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WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY

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The NPTC Cabinet Design and Production Training Mission: Expose young people to the wide range of wood-related occupational possibilities while exploring the forest resource with projects ranging from tree identification, rough lumber milling, measuring, planning, using woodworking tools and equipment to shaping, assembling and finishing the wooden product.

Students explore man's first industry and take home wood projects they learn to build under the watchful eye of an instructor who has worked in the wood industry for 30 years. The course covers the history of shaping wood with hand tools as well as the latest in computer-aided design innovations. The recently renovated woodworking lab at National Park Technology Center also includes computer controlled CNC cutting equipment and a dust extractor system for a clean and safe learning experience.

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Program Content:

I. First Year	II. Second Year
Students use basic woodworking texts and cover the high points of wood manufacturing in Arkansas	Students work from an advanced text and assist junior classmates. Both levels plan and construct assigned and personal projects to master woodworking skills
Wood Manufacturing Technology Semester I Understanding Personal and Shop Safety Using Hand Tools Passed Down Through the Ages Appreciating Forest Resources and Tree Species Measuring with English and Metric Systems Planning and Drafting Cabinetmaking Projects in CAD Using and Maintaining Power Equipment Safely	Wood Tech II Projects include: Designing Project using Computer Aided Drafting Ornamenting Cabinet Elements with the Shaper Spraying Finishes to Beautify and Protect Wood Learning Advanced Cabinet Joinery Repairing and Applying Veneers and Laminations Turning Wood Components on the Wood Lathe Measuring and Installing Cabinets for Residential Construction Planning for a Career in the Wood Industry
Wood Manufacturing Technology Semester II Sign making with Computer Controlled Automation Making Strong and Attractive Wood Joints Building Cabinets and Furniture Restoring and Refinishing Furniture Sanding Cabinetry to Prepare the Surfaces for Finishing Protecting Your Creation With Oils, Stains and Varnishes

Scoring for both levels is based on class work, tests, performance skills, and the work ethic standards of attendance, participation, cooperation, and safe conduct.

Woodworking graduates can find rewarding employment with above average wages in one of the many area wood manufacturing business. NPCC can assist with placement opportunities.