Standard 1
Be aware of physical hazards present in a woodshop.

1. Sharp objects and cutting hazards.
   
2. Heavy objects and crushing hazards.
   
3. Kickback and potentially airborne objects.
   
4. Moving parts of machinery and applicable safety zones.
   
5. Excessive noise present in a woodshop.
   
6. Personal distractions (cell phones, headphones, etc.)
   

Standard 2
Be aware of chemical hazards present in a woodshop.

1. Common chemicals found in a woodshop (glue, finish, etc.).
   
2. Students will be aware of the dangers of sawdust.
   
3. Students will know what a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is and where to find it.
   

Standard 3
Understand the importance of cleaning and organization in a woodshop and how that relates to safety.

Standard 4
Know what Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is and when it should be used.

Standard 5
Be aware of clothing hazards present in a woodshop.

1. Loose or dangling items or pieces (including hair, draw strings, baggy clothing, etc.)
   
2. Open toed shoes
   
3. Jewelry
   

Performance Skills

1. Students will complete a basic safety test without errors (100%) before using any tools or equipment. Consult with your school division's risk management department for specific policies or procedures.
   
2. Students will keep woodshops and classrooms clean and organized while working, after completing work, and when storing materials and projects.
   
3. Students will always wear safety glasses inside the woodshop.
   

Standard 1
Understand how this course fits into the USBE Manufacturing Pathway.

Standard 2
Learn about woodworking jobs and careers in their local area and across Utah, including how many jobs are available, how much they pay, and what education and training they require.

Standard 3
Learn about jobs and careers in different fields that use similar skills as the woodworking industry, such as job prospects, wages, and required education.

Standard 4
Learn about higher education opportunities in Utah for woodworking.

Standard 1
Use a measuring tape or ruler to make accurate measurements within 1/16 of an inch.

Standard 2
Perform common, simple math calculations used in woodworking.

1. Students will be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, mixed numbers, fractions, and decimals.
   
2. Students will be able to reduce fractions.
   
3. Students will be able to convert fractions to decimals.
   

Standard 1
Read, interpret, and understand scale drawings.

Standard 2
Read, interpret, and understand material lists and cut lists.

Standard 3
Read, interpret, and follow a plan of procedure.

Performance Skills

1. Students can correctly identify the thickness, width, and length of a board from a cut list. (T"xW"xL')
   
2. Students can determine the dimensions of a board based on a scale drawing.
   
3. Students can accurately follow a plan of procedure
   

Standard 1
Understand wood grain

1. Identify the face, edge, and end of a board.
   
2. Determine the thickness, width, and length of a board relative to the grain direction.
   

Standard 2
Identify common defects found in wood and how to use or mitigate them.

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

Standard 3
Differentiate between solid wood and sheet goods.

Standard 4
Understand wood movement and how it affects the way things are built.

Standard 1
Identify and safely use equipment that is commonly used in the woodworking industry. (See Common Tools List)

1. Identify hand tools commonly used in the woodworking industry.
   
2. Identify clamps commonly used in the woodworking industry.
   
3. Identify handheld electric and pneumatic power tools commonly used in the woodworking industry.
   
4. Identify machinery commonly used in the woodworking industry.
   

Standard 2
Outline the necessary steps to get a rough board to its final dimensions

Performance Skills

1. Students can safely use hand tools commonly used in the woodworking industry.
   
2. Students can properly use clamps commonly used in the woodworking industry.
   
3. Students can safely use handheld electric and pneumatic power tools commonly used in the woodworking industry.
   
4. Students can safely use machinery commonly used in the woodworking industry.
   
5. Students can mill a piece of lumber to final thickness, width, and length while making every surface 90 degrees to its adjacent surfaces.
   
6. Students can perform the following actions on a CNC:
   
   • Position and secure the workpiece to the CNC work surface.
7. Students can perform the following actions on a CNC:
   
   • Load a program into the controller.
8. Students can perform the following actions on a CNC:
   
   • Confirm settings and proper tooling.
9. Students can perform the following actions on a CNC:
   
   • Successfully run a program

Standard 1
Identify the following joints:

1. Butt Joint (including reinforced)
   
2. Dado Joint
   
3. Rabbet Joint
   

Standard 2
Understand the elements necessary for a strong glue joint.

1. Flat, smooth surfaces
   
2. Appropriate pressure
   
3. Appropriate type and amount of glue
   
4. Proper set and cure time
   

Standard 3
Understand the difference between working time, setting, and curing.

Standard 4
Identify common adhesives used in woodworking and their applications:

1. PVA glue (wood glue)
   
2. Cyanoacrylate (CA glue)
   
3. Epoxy
   

Standard 5
Identify common fasteners used to join wood together and their applications:

1. Nails
   
2. Screws
   

Performance Skills

1. Students can join two or more boards together using each of the joints listed:
   
   • Butt (including reinforced)
2. Students can join two or more boards together using each of the joints listed:
   
   • Dado
3. Students can join two or more boards together using each of the joints listed:
   
   • Rabbet
4. Students can join two or more boards together using the correct type of glue for the application. Glue line should be as invisible as possible.
   
5. Students can use fasteners listed:
   
   • Nails
6. Students can use fasteners listed:
   
   • Screws

Standard 1
Understand what sandpaper grit numbering means: higher number= finer finish

Standard 2
Understand the difference between a film finish and a penetrating finish.

Standard 3
Understand the difference between drying and curing.

Performance Skills

1. Students can properly prepare a surface for a finish.
   
2. Students can properly apply a film finish or penetrating finish.