Fine Woodworking Selkirk College
About this Program
Level: Certificate - Fine Woodworking Foundation
Discpline: Other Engineering
Length: 2 semesters
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Program Description
In a supportive and creative environment, students will have unique opportunities to gain a solid foundation in this refined profession. Students will be taught woodworking-operations basics and technological advancements to develop their personal areas of interest and perfect their 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.
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Study and Work in Canada
Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.