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Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title CR 1612: Shop Practices I

Catalog Description

Credits 2
Hours/Week 4 (4 lab)
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

In this course, students learn to use hand tools, portable power tools, and woodworking machines in a safe and efficient manner. A series of required woodworking projects are completed in the shop.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

February, 2025

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Power Tool Use and Safety
  2. Construction Materials and Fasteners
  3. Hand Tool Use and Safety
  4. Assembly and Fastening Techniques
  5. Ladder and Scaffold Safety
  6. Stairs

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of power tools.
  2. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of hand tools.
  3. Identify and correctly use construction materials and fasteners.
  4. Demonstrate assembly and fastening techniques.
  5. Demonstrate safe and appropriate use of ladders, scaffolding, and fall protection.
  6. Calculate, layout and assemble stairs.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Critical Thinking
Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.

Special Information (if any)

None