Woodworking Technician

South Campus - Windsor (T805)

Two Year - Ontario College Diploma

September

Roy Bottoset
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4407
rbottoset@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level qualify for admission to this program.

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

PROGRAM GOALS
This program focuses on both theory and technical skills in materials recognition and selection, machining, finishing, manufacturing and construction to meet a variety of goals in processing wood products. A woodworking technician learns a wide range of skills including cabinet making and kitchen design, trim and construction carpentry, architectural millwork (doors and windows) and furniture making. A woodworking technician is also able to program and operate CNC (computer numeric control) machines for repetitive work.

This program will appeal to students with a strong math background. They must have precise work habits and excellent problem solving skills.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Strong industry support
• Up-to-date labs and equipment
• Hands-on projects
• Curriculum parallels apprenticeship standards
• Opportunities in both the manufacturing, design and construction areas
• Opportunities to participate in work placement

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Woodworking technicians fit well into any environment such as large and small cabinet, furniture and millwork companies, kitchen and bath design centres and commercial and residential construction companies.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Program Physical Demands Analysis: T805

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:

$3,297.69
$600 - $800
$175

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.