Cabinetmaking

1650 hours – Full-Time Program (5530)

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The Cabinetmaking program develops the following competencies to perform the trade:

• By learning to perform cabinetmaking tasks and activities correctly, at an acceptable level of competence for entry into the job market
  
• By learning to foster a constant concern for occupational health and safety and developing safe, effective work habits
  
• By developing a concern for producing quality work

EMPLOYMENT PERSPECTIVES

Cabinetmaking graduates find employment in manufacturing companies as well as being prepared to start their own business.

N.B. Completion of this program leads to a Québec Ministry of Education Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)

PROGRAM CONTENT

Program is divided into the following modules. In addition, all students participate in an on-the-job training period. Students gain valuable experience, which should enable them to secure employment upon the successful completion of the course.

1. The Trade and the Training Process
   
2. Wood and Related Materials
   
3. Assembly Methods and Devices
   
4. Furniture Drafting and Designing
   
5. Hand Tools
   
6. Health and Safety
   
7. Mathematics
   
8. Portable Machine Tools
   
9. Stationary Machine Tools
   
10. Worksite Visits
    
11. Procedure Planning
    
12. Solid Wood Furniture I
    
13. Furniture Made of Sheet Materials
    
14. Patterns,Templates, Jigs and Fixtures
    
15. Furniture Styles
    
16. Shop Drawings and Sketches
    
17. Decorative Woodwork
    
18. Basic Veneering
    
19. Basic Marquetry
    
20. Furniture Carving
    
21. Furniture Finishing
    
22. Solid Wood Furniture II
    
23. Furniture Repair and Restoration
    
24. Staircases
    
25. Starting and Managing a Small Business
    
26. Practicum