Essential Skill Alignment Chart: Cabinetmaking & Millwork – CIP Code 48.0703
This chart is designed to help students and parents understand the educational and physical expectations and/or recommendations for the Cabinetmaking & Millwork program at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. For additional information, please visit the program webpage.
Program Safety & Physical Considerations
- High degree of self-discipline and focus needed for safety in and around cabinetmaking equipment and tools
- Coordination ability to adjust actions in relation to other actions
- No fear of heights or working in close spaces
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Ability to lift 50 pounds overhead
- Physical strength and stamina that requires considerable use of arms, legs, and whole body
- Ability for learning and work environment with dust, dirt, and debris and various chemical odors found in the cabinetmaking industry
Essential Aptitudes Recommended
- Eye/hand/foot coordination
- Finger dexterity
- Manual dexterity
- Spatial acuity
- Forms perception
- Arm-hand steadiness
Reading & Language Arts Levels
- College Prep Reading and Language Arts
- Text written on 11th grade level
- Follow oral and written instruction
- Technical reading
- Ability to outline, paraphrase, and summarize
Math Level
- Basic math skills
- College Prep Algebra
- Ability to measure to the 32nd of an inch
- Ability to visualize in 3 dimensions
- Ability to work with fractions, decimals, and conversion of decimals and fractions
End of Year – 12th Grade Assessment Test
Industry Certifications
- Students will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications in the program
Program Requirements & Related Costs
- Uniform requirements
- Shirt: $8.50
- Tan or green pants:$ 25-30
- Work boots: $25-30
Cooperative Education
- Students who meet all the requirements, including teacher recommendation, grades, attendance, and discipline record
- Students must provide their own transportation to and from the job site
Articulation Agreements
- Statewide Articulation Agreements
Other Skills
- Ability to problem solve
- Ability to work independently and on a team
- Ability to use computer skills and software skills as related to the equipment
- Ability to read blueprints
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Schnecksville, PA
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