Course Outlines


Woodwork 9
                                                              
Instructor:                    Mr. Mikeš                                
Office Location:              Room 1006,Woodshop                     
Contact Information:          Pitt Meadows Secondary 604-465-7141
                                Email -        mmikes@sd42.ca
Prerequisites:                 
Course fees:                   $40 and all personal projects are funded by 
                                 the student 
Students Supplies Required:  3-Ring Binder, Pen and Pencil, Measuring tape

Course Description:

§  Welcome to Woodwork 9.  This is an introductory woodworking course.  This is primarily a “hands on” course where you will learn basic shop safety, general shop procedures, design & dimensioning, and the use of all hand and power tools in the woodshop.  Upon successful completion of Woodwork 9 students will be able to safely use general hand tools, and woodworking power tools. 
§  Students will quickly build their woodworking skills while they accomplish the construction of a hat rack, unique cutting board, small storage box, stepping stool, scroll saw project, mallet, bowl, mantle clock and if time allows a personal project.
Marking:

Student assessment will be based on:
1.   Treasure Hunt for safety gear..........................................  /S
2.   General shop safety work sheet.........................................  /S
3.   Safety assessment on:
§  Drill Press.................................................  /S
§  Scroll Saw.................................................  /S
§  Band Saw .................................................  /S 
§  Sanders....................................................  /S
§  Router......................................................  /S
§  Jointer.....................................................  /S
§  Thickness Planer............................................ /S
§  Radial Arm Saw............................................  /S
§  Wood Lathe................................................  /S
§  Table Saw..................................................  /S
§  Chop Saw...................................................  /S

4.   Hat Rack: ................................................................. /5
§  Hand Saw Use
§  Layout
§  Measuring
§  Drill Press
§  Band Saw/ Scroll Saw
§  Gluing
§  Hand Drill Use
§  Applying fasteners (#8 wood screws)
§  Finishing

5.   Cutting Board:  ............................................................ /5
§  Stock Break Out
§  Table Saw Use
§  Jointing
§  Glue up
§  Thickness Planer
§  Finishing
6.   Small storage box ......................................................... /10
§  Dimensioning
§  Craftsmanship
7.   Stepping Stool: ……….......................................................  /10
§  Glue up
§  Material Prep
§  Procedure
§  Dimensioning
§  Craftsmanship
8.   Scroll Saw Project:  ....................................................... /10
§  Design
§  Craftsmanship
9.   Mallet:  ..................................................................... /15
§  Glue up
§  Material Prep
§  Dimensioning
§  Craftsmanship
10.  Bowl:  ......................................................................./15
§  Glue up
§  Material Prep
§  Dimensioning
§  Craftsmanship

11.  Mantle Clock:  ............................................................. /30
§  Glue up
§  Material Prep
§  Procedure
§  Dimensioning
§  Craftsmanship
12.  Effort/Participation..................................................... G/S/N

 Total ...... /100
Marking will be adjusted depending on student progress


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Woodwork 10/11/12
                                                                                      
Instructor:                    Mr. Mikeš                                 
Office Location:              Room 1006,Woodshop                     
Contact Information:          Pitt Meadows Secondary 604-465-7141
                                Electronic Mail – mmikes@sd42.ca
Prerequisites:                 
Course fees:                   $40 and all personal projects are funded by the student
Students Supplies Required:  3-Ring Binder, Pen and Pencil, Safety Glasses

Course Description:

§  Welcome to Woodwork 10/11/12.  There are a wide variety of experience levels among the students in these courses.  There are students with advanced skills who have previously completed woodworking courses and there are inexperienced students who are enrolled in their first woodworking course.  The focus of this course is advanced cabinet making, furniture making and millwork.  Students are expected to advance their knowledge in the use and operations of the tools and machines in the shop.  For the less experienced students there will be a focus on basic machine tool skills and fabrication of small furniture items.  For the experienced students there will be a focus on designing and producing large cabinets and mill work items.   This is primarily a “hands on” course where you will learn shop safety, shop procedures, design & dimensioning, stock selection, pricing and the use of all hand and power tools in the woodshop. 
§  Students will quickly build and develop their woodworking skills while they accomplish the construction of a unique piece of furniture.

Marking:

Student assessment will be based on:
1.   Treasure Hunt for safety gear........................................... /S
2.   General shop safety work sheet.......................................... /S
3.   General shop procedure sheet............................................  /S
4.   Safety assessment on:
§  Drill Press.................................................  /S
§  Scroll Saw.................................................  /S
§  Band Saw .................................................  /S 
§  Sanders....................................................  /S
§  Router......................................................  /S
§  Jointer.....................................................  /S
§  Thickness Planer............................................ /S
§  Radial Arm Saw............................................  /S
§  Wood Lathe................................................  /S
§  Table Saw..................................................  /S
§  Chop Saw...................................................  /S

5.   Contract work/warm up project.........................................  /25
§  Grade dependent mandatory projects
§  Students will work in teams building necessary items to further the development and success of the woodshop.  Items that may be built include:
·         Jigs
·         Tool racks
·         Stools
·         Tables
·         Storage cabinets
·         Etc…
6.   Project work .............................................................. /50
§  Students are responsible to choose their own projects after the initial contract/warm up project
§  All student projects must be paid up-front before construction begins
§  All project design ideas must be discussed with your instructor during the planning stage
§  All projects must be completed before the end of the semester unless otherwise discussed
§  There will be “open shop” after school hrs
§  Students that do not have specific projects in mind for their own use or who have other concerns about building projects for their own are encouraged to discuss this with their instructor.  These projects will be financed by external clients.
7.   Employability Skills........................................................ /25

If you have a positive attitude and strong work habits no project is too large


Total ...... /100

Marking will be adjusted depending on student progress

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