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Core Standards of the Course
Standard 01
Students will be able to understand the furniture making industry.
Objective 0101
Identify career opportunities in the furniture and cabinetmaking industries.
Standard 02
Students will be able to understand the design, planning and estimation process.
Objective 0201
Identify elements and principles of design as they apply to woodworking and cabinetmaking/millwork manufacturing.
Objective 0202
Identify standard furniture dimensions relating to tables, seating, bookshelves, and shelving.
Objective 0203
Draw the necessary views of a selected project.
Objective 0204
Create a material list for the selected project and determine the project cost.
Objective 0205
Create a procedure list for construction of a cabinet.
Objective 0206
Extract pertinent cabinet information and specifications from working drawings and specifications.
Standard 03
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate safe practices.
Objective 0301
Demonstrate the ability to work safely in a wood shop following general safety rules.
Objective 0302
Demonstrate the safe use of woodworking tools and machines.
Objective 0303
Demonstrate how to handle, store, and dispose of materials according to MSDS sheets.
Objective 0304
Pass a written safety test with a score of 100 percent.
Standard 04
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 the following measuring and layout tools:
- Measuring tape
- Scratch awl
- Combination square
- Try square
- Framing square
- Sliding T‐bevel
- Tammel points
- Compass
Objective 0402
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following cutting and shaping tools:
- Utility knife
- Back saw
- Block plane
- Wood chisel
- Wood file/rasp
- Hand saw
- Jack plane
- Glue scraper
- Putty knife
Objective 0403
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following striking tools:
- Claw hammer
- Dead-blow hammer
- Rubber mallet
- Nail set
Objective 0404
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following drill bits:
- Twist
- Forstner
- Spade
- Countersink
- Driver bits: Phillips, Square, slotted
- Hole saw
- Multi spur bit
- Hogging tool
Standard 05
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the safe use of portable power tools.
Objective 0501
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following power tools:
- Pneumatic nailer
- Power drills
- Router
- Finish sander
- Belt sander
- Orbital sander
- Biscuit jointer
- Hand jig saw
Standard 06
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the safe use of power machines.
Objective 0601
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following sawing machines:
- Table Saw
- Power Miter Saw
- Radial Arm Saw
- Band Saw
Objective 0602
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following surfacing machines:
Objective 0603
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following sanding machines:
- Disc Sander
- Surface Sander
- Spindle Sander
Objective 0604
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following shaping machines:
Objective 0605
Describe the purpose and demonstrate the proper use of the following drilling and turning machines:
- Drill Press
- Line boring machine
- Lathe
Standard 07
Students will be able to understand wood products, characteristics, and procedures.
Objective 0701
Describe the parts of a tree and the significance that it has in cabinet construction.
- Bark
- Sap wood
- Pith
- Annual (growth) rings
Objective 0702
Describe and know how natural defects.
- Warp
- Cracks
- Bark inclusions
- Knots
Objective 0703
Demonstrate a knowledge of the seasoning and drying of lumber.
Objective 0704
Distinguish between softwoods and hardwoods.
Objective 0705
Identify the difference between solid wood and manmade goods and describe the use of each.
Objective 0706
Identify wood species and list the species most suited for furniture construction.
- Alder
- Cherry
- Oak
- Walnut
- Maple
- Poplar
- Pine
- Mahogany
- Cedar
Objective 0707
Identify the common grades of lumber and sheet goods.
Objective 0708
Properly store material.
Standard 08
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate basic math and measuring concepts.
Objective 0801
Add two- and three-digit numbers.
Objective 0802
Subtract two-, three-, and four-digit numbers.
Objective 0803
Solve two-digit divisor numbers.
Objective 0804
Multiply a two-digit factor.
Objective 0805
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and mixed numbers.
Objective 0806
Convert fractions to decimals.
Objective 0807
Reduce fractions.
Objective 0808
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimal numbers.
Objective 0809
Calculate percentages and basic ratios.
Objective 0810
Add and subtract linear measurement in feet and inches.
Objective 0811
Use a ruler or measuring tape to measure within a sixteenth (1/16) of an inch.
Objective 0812
Calculate board feet and square feet.
Objective 0813
Demonstrate the optimization of materials.
Standard 09
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.
- Nails
- Screws
- Staples
- Pins
- Bolts
Objective 0902
Identify the different adhesives and preferred use of each.
- Yellow glue
- Polyurethane glue
- Cyanoacrylate
- Epoxy
Objective 0903
Identify the different types of clamps.
- Bar
- “C”
- Spring
- Band
- 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.
- Butt
- Miter
- Rabbet
- Dado
- Spline
- Mortise and tenon
- Dovetail
- Groove (plough)
- Lap
- Pocket
- Dowel
- Biscuit
- Blind dado
Objective 1002
Construct the basic wood joints used in cabinetmaking/millwork.
Standard 11
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the use of cabinet components and hardware.
Objective 1101
Identify the cabinet components of a face frame and cabinet box.
- Stile
- Rail
- Mullion
- Side
- Skin
- Base
- Shelf
- Web frame
- Kicker
- Drawer runner/glide
- Toe kick
- Back
Objective 1102
Describe the concept of a European (frameless) cabinet system and the advantages and disadvantages of that system.
Objective 1103
Identify the door options in cabinetmaking:
- Flush
- Overlay
- Lip
- Tambour
Objective 1104
Identify the components of a drawer.
Objective 1105
Identify and properly install common cabinet/furniture hardware such as:
- Hinges - offset, overlay, European, butt, lip
- Drawer guides
- Pulls and knobs
- Shelf supports
Objective 1106
Assemble a project with the proper adhesive and fasteners.
Objective 1107
Use frame and panel construction in a project.
Objective 1108
Contruct a drawer.
Objective 1109
Install lid or door and drawer.
Objective 1110
Identify basic construction methods.
- Frame and panel
- Casework construction
- Post and rail
Standard 12
Students will be able to understand and demonstrate finishing 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.
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.
- Learn the acronym SkillsUSA.
- State the SkillsUSA motto.
- State the SkillsUSA creed.
- Learn the SkillsUSA colors.
- Describe the official SkillsUSA dress.
- 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.
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.
- Describe the meaning of the SkillsUSA emblem.
- State the SkillsUSA pledge.
- 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.
- Evaluate your personal ethics against acceptable workplace ethics.
Objective 1603
Build a job search network.
Objective 1604
Find job leads.
Objective 1605
Write a resume.
Objective 1606
Create a job portfolio.
Objective 1607
Complete a job application.
Objective 1608
Write a business letter and memo.
Objective 1609
Participate in an actual or simulated job interview.
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