Carpentry/Building Construction Career Pathway & Classes
T144
Manufacturing Technology
1/2 Unit Levels 1,2,3,4
***Recommended but
not a prerequisite for T245.
T245
Woodworking Technology
1 Unit Levels 2,3,4
T347
Woodworking Technology
Independent Study 1
1 Unit Level 3,4
T447
Woodworking Technology
Independent Study 2
1 Unit Level 4
T446
Building Construction
Independent Study
2 Units Level 4
T346
Building
Construction
2 Units Level 3,4
T144 - Production Technology
1 Semester - Open to Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors
Pre-requisite - None
Production Technology is a lab oriented class in which several materials including wood, metal, and plastic
will be used for both custom-made and mass produced products. Students will use a variety of hand and power tools as they learn about modern production technology.
Recommended but not a prerequisite for T245 - Woodworking Technology
T245 - Woodworking Technology
1 Full Year - Open to Sophomores, Juniors, & Seniors
Pre-requisite - None (T144 - Production Technology is recommended)
Woodworking Technology is designed for the beginning to intermediate student. This one-year course includes instructional units in safety, layout and measurement, equipment and processes, cabinet making, furniture construction, lathe turning, and career/consumer awareness. These hands-on units are geared for preparing students for future courses as well as helpful household knowledge of wood working procedures. Project material fees are required and vary with the various project selections.
T346 - Building Construction
1 Full Year - Open to Juniors, & Seniors
Pre-requisite - None (T245 - Woodworking Technology is recommended)
While participating in the construction of a house, students become familiar with all stages of construction from site preparation to interior finish work. This may include the following skills: carpentry, siding, roofing, drywall, electrical, plumbing, heating, painting and staining, various flooring applications, cabinet installation, and finish trim work. Transportation to the construction site is provided.
T347,T447 - Woodworking Independent Study
1 Half or Full Year - Open to Juniors, Seniors
Pre-requisite - Instructor's Approval and Successful Completion of T245 - Woodworking Technology
These courses will allow students who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of woodworking to gain additional knowledge and experience in an area of particular interest. With the help and supervision of the instructor, students explore in-depth such areas as cabinet making, building construction, wood technology, laminating, and bending or other related areas. Students working on independent study projects must show personal initiative and self-direction in developing goals and carrying out plans. Research, experimentation, project construction and report writing are among appropriate student activities. With the instructor’s approval, planned activities may take place outside of the classroom.
T446 - Building Construction Independent Study
1 Half or Full Year - Open to Seniors
Pre-requisite -Instructor’s approval and successful completion of T346 Building Construction
Through this course, students are given the opportunity to participate in a second building construction project, through which they can gain additional expertise in the planning and building of a house. Second-year students are given the opportunity to strengthen areas of weakness and to serve as lead carpenters in areas where they have developed confidence and expertise.