Cabinetmaking

About Cabinetmaking

Learn the fundamentals of cabinetmaking materials, machines & safety as well as specialized techniques like veneering and carving.

Hands-on project work is the heart of the program. Our teaching staff comes from different industry backgrounds, from custom cabinetry, furniture design, repair and restoration, film sets, and aerospace.

Our graduates work in big and small shops; build kitchens, office furniture, commercial interiors; they outfit private jets, restore antiques, design furniture and teach others.

Program Outline

Program overview

List of competencies

Employment Prospects

Program overview

List of competencies

	Program Competencies	Hours	Credits
1	The Trade and the Training Process Introduction to the program. Self-directed work site visits.	15	1
2	Wood & Related Materials How to choose the best wood or sheet for a job. Identifying woods. Hand tool work.	60	4
3	Assembly Methods & Devices Choosing and using the appropriate joinery and hardwood. Hand tool work.	45	3
4	Furniture Drafting & Design Traditional and computer software drawing techniques. Translating 2-D to 3-D	90	6
5	Hand Tools Use and sharpening of traditional woodworking hand tools. Project work.	60	4
6	Health & Safety Study of machine and chemical hazards of the trade. Developing safe work habits.	15	1
7	Mathematics Tutorial on measurement and calculations used in the trade.	30	2
8	Portable Machine Tools Training in use of hand-held electric power tools such as drills, saws, routers. Project work.	30	2
9	Stationary Machine Tools Training in use of large floor mounted woodworking machines, such as table saws, bandsaws, planers and lathes. Project work.	105	7
10	Worksite Visits Field trips to large and small shops.	30	2
11	Procedure Planning How to plan the steps for a successful build.	45	3
12	Solid Wood Furniture Construction of four solid wood projects. Skill-building in machining techniques.	120	8
13	Furniture Made of Sheet Materials Training on panel saws and other machines for working with sheetstock. Planning and construction of casework using panel products and industry-standard hardware.	120	8
14	Patterns, Templates, Jigs & Fixtures Shop-built construction aids for producing multiple wooden components.	60	4
15	Furniture Styles Exploration of historical furniture styles and their influence today.	30	2
16	Shop Drawings & Sketches Production of construction drawings and full-scale patterns. Training in plan reading.	60	4
17	Decorative Woodwork Construction of projects focusing on making and instralling mouldings, hanging doors and locks.	75	5
18	Basic Veneering Training in decorative veneer matches and pressing techniques. Project work.	30	2
19	Basic Marquetry Training in marquetry techniques. Production of marquetry panels.	45	3
20	Furniture Carving Training in wood carving techniques and tools.	45	3
21	Furniture Finishing Training in hand application and spraying of stains and clear finishes.	60	4
22	Solid Wood Furniture II Training in hand application and spraying of stains and clear finishes.	120	8
23	Furniture Repair & Restoration Training in techniques and materials for repair. Hands-on restoration of damaged pieces.	90	6
24	Staircases Tutorial on staircase mathematics, terminology, and layout. Drawing and construction.	120	8
25	Starting & Managing a Small Business Research of the job market and setting up and operating a small business. Prototyping and marketing of woodwork.	60	4
26	Practicum Three-week internship in the cabinetmaking industry. Transition to the working world.	90	6
	Total	1650	110

Employment Prospects

Start Date

Sep 04 2019

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Fees

Registration: $270
Toolbox: $225
Total: $495

Schedule

Monday to Friday
Day: 8:00–3:20
Evening: 5–10pm

Certification

Diploma of Vocational Studies (D.V.S)
Diplômes d’etudes professionel (D.E.P.)

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