Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: demonstrate knowledge of proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials following OSHA’s proper safety practices for a woodworking facility; demonstrate knowledge of workplace safety procedures; demonstrate knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used in wood technology; describe safety practices of the table saw and miter saw; demonstrate knowledge of safe use and storage of basic hand tools; demonstrate knowledge of safe use and storage of portable power tools; Identify proper use and maintenance of measuring, layout, and marking tools (e.g., tape measure, combination square, sliding T bevel); identify proper use and function of portable power tools (e.g., drill, planers, routers); identify proper use and function of fastening tools (e.g., Phillip head screwdriver, cat’s paw); identify proper use and function of hand tools (e.g., crosscut saw, coping saw); Identify proper use and function of the table and miter saws; describe and identify fractional measurements from a basic plan and assembly drawing; describe rough drawings and sketches; explain a cut list or bill of material from a basic plan and assembly drawing; demonstrate understanding of how to measure accurately to a sixteenth of an inch; identify the difference between both nominal and actual dimensions; demonstrate understanding of how to estimate material quantities in both board feet and linear feet; consider the natural characteristics of grain, knots, and checks when laying out a board; identify characteristics and applications of coniferous softwoods (e.g., pine, cedar); identify characteristics and applications of deciduous hardwoods (e.g., oak, maple, poplar); identify characteristics and applications of engineered lumber (e.g., plywood); Identify the proper cutting process based on grain direction; Identify how grain direction affects a material’s strength; Understanding kerf and its application to cutting and layout operations; Identify the following types of joints (e.g., butt, miter, dado, dovetail); prepare stock for use; identify and describe the purpose and use of woodworking fasteners (e.g., flat head screws, putty sticks); Identify and describe the purpose of clamping devices (e.g., bar clamp, spring clamp); describe the sanding grit numbering grading system; Identify various wood finishes for interior and exterior (e.g., latex, spray-on, oil-based).