CON1160 Manufactured Materials
Introductory · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation
- Description
- Students select and use the appropriate materials and tools to build a product or structure from a wood composite or another manufactured material.
- 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 characteristics of common manufactured materials
1.1 identify the various types of manufactured materials; e.g., plywood, hardboard, particle board
1.2 describe how a common manufactured material is made
1.3 explain the advantages of using manufactured materials
2 demonstrate the safe use of a given hand and power tool
2.1 describe the safe operation of hand and power tools to make dado, rabbet and mitre joints in plywood and other manufactured materials
2.2 use the appropriate tools, materials and processes to:
2.2.1 measure and lay out the components
2.2.2 cut to size and surface all edges
2.2.3 edge bond all exposed surfaces, as required
2.2.4 machine the appropriate joints
2.2.5 assemble and clamp
2.2.6 attach the appropriate hardware
2.2.7 prepare for finishing
2.2.8 apply a suitable finish
3 create a product from a manufactured material, using basic joinery techniques
3.1 describe typical methods of constructing a product from a manufactured material; e.g., types of joints, fastening systems, edge treatments
3.2 identify the factors that determine the quality of a wood joint
3.3 select or modify a plan for a project that incorporates basic joinery and edge treatment techniques
3.4 create a bill of materials, cutting list and event sequence
3.5 identify and describe common methods used to finish plywood and other wood substitutes
3.6 conduct a visual inspection of components to see that the joints are tight fitting, surfaces are free of marks and edges are covered and finished appropriately
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.