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.

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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)

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.

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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

PHOTO GALLERY

Here is a collection of digital artwork that has been created by students in our Computer Graphics program using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Dreamweaver. It is a small sampling of artwork for those who are interested in learning more about computer graphics, or those who want to gain inspiration for their own digital artwork, or for those who simply want to see what others have created.

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.