Cabinetry, Millwork & Woodworking Pathway

The Cabinetry, Millwork, and Woodworking pathway provides learning opportunities for students interested in preparing for careers in cabinet construction, millwork, finish carpentry, and furniture making for both production and custom products. Careers associated with this pathway include, but are not limited to: Cabinetmaker, Cabinet Installer, Woodworking Machinery Operator, Custom Millwork Project Estimator, and Woodworking Engineer/Drafter (CAD). Students may also earn industry relevant certifications.

Pathway Details

CTE Course Sequence and Descriptions

Course 1

Course 2

Intermediate Woodshop (5310)

Concentrator

Advanced Woodshop (5320)

Capstone

Intermediate Woodshop - Basic course in wood manufacturing. The students learn proper use and name of the common hand and power tools used in the woodworking industry. Students learn the common wood joints, use, and characteristics of common woods, and how to finish. Students will participate in the safe practices planning, usage of various tools, and building schedule. Students will demonstrate these skills by completing scheduled wood projects. Students will also be introduced into the Skills USA leadership program.
Advanced Woodshop - Advanced/intermediate course in wood manufacturing. The students will understand and demonstrate furniture, wood products, and mass production technology processes used in construction technology. The students learn the proper safe usage of machines and power tools used for manufacturing woodworking products. Students will participate in the planning, scheduling, producing, and marketing of wood projects. Students will also gain career readiness skills along with the SkillsUSA leadership component.

Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

Industry Recognized Certifications

Post Secondary Options

College of the Sequoias

West Hills College

Reedley College <

Fresno State

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