Become a skilled woodworker and cabinetmaker by enrolling in the Manufacturing Technician/Techniques - Wood Products certificate and diploma programs. These programs will train you to manufacture home and office furniture, store fixtures, cabinetry, architectural millwork and other associated wood products.

Major topics include:

• Selection and use of solid wood, veneers, and other materials
• Reading and interpreting blueprints
• Preparing sketches and shop drawings
• Costing out projects
• Use and maintenance of hand and power tools
• Preparation of cutting lists and material requisitions
• Design and construction of residential and commercial furniture and fixtures

Other areas to be covered include the design and construction of kitchen and bathroom cabinets, and preparation and application of various types of finishing materials.

Graduates of this program may receive, at the discretion of the employer, advanced standing in their apprenticeships, based on their on-the-job performance.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma at or above the general level or its equivalent. Grade 12 English or equivalent is required.

Mature Students:
Applicants aged 19 or older without an OSSD will be considered on the basis of the results of the College’s Mature Student Test. Students must posses the prerequisites even if they are applying as mature students; however, college, university, or upgrading equivalencies may be used.

Graduates of the new Ontario Secondary School Curriculum:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) preparation levels.

Required courses:
Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG 4C or ENG 4U).

Recommended courses (not used in the admission selection process):
• Grade 12 (C) College and Apprenticeship
  Mathematics (MAP 4C)
• Grade 11 or 12 (C) Construction Technology
  (TCJ 3C, TCJ 4C)