Woodworking Technology (Co-op)

College: CONS   Program: 0804C   Campus: DO

About the Program

This unique co-operative diploma program is delivered at one of the most outstanding woodworking training facilities in North America. It is designed to provide you with a theoretical and applied knowledge of the technology and skills involved in the efficient and quality-conscious manufacture of furniture, cabinets and architectural millwork. The co-op delivery mode affords you with the opportunity to relate in-school training with real industrial experience.

All courses in first semester and most courses in second, third, and fourth semesters are common with the Woodworking Technician program. While the first term is common with Woodworking Technician, you will continue developing practical shop skills in the second-year. As well, you will study production management and industrial engineering concepts consistent with current technology, such as computer drafting and CNC machining.

In your final year you will learn to understand and apply work measurement, methods analysis, plant layout/support systems, materials handling, quality control, cost estimating, manufacturing management techniques, computer integrated manufacturing concepts, computer-aided drafting, NC program processing and other woodworking industry computer applications.

Program Facts

Length: Three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma program
Location: Doon (Kitchener)
Start: September
First-Year Capacity: 40
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.

Co-op Information

• Co-operative Education features six academic terms in college and three work terms in the woodworking industry.
• To ensure successful completion of your program, it may be necessary to relocate or commute during co-op work terms.
• Students registered in the Woodworking Technology (Co-op) program must achieve a 75% academic average during semester one to be eligible to continue in semester two of the Co-op program.

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 and basic computer literacy are desirable but not mandatory.

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.