Post on 15-Aug-2015
Greg Heuer, Woodworker
• WCA value proposition
• Available training resources
• How to get started• Questions?
Greg Heuer, Woodworker
Grandpa Al Father AlDogwood Lane, Nellysford, VA
Greg Heuer, Woodworker
Sierra Architectural Woodworking,Schaumburg, Illinois
Greg Heuer, Woodworker
2007 Matching Grant Money
Woodwork Career Alliance
Wood Manufacturing Industry Certificates
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Sawblade Certificate
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• 1. Student enrolls in WCA, (Passport and 10 free assessment credits.) $55 one-time.
• 2. Student passes the Skill Standards BASIC Measuring and Layout evaluations.
Sawblade Certificate
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• 3. Student earns 10 points (2 points for each Level 2 achievement) as follows:– Level 2 on Jointer – Edge jointing
1st edge– Level 2 on Table Saw – Ripping– Level 2 on Table Saw – Edge
rabbet/single blade– Level 2 on Portable Hand Sander
– Sand solid lumber– Level 2 on Drill Press – Drill
holes to specified location and depth
Sawblade Certificate
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• 4. Student scores 80% on the 40-questionWCA Sawblade online test.
• 5. Educator records successful assessments Points in the WCA Registry, which triggers an automated notice to WCA.
Sawblade Certificate
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• 6. Student receives Sawblade Certificate, signed by WCA President, in the mail along with a cover letter from the President encouraging progress toward Green and other Credentials.
Awards Celebration
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• 1. Award the Certificates in a public ceremony.
• 2. Be SURE your administrators and guidance counselors get the good news
• 3. Share the names and pictures with the local newspaper and parents.
Green Credential Certificate
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1. Earn 20 More
Points, for a total of
30.
2. Record 800 Hours in
school or at work
since enrollment in
WCA Program.
3. Get Pin, Patch, and
Certificate.
Blue Credential Certificate
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1. Earn 30 More
Points, for a total of
60.
2. Record 800 Hours in
school or at work
since earning the
Green Credential, for
a total 1,600 hours.
3. Pin, Patch, and
Certificate.
Woodwork Career Alliance
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1. Recognize
2. Reward
3. Rejoice
Woodwork Career Alliance
What’s in it for Woodworking Teachers?
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1. Industry Certificates
2. Potential for Outside
Income
3. Support for your
Program
What’s In It for YOU?
What’s In It for YOU?
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1. Industry Certificate
– Motivation
– Perkins $$
– Recognition
Look for the Pin & Patch
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Blue Credential Lapel Pin
What’s In it for YOU?
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1. Industry Certificate
2. Potential for Outside
Income
– Class, of course
– Industry in need
3. Support for your
Program
What’s In it for YOU?
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1. Industry Certificate
2. Outside Income
3. Support for your Program
– Parents
– Administration
– Industry and Supplies
Clear Readable Standards
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114 Tools/Machines
Hundreds of Operations
Clear Readable Standards
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The WCA Standards today
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Published Tool / Operational Assessments
What is a Skill Standard…
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"An observable, measurable level of achievement or performance which is applied to a woodworking skill or knowledge area.“
…and how do we assess candidates?
A closer look at the Assessment Tool
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• Considerations
• Title block including the Candidates & Evaluators information
• Pre-operation Checklist
• Operation Checklist– Scenario– Performance Standard
A closer look at the Assessment Tool
• Title block including the Candidates & Evaluators information
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A closer look at the Assessment Tool
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• Considerations
A closer look at the Assessment Tool
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• Pre-operation Checklist– LEVEL 1 - OUTPUT– LEVEL 2 - SET-UP
A closer look at the Assessment Tool
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Assessment Tool Library
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Woodwork Career Alliance
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• Familiarize yourself with the assessment beforehand and “Manage the exceptions”
• This is not a time for teaching• Make the assessment meaningful• Use/Develop/Share Widgets
General Comments on Assessments:
Sawblade Test Widget
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Measurement Widget
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The BASIC skills
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http://woodworkcareer.org/credential_landing/basic-skills/
The Measurement skills
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Copyright theWoodwork Career Alliance –NotFor ReproductionOr Use
The Layout skills
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Copyright theWoodwork Career Alliance –NotFor ReproductionOr Use
What Does It Cost?
• Points are earned by being assessed on a tool operation at Level 1 Or Level 2
• Enrollment/Sawblade = $55– Lifetime Passport– 1 Year Window in School
• Green Tuition = $100– 2 Year Window in School– Registry Trigger
• Blue Tuition = $150– No limit Window
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The Passport and Registry
• Entry point into the system
• Candidates must purchase prior to any assessment
• Physical record of points; REGISTRY database is official record
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Passport Points
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The Passport and Registry
• Entry point into the system
• Candidates must purchase prior to any assessment
• Physical record of points; REGISTRY database is official record
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The Passport and Registry
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What Does It Cost?
• EDUcation™ Division Subscription for Schools– $250 per year – Must have One Instructor Enrolled/Passport Holder– Benefits easily return the annual subscription cost . . .
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What Does It Cost?
• “Essentials” donation package
• $100 coupon from Quickscrews
• Digital membership at Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding
• Veneer from Veneer Technologies
• 2 Gals. Glue from Franklin
• Free Bessey Clamps
• Product Package from Rockler.com
• Streamlined Multi-Student Registration Process
• Certification Program for Students: Sawblade Certificate
• 10 free credits; $50 value/student for evaluations
• Online Written knowledge test
• Access to evaluation materials
• 1 tuition-free Accredited Skill Evaluator training per yearMuch More – Pages 6 of your Handbook . . .
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How is the Money Used?
• Volunteers – 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) Non-Profit
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Professional Career Path
1 Year = 1600 hours
The Select Few ASEs
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Three Easy Steps to ASE
1. Enroll - $552. Apply3. Train
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Three Easy Steps to ASE
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Three Easy Steps to ASE
1. Enroll-$552. Apply-Form3. Train
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http://woodworkcareer.org/credential_landing/skill-evaluator/
Three Easy Steps to ASE
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http://woodworkcareer.org/credential_landing/skill-evaluator/
Three Easy Steps to ASE
1. Enroll-$552. Apply-Form3. Train
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Three Easy Steps to ASE
1. Enroll-$552. Apply-Form3. Train-$250
– Hands-on– Guidebook
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EDUcation™ Subscription
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Bulk Student Enrollment
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Page 11 – Handbook – Bulk Passport Process
Assessing students
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WCA & Modern Cabinetmaking
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WCA & Modern Cabinetmaking
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• Modern Cabinetmaking Features:– Terminology– Step by Step procedures– Safety Notes & Illustrations– Working Knowledge– Green Notes– Bulleted Summaries– Test Your Knowledge– Suggested Activities (Common Core)
• WCA Correlates with textbook– General Considerations– Pre-operation checklist– Actual Standards
WCA & Modern Cabinetmaking
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Sawing Considerations Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of all machine specific controls. Stock is fed in smooth continuous motion past blade with proper feed rate while controlling stock movement and waste removal. Stock is supported at out-feed. Push stick is used when required.o Blade is completely stopped before reaching to the rear or over it. Proper stance and hand position are demonstrated. Stock is held securely against the fence, jig or fixture as appropriate. Material is pushed completely past the blade before releasing it.o Fall off is not allowed to clutter outfeed table. Required OSHA approved personal protective equipment is worn. Lock-out/Tag-out procedure is in place and followed.o Process is completed in a timely manner. Tool/Machine Manufacturer’s safety rules and guidelines are followed. Tooling requirements are reviewed and appropriate tooling on the machine verified. Operator does not reach into the machine processing area while the machine is in operation. Stock is held securely. Stock is supported and secured from movement. Hand remains firmly on saw throughout entire cut. Saw is moved in smooth, continuous motion. Appropriate stance and hand position are utilized for optimum balance and control. Protects delicate saw teeth and cleans work area after operation. Stock is supported at in-feed and out-feed. Operator is aware of work zone and safety precautions to others. Correct body posture utilized during machine operation. Operate machine safely, standing clear of kickback zone. Material properly staged at in-feed and out-feed. Initial trimmed cut edge is evident on entire length of material and exhibits smooth uniform saw marks with minimal burning and no back cut heeling. Trimmed edges are straight and parallel. Blade is fed in smooth continuous motion through stock with proper feed rate while controlling stock movement and waste removal. Fence is positioned clear of cut-off when crosscutting.
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• Go to WOODWORKCAREER.ORG
• CLICK and Enroll• Have a small headshot to
upload for your Passport• Email Greg when enrolled.
gheuer@woodworkcareer.org
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You Can Start Today!
Board of Directors
• Scott Nelson, WCA President; CEO, Central Plains Millwork Corporation (retired), Lincoln, Nebraska
• Duane Griffiths, WCA Vice President, Director of Educational Services, Stiles Machinery Inc.
• Glenn Wirgau, WCA Treas., LEED AP, Plant Manager, Columbia Falls, Montana
• Greg Heuer, WCA Secretary; Chief Learning Officer, Architectural Woodwork Institute
• Brian Bond, Associate Professor, Wood Products, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
• Jonathan Adams, COO, Silver Media, Hollywood, Florida
• Kent Gilchrist, CEO, Fremont Interiors, Indianapolis, Indiana
• Bill Geyer, Assistant Professor, School of Construction & Design, PA College of Technology
• Greg Larson, Director, New England School of Architectural Woodworking, Massachusetts
• Mick McGowan, Instructor, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT Polytechnic), Calgary
• Patrick Molzahn, Program Director, Cabinetmaking and Millwork, Madison Area Technical College, WI
• Jerry Finch, emeritus, Wood Manufacturing Faculty, Fox Valley Technical College (retired)
• Joe Galluzzo, emeritus; CEO, Anthony Galluzzo Corporation
• Paul Winistorfer, emeritus; Dean, College of Natural Resources, Virginia Tech
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WCA Board of Directors
Summary & Questions
• WCA value proposition
• Available training resources
• How to get started• Questions?