Prerequisite: State Indentured Carpenter Union Apprentice; CARP 040A; CARP 040B
Advisory: ENGL 030 or ENLA 034 or appropriate placement; READ 022 or appropriate placement; MATH 020 or MATH 020C or appropriate placement

This course is designed to meet the needs of Indentured Apprentices with the State of California who are interested in the carpentry industry by providing the characteristics and construction suitability of various types of wood, woodworking materials, and hardware typically used in the cabinet making industry. Instruction on cabinet making design and wood selection will be emphasized. Working with a variety of wood samples, students will develop the ability to recognize the natural qualities associated with a particular wood species. Practical exercises will include handling selected wood species and experience working with a variety of hardware.