Woodworking Manufacturing Management (Post-Graduate)

College: CONS   Program: 0484   Campus: DO

About the Program

If you have completed Conestoga's Woodworking Technician program, have industry experience or have equivalent experience in the woodworking industry, you may be eligible to take this post-graduate program.

As a student you will gain understanding and applied skills in the areas of work measurement, methods analysis, plant layout and support systems, material handling, quality control, cost estimating and manufacturing management techniques such as production planning and scheduling, personnel management and supervision, including practice in supervision for full-time students. An important part of your studies will be developing knowledge in computer-integrated manufacturing, NC program processing and computer applications in areas such as inventory control and costing.

Program Facts

Length: One-year Ontario College Graduate Certificate program
Location: Doon (Kitchener)
Start: January
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

• A Conestoga College Diploma from the Woodworking Technician Program and minimum one year relevant industry experience

OR

• Equivalent industry experience and equivalent educational background.

Note:

• Applicants possessing degrees/diplomas from institutions where the language of instruction was not English will be required to provide test scores as evidence of their English language proficiency. Test scores, if required, would be a minimum of TOEFL 580 or 237 computer-based or 92 internet-based with TWE 4.5, IELTS 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0, CAEL 70 with no sub-test band scores less than 60, or equivalent scores in other recognized standard tests of English.
• We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but all other admission criteria have been met. You will be eligible for admission to the post-graduate program after completion of level 4 of the General Arts and Science - English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade less than 75%. Your placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS.
• Completion of prerequisite courses may be required.
• Graduates of the Woodworking Technician Program will be evaluated based on their transcript from that program.
• Applicants from industry will be assessed on their academic background and relevant industry experience.

Admission Procedures

• Assessment of suitability through an interview with program faculty.

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.