Last updated on 2026-05-18
Program overview
The Cabinetry and Woodworking program is a hands-on 38-week certificate course designed to equip students with the essential knowledge and skills for entry-level positions in the cabinet making industry. This program emphasizes practical learning, allowing students to gain competence in various tasks that employers in the woodworking field require. Students will engage in activities such as shop safety, blueprint reading, and operating woodworking tools and machinery, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future careers.
Program structure
The Cabinetry and Woodworking program is structured to provide a comprehensive learning experience over a period of 38 weeks. The program includes:
- Three terms of study, each designed to progressively build on skills and knowledge.
- Term 1 focuses on independent learning, where students develop foundational skills.
- Term 2 introduces group projects and includes a three-week work integrated learning experience in the industry.
- Term 3 simulates an industry environment, allowing students to work as a team on a large-scale project.
This program is offered at the Notre Dame Campus in Winnipeg, with a September entry date. While it is not an apprenticeship program, it may provide opportunities for apprenticeship credit transfer. Students are required to have a laptop for the course.
Featured Experiences
- Hands-on learning approach with a focus on practical skills.
- Three-week field experience in the industry during Term 2.
- Group projects in Term 2 to enhance teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Final term designed to mimic real industry conditions, culminating in a large-scale project.
- Information sessions available to learn more about the program and related careers.
Career Options
- Cabinet Maker: Specializes in crafting custom cabinets and furniture, ensuring quality and precision in woodworking.
- Woodworking Technician: Works with machinery and tools to produce wooden products, maintaining equipment and ensuring safety standards.
- Furniture Designer: Designs and creates functional and aesthetically pleasing furniture pieces, often working with clients to meet their needs.
- Shop Foreman: Oversees woodworking operations, managing staff and ensuring projects are completed on time and to specifications.
- Estimator: Analyzes project requirements and costs, providing estimates for materials and labor for woodworking projects.
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