Cabinetmaking
About Cabinetmaking
Learn the fundamentals of cabinetmaking materials, machines & safety as well as specialized techniques like veneering and carving.
Hands-on project work is the heart of the program. Our teaching staff comes from different industry backgrounds, from custom cabinetry, furniture design, repair and restoration, film sets, and aerospace.
Our graduates work in big and small shops; build kitchens, office furniture, commercial interiors; they outfit private jets, restore antiques, design furniture and teach others.
Program Outline
The Cabinetmaking program leading to a DVS is a 1650 hour course.
Day program: approximately 14.5 months.
Evening program: approximately 17 months.
Our Cabinet Making program will start at our John F. Kennedy Adult Education campus located at 3030 Rue Villeray, Montréal, QC H2A 1E7 and transition halfway, to our (Rosemount Technology Centre or main campus) located on 3737 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H1X 1H2.
| Program Competencies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process Introduction to the program. Self-directed work site visits. | |||
| Interpret drawings | |||
| Take measurements and do calculations required for manufacturing | |||
| Make an object using hand tools | |||
| Prepare the parts for a piece of furniture to be manufactured | |||
| Assemble furniture | |||
| Make patterns, templates, jigs and fixtures | |||
| Analyze the impact of finishing processes on manufacturing | |||
| Make technical drawings | |||
| Make a straight piece of furniture out of solid wood | |||
| Veneer and laminate materials | |||
| Make panel furniture | |||
| Plan the manufacturing of a product | |||
| Manufacture commercial, industrial or institutional furniture | |||
| Manufacture and install modular kitchen components | |||
| Explore traditional and innovative techniques | |||
| Make curved furniture | |||
| Manufacture and install architectural products | |||
| Help develop a product | |||
| Provide technical support for a manufacturing project | |||
| Enter the workforce Training in hand application and spraying of stains and clear finishes. | |||
| Total |
- Architectural millwork cabinetmaker
- Custom kitchen cabinetmaker
- Aircraft furnishings cabinetmaker
- Custom furniture and fine craft production
- Repair and restoration
Next Start Date
Fees
Service Fee: $270
Mask: $18
Total: $288
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Day: 8:00–3:20
Evening: 5–10:30pm
Certification
Diploma of Vocational Studies (D.V.S)
Diplômes d’etudes professionel (D.E.P.)