Oakdale High – Wood, Design, and Applications 1

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

This program will develop both hands-on fabrication skills as well as computer aided design (CAD) skills. Students will use a variety of woodworking hand tools, stationary power tools, as well as computer numerically controlled (CNC) routers, laser engravers, and 3D printers to practice traditional and advanced manufacturing and construction processes. Wood-working skills will be learned, enabling students to fabricate the projects they design. Students will learn CAD skills by designing both architecture and products throughout all four courses. This program will prepare students for a CAD industry certification. Students will practice and apply the planning and management skills necessary for careers in manufacturing, architecture, design, management and similar industries. Projects will become increasingly more complex, building on prior skills throughout the four courses, refining the student’s skills to tackle projects from start to finish.