Pre-Employment Cabinetmaker

Program Description

Learn what it takes to build and repair wood components, furniture, fixtures and cabinetry. Cabinetmakers have the ability to produce custom-made wood products. They draw diagrams and read specification, layouts and patterns for unique projects using wood and wood components. This 12-week program covers all course material received by a first year cabinetmaker apprentice, plus additional hands-on skills and safety training. The program prepares students to enter the workforce and become an apprentice. On successful completion of the program, there is an option to write the first year Cabinetmaker apprenticeship exam.

Program Overview

Progression

The progression requirement for students taking credit courses is a Term GPA and Total Institutional GPA of 2.0, with the exception of English Language Foundations and Academic Upgrading programs.

Admission Requirements

Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:

• Math 10C, Math 10-3, AND,
• English Language Arts 10-1 or English Language Arts 10-2
• All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
• A pass mark in the SAIT Admission Examination (level 2) or equivalent is accepted in lieu of the above requirements.

Note: General Educational Development (GED) tests are not accepted in lieu of the admission requirements.

Program Outline

• BLPR 239 - Cabinetmaking Blueprint Reading 1.5 Credits
• CBMK 220 - Cabinet Making Shop I 6 Credits
• CBMK 221 - Cabinet Making Theory I 3 Credits
• MATH 236 - Mathematics for Cabinetmaking 1.5 Credits

Total Credits 12