This is a one semester introduction to Construction Technology and Home Improvement. It will provide students the opportunity to evaluate their interest and talents in some of the processes behind construction, including its design, building and estimating costs.  The course presents a general overview of residential construction and home improvement.  Some example units include framing walls, floors and trusses along with plumbing, drywall and more. 

Small Engines is an introduction into engines, their operation, maintenance, and function. A sample of topics include: electronic components, small engine troubleshooting, fuels, and One particular area of interest is the mechanical unit dealing with 2 and 4 cycle engines.  Students will disassemble, repair/troubleshoot and reassemble a 2 or 4 cycle engine.

Students will learn the fundamentals of hand and machine tool safety in regards to creating projects with wood. The skills learned in the woodshop can be used throughout life in serving your Lord, others and finding your God-given talents. Apply design and CAD skills to later work in the home, as a hobby or a career in the construction, carpentry, engineering or woodworking industries.  The overall project during the semester will be to design and build one of the following: game board table, sofa mate table, or keepsake box.

 

Woods 2 & 3 builds off the skills learned in Woods 1 in dealing with Wood Technology. Students will continue to operate equipment safely in the design and completion of projects.  Semester 1 will involve the completion of a small cabinet or an octagon clock.  During Semester 2, students design and build a project of their choice given space and skills.  Some examples include cabinets, entertainment centers, tables, etc., and are only limited to the creativity of your blueprint reading skills.  The skills you learn in the woodshop are ones you can use throughout your life in serving your Lord, others and finding your God given talents. You can use them to do work on the home you live in, as a hobby or even a career in the construction, carpentry, engineering or woodworking industry.