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Intermediate Woodworking
Course: GTC128

First Term: 2008 Fall
 Lec + Lab   3 Credit(s)   4 Period(s)   3.7 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Further development and application of basic woodworking skills. Complex projects with emphasis on planning and calculating and buying needed materials. Introduction of jointery, complex fitting, more advanced finishing, and wood carving



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe design techniques and procedures and prepare a design layout for a given project. (I)
2. Calculate materials needed and their cost for a given project. (I)
3. Identify and describe the uses of various types of hardwoods, plywoods, particle board, flake board, and softwoods. (II)
4. Describe and demonstrate the jointery techniques used for fastening and strengthening basic wood joints. (III)
5. Name five types of glue, explain their selection, application and clamping techniques. (IV)
6. Describe and demonstrate the uses for metal fasteners. (V)
7. List the basic steps in finishing a piece of furniture. (VI)
8. Demonstrate the use and application of wood finishing techniques. (VI)
9. Demonstrate the safe use of hand tools, and stationary and portable power tools. (VII)
10. Identify and explain the use of power and hand tools and their attachments. (VIII)
11. Select and purchase materials, and plan and build a quality product in a given time frame.
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. Design Techniques and Procedures For Project Planning
   A. Planning
   B. Reading Working Drawings
   C. Fundamentals of Good Design
      1. Proportion
      2. Simplicity
   D. Material Selection and Calculation of Cost
   E. Points to Remember in Making Material Orders
   F. Consumer Information
II. Wood Identification and Uses
   A. Hardwoods
   B. Softwoods
   C. Particle Board
   D. Flake Board
   E. Veneer Plywoods
   F. Plywoods
   G. Grading Procedures
III. Wood Joint Construction
   A. Elements of Jointery
   B. Fastening and Strengthening Joints
   C. Proper Use and Selection of Wood Joints
IV. Gluing and Clamping
   A. Composition By Type
   B. Clamping Devices
   C. Selection and Application
V. Metal Fastener
   A. Uses of Fasteners
   B. Types of Fasteners
VI. Finishing Techniques
   A. Preparation for Finishing
      1. Sanding
      2. Scraping
      3. Wood Putty
      4. Pastewood Fillers
   B. Finishes
      1. Varnishes
      2. Lacquers
      3. Synthetics
      4. Stains
   C. Finishing
      1. Brushing
      2. Spraying
      3. Rubbed Finishes
VII. Review of Shop Safety
   A. General
   B. Personal
   C. Tool Care
   D. Machine Tools - Portable and Stationary
   E. Hand Tools
VIII. Review of Tools
   A. Hand Tools
   B. Portable Electric Tools
      1. Skill Saw
      2. Sabre Saw
      3. Routers
      4. Drills
      5. Sanders
   C. Stationary Power Tools
      1. Table Saw
      2. Band Saw
      3. Drill Press
      4. Scroll Saw
      5. Lathe
      6. Jointer
      7. Belt Disc Sander
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  6/24/2008

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