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CTE/Skilled & Technical Sciences Education Curriculum
Cabinetmaking
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Core Standards of the Course

Standard 1
Students will be able to understand the cabinetmaking industry.

Objective 0101
Identify career opportunities in cabinetmaking/millwork manufacturing.

Objective 0102
Identify career opportunities in related millwork industries.

Objective 0103
Describe the integration of cabinetmaking into construction schedules.


Standard 2
Students will be able to understand the design, planning and estimation process.

Objective 0201
Identify elements and principles of design as they apply to kitchen cabinets.

  1. U-shape
  2. Peninsula
  3. Corridor
  4. L-shape
  5. Work triangle

Objective 0202
Draw the necessary views of a selected project.

Objective 0203
Create a material list for the selected project and determine the project cost.

Objective 0204
Create a procedure list for construction of a cabinet.

Objective 0205
Extract pertinent cabinet information and specifications from house plans.

Objective 0206
Identify cabinet standards relating to kitchen, vanity, and commercial type cabinets (quality standards, dimension standards, etc.).


Standard 3
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate safe practices.

Objective 0301
Demonstrate the ability to work safely in a cabinet shop following general safety rules.

Objective 0302
Demonstrate the safe use of woodworking tools and machines.

Objective 0303
Demonstrate how to handle and store materials according to the MSDS sheets.

Objective 0304
Pass a written safety test with a score of 100 percent.


Standard 4
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the safe use of hand tools.

Objective 0401
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of measuring and layout tools.

  1. Measuring Tape
  2. Scratch awl
  3. Combination square
  4. Try Square
  5. Framing Square
  6. Sliding T‐bevel
  7. Tammel points
  8. Compass
  9. Stud finder
  10. Scribe

Objective 0402
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of shaping tools.

  1. Utility knife
  2. Back saw
  3. Block plane
  4. Wood chisel
  5. Wood file/rasp
  6. Hand saw
  7. Jack plane
  8. Glue scraper
  9. Putty knife

Objective 0403
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of striking tools.

  1. Claw hammer
  2. Nail set
  3. Rubber mallet
  4. Dead‐blow hammer

Objective 0404
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of drill bits.

  1. Twist
  2. Forstner
  3. Spade
  4. Countersink
  5. Hole saw
  6. Multi spur bit
  7. Hogging tool
  8. Driver bits: Phillips, Square, slotted

Standard 5
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the safe of use portable power tools.

Objective 0501
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of routers.

Objective 0502
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of reciprocal or circular saws.

Objective 0503
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of a biscuit jointer.

Objective 0504
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of a power plane.

Objective 0505
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of power drills and drivers.

Objective 0506
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of pneumatic tools.

Objective 0507
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following portable power tools:

  1. Pneumatic nailer
  2. Power drills
  3. Router
  4. Finish sander
  5. Belt sander
  6. Orbital sander
  7. Biscuit jointer
  8. Hand jig saw
  9. Power plane
  10. Circular saw
  11. Reciprocal saw

Standard 6
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the safe of use power machines.

Objective 0601
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following sawing machines:

  1. Table saw
  2. Power miter saw
  3. Radial arm saw
  4. Band saw

Objective 0602
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following surfacing machines:

  1. Surface planer
  2. Jointer

Objective 0603
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following sanding machines:

  1. Disc sander
  2. Surface sander
  3. Spindle sander

Objective 0604
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following shaping machines:

  1. Router table
  2. Shaper

Objective 0605
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following drilling and turning machines:

  1. Drill press
  2. Lathe
  3. Line boring machine

Standard 7
Students will be able to understand wood products, characteristics, and procedures.

Objective 0701
Describe the parts of a tree and the significance that is has in cabinet construction.

  1. Bark
  2. Sap wood
  3. Pith
  4. Annual (growth) rings

Objective 0702
Describe and know how natural defects.

  1. Warp
  2. Cracks
  3. Bark inclusions
  4. Knots

Objective 0703
Demonstrate a knowledge of the seasoning and drying of lumber.

Objective 0704
Distinguish between softwoods and hardwoods.

Objective 0705
Identify the differences between solid wood and manmade goods and describe the use of each.

Objective 0706
Identify wood species and list the species most suited for cabinet construction.

Objective 0707
Identify the common grades of lumber and sheet goods.

  1. FAS
  2. Select
  3. #1COM

Objective 0708
Properly store material.


Standard 8
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic math and measuring concepts.

Objective 0801
Calculate the cost of a project.

Objective 0802
Demonstrate the optimization of materials.

Objective 0803
Demonstrate basic woodworking math proficiency.

Objective 0804
Multiply two-digit numbers.

Objective 0805
Calculate board feet and square feet.

Objective 0806
Read and measure with a tape using sixteenths (1/16).


Standard 9
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the use of fasteners and adhesives.

Objective 0901
Identify the various woodworking fasteners and the application of each.

  1. Nails
  2. Screws
  3. Staples
  4. Conformat screws
  5. Bolts

Objective 0902
Identify the different adhesives and preferred use of each.

  1. Yellow glue
  2. Polyurethane glue
  3. Cyanoacrylate
  4. Contact cement

Objective 0903
Identify the different types of clamps.

  1. Bar
  2. "C"
  3. Spring
  4. Band
  5. Handscrew

Standard 10
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the use of joinery.

Objective 1001
Identify the basic wood joints used in furniture making.

  1. Butt
  2. Miter
  3. Rabbet
  4. Dado
  5. Spline
  6. Mortise and tenon
  7. Dovetail
  8. Groove (plough)
  9. Lap
  10. Pocket
  11. Blind dado

Objective 1002
Construct the basic wood joints used in cabinetmaking.


Standard 11
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the use of cabinet components and hardware.

Objective 1101
Identify the parts of traditional and European cabinets.

  1. Stile
  2. Rail
  3. Mullion
  4. Base
  5. Toe kick
  6. Side
  7. Skin
  8. Shelf
  9. Web frame
  10. Kicker
  11. Drawer guide/glide
  12. Molding
  13. Nailer
  14. Filler strip
  15. Edge banding
  16. Bottom
  17. Back

Objective 1102
Identify basic construction methods.

Objective 1103
Identify the door options in cabinetmaking.

Objective 1104
Identify the components of a drawer.

Objective 1105
Identify and properly install common cabinet/furniture hardware such as:

  1. Hinges - offset, overlay, European, butt, lip
  2. Drawer guides
  3. Pulls and knobs
  4. Shelf supports

Objective 1106
Assemble a cabinet with the proper adhesive and fasteners.

Objective 1107
Layout and construct cabinet doors.

Objective 1108
Cut out and construct drawers.

Objective 1109
Install door and drawer.

Objective 1110
Identify basic construction methods.

  1. Frame and panel
  2. Casework construction

Standard 12
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate finishing, installation, and transportation techniques.

Objective 1201
Understand and properly apply the basic rules of sanding.

Objective 1202
Select and correctly use each specified grit size.

Objective 1203
Properly prepare a surface for Finishing.

Objective 1204
Properly apply stain, penetrating oil, and/or a clear finish.

Objective 1205
Properly spray a clear coat.

Objective 1206
Understand basic cabinet installation techniques such as scribing, leveling, and shimming.


Professional Development

Standard 13
Students will understand the need for professional development.

Objective 1301
Complete a personal inventory.

Objective 1302
Set and meet goals.

Objective 1303
Be self-motivated.

Objective 1304
Know how to make decisions.

Objective 1305
Know how to manage time.

Objective 1306
Organize personal belongings and lab equipment.

Objective 1307
Learn to communicate verbally.

Objective 1308
Write effective communications.

Objective 1309
Establish a personal reading program.

Objective 1310
Develop effective work skills and attitudes.

Objective 1311*
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA.

  1. State the SkillsUSA motto.
  2. State the SkillsUSA creed.
  3. Learn the SkillsUSA colors.
  4. Describe the official SkillsUSA dress.
  5. Describe the procedure for becoming a SkillsUSA officer.

Standard 14
Students will understand the need for leadership skills.

Objective 1401
Serve on a committee.

Objective 1402
Prepare an agenda.

Objective 1403
Assist in planning a meeting.

Objective 1404
Review basic parliamentary procedure.

  1. Make a main motion.

Objective 1405
Participate in a school project.

Objective 1406
Attend a community meeting.

Objective 1407
Practice effective speaking.

Objective 1408
Present a three‐ to five‐minute talk.

Objective 1409
Implement a leadership project.

Objective 1410*
Master a working knowledge of SkillsUSA.

  1. Describe the meaning of the SkillsUSA emblem.
  2. State the SkillsUSA pledge.
  3. Describe the duties of a SkillsUSA officer.

Standard 15
Students will understand the need for career planning.

Objective 1501
Define your future occupation.

Objective 1502
Survey employment opportunities.

Objective 1503
Report on a trade journal article.

Objective 1504
Explore opportunities for advanced training.

Objective 1505
Conduct a worker interview.

Objective 1506
Contact a professional association.

Objective 1507
Explore entrepreneurship opportunities.

Objective 1508
Give a talk about your career.

Objective 1509
Review career goals.


Standard 16
Students will understand the importance of employability and work habits.

Objective 1601
Develop a list of work standards to follow at school and on the job.

Objective 1602
Evaluate your personal ethics.


 

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