Cabinet Maker (Joiner)
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Program Description
The Joinery/Cabinet Making trade is a highly rewarding woodworking specialization with emphasis placed on high degrees of accuracy, fit and finish, cost effectiveness and overall craft professionalism.
This 6-month program is an introduction to the Joinery trade. Theory and practice is offered to allow students to build numerous projects including solid wood furniture, cabinets, kitchen cabinets, jigs and fixtures, etc.
A journeyperson joiner working for a shop or operating his or her own company would be expected to build a variety of items such as kitchen cabinets, furniture, shelving units for stores and millwork.
Using his or her skills, the joiner will be required to envision how an item will be constructed, create a detailed shop drawing with a cut list for the item, build and assemble all the components, and then apply the required finishing material.
The Joinery Trade Entry Program prepares students for employment in the joinery trade. The first year Joinery apprenticeship theory will be covered, along with detailed hands-on related shop practicals. This gives the students the opportunity to become proficient in basic woodworking. Successful graduates of the program usually then seek employment as an apprentice. Once they served an apprenticeship they can write a Trades Qualification exam.
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Commencement Date
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Course Content
Students spend approximately 70% of their time building various projects in the shop. The remainder of the time is classroom theory.
Graduates may receive credit for first year apprenticeship technical training.
Program Contents include:
- Identifying materials
- Construction of wood joints
- Use of Joinery Shop equipment
- Identifying cabinet designs and hardware
- Applying layout techniques
- Cutting bills
- Material breakout
- Machine cabinet details
- Cabinet assembly
- Installing cabinet hardware
- Finish application
- Plastic laminate application
- Methods of cabinet installation
- Methods of wall paneling installation
Course Length
25 weeks
Commencement Date
To be announced
Admission Requirements
Education Requirements
- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
- Placement on the Entry Assessment Test for English at an 060 level
- Placement on the Entry Assessment Test for Math at an 050 level
(click here for information on this test)
General Requirements
- Canadian Citizenship, or landed immigrant status
- Students must supply their own CSA approved steel toed workboots & safety glasses
Documentation Required
The following documentation is necessary to verify admission requirements:
- Proof of Citizenship or Landed Immigrant Status required if applicant not born in Canada.
- Proof of successful reading and math pre-test results.
Application Procedure
Admissions encourages you to submit an "Application for Admission" form and related documentation as soon as you complete each of the requirements. However, the minimum documentation which will be accepted is as follows:
- The $25.50 Application Processing Fee Receipt if you have never attended TRU before.
- A completed Application for Admission Form.
- A copy of your official interim or final grades.
Pre-Test Schedule
To arrange for the Accuplacer test contact the TRU Assessment Centre at (250) 828-5470.
Arrangements can be made for out-of-town applicants to write the pre-test at an authorized testing centre in their community. For further information call (250) 828-5470.
Costs
See the "Fees" section of the TRU Calendar for the statement of tuition fees.
Go to the Financial Aids & Awards website for information on applying for the "TRU Trades & Technology Division Scholarship ".
- Texts and supplies—contact the TRU Bookstore for inquiries
- $16.83 per month lab/studio fee
Contact:
Questions regarding Foundation Training tuition or other TRU services, should be directed to TRU's Registrar's Office:
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1-250-828-5036
Questions regarding the Cabinet Maker (Joiner) Foundation Program, please contact:
Peter Poeschek - Construction Trades Chairperson
(250) 828-5113
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