The Cabinetmaking Program offered here at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School is designed to equip all students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in a variety of woodworking fields. This four year program gives comprehensive knowledge in the technical and industrial field of cabinetmaking and millwork, and takes the student from a basic understanding of wood properties and woodworking tools, to the design and fabrication of kitchen cabinets and furniture. Along the way students will be taught the fundamentals and basic principles of mathematics. Science, and English as it relates to cabinetmaking. The curriculum is aligned with the MA DESE CVTE 2013 frameworks. Throughout every phase of instruction, deliberate effort is made to acquaint students with working conditions that they may expect to find in the industry. Safety practices are stressed at all times.

 

 

 

Skills Taught

Cabinet joinery

 

Computer Aided Design

 

Counter top construction

Estimating

Hand tool usage

Kitchen Cabinet Construction

 

Career Opportunities

Antique furniture repair

Architectural Mill Worker

Architectural Model Builder

Cabinet Maker

Corian/ Solid surface

Entrepreneur

Finish Carpenter

Remodeling