Woodworking Technology (Optional Co-op)

Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic training to develop a broad base of vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students’ awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, cultivate their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, encourage their development of professional autonomy and collaboration, and enhance their capacity to analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace.

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: Product design and development is fundamental to the success of every business. This course introduces the students to the product development process from the original designer's sketch to the completed sample, with the emphasis on a basic overview of the process involved. Topics will include the selection and use of wood components and hardware , the relationship between target product cost and the choice of materials and construction methods. The major assignment will be the preparation of a complete set of production documents using solid modelling and spreadsheets for the personal project the student will build in the final semester of their second year.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: COMP1250 AND DSGN1020 OR DSGN1025
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

This course provides the student with practical set-up and operation experience on advanced conventional and CNC woodworking machines.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: MACH1020 AND WOOD1080 OR WOOD1085
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: In this course, the student will study the line and staff functions of a manufacturing organization. Topics will include the fundamentals of work measurement and methods analysis as well as the principles of materials handling and plant layout. Elements of supervision and industrial relations will also be discussed.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: In this course students will explore woodworking techniques, in addition to the theory of production woodworking machines typical of what would be used in industry including machine capabilities, sequencing, and appropriate tooling. The content will also cover the use of the 32mm measuring system and the hardware that is designed to be used with it.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: WOOD1050
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: In this course students will learn to disassemble and assemble various spray equipment such as conventional air spray, HVLP, air assisted airless and medium pressure spray equipment. Additionally, students learn how to measure wet and dry film builds using the appropriate equipment, and practicing safe set up and spray of a variety of equipment using the correct tip, air cap and needle combinations to obtain proper film build and appearance consistent with production spraying requirements.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: WOOD1077
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This hands-on course will include the machining, sanding, assembly and finishing of documented furniture and cabinetry projects, in addition to anticipating and solving related problems as they arise.

• Hours: 112
• Credits: 6
• Pre-Requisites: WOOD1085
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic training to develop a broad base of vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students’ awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, cultivate their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, encourage their development of professional autonomy and collaboration, and enhance their capacity to analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace.

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: In this course, principles of design and layout of kitchens are studied and applied to computer based kitchen design using dedicated software.Students also study the development of woodworking documentation using typical computer spreadsheet software.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course introduces the student to the option of business ownership. How business operates, forms of business and the role of government in small business will be the focus. Ethics and established business practices will be explored via case studies. As a culminating activity the student will produce a business plan taking into account various relevant components.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $99.10

Description: This course will provide an overview of the architectural millwork sector of the woodworking industry. Students will be introduced to various millwork components and their proper terminology. Woodworking project management, including architectural documentation, tender documents and legal issues will also be examined.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: To meet the unit outcomes, the student must perform the required setup, operation, machining, trimming, or fitting on a part(s) or subassembly(s) supplied by the teacher or manufactured by the student to predetermined specifications. Depending on the exercise, and at the discretion of the teacher, the students will work individually or in groups. This course provides the students with practical setup and operational experience on many machines used in the kitchen cabinet, store fixture and architectural millwork industries.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: In this course, the student will complete the machining, sanding, assembly and finishing of one or more personal projects which have been designed and documented by the student in advance and have been approved by the appropriate instructor.

• Hours: 112
• Credits: 6
• Pre-Requisites: WOOD2038 OR WOOD2140
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience in an authentic, professionally relevant work environment. Students will be provided the opportunity to connect theory and practice by leveraging their academic training to develop a broad base of vocational skills. The practical applications of this work term will promote students’ awareness of key concepts and terminology in their field, cultivate their problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, encourage their development of professional autonomy and collaboration, and enhance their capacity to analyze and reflect on their demonstrated abilities in the workplace.

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course introduces the student to concepts of both computer-integrated manufacturing and applying the principles of computer control in the woodworking manufacturing environment. The focus is on organization and integration of files and data using spreadsheet, database, and CAD/CAM software suites.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course will provide the student with the fundamentals of effective supervision and sound personnel management. Organization and planning are stressed. Methods for the improvement of communications in a one on one situation as well as in a group settings are studied. The superior-subordinate relationship is discussed. Developing employee skills, improving productivity, and performance evaluation methods are covered. Principles of time, stress and career management are provided.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

This course is a study of methods, time study and wage payment with practical application. Areas of study will include the history and development of motion and time study, operation and flow charts, man and machine relationship, motion study, performance rating, time study requirements, standard time and data and work sampling. Special consideration will be given to the application of industrial engineering practices in the woodworking industry.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description:

In this course, students will study the principles of process evaluation, and the factors influencing the layout of a woodworking plant. Methods of determining appropriate material handling equipment and support systems, as well as manufacturing equipment selection and justification, will be applied to typical industrial situations. The material studied in this course will be used to develop a full plant planning project to be assigned in Woodworking Facilities Planning II course.

• Hours: 70
• Credits: 5
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: In this course, students will experience the typical life cycle of the design and engineering phases of a new woodworking product launch. The course will culminate with a formal presentation of the proposed product to a board of directors for approval. Groups of students will design or receive from a third party customer, a prototype for a woodworking product for manufacturing and assembly. The larger groups will require formal delineation of duties and responsibilities. Assembly and detail drawings will be a main form of manufacturing communication and will be of industrial quality containing all required information. Process design will include engineered drawings, material flow plans and project management tools. Certain mechanical analysis studies will be required for design validation. The approved product will be refined and prepared for production.

• Hours: 70
• Credits: 5
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: Students will be given an overview of testing techniques used in evaluation of the strength and durability of woodworking materials and assembled casegoods. The stress factors will be identified as will sources of industry data. Simple testing techniques which can be used to evaluate the specifications of materials such as particle board will be studied.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course will examine the more advanced capabilities of the current CAD/CAM software suites, as a continuation from CIM I. The focus will be on content to support the capstone project.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course introduces the student to more advanced CNC machining concepts in both solid wood and man-made materials. The focus is the programming and machining of component parts to support the completion of a capstone project.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: Students will study the theory and practice methods for maintaining sound standards, time study for standard data, pre-determined motion-time systems, data development, maintenance and control. A series of exercises of varying complexity will be performed to determine standard times. This data will be applied to typical workplace situations such as scheduling, costing, and line balancing. Predetermined motion-time standards will be developed and calculations evaluated.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

This course is the complement to Planning and Control Systems I offered in the first term. The concepts provided are of a fine-tuning nature and can lead to the improvement of well functioning basic systems. The emphasis is on enhancements to the basic MPC system. The theory portion delivered in MPC Systems I is applied to individual and group culminating projects

• Hours: 70
• Credits: 5
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course will give the student both a theoretical basis and practical exercises in developing and implementing a quality control program. The student will gain experience with analysis and recording tools, methods of identifying variables, and application of statistical quality control techniques in a woodworking environment.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

Continuing from the Project Application I course, student groups will work on the final stages of the project build. Manufacturing, assembly and finishing of all designed woodworking components within college facilities and/or by third party suppliers will be performed. Proof that the original conceptual design will actually be marketable and profitable will be achieved with the final presentation.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.