Woodwork 11-12

COSTS OF MATERIALS AND FEES

The school board will provide sufficient materials at no cost for any student to meet the course requirements for all technology education courses. Students wishing to use more costly materials or make larger projects will be asked to pay the additional expense. Students may bring their projects home at their teacher’s discretion unless money is owed for the project.

WOODWORK 11 (MWWK-11)

This course is designed with many entry points for grade 11 and 12 students who are relatively new to woodworking. All the basic machine processes are covered. Several small projects are assigned to develop skills and safe work practices. Once comfortable with the machines and specialized tools, students are encouraged to make more complex projects that allow them to develop more advanced joinery and finishing techniques.

WOODWORK 12 (MWWK-12)

This course is regarded as an extension of Woodwork 11. The students become more independent in the use of machine tools, the design and construction of pieces of furniture, and the application of finishing materials. The course will start with small skill-building projects as instruction transitions to an individualized approach so that students may proceed at their own pace on the project of their choice. 

WOODWORK 11 AND 12 - INDIGENOUS-FOCUSED (MWWK-11FN / MWWK-12FN)

This course is designed for students who are relatively new to woodworking. Several small projects introduce students to traditional Indigenous woodworking techniques, particularly those of the Squamish Nation, and the intersection of traditional practice and modern woodworking. Students will have the opportunity to connect with master artists and builders from the community to learn specialized techniques. Once comfortable with the traditional methods and specialized tools, students will embark on a larger group project in collaboration with Indigenous woodworking masters. This course does not satisfy the Indigenous course graduation requirement. 

FURNITURE AND CABINETRY 12 (MTFAC12)

This course is for students who have completed a woodworking course with confidence. Students will be expected to work with more sophisticated designs with a focus on cabinetry using plywood, MDF, particleboard and solid wood. Joinery, jig construction and machine setups will also be more complex.

CARPENTRY FOUNDATIONS (TRNJ-2A, 2B, 2C, 2D)

The Carpentry Foundations course is offered in partnership with Kwantlen Polytechnic University. See dual-credit programs for details.