Interpreting Commercial Plans

Catalog description

This course is one in a series of courses that will give students the opportunity to develop problem solving advanced skills in the design and fabrication of furniture with an emphasis on interpreting commercial plans. Students will learn how to read and understand furniture construction plans. Topics will include the meaning of symbols and calculations, reading dimensions, and verifying accuracy of stacked dimensions in relationship to the overall dimension. Students will produce a furniture piece without any deviation from the original plans. Note: Completion of the degree or certificate requirements qualifies students to receive a maximum of two years credit toward the California State Contractor's License for the C-6 Cabinet, Millwork and Finish Carpentry examination.