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Campus:
Windsor Campus (T805)
Program Length:
Two years - Ontario College Diploma
Starts:
September 2010
Contact:


Roy Bottoset
(519) 972-2727, ext. 4407
email: 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 status click here.

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.

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.

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2009 are as follows:
Standard Tuition 1st year
$2,220.00
Books & expendable supplies per semester
$400-600
Safety shoes and glasses approx.
$ 175.00

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students click here.
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
 

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DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 1
BDT110
3
Trade Drawings/Layout
BDT115
3
Construction Health & Safety
BDT106
2
Carpentry Calculations
BDT116
2
Machining Theory I
BDT125
8
Machining Practice l
BDT302
2
Materials I

Semester 2
BDT213
4
Basic Carpentry Skills
ENG212LS
2
Communications I
ELEC1030
3
Choose an Elective
BDT210
3
Home Renovation Trade Skills
BDT215
2
Estimating/Project Planning
BDT216
3
Wood Finishing
ARC104
3
Building CAD 1
Code
Credit
Course Name
Semester 3
ELEC1030
3
Choose an Elective
BDT308
4
Design Studio
BDT303
2
Machining Theory II
ARC204
3
Building CAD II
BDT307
2
Trim Carpentry Techniques
BDT311
6

Architectural Millwork Manufacturing

Semester 4
ELEC1030
3
Choose an Elective
BDT404WP
3
Computerized Kitchen Design
BDT501WP
6

Computerized Numerical
Control
BDT408
2
Materials II - Solids
BDT410
6

Stair Design/Manufacturing
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