2006-07 Catalog Archive (Archived July 31, 2006)
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Cabinetmaking and Millwork (CK)
Certificate
This major will provide education and skills required for casework design, construction and installation. Graduates should be qualified to work in all phases of finish carpentry, custom cabinet and millwork fabrication and installation. A great deal of emphasis will be placed on hands-on training in the shop environment.
Career Opportunities: Cabinetmaker, project manager, finish carpenter, pattern maker, cabinet millwork occupations, furniture millwork occupations, fixture maker/installer, independent craftsman, finishing specialist, manufacturing representative, estimator, kitchen salesperson/designer, architectural millwork occupations, industrial specialty millwork occupations, model maker, material/equipment sales, custom furniture builder, systems specialist/designer.
Recommended High School Subjects: One year of algebra and/or geometry.
Remediation Strategies: Students will be required to remediate deficiencies within one year of enrollment.
Transfer Procedures: This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College and detailed in the Information section (see "Transferring Credits") of this catalog. Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Program Goals: A graduate of this major should be able to:
- display the ability to define problems, analyze alternatives, and choose effective solutions to various construction problems encountered in the design and construction of custom cabinetwork and architectural millwork.
- demonstrate advanced abilities in setup and usage of a wide variety of shop equipment.
- list the characteristics of materials, both natural and manmade, and include these characteristics in the process of choosing materials for the construction of various projects.
- demonstrate the ability to select and apply both laminates and solid surface materials.
- analyze and discuss in depth the characteristics of different systems used for construction of cabinets and architectural millwork.
- demonstrate a command of the basic elements of quality design and proportioning.
- apply "form and function" constraints to design and execution of a wide variety of projects.
- systematically plan projects and communicate with others to facilitate ongoing projects.
- estimate costs of material and labor to establish budgets and determine economic feasibility.
- produce and utilize cut lists and working drawings.
- demonstrate advanced skills in production and utilization of a wide variety of joinery techniques.
- produce quality cabinetwork and millwork from conception and design stages through selection of materials, fabrication, finishing, and installation.
- demonstrate the ability to use the metric system.
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ARH102 | Basic Architectural Drafting | 3 | |
| BCT102 | Construction Safety and Equipment | 2 | |
| BCT103 | Construction Hand and Power Tools | 1 | |
| BCT109 | Framing Principles | 4 | |
| BCT119 | Blueprint Reading and Specifications | 3 | |
| MTH011 | Career Mathematics | 3 | |
| 16 | |||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| BCC236 | Interior Finish Materials | 4 | |
| BCC247 | Interior Trim | 5 | |
| BCC250 | Computers in Construction | 2 | |
| BCC251 | Introduction to Home Remodeling | 3 | |
| ENL010 | Communications | 3 | |
| 17 | |||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| CCM200 | Cabinet Materials | 3 | |
| CCM211 | Cabinet Design, Estimating, and Planning | 3 | |
| CCM221 | Joinery Techniques | 5 | |
| CCM227 | Architectural Millwork | 5 | |
| CCM215 | Introduction to Moulder and Grinder Technology | 2 | |
| 18 | |||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| CCM202 | Cabinet Hardware | 2 | |
| CCM231 | Abrasives and Finishes | 2 | |
| CCM241 | Shop Management and Maintenance | 3 | |
| CCM249 | Cabinet Construction | 5 | |
| CCM257 | Installation - Materials and Methods | 5 | |
| 17 | |||