Cabinetmaking and Millwork
One Year Technical Diploma
Program Number:
314092 Program Website:
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
The Cabinetmaking and Millwork program provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan and complete cabinetry, furniture and millwork projects. Students learn to work with prints, specifications and shop drrawings. Emphasis is placed on selecting proper materials, determining the best procedures, manufacturing parts to specification and assembling and finishing individual projects.
In our well-equipped shop, students learn the fundamentals of working with wood, from planning a project to adding the finishing details. From traditional woodworking equipment and hand tools to the latest computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinery and software, students learn to plan and process wood in the most efficient manner.
Through partnerships with area businesses and local and state agencies, students gain practical experience on a variety of larger scale projects. Students work in teams to plan, estimate and execute these projects. Profits are used to fund scholarship opportunities for students in the program.
Admissions
Requirements for Program Application
The following is required to process your application:
- High School transcript - or
- HSED/GED Test Scores - or
- College Degree from another college - Associate Degree, Bachelors Degree or higher:(Applicant only needs to submit the transcript showing their degree)
Requirements for Program Eligibility for the Current Academic Year
The following are required to be eligible for the program:
No required course pre-requisites. If the COMPASS or ASSET places you into developmental reading, writing or math courses, we recommend that you start taking that coursework the summer prior to your start, if possible.
Admission Processing Deadlines:
Fall 2010
MATC begins collecting applications for the following year's Fall term on September 1st. The Admissions Office will then begin processing those applications on the 3rd Monday in October. (Effective for the fall of 2010).
Admission information and Next Steps:
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
Graduates of MATC’s Cabinet Making and Millwork program:
- Follow standard safety procedures while operating and maintaining tools and machinery.
- Produce high-quality products using appropriate tools and equipment, maintaining tolerances and standards while using time, motion, and materials efficiently.
- Visualize, design, plan, and complete projects that meet clients’ expectations.
- Interpret technical drawings and specifications necessary to create, modify, and assemble products.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with clients and co-workers.
- Contribute to a dynamic and energetic workplace by following instructions, accepting responsibility, and working both collaboratively and independently, as required.
- Engage in lifelong learning in order to advance technical, personal, and professional skills.
Employment
Career Potential:
- Cabinetmaker
- Finish Carpenter
- Architectural Woodworker
- Finishing Specialist
- Fixtures Manufacturer
- CAD/CAM Operator
With additional education and/or work experience, graduates may find employment as:
- Master Carpenter
- Shop Supervisor
- Journey-Level Finish Carpenter
Last Modified: November 3, 2009