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Catalog Description Formerly known as CET 30 Hours: 108 (36 lecture, 72 laboratory) Description: Fundamentals of woodworking hand tools, power hand tools and woodworking machinery to safely develop knowledge and skills leading to finish trim carpentry. Emphasis on residential construction finish carpentry standards, details, nomenclature, trims, and methods of setting interior and exterior doors, window jamb and trims, closet packs, cabinet installs, wainscoting, stair trim and railings, base and ceiling trims and finished flooring applications. (not transferable) Course Student Learning Outcomes CSLO #1: Describe installation methods of: Interior and exterior doors, window jamb and trims, closet packs, cabinet installs, wainscoting, stair trim and railings, base and ceiling trims and finished flooring applications. CSLO #2: Demonstrate the proper safe usage, application and maintenance of power hand tools and machinery related to cabinetry, carpentry and finish trim carpentry. CSLO #3: Apply proper care and maintenance of common woodworking hand and power tools, and machinery. Effective Term Fall 2026 Course Type Credit - Degree-applicable Contact Hours 108 Outside of Class Hours 54 Total Student Learning Hours 162 Course Objectives Lecture Objectives: 1. Describe the proper safe usage, application and maintenance of power hand tools and machinery related to cabinetry, carpentry and finish trim carpentry. 2. Describe installation methods of: Interior and exterior doors, window jamb and trims, closet packs, cabinet installs, wainscoting, stair trim and railings, base and ceiling trims and finished flooring applications. Laboratory Objectives: 1. Demonstrate safe handling and application of power hand tools and machinery related to cabinetry, carpentry and finish trim carpentry. 2. Machine tool maintenance of common woodworking hand and power tools, and machinery. General Education Information Approved College Associate Degree GE Applicability CSU GE Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU approval) Cal-GETC Applicability (Recommended - Requires External Approval) IGETC Applicability (Recommended-requires CSU/UC approval) Articulation Information Not Transferable Methods of Evaluation Problem Solving Examinations Example: Students will be tested on reading and lecture material. Question Example: What is the difference between crown molding and baseboard? Points will be assigned to each question and converted to a letter grade. Skill Demonstrations Example: Students will demonstrate proper procedures for measuring, cutting, coping and splicing crown molding. Repeatable No Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Lab: Lab techniques will be presented in a "describe / show / review" methodology. Students will complete a safety test before using equipment. Instructor will work with students until they can successfully complete the test with 100% success rate. Lecture: Instructor will lecture on the installation of crown molding and baseboards. The student will be given an opportunity to clarify any questions in an instructor-guided discussion. Distance Learning The instructor will present a video lecture on common causes for the dulling of wood working equipment. Students will demonstrate understanding by responding to discussion post, submitting a student led instructional video or slideshow, and/or an image of them sharpening tools with a description of the process. Typical Out of Class Assignments Reading Assignments 1. Read text unit on machine and tool operations safety and be prepared to discuss in class. 2. Read the text units on joinery and cabinet structure. Apply to course projects. 3. Read the text units on crown molding machining. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Pass a safety exam with a 100% related to the text reading assignment, machine tool operations demonstrations and lectures. 2. Lab Assignments: Demonstrate installation methods of interior and exterior doors, window jamb and trims, closet packs, cabinet installs, wainscoting, stair trim and railings, base and ceiling trims and finished flooring applications. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Required Materials Advanced Carpentry Author: NCCER Publisher: Pearson Publication Date: 2024 Text Edition: 6th Classic Textbook?: No OER Link: OER: Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.