Manufacturing Production of goods primarily by the application of labor and capital to raw materials
the creation of value or wealth by producing goods and services Manufacturing PRODUCTION the creation of value or wealth by producing goods and services
Manufacturing GOODS Things we buy and sell that can be made or grown such as clothes, food and cars
productive work (especially physical work done for wages) Manufacturing LABOR productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
Manufacturing CAPITAL wealth in the form of money or property owned by a person or business and human resources of economic value
Manufacturing RAW MATERIALS Materials which in their natural state are of little use but, when transformed into something else, are a source of wealth or prosperity
Manufacturing Production of goods primarily by the application of labor and capital to raw materials
Why Study Manufacturing? Discover your talents, interests and career potential
Why Study Manufacturing? Learn how to use tools and machines to build and maintain wood products
Why Study Manufacturing? Develop safe working habits
Why Study Manufacturing? Learn about good design
Why Study Manufacturing? Learn to judge the quality of wood products
Why Study Manufacturing? Explore the applications of English, science, math and social studies in woodworking
Why Study Manufacturing? Enjoy the satisfaction of planning and building a product with your own hands
Manufacturing at GHS Materials Wood – the raw material Species and characteristics Production and conversion Seasoning (drying) Selection and storage Buying wood and wood products Manufactured board – sheet goods Moldings and veneers Fasteners and adhesives Finishes Hardware
Manufacturing at GHS Tools and Machines Measuring and marking Cutting Shaping Assembly Finishing
Manufacturing at GHS Planning and Design Project design Ergonomics Plans and drawings Construction tips
Manufacturing at GHS Production Processes and Safety Tool / Machine operation Tool / Machine applications Tool / Machine safety Woodworking techniques Finishing Safety Production lines
Manufacturing at GHS Human Resources Individual skill sets Developing and enhancing skills Subject knowledge and application Communicating skills and knowledge Occupations and job opportunities Post-secondary education
Manufacturing at GHS The Business of Manufacturing Business planning Money matters Human resources Setup and tooling Marketing and promotion Sales