
WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY

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.

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
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Wood Tech II
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Wood Manufacturing Technology Semester II
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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.
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