Intro to Woodworking

5 Credits, Grades 9-12

Introduction to Woodworking is designed as a basic exploratory woodworking course. Students learn craftsmanship through established industry standards including the latest technological techniques. The students experience the use of all available hand tools in addition to basic machinery and operations. The properties of wood, construction methods, and finishing procedures are the fundamental units of study. All technical skills, woodworking techniques, consumer knowledge, environmentally sound practices, and safety regulations act as the foundational basis for post-secondary education and/or employment.