BCTI 205 - Cabinetmaking

PROGRAM: Building Construction Technology
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 2
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2014

This course covers NCCER Cabinetmaking. Its modules cover topics such as introduction to the materials, tools, and methods used in cabinetmaking. Practice projects help the student learn the various joining techniques while providing practice on stationary power tools. The NCCER Cabinetmaking certificate and wallet card will also be awarded upon successful completion of this course.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon the successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

Describe cabinetmaking; including the woods and materials used in cabinet construction, shop tools used in cabinetmaking, and common construction joints.
Discuss assembly of cabinets, as well as sanding and finishing techniques.
Demonstrate how to apply plastic laminate to a countertop.
Examine cabinet door styles, cabinet drawer assemblies, cabinet door and drawer hardware, and cabinet shelves and shelf hardware.
Investigate the mass-production of cabinetry.
Attain readiness to take NCCER Cabinetmaking certification exams.

COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -

Cabinetmaking
Woods and Materials Used in Cabinet Construction
Shop Tools Used in Cabinetmaking
Joints
Assembling the Cabinet
Sanding and Finishing
Applying Plastic Laminate to a Countertop
Cabinet Doors
Cabinet Drawers
Cabinet Doors and Drawer Hardware
Cabinet Shelves and Shelf Hardware
Mass-Production Cabinetmaking

GRADING POLICY
Students must score 70 percent or higher on all module examinations to receive recognition from NCCER. Students must also complete each performance task to the satisfaction of the instructor to receive recognition from NCCER. If either of the above requirements are not met the student will forfeit NCCER certification and will receive a one letter grade reduction for the class.
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BCTI 205 - Cabinetmaking