31409328Woodworking 1A: Machinery & Methods
Course Information
Description
This course introduces the learner to the operation of traditional woodworking equipment. Students perform numerous exercises to gain familiarity with portable power tools and industrial woodworking machinery while building their skills and familiarity with wood. Units include layout, sawing, surfacing, boring, and sanding.
Total Credits
2
Prior Learning Assessment
- High School-Articulated High School Course
- Transfer Credit (includes Certifications)
Course Competencies
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Use Measuring ToolsAssessment Strategiesthrough written examinationCriterialearner correctly identifies marking tools: scratch awl, marking knife, marking guagelearner correctly identifies measuring tools: rules, tape measures, framing square, try square, combination & centering squares, dial, digital & vernier caliperslearner completes class exercise satisfactorily (Checklist submitted in class)
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Use Layout ToolsCriterialearner identifies common layout toolslearner completes class exercise satisfactorily (Checklist submitted in class)
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Create Basic Geometric ConstructionsAssessment Strategiesthrough classroom exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner divides two parallel lines with a specified number of equally spaced lineslearner bisects a linelearner creates lines tangent to a given radius or series of radiilearner finds the center of an arclearner measures and lays out specific angles using a protractorlearner draws an arc of given radius tangent to two lines not at 90 degrees
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Use Portable Power SawsAssessment Strategiesthrough class exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for using portable power sawslearner identifies 3 portable saw typeslearner completes class exercise for portable power saws satisfactorily (Checklist submitted in class)
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Operate a Power Miter SawAssessment Strategiesthrough class exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for using Power Miter sawslearner differentiates between Fixed head, Compound, and Sliding Compound Power Miter Box sawslearner cuts miters, bevels, and compound angles using a power miter boxlearner completes class exercise satisfactorily (Checklist submitted in class)
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Perform Basic Operations on a Table SawAssessment Strategiesthrough class exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for using Table sawslearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling associated with the Table sawlearner identifies the properties of rip, crosscut, combination, triple chip and dado bladeslearner performs rip, crosscut and rabbeting operations using a Table sawlearner completes class exercise satisfactorily (Checklist submitted in class)
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Operate a Band sawAssessment Strategiesthrough class exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for using a Band sawlearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling associated with the Band sawlearner changes a Band saw blade and adjusts the blade guides properlylearner resaws wood using a Band sawlearner learner completes class exercise satisfactorily (Checklist submitted in class)
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Operate a JointerAssessment Strategiesthrough class exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for jointinglearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling for a jointerlearner adjusts infeed/outfeed tables correctlylearner performs jointer operations by completing class exercise (Checklist submitted in class)
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Operate a PlanerAssessment Strategiesby completing class exercisethrough written examinationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for planinglearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling for a planerlearner follows proper procedure to surface thin stocklearner identifies cutting quality by counting KMPI of 4 different samples run at different speedslearner adjusts feedrate to achieve a surface finish of atleast 20 KPI (Knife marks/inch) per AWI standardslearner performs planing operations by completing class exercise (Checklist submitted in class)
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Use Portable Drills & DriversAssessment Strategiesin the labby written examinationCriterialearner follows safe procedures for boringlearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling associated with portable hand drillslearner follows procedure for holding and boring small pieceslearner follows safe procedures for holding and boring round sectionslearner performs boring operations by completing class exercise (Checklist submitted in class)
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Operate a Drill PressCriterialearner identifies parts, adjustments and tooling associated with drill presseslearner selects proper operating speeds and adjusts the drill press speed given specific toolinglearner identifies proper safety procedures for using a Drill Presslearner completes class exercise satisfactorily (Checklist submitted in class)
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Identify AbrasivesAssessment Strategiesthrough classroom observationthrough written testCriterialearner identifies abrasives types and grit sizeslearner follows the procedure for folding a sheet of sandpaper for hand uselearner follows the procedure for using a hand sanding blocklearner explains the procedure for making contoured sanding blocks
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Use Portable Power SandersAssessment Strategiesthrough written examinationthrough classroom observationCriterialearner follows proper safety procedures for operating Portable Power sanding toolslearner identifies parts, adjustments and uses for Orbital, Random Orbit and Portable Belt sanderslearner installs abrasive media correctlylearner uses materials and methods to extend the useful life of abrasiveslearner completes class exercise satisfactorily (Checklist submitted in class)
This Outline is under development.