Armijo Elementary – (Formerly known as Woods I) NCCER Core Curriculum/ Carpentry II/III/IV

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

NCCER Core Curriculum introduces the student to most phases of woodworking and its application to industry and society. The focus is on safety, design, planning, measurement, hand tools, power tools, assembly and hardware, preparation and finishing materials, and employability skills. The student completes projects that are enjoyable to make and are useful. Course Description: Carpentry II continues to expose the student to more advanced phases of woodworking. The focus is on safety, design, planning, measurement, power tools, assembly and hardware, preparation and finishing materials, and employability skills. The student works in a self-paced environment working on a major project. Course Description: Carpentry III enhances the student’s skills in cabinet making and trains him/her to perform to industry standards. The focus is on safety design, planning, measurement, technical reading, listening, and reviewing, assembly and hardware, preparation, materials and employability skills. Course Description: Carpentry IV advances the student’s skills in working with different types of wood. The student specializes in hand-made furniture with a focus on Southwest furniture and custom production. areas of study are safety, joinery, design, planning, procedures and materials selection, usage and maintenance of hand and power tools, measurement, layout, cutting, glue up, and assembly, finishing, and employability skills. The student becomes more proficient with hand tools, saws, mortise/tendon joints, dado joints, dowel joints, and biscuit joints.