NCCER Cabinetmaking case studies
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The NCCER Cabinetmaking credential sits within NCCER's craft training and credential system. NCCER describes itself as "an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational foundation" created in 1996, and states that its programs "allow both emerging and experienced craft professionals to earn credentials and certifications that span all construction trades." Training and assessments are delivered through accredited organizations; NCCER reports 1,105 accredited organizations, 1,489 accredited training and assessment programs, and 5,642 points of delivery. Candidates typically enroll through a high school, postsecondary institution, apprenticeship, or contractor program found via NCCER's Find a Center tool, and they use an NCCER number to track and verify credentials. Cabinetmaking content is organized around six areas: cabinetmaking fundamentals; layout and measurement; materials and hardware; cutting and machining; assembly and installation; and finishing and safety. The NCCER Cabinetmaking case studies are 5 cases and about 3,161 words.
1Out-of-Square Kitchen Base Run
Your crew is setting a 12 ft 4 in. run of base cabinets in a remodeled 1930s kitchen.
707 words, about 4 min2Tear-Out on Maple Rail-and-Stile Doors
You are machining 20 raised-panel door stiles and rails from 3/4 in. hard maple with a 1/2 in.
627 words, about 3 min3Garage Mudroom Lockers: Material and Hardware Failures
You are building a 6 ft wide built-in mudroom locker unit in an unheated garage that swings from 20 degrees F in winter to 95 degrees F and 85 percent relative humidity in summer. The design uses 3/4 in.
581 words, about 3 min4Wall Cabinets on a Bowed Wall and Sloped Ceiling
You are installing five 42 in. deep wall cabinets in a 10 ft kitchen run.
662 words, about 3 min5Solvent Lacquer in a Basement Shop
You are finishing 12 cabinet doors with a solvent-based pre-catalyzed lacquer in a 14 ft by 20 ft basement shop in January. The shop has a box fan in a window, a water heater with a pilot light 8 ft from the spray area, and a half-face respirator with organic vapor cartridges.
584 words, about 3 min