Wood Technology
20 courses · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
WDTEC 10 Wood Technology I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- WDTEC 011.
- Corequisite
- WDTEC 010L, WDTEC 011.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the technology of woodworking trades: Discussion and demonstration (SOP-safe operating procedures) of safe operation of stationary and portable power tools; milling, sawing, shaping, sanding, assembly, and finishing techniques; sharpening, machine maintenance, process planning.
WDTEC 10L Wood Technology Laboratory I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 12 hours lab
- Corequisite
- WDTEC 010 and WDTEC 011.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Lab component of WDTEC 10: Laboratory practices to supplementing theory presented in WDTEC 10; practice of safe operation of stationary and portable power tools; milling, sawing, shaping, sanding, assembly, and finishing techniques; sharpening, machine maintenance, process planning.
WDTEC 11 Furniture Cabinet Layout I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Corequisite
- WDTEC 010, WDTEC 010L.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Drafting, layout, and detailing for the woodworking trades: Interpreting and producing shop drawings, applying joinery appropriate to various quality standard grades, solid wood forms, and geometric constructions.
WDTEC 20 Wood Technology II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- WDTEC 010, WDTEC 010L, WDTEC 011.
- Corequisite
- WDTEC 020L, WDTEC 021.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Continuation of WDTEC 010: 32mm cabinet-making systems; complex forms; machine maintenance; wood bending; advanced construction problems and techniques; finishing; hardware; adhesives and abrasives, hand tool conditioning and use; and related class projects.
WDTEC 20L Wood Technology Laboratory II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 12 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- WDTEC 010, WDTEC 010L, WDTEC 011.
- Corequisite
- WDTEC 020, WDTEC 021.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Laboratory component of WDTEC 20: 32mm cabinet-making systems fabrication sequence, CNC operation, wood bending, advanced construction problems and techniques, finishing, hardware, adhesives and abrasives, hand tool conditioning and use, and related class projects.
WDTEC 21 Furniture Cabinet Layout II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- WDTEC 010, WDTEC 010L, WDTEC 011.
- Corequisite
- WDTEC 020, WDTEC 020L.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Continuation of WDTEC 11: Interpreting and producing shop drawings, applying joinery appropriate to various quality standard grades, solid wood forms, and geometric constructions; using the computer as a tool for designing, drawing, generating cut lists, detailing cabinets plans, performing panel optimization plans, and cost/time analysis for the cabinetmaking industry.
WDTEC 30 CAD/CAM Techniques in the Cabinet-Making Industry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- WDTEC 020, WDTEC 020L, WDTEC 021.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Fundamentals of computer-assisted design (CAD), computer-assisted machining (CAM), fabrication techniques, and methodology: Theory, practice, and application with CAD/CAM software and CNC machinery commonly used in the contemporary woodworking industry.
WDTEC 40 Advanced CAD/CAM Techniques in the Cabinet-Making Industry
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- WDTEC 030.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Advanced principles of computer-assisted design (CAD), computer-assisted machining (CAM), fabrication techniques, and methodology: Theory, practice, and application with CAD/CAM software and CNC machinery commonly used in the contemporary woodworking industry.
WDTEC 200 Special Projects Laboratory
- Units
- 1-2
- Hours
- 3 - 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Student must have completed at least 1 semester of WDTEC courses.
Open laboratory: Upgrading of specific wood technology skills and selected wood technology projects.
WDTEC 210A Traditional Japanese Hand Tools and Joinery I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
Instruction and practice in the selection, sharpening, conditioning, and use of high-quality traditional woodworking hand tools: Emphasis on hand tools from Japan—sharpening stones, chisels, planes and saws, and traditional Japanese joinery.
WDTEC 210B Traditional Japanese Hand Tools and Joinery II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- WDTEC 210A.
Skills, tools and information acquired in WDTEC 210A are put to use in the construction of a series of projects based on traditional Japanese joinery construction: Specialty tools, chamfer, rabbet, and plow planes, kebiki, azebiki saws, yariganna (spear planes) and more refined techniques of sharpening, planing and joinery construction.
WDTEC 210C Traditional Japanese Hand Tools and Joinery III
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- WDTEC 210B.
Continuation of WDTEC 210B: Development and presentation of advanced projects, with exploration of more substantial and mature joinery work
WDTEC 210D Small Yard and Garden Structures
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- WDTEC 210C.
Fundamentals of design and construction of small structures for the yard and garden: Focus on developing designs with structural joinery construction projects.
WDTEC 223 CAL-OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Training
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture
CAL-OSHA 30-hour general industry training: Industry Standards for regulations covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standards for the General Industry 29 CFR 1926.
WDTEC 255 Survey Course for the Skilled Trades
- Units
- .5
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lab
Introduction to the skilled trades Wood Technology: Topics include safety, career opportunities, and hands on experience. Part of a four part series trades survey class including Welding 255, Carpentry 255, Machine Technology 255.
WDTEC 271 Artisans in Wood I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
Training in basic woodworking and communication skills: Hands-on practice with tools and materials of cabinet and furniture making, safe and efficient application of machine-oriented woodworking techniques; emphasis on communication and problem-solving skills related to woodworking industry.
WDTEC 272 Artisans in Wood II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture, 6 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- WDTEC 271.
Continued training in woodworking and communication skills: Hands-on practice with advanced woodworking techniques; multi phase production techniques; project and production team management.
WDTEC 466N Work Experience in Wood Technology
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 3 - 12 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised employment providing opportunities in wood technology or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period.
WDTEC 810 Traditional Japanese Woodworking
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 27 hours lab
Instruction and practice in the selection, sharpening, conditioning, and use of high quality traditional woodworking hand tools; emphasis on hand tools from Japan-sharpening stones, chisels, planes and saws, and traditional Japanese joinery.
WDTEC 811 Japanese Garden Structures
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 27 hours lab
Fundamentals of design and construction of small structures for the yard and garden: Focus on developing designs with structural joinery construction projects.