Advanced Diploma of Woodworking Technology (Optional Co-op)

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Level:3-Year Undergraduate Advanced Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements:

English requirements:

If English is not your first language or you've received your education in a language other than English, students must produce evidence of their English Language Proficiency:

ELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL iBT 88
CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
PTE Academic 58
Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6

Other requirements:

Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications
Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics for Trades
All applicants apply to the non co-op program. Students will be informed of the application deadline and process to apply for the Co-op Stream. Labour market conditions determine the number of co-op seats in optional co-op programs. Every student who meets academic eligibility requirements may not be admitted to the co-op stream.
To be considered for admission to the co-op stream, students are required to achieve a minimum overall 70% session weighted average in Level 1 with no dropped or failed courses.
Students who are not admitted into the Co-op stream or students in the non-co-op stream will have co-op semesters off instead of participating in co-op work terms. These off semesters enable students to gain part-time or full-time work or volunteer experience to build their resume and/or can catch up on academic work if scheduling permits.
Applicants are assumed to have basic computer literacy.
Students are expected to demonstrate the same attention to punctuality, attendance and conduct as would be required by the business or industry in which they expect to be employed.
Students are required to provide their own CSA-approved (Omega symbol recommended) footwear and safety glasses.
Information pertaining to tool requirements will be provided during orientation. Students should expect to pay between $300 and $400 for tools, and an additional $1,000 to $1,500 for materials over the duration of the program for student projects. These material costs may be higher if students elect to use more expensive materials or complete larger projects. These projects remain the property of the students.
Academic eligibility for a co-op work term is based on the term that occurs two terms prior to any work term. If this term is also a co-op work term, then work term eligibility will be based on the student's achievement during the preceding academic term.
Should a student's academic performance decline considerably (including cumulative missed courses) during the term just prior to any work term, the college reserves the right to withdraw the student from the upcoming work term.
Students may only fail/defer one work term regardless of the reason(s).
Students who do not successfully complete their deferred work term will be removed from the co-op stream.
Since only one work term may be failed/deferred regardless of the reason(s), should a subsequent work term be missed/failed/unsecured (not successfully completed for any reason) the student will be immediately removed from the co-op stream.
Students who are discontinued are not eligible for co-op work terms.
To be eligible for a co-op work term, the student must have a minimum 70% session weighted average, in Level 1 core (prerequisite) courses in order to participate in the first co-op work term. Maximum one failed or dropped core (prerequisite) courses during the term that occurs two terms prior to the co-op work term. Minimum 65% session weighted average two semesters prior to the work term for all subsequent co-op work terms.
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About the Program

Consider this unique advanced diploma program delivered at one of the most advanced woodworking training facilities in North America. During the first year of the program, which is common with the Woodworking Technician program, you will spend a significant amount of time learning the set-up and operation of woodworking machinery and equipment, laminating, veneering, machining, sanding, assembly, and finishing. The second year, which is also common with the Woodworking Technician program, involves extensive project work, introduction to production management skills, manufacturing of kitchen cabinets, and architectural millwork. The final year of the program focuses on plant layout/support systems, materials handling, quality control, cost estimating, and computer-aided drafting. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the trade schooling for an Ontario cabinetmaker apprenticeship are embedded in the program and this will provide you with a recognized advantage when starting your career.

The co-op delivery mode affords students the opportunity to relate in-school training with real industrial experience. Due to the placement of co-op work terms, the academic semesters are fall/winter in year 1 and fall/spring in year 2 and winter/spring in Year 3. Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the trade schooling for an Ontario Cabinetmaker Apprenticeship are embedded in the program. Graduates of this program may be exempt from apprenticeship in-school training should they choose to pursue a Cabinetmaker Apprenticeship.

Program Outcomes

Describe the variety, grades, physical properties, preparation and uses of materials commonly used in the trade and how these relate to the quality and performance of wood products.
Explain the responsibility and methods of maintaining a safe working environment in compliance with all applicable legislation.
Set-up, operate and maintain safely and effectively hand and power tools as well as a wide range of production machinery and equipment used in wood products manufacturing.
Design, construct and use jigs, fixtures and patterns to enhance the safe and efficient machining and assembly of components.
Use safely and effectively a variety of industrial wood finishing equipment and techniques.
Outline a wide variety of manufacturing techniques and processes utilized the in the woodworking industry today as well as those that may be utilized in the future.
Describe the unique features, design and construction fundamentals of furniture, cabinetry and architectural millwork products.
Prepare technical drawings, product specifications and cost estimates for a variety of wood products effectively and in compliance with industry practices.
Design, develop, engineer and construct a major project that demonstrates proficiency in all areas of manufacturing a woodworking product.
Communicate technical information effectively, at appropriate levels through the use of written and oral language, graphics and computers.
Apply advanced software, including CAD, CAM, office and database suites to design and manufacturing processes to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Program, set-up and operate advanced computer-controlled machines.
Outline the basic principles of sound business practices.
Apply the fundamental principles of industrial engineering to create a comprehensive plan for the layout of an efficient facility for the processing of wood products.
Apply best practices in operations management techniques to support effective management of the human, material and physical resources of a woodworking facility.
Plan, schedule and coordinate the successful completion of a large scale project specific to the woodworking industry using a variety of project management techniques.

Co-op Information

Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn while you apply what you learn in a real workplace environment. See the Co-op webpages.
The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.

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