CARP2200 Cabinetmaking for Carpenters
This course introduces the principles and practices of jobsite cabinetmaking for residential construction. Students will apply advanced carpentry skills to construct and install specialty cabinets with precision and craftsmanship. Emphasis is placed on cabinet joinery, assembly, and finishing techniques. Students will interpret shop drawings, select appropriate materials, operate woodworking machinery safely, and produce cabinets that meet professional industry standards. The course culminates in a custom cabinet project that integrates fabrication and installation.
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Interpret cabinet drawings and make a cut list from design specifications
Select appropriate materials, joinery methods, and hardware for various cabinet types and applications
Assemble cabinet carcasses, face frames, doors, and drawers with accuracy and attention to detail
Install completed cabinets plumb, level, and square, ensuring secure and aesthetically pleasing fit and finish
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the
campus store and in eServices.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty-two hours for each lab credit, and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations, or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Course Credits section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Access Services - Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified students with documented disabilities. Upon attending an intake meeting with Access Services, qualified students will receive a letter listing the approved accommodations that they may provide to their instructors. If you have a documented disability that may require accommodations, contact HTC Access Services at
AccessServices@hennepintech.edu or
https://hennepintech.edu/current-students/access-services/index.html.
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus and Eden Prairie Campus: 952-995-1300
Credit Details