Woodworking Programs at Ontario Colleges

What to expect from a career as a Woodworker

Woodworking is a trade that combines hands-on work with creativity. Professionals in this industry not only have an eye for design, but also the practical skills necessary to turn their design ideas into finished products. Woodworking programs at Ontario colleges help students develop and channel their creativity into practical skills training, focusing on equipment operation, blueprint reading, engineering and more, so graduates are ready to start a successful career in the woodworking industry.

If you’d like a hands-on career that also allows you to explore your creative side and want to learn more about becoming a woodworking professional, here’s what you need to know. More

Woodworking Courses

There are a number of woodworking programs available through Ontario colleges, but most fall under the categories of:

Woodworking or Manufacturing Technician. Woodworking technician programs give students the skills and theoretical knowledge to undertake a number of woodworking projects, including furniture building, cabinet construction and more. Techniques learned include woodworking tools and machinery operation, assembly, veneering, finishing and more, with plenty of hands-on time in sophisticated labs that employ both conventional woodworking machinery and the latest computer-controlled equipment.
Woodworking Technology. Woodworking technology programs typically build on skills and techniques learned in woodworking technician programs with a managerial and production component. Skills in material analysis, facilities planning, supervision and quality control help prepare students for administrative, managerial and supervisory roles in the woodworking industry.

Additional specialty programs are also available in both the woodworking and carpentry and cabinet making categories, including heritage carpentry and millwork, architectural woodworking and more.

General Woodworking Program Requirements

Ontario college woodworking programs typically require an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, which includes a grade 12 English credit. Additional academic credits may vary, but will likely include a senior math credit.

Woodworking Jobs and Salaries

Woodworking training opens up a number of career opportunities in both large and small manufacturing companies or in starting your own woodworking business. Areas of specialty may include custom woodworking, cabinet and furniture making, finishing, installation and much more.

Salaries in the woodworking industry will depend on the position, but graduates usually see entry-level salaries between $28,000 and $35,000 per year. Woodworking professionals who take on custom design or high-end projects may be able to charge more for their time.

Ontario Colleges Offering Woodworking Programs

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CABINETMAKING AND FURNITURE TECHNICIAN

ALGONQUIN

WOODROFFE

OPEN

45 WEEKS

2013 - Sep

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CABINETMAKING AND FURNITURE TECHNICIAN

Program Code: 0575X04F
Credential: DIPLOMA
Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
Program Type: OPTIONAL CO-OP

Language of Instruction: English
Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
Highly Competitive: N

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This Program Is Also Offered In A Co-Op Delivery Mode With Departmental Approval.

CARPENTRY AND JOINERY - HERITAGE

ALGONQUIN

PERTH

OPEN

2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS)

2013 - Sep

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CARPENTRY AND JOINERY - HERITAGE

Program Code: 0530X01F
Credential: DIPLOMA
Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
Program Type: REGULAR

Language of Instruction: English
Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
Highly Competitive: N

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This Is A Mobile Learning Program. Students Are Required To Supply And Use A Mobile Learning Device That Meets Minimum Hardware And Software Specifications.

INDUSTRIAL WOODWORKING TECHNICIAN

HUMBER

NORTH

OPEN

3 SEMESTERS

2013 - Sep

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INDUSTRIAL WOODWORKING TECHNICIAN

Program Code: 30891
Credential: DIPLOMA
Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
Program Type: REGULAR

Language of Instruction: English
Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
Highly Competitive: N

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INDUSTRIAL WOODWORKING TECHNICIAN

HUMBER

NORTH

OPEN

3 SEMESTERS

2014 - Jan

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INDUSTRIAL WOODWORKING TECHNICIAN

Program Code: 30891
Credential: DIPLOMA
Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
Program Type: REGULAR

Language of Instruction: English
Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
Highly Competitive: N

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INDUSTRIAL WOODWORKING TECHNICIAN

MOHAWK

STONEY CREEK

OPEN

2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS)

2013 - Sep

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INDUSTRIAL WOODWORKING TECHNICIAN

Program Code: 464
Credential: DIPLOMA
Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
Program Type: REGULAR

Language of Instruction: English
Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
Highly Competitive: N

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WOODWORKING MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT

CONESTOGA

DOON

OPEN

1 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS)

2014 - Jan

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WOODWORKING MANUFACTURING MANAGEMENT

Program Code: 0484
Credential: GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
Program Level: POST-DIPLOMA
Program Type: REGULAR

Language of Instruction: English
Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
Highly Competitive: N

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WOODWORKING TECHNICIAN

CONESTOGA

DOON

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2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS)

2013 - Sep

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WOODWORKING TECHNICIAN

Program Code: 0054
Credential: DIPLOMA
Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
Program Type: REGULAR

Language of Instruction: English
Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
Highly Competitive: N

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WOODWORKING TECHNICIAN

ST. CLAIR

MAIN

OPEN

2 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS)

2013 - Sep

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WOODWORKING TECHNICIAN

Program Code: T805
Credential: DIPLOMA
Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
Program Type: REGULAR

Language of Instruction: English
Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
Highly Competitive: N

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WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY

CONESTOGA

DOON

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3 ACADEMIC YEARS (PERIODS OF 8 MONTHS)

2013 - Sep

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WOODWORKING TECHNOLOGY

Program Code: 0804C
Credential: ADVANCED DIPLOMA
Program Level: POST-SECONDARY
Program Type: CO-OP

Language of Instruction: English
Entry Level: ENTRY LEVEL 1
Highly Competitive: N

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