards impact the carpentry industry.
The student will be able to correctly explain Right To Know and use MSDS to evaluate potential hazards of using materials commonly associated with carpentry.
The students will explain, demonstrate and follow all safety practices required in a carpentry shop and on construction job sites.
Demonstrate the correct and safe use of carpentry hand tools, hand power tools and stationary power tools.
Recognize and use common carpentry technical terms.
Students will be able to correctly size materials.
Identify common wood species.
Students will be able to correctly design a woodworking project within the restriction of time and resources available to the CARP 170 class.
Students will be able to create a bill of materials with quantities and cast of materials for their project.
Students will be able to correctly and safely use the following stationary power tools: Table saw, panel saw, radials arm saw, compound miter saw, joiner, planner, mortise machine, boring machines.
The student will critically evaluate quality of workmanship.
Course Description Includes safety and use of hand and power tools. Students design a project, generate an estimate and bill of materials, and build and complete the project. Credits: 3