Woodworking Technician

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Courses - September 2023

Level 1

Course details

College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085


Conestoga 101
CON0101


Drafting And Blueprint Reading
DRWG1097


Numerical Woodworking Applications
MATH1227


Materials
MATR1030


Woodworking Techniques I
WOOD1010


Machining Practice I
WOOD1027


Finishing I
WOOD1047


Level 2

Course details

Computer Drafting
COMP1250


Product Engineering
DSGN1025


CNC (Woodworking)
MACH1020


Woodworking Techniques II
WOOD1050


Finishing II
WOOD1077


Machining Practice II
WOOD1085


Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

Level 3

Course details

Product Design And Development
DRWG2112


Production Equipment and CNC
MACH2290


Shop Management
OPER2120


Woodworking Techniques III
WOOD2020


Finishing III
WOOD2065


Machining Practice III
WOOD2140


Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

Level 4

Course details

Architectural Product Design
DSGN2080


Entrepreneurship
ENTR1011


Architectural Techniques
WOOD2105


Architectural Millwork Practice
WOOD2130


Machining Practice IV
WOOD2150


Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

Please note:

Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.

Program outcomes

  1. Describe the variety, grades, physical properties, preparation and uses of materials commonly used in the trade and how these relate to the quality and performance of wood products.
  2. Explain the responsibility and methods of maintaining a safe working environment in compliance with all applicable legislation.
  3. Set-up, operate and maintain safely and effectively hand and power tools as well as a wide range of production machinery and equipment used in wood products manufacturing.
  4. Design, construct and use jigs, fixtures and patterns to enhance the safe and efficient machining and assembly of components.
  5. Use safely and effectively a variety of industrial wood finishing equipment and techniques.
  6. Outline a wide variety of manufacturing techniques and processes utilized the in the woodworking industry today as well as those that may be utilized in the future.
  7. Describe the unique features, design and construction fundamentals of furniture, cabinetry and architectural millwork products.
  8. Prepare technical drawings, product specifications and cost estimates for a variety of wood products effectively and in compliance with industry practices.
  9. Design, develop, engineer and construct a major project that demonstrates proficiency in all areas of manufacturing a woodworking product.
  10. Communicate technical information effectively, at appropriate levels through the use of written and oral language, graphics and computers.
  11. Apply advanced software, including CAD, CAM, office and database suites to design and manufacturing processes to enhance productivity and efficiency.
  12. Program, set-up and operate advanced computer-controlled machines.
  13. Outline the basic principles of sound business practices.