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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Beginning Woodworking
Course: GTC127

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   4 Period(s)   4 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load


Description: Introduction to woodworking fundamentals and applications. Familiarization with the basic woodworking tools emphasizing the safe and proper use of woodworking hand tools and stationary and portable power tools. Class projects develop a working project plan, identify material needs, cost analysis, basic construction of the project, and basic finishing techniques



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the safety precautions used in shop work. (I)
2. Demonstrate the safe and proper use of hand portable electric, and stationary power tools used in woodworking. (I, II, III)
3. Identify various types of woods and sheet goods and explain the particular features of each. (IV)
4. Prepare a design layout of a given project. (IV)
5. Calculate the cost of materials for a given project. (IV)
6. Describe and demonstrate knowledge of construction techniques, glues, fasteners and finishes. (V, VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Shop Safety
   A. Accident Prevention
   B. Safety Equipment
      1. Eye and Face Protection
      2. Foot Gear
   C. Hand Tools
   D. Machine Tools
      1. Portable
      2. Stationary
II. Woodworking Tools
   A. Portable Electric
      1. Skill Saw
      2. Sabre Saw
      3. Routers
      4. Drills
      5. Sanders
   B. Power Saws
      1. Table Saw
      2. Band Saw
      3. Scroll Saw
   C. Stationary Power Tools
      1. Drill Press
      2. Lathe
      3. Jointer
      4. Belt Disc Sander
III. Wood Identification
   A. Hardwoods
   B. Softwoods
   C. Sheet Goods
      1. Plywood
      2. Chipboard
IV. Project Specifications
   A. Design
   B. Plans/Blueprints
      1. Manufactured
      2. Personal
   C. Simplicity
   D. Selection of Materials
   E. Calculation of Cost
V. Construction Techniques
   A. Wood Preparation
      1. Layout
      2. Cutting
   B. Jointery
   C. Gluing and Clamping
   D. Fasteners
      1. Nails
      2. Screws
      3. Dowels
VI. Finishing Techniques
   A. Surface Preparation
      1. Sanding
      2. Planing
      3. Wood Fillers
   B. Finishes
      1. Varnishes
      2. Lacquers
      3. Stains
      4. Synthetics
   C. Application Methods
      1. Brushed
      2. Sprayed
      3. Rubbed
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  6/24/2008

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