Manufacturing Entrepreneurship provides students with advanced experience in the materials, tools, and processes used in wood products manufacturing. Building upon foundational woodworking skills, students will learn and apply advanced joinery techniques while emphasizing precision, craftsmanship, and safety.
Students will also participate in tool maintenance and shop organization, gaining an understanding of industry-standard practices. In collaboration with the instructor, students may design and build projects intended for sale to the general public, offering real-world experience in production, quality control, and professionalism.
Students are responsible for providing materials needed to complete course projects. The cost of materials will vary depending on individual project choices.
Prerequisites for this course include the successful completion of Engineering Technology II or Manufacturing Technology II.