Maricopa Community Colleges  GTC127   19886-20085 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/13/86
GTC127 19886-20085 L+L 3 Credit(s) 4 Period(s)
Beginning Woodworking
Woodworking fundamentals and applications including basic construction, wood preparation, finishing techniques, and project material calculation. Emphasis on safe and proper use of hand tools and both stationary and portable power tools.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GTC127   19886-20085 Beginning Woodworking
1. Describe the safety precautions used in shop work. (I)
2. Demonstrate the safe and proper use of hand portable electric, and stationary power tools used in woodworking. (I, II, III)
3. Identify various types of woods and sheet goods and explain the particular features of each. (IV)
4. Prepare a design layout of a given project. (IV)
5. Calculate the cost of materials for a given project. (IV)
6. Describe and demonstrate knowledge of construction techniques, glues, fasteners and finishes. (V, VI)
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GTC127   19886-20085 Beginning Woodworking
    I. Shop Safety
        A. Accident Prevention
        B. Safety Equipment
          1. Eye and Face Protection
          2. Foot Gear
        C. Hand Tools
        D. Machine Tools
          1. Portable
          2. Stationary
      II. Woodworking Tools
          A. Portable Electric
            1. Skill Saw
            2. Sabre Saw
            3. Routers
            4. Drills
            5. Sanders
          B. Power Saws
            1. Table Saw
            2. Band Saw
            3. Scroll Saw
          C. Stationary Power Tools
            1. Drill Press
            2. Lathe
            3. Jointer
            4. Belt Disc Sander
        III. Wood Identification
            A. Hardwoods
            B. Softwoods
            C. Sheet Goods
              1. Plywood
              2. Chipboard
          IV. Project Specifications
              A. Design
              B. Plans/Blueprints
                1. Manufactured
                2. Personal
              C. Simplicity
              D. Selection of Materials
              E. Calculation of Cost
            V. Construction Techniques
                A. Wood Preparation
                  1. Layout
                  2. Cutting
                B. Jointery
                C. Gluing and Clamping
                D. Fasteners
                  1. Nails
                  2. Screws
                  3. Dowels
              VI. Finishing Techniques
                  A. Surface Preparation
                    1. Sanding
                    2. Planing
                    3. Wood Fillers
                  B. Finishes
                    1. Varnishes
                    2. Lacquers
                    3. Stains
                    4. Synthetics
                  C. Application Methods
                    1. Brushed
                    2. Sprayed
                    3. Rubbed
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