"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart;
and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge Him,
and He shall direct thy paths."

Proverbs 3:5-6

CABINETMAKING/WOODWORKING

PROGRAM INFORMATION 2010-2011

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How old is the furniture in your home? How well has it endured with age and use and has it maintained its beauty to be passed on to the next generation? A good woodshop program develops the talents and skills of students to perform craftmanship that will produce workmanship that will endure the test of time and withstand the pressures of use and retain the beauty of the design. A good Christian woodshop program will go beyond to instill a faith in Jesus Christ that will last, that will endure through the storms and trials of life, and that will remain beautiful and strong as it is passed on to future generations.

Careers in this Field:

Carpenter
Mill Worker
Contractor
Proprietor
Wood Designer
Sales Manager
Construction
Instructor

This program is designed to develop proper technique to use hand tools and power tools, instill the skills of basic finishing, joinery construction, mechanical drawing, furniture fabrication, shop management, tool making and wood carving.

Instruction will be designed to meet the curriculum requirements necessary to qualify students to be prepared to enter the workforce with appropriate certifications and highly respected job skills.

Together with appropriate theory and hands-on training of all the basic craftsmanship, students will be given the opportunity to participate in on-site experiences that will provide an opportunity for skill enhancement as well as preparation to service real customers.

Potential Instructor: MAO NGUYEN

For the past 25 years Mao Nguyen has successfully used his gifts in the mechanical fields of Woodworking and Goldsmith. Mao holds a post secondary degree in Cabinetmaker from Thaddeus Stevens Technical College, as well as a Certificate in Jeweler/Goldsmith from Bowman Technical School. A leader in these business fields, he worked as a manager/supervisor for many of these years. Mao is excited to give instruction to pass on the talents that the Lord has bestowed upon him to his students so they too can use their skills and talents to bless others and glorify Jesus Christ in their lives.

CABINETMAKING/WOODWORKING TASK LIST

LEVEL I - First Year

ORIENTATION

Develop career awareness to complete career objective
Demonstrate shop rules
Identify hand and specialty tools

SAFETY

Demonstrate general shop practices
Demonstrate knowledge of use of equipment
Demonstrate personal safety
Identify OSHA and EPA regulations

SKILLS

Hand Tools Technique and Care
Tool Making
Basic Finishing
Joinery Construction
Power Tools Technique and Care
Furniture Repairs
Tools Sharpening
Furniture Construction I
Machinery Operation
Wood Identification

LEVEL II - Second Year

Wood Carving
Kitchen Cabinet Construction
Mechanical Drawing
Advance Finishing
Furniture Construction II
Machine Maintenance
Shop Management
Mill Work

Level III - Third Year

The third year will be mostly review and real-life work on customer units to provide the necessary experience before entering the workplace.

ACADEMIC INTEGRATION

Most academic subjects are naturally integrated through regular course material. Science is taught with electricity and chemistry. Math is essential in knowing measurements and fractions. Reading is essential to comprehend and follow directions. Students will ultimately use many of the academic skills as they will be required to design and describe a final project that they will create on paper and construct.

BIBLICAL INTEGRATION – CHRISTIAN SERVICE ASSIGNMENT

Students will have opportunity as a class to do ministry through creating projects to enhance Pathways Tech and also as a class will create or repair projects for other ministry programs. Students will also individually select either a ministry servicing needy individuals or an individual with physical or financial needs and volunteer time to perform a task using their skills and talents.

Note: Fundraisers and other available school funding will be used as necessary to cover costs.

SUPPLIES TO BE PURCHASED BY THE STUDENT

Uniforms and Steel-Toed Boots, Basic Toolset, Textbook