Building a better future CARPENTRY Building a better future
SAFETY Must earn 100 on the safety test before working in the shop Must re-take safety test if you learn less than 100 Important because you can hurt yourself or others if you don’t use safe practices
Tools Crosscut saw Band saw Hammer & Nails Drill/Screwdriver Router Tape Measure Level Blueprints
SKILLS STUDENTS LEARN Safety How to operate manual and power hand tools Basics of home construction Reading blue prints Walls, ceiling, roof Building cabinets Applying lacquer, stain, varnish Building codes and restrictions Preparation for national exam and Skills USA competition
Projects Jewelry boxes Birdhouses Flower boxes Dog houses Adirondack chairs End tables Picnic tables Cut out pictures with router House
OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND CLASS Keytrain and WorkKeys Guest speakers Technical schools Careers Field Trips Places to continue education Places to work SkillsUSA State (If 1st place then nationals) Nationals (Kansas City, MO)