Maricopa Community Colleges  GTC144   19962-20085 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 10/24/95
GTC144 19962-20085 L+L 3 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Introduction to Cabinetmaking
Cutting, shaping, assembling, and finishing of articles of furniture or fixtures; stresses safe use of hand and power tools.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
GTC144   19962-20085 Introduction to Cabinetmaking
1. Draw working plans to build a cabinet. (I-III)
2. Construct a cabinet with a shelf, a drawer, a door, and a countertop. (IV-IX)
3. Apply a finish to cabinet where applicable. (X)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
GTC144   19962-20085 Introduction to Cabinetmaking
    I. Types of cabinet construction
        A. Face frame
        B. European frameless
      II. Drawing for cabinetwork
          A. Design
          B. Scale
          C. Detail
          D. Standard size
        III. Material selection
            A. Plywood
            B. Hardwood
            C. Veneers
            D. Other
          IV. Cabinet construction
              A. Layout
              B. Framing
              C. Facing
              D. Drawer guide
            V. Drawers
                A. Type of fit
                B. Methods of construction
                C. Materials used
                D. Installation
              VI. Shelves
                  A. Fixed
                  B. Adjustable/moveable
                VII. Doors
                    A. Flush
                    B. Overlay
                    C. Lip
                    D. Decorative trim
                    E. Fitting
                  VIII. Counters and tops
                      A. Selection
                      B. Laminate
                      C. Fitting
                    IX. Cabinet Hardware
                        A. Drawer
                        B. Door
                        C. Other
                      X. Finish
                          A. Type
                          B. Sequence
                          C. Application
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