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CABINETMAKING/FINISHED CARPENTRY

Instructor:  David Palazzi

 

Course Description
 Cabinetmaking/Finished Carpentry is a part of the Building Construction Trades group of programs.   This program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the Cabinetmaking field or entry-level positions as Finished Carpenters.

The first year of the program is the Cabinetmaking portion.  During this year, the student will learn many facets of cabinetmaking.  This will include sketching and blueprint reading, cabinet design, safety, set-up and operation of stationary power tools.  As part of these studies, small bench projects will be required to achieve these duties and tasks.

During the second and third year of the program students will learn to construct and install a complete kitchen.  This will lead into the Finished Carpentry portion of the course.   During this year, the student will learn many facets of the Finished Carpentry trade.   This will include basic framing, kitchen layout and design, safety and operation of basic portable power tools, kitchen installation, plastic laminate fabrication and installation, installation of door jambs and the hanging of doors, trim and moldings, stair finish, and estimating.

Since mathematics plays a very important role in all phases of the construction industry, this program will include an extensive study of mathematics that are required not only for entry-level employment, but will also allow the worker to function at a higher level.

Prerequisites:  Applied Math & Science, Measuring Skills (area, linear & perimeter).

Appropriate Occupations
Businesses that are a part of the building construction industry are always looking for well trained employees in career areas such as:

  • Home Remodeling

  • New Construction

  • Furniture Maker/Finisher

  • Cabinetmaker

  • Countertop Construction

  • Kitchen Installation

Further Education Opportunities
 Students who wish to continue their education can:

  • Enter an apprenticeship program.
  • Attend a trade or technical school such as Thaddeus Stevens or Johnson Technical Institute.
  • Attend a two- or four-year college such as Penn College.
  • Enter the Continuing Education program at the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center.  

 

Revised 3/26/07

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This course also available to adult students. 
See Intergenerational Programs