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LENGTH OF STUDY:
9g Months

ACCREDITATION:
Certificate

CAMPUS:
Silver King Campus, Nelson

In our supportive and creative environment,

you'll have unique opportunities to gain a solid
foundation in this refined profession. We'll teach you
woodworking-operations basics and technological
advancements to develop your personal areas of
interest and perfect your craft.

This nine-month program prepares students for
apprenticeship positions in the cabinet makers
(joiners) trade or for careers as fine furniture
builders. Students engage in a variety of classroom
and shop activities. They learn theoretical principles,
concepts, and theories of furniture and cabinet
design in the classroom. They apply their knowledge
in the shop where they engage in the construction of
cabinets and fine furniture.

Graduates of the Fine Woodworking program at
Selkirk College earn credit for Level 1 and Level 2 of
the cabinet maker (joiner) trade technical training
component of their apprenticeships. Additionally,
graduates receive 475 hours advance credit towards
the on-the-job component of an apprenticeship.

PRACTICAL SKILLS TRAINING

— Appreciate balanced design

— Consistently strive for originality and quality
— Draft in Computer Automated Design (CAD)
— Exhibit product value and pride

— Photograph your work

— Plan and setup a professional show

— Wood carving (optional and at an additional tuition
fee through Continuing Education)

The program is broad in scope and encourages
students to strive for quality design, originality, and
enhanced workmanship skills, to improve chances of
success in the marketplace. Students are responsible
to pay for materials used in constructing their
projects. Depending on the size and scope of their
project this cost could be up to $1000.00.

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Course of Studies

Course Name

FWW 160 Woodshop Tools and Techniques
FWW 161 Joinery Principles and Practices
FWW 162 Specialized Techniques

FWW 164 Materials Technology

FWW 165 Wood Finishing

FWW 175 Furniture Design

FWW 176 _ Drafting for Furniture

FWW 179 Kitchen Design and Construction

YOUTH TRAIN IN TRADES

The Youth Train in Trades program was formerly
known as Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry
Training (ACE IT). It is designed to help secondary
school students get a head start on careers in the
trades while earning credit towards their high school
graduation. Learn more online at Industry Training
Authority (http://youth.itabc.ca/programs/train/)

For more information speak with your high school
guidance counsellor or get in touch with Selkirk
College’s Industry and Trades administrative
assistant.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The following admission requirements are specific to
the Fine Woodworking program:

ACADEMIC
— Graduation from a BC Senior Secondary School
— Math 11 with a grade of “C” or higher

GENERAL
— Basic computer skills are highly recommended

Consideration will be given to mature individuals:
anyone who is not a secondary school graduate (or
equivalent) but who will be nineteen (19) years of
age or older on the first day of classes for the term is
eligible to attend the College as a mature student.

Applications for admission will be received until the
program is full.

An interview (in person or by telephone) with the
School Chair or designate may be required before
entry to the program. Interview results are not used
as criteria for admission.

Fine Woodworking

selkirk.ca/fine-woodworking

Credit

On Campus 6
On Campus 15.4
On Campus 2
On Campus 2
On Campus 2
On Campus 2
On Campus 4
On Campus 2
Total 35-4

Careers

Graduates of these programs are found throughout
North America. They are often self-employed, or may
be employed in cabinet or furniture shops.

GLOBAL CAREER POTENTIAL

Your career could take you around the world, finding
work in diverse settings and we give you the training
and skills you will need to get there. Plus, you will
receive credit for Level 1 and 2 of your Industry
Training Authority (ITA) Cabinet Maker-Joiner
Apprenticeship, for career advancement and
increased earning potential. Your work may include:
— Architectural and custom woodwork

— Cabinetry

— Carpentry

— Construction

Furniture design and construction

— Self-employed contractor

Graduates of the Fine Woodworking program at
Selkirk College may exercise a number of career
options. Many find employment as apprentices in
cabinet shops engaged in architectural or custom
woodwork. Some pursue apprenticeships in the
carpentry trade. Others opt to pursue careers as
designers and builders of fine furniture, either in the
employ of others, or as independent contractors.

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