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Construction Technology 20 

Course Code: CON2/3A 

Credits: every student must earn a minimum of 5 credits 

Prerequisite: TMT01M (Construction/Fabrication) 

Required for: Construction Technology 30 

Students select from Set A (cabinetry), Set B (construction), or a combination. Students can take A and B in the same year. 

Set A: This course is for students who have an interest in cabinetmaking, furniture design and construction, woodturning and general woodwork. Students gain integral knowledge in shop safety, tools, and procedures. Students will learn to design, plan, estimate, properly sequence, and construct an intermediate woodwork project. 

Typical projects students might complete in this course are: 

 Night stand 

 Shelving unit 

 Mirror 

 Small cabinet with a door and drawer 

 Dresser 

Set B: This course is designed to give the student a basic understanding of construction fundamentals. The student will study the correct use of tools and machines, site processes, safety, framing and roofing procedures, exterior finishing techniques, measurement, and shop mathematics. Construction skills will be developed as the projects are completed. 

Typical projects students might complete in this course are: 

 Garden shed 

 Dog House

 Recycle Bin 

 Picnic Table 


Construction Technology 30 

Course Code: CON30B 

Credits: every student must earn a minimum of 5 credits 

Prerequisite: Construction Technology 20 and the appropriate intermediate courses. 

Students select from Set A (cabinetry), Set B (construction), or a combination. Students can take A and B in the same year. 

Set A: This is course is for students who have an interest in cabinetmaking, furniture design, and advanced woodwork. The student will review the correct use of tools and machines, shop processes, safety, joinery and measurement. Learners will also look at tool care and maintenance, web frame construction, veneering, and leg and rail construction. Students will learn to design, plan, estimate, properly sequence, and construct an advanced woodwork project. 

Typical projects students might complete in this course are: 

 Table (leg and rail with a veneered top) 

 Entertainment unit 

 Bookcase 

 Dresser 

Set B: For students who have an interest in construction practices and procedures. Students gain integral knowledge in shop/site safety, tools, and procedures. Students will learn to estimate, plan, properly sequence, and complete a construction project. 

Typical projects students might attempt in this course are: 

 Shed 

 Greenhouse 

 Garage 

 Set of Stairs 

 Insulate, poly, and drywall a room 

 Cattle/ Horse Shelter 

 Gazebo 

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