About

Cabinetmaking

At Rosemount Technology Centre, students in Cabinetmaking learn the fundamentals of cabinetmaking materials, machines & safety as well as specialized techniques like veneering and carving.

Hands-on project work is the heart of the program. Our teaching staff comes from different industry backgrounds, from custom cabinetry, furniture design, repair and restoration, film sets, and aerospace.

Our graduates work in big and small shops; build kitchens, office furniture, commercial interiors; they outfit private jets, restore antiques, design furniture and teach others.

Here are some of the things you will learn:

  • Jelly pie cake pudding caramels. Biscuit jelly-o ice cream gingerbread cupcake..
  • Gingerbread fruitcake cheesecake tiramisu liquorice gummi bears cheesecake.
  • Brownie gummies toffee jelly marshmallow bonbon. Cake soufflé pie donut macaroon lemon drops.
  • Apple pie jelly beans halvah ice cream carrot cake cotton candy. Jujubes toffee gummi bears fruitcake marzipan cookie.
  • Brownie gummies toffee jelly marshmallow bonbon. Cake soufflé pie donut macaroon lemon drops
  • Brownie gummies toffee jelly marshmallow bonbon. Cake soufflé pie donut macaroon lemon drops.
  • Next Start Date: Click for the next available start date.
  • Fees: Registration: $270 – Tuition is free
    Mask: $18, Total: $288
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday
    Day: 8:00–3:20  |  Evening: 5–10:30pm
  • Certification: Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)
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Program Overview

The Cabinetmaking program leading to a DVS is a 1650 hour course.

Day program (6 hrs/day): approximately 14.5 months.

Evening program (5 hrs/evening): approximately 17 months.

This program is taught mainly from two campuses:

Our Cabinet Making program will start at our John F. Kennedy Adult Education campus located at 3030 Rue Villeray, Montréal, QC H2A 1E7 and transition halfway, to our Rosemount Technology Centre or main campus located on 3737 Rue Beaubien E, Montréal, QC H1X 1H2.

List of competencies

Program Competencies Hours Credits
1 Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process
Introduction to the program. Self-directed work site visits.
30 2
2 Interpret drawings
75 5
3 Take measurements and do calculations required for manufacturing
30 2
4 Make an object using hand tools
75 5
5 Prepare the parts for a piece of furniture to be manufactured
120 8
6 Assemble furniture
120 8
7 Make patterns, templates, jigs and fixtures
30 2
8 Analyze the impact of finishing processes on manufacturing
60 4
9 Make technical drawings
75 5
10 Make a straight piece of furniture out of solid wood
90 6
11 Veneer and laminate materials
30 2
12 Make panel furniture
90 6
13 Plan the manufacturing of a product
30 2
14 Manufacture commercial, industrial or institutional furniture
120 8
15 Manufacture and install modular kitchen components
105 7
16 Explore traditional and innovative techniques
120 8
17 Make curved furniture
120 8
18 Manufacture and install architectural products
120 8
19 Help develop a product
60 4
20 Provide technical support for a manufacturing project
60 4
21 Enter the workforce
Training in hand application and spraying of stains and clear finishes.
90 6
Total
1650 110

Employment Prospects

Architectural millwork cabinetmaker

Custom kitchen cabinetmaker

Aircraft furnishings cabinetmaker

Custom furniture and fine craft production

Repair and restoration

Admission conditions

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree

OR

Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning

OR

Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning

OR

Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Functional prerequisites

This section identifies the modules or course codes for the actual programs of study in adult general education that are specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. Functional prerequisites includes the successful completion of specific prerequisites as well as the general development test (TDG). When a DVS doesn't require specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a dash ( - ) is displayed in the appropriate cell. For programs that lead to an AVS, specific prerequisites and the TDG do not apply (N/A).

Specific prerequisites

Language of instruction
Adults
ENG-3103-3 ou (ENG-3071-3)
Youth
632-406 ou (630-416)


Mathematics
Adults
MTH-3053-2 ou (MTH-3016-2)
Youth
563-306 ou (568-314)

International Students

Admission Guidelines

PHASE 1
New Student Application

Send an email to aevsinternational@emsb.qc.ca with the following information:

  1. Copy of the online application form completed and signed: Click here to download PDF form
  2. Copy of a valid signed passport with id photo
  3. Educational documents (Diploma + Transcripts)
    (High School Education and higher)
  4. Payment:
    – Debit/Credit (Visa, MasterCard)
    – Canadian money order or bank draft
    – Wire transfer only outside of Canada
    – No cash/direct deposit
    (Non-refundable registration fee – $250.00)
    (Tuition deposit – $1000.00 refundable only in the event that the visa is refused)

PHASE 2
Finalization of Student Dossier

Begin the following steps to insure a complete student dossier

  1. Study Permit (Government of Canada)
    Students are required to obtain their study permit
  2. CAQ (Government of Quebec)
    Students are required to obtain their CAQ.

PHASE 3
Upon Arrival

  1. Purchase private health insurance
  2. Apply for internal comparative evaluation – done through the AEVS testing Centre (514) 482-9645

ROSEMOUNT TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

Cabinetmaking Projects

Student-for-a-Day

Interested candidates, after having met with a particular Program Coordinator, may want to become a student-for-a-day. This opportunity enables prospective candidates to meet with the current students and teachers to observe classroom and lab activities in order to ensure an informed commitment to the educational program.

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Tours

Individual and group tours may also be scheduled through our office. Explore a program with an advisor – by appointment only – call  514 - 376 - 4725