CON1130 Solid Stock Construction
Introductory · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
- Description
- Students develop basic hand and power tool skills to build a product made from solid wood.
- Prerequisite
- CON1010: Construction Tools & Materials
- Parameters
- Access to a materials work centre, complete with basic hand and power tools, and to instruction from an individual with specialized training in the use of power tools.
- Supporting courses
- CON1120: Product Management
Outcomes The student will:
1 identify and describe the physical characteristics of a variety of hard and soft woods
1.1 describe the physical characteristics of a variety of hard and soft woods
1.2 list and describe common wood faults
1.3 identify and describe correct methods of handling and storing lumber
2 apply basic drawing and transfer skills to prepare a pattern or template
2.1 identify common shapes and lines used in product design
2.2 select or modify a plan for a free-standing or wall-mounted product that is made from solid or built-up stock
2.3 produce a pattern or template from a scale drawing
2.4 develop a cutting list and event sequence
3 construct a wooden product, using basic joinery techniques
3.1 describe common methods of making a built-up surface using edge joints and reinforce with dowels, biscuits or splines
3.2 describe the process of squaring solid stock
3.3 describe the safe operation of hand and power equipment that is used to:
3.3.1 joint and surface solid stock
3.3.2 cut and shape irregular surfaces
3.3.3 scrape and sand flat and irregular surfaces
3.4 use the appropriate tools, materials and processes to:
3.4.1 cut and surface stock
3.4.2 joint, glue and clamp
3.4.3 measure and lay out parts
3.4.4 cut and shape parts
3.4.5 assemble and fasten
3.4.6 prepare for finishing
3.4.7 apply a finish
3.5 complete a visual inspection of the product to see that the joints are tight fitting and surfaces are free of marks, gouges, burns and voids
4 demonstrate basic competencies
4.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
4.1.1 communicate
4.1.2 manage information
4.1.3 use numbers
4.1.4 think and solve problems
4.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
4.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
4.2.2 be responsible
4.2.3 be adaptable
4.2.4 learn continuously
4.2.5 work safely
4.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
4.3.1 work with others
4.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
5 make personal connections to the cluster content and processes to inform possible pathway choices
5.1 complete/update a personal inventory; e.g., interests, values, beliefs, resources, prior learning and experiences
5.2 create a connection between a personal inventory and occupational choices
Program of Studies 2009. Source document, © Alberta Education.