Woodworking Technician

College: CONS   Program: 0054   Campus: DO

About the Program

Conestoga's Woodworking Technician program is the only one of its kind in Ontario. You will receive a good grounding in the technology and skills involved in the manufacture of furniture, cabinets and architectural millwork and training in modern manufacturing techniques.

During the first term you will study the same curriculum as the Woodworking Technology - Co-op program. You will learn the setup and operation of wood working machinery and equipment, breakout of lumber and panel components, laminating, veneering, machining, sanding, assembly and finishing. Significant hands-on learning takes place in our large, up-to-date shop containing most conventional machines found in the trade, as well as several computer-controlled machines. The second year involves extensive project work, introduction to production management skills and mandatory modules on manufacture of kitchen cabinets and architectural millwork, basic word processing and CAD.

Program Facts

Length: Two-year Ontario College Diploma program
Location: Doon (Kitchener)
Start: September
First-Year Capacity: 45
Tuition: Please refer to Fees Chart for more detail
*Fees are higher for international students on a Student Visa.
*Recreation/Athletics, Graduation/Alumni, Insurance, as well as program-related costs such as books and supplies are additional.

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older.
• Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1270).
• Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics For Trades (MATH1420).
  
  
  
• For more information on preparatory programs, visit Academic Upgrading

Note:

• English and/or mathematics testing may be required.

Admission Procedures

• Academic strength is calculated by averaging all submitted senior level secondary school marks or test results (or equivalent) of the required subjects.
• Ten (10) additional marks are added to each Advanced level, OAC, U, U/C course used in the calculation of academic strength.
• Twenty (20) additional marks are added to each post-secondary course used in the calculation of academic strength.

Note:

• Grade 11 Physics or Science or Conestoga College Preparatory Physics, technical shops/labs, technical drafting are desirable but not mandatory.
• Applicants are assumed to have basic computer literacy.

For program information call the Information Centre for details at 519-748-5220 ext. 3656.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

Adults with significant life and work experience may receive credits toward a college certificate or diploma program through an assessment process. The learning may have taken place through employment, non-credit courses, independent study, conferences and seminars or volunteer activities. Prior learning must be measurable at the college level and meet Conestoga's standards of achievement for current courses. Evaluation is done through a challenge exam or portfolio development. Successful completion results in a credit on a Conestoga College transcript. To begin the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process please visit: www.conestogac.on.ca/caa/testing/plar.jsp or call 519-748-5220 x2260.

Disclaimer

The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees, and to cancel at any time, a program, course, a program major or option, change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered, or change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons, or withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.