| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-08-31 | - |
| 2025-01-15 | - |
Program Overview
Madison College's Cabinetmaking and Millwork program equips students with comprehensive woodworking skills, preparing them for careers in cabinetry, finishing, and architectural woodwork. The program emphasizes practical experience through partnerships with businesses and agencies, and utilizes a variety of assessment methods to evaluate student progress. Graduates are well-prepared for entry-level positions in the woodworking industry, with potential for advancement to more senior roles with additional education or experience.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Cabinetmaking and Millwork program at Madison College is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of modern woodworking techniques. It prepares individuals for careers as cabinetmakers, finish carpenters, architectural woodworkers, finishing specialists, fixtures manufacturers, and CAD/CAM operators. With additional education or experience, graduates may also qualify for roles as master carpenters, shop supervisors, or journey-level finish carpenters. The program's objectives include:
- Building knowledge and skills in planning and completing cabinetry, furniture, and millwork projects
- Understanding the fundamentals of working with wood, from planning to finishing
- Learning to work with prints, specifications, and shop drawings
- Selecting proper materials, determining procedures, manufacturing parts, and assembling and finishing projects
- Planning and processing wood efficiently using traditional woodworking equipment and hand tools, as well as the latest CNC machinery and software
- Gaining practical experience through partnerships with area businesses and local and state agencies
- Working independently and in teams to execute woodworking projects
Outline:
The Cabinetmaking and Millwork program consists of 32 credits and can be completed in one year. The program is offered at the Madison Truax campus.
First Semester
- Woodworking 1A: Machinery & Methods (2 credits)
- Woodworking 1B: Machinery & Methods (3 credits)
- Woodworking 2: Materials and Processes (5 credits)
- Workplace Safety (1 credit)
- Wood Finishing Applications and Methods (1 credit)
- Laminates 1 (1 credit)
- Laminates 2 (1 credit)
- Drawing 1 (1 credit)
- Drawing 2 (1 credit)
Second Semester
- Surfaces 1 (1 credit)
- Surfaces 2 (1 credit)
- Cabinetmaking, Millwork & Furniture 1 (5 credits)
- Cabinetmaking, Millwork, and Furniture 2 (5 credits)
- Tool & Machine Maintenance (1 credit)
- Wood Finishing Processes and Colorants (1 credit)
- AutoCAD for Cabinet Drawing 1 (1 credit)
- AutoCAD for Cabinet Drawing 2 (1 credit)
Assessment:
The program utilizes various assessment methods to evaluate student progress, including:
- Quizzes
- Exams
- Projects
- Presentations
- Portfolios
Teaching:
The program employs a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, demonstrations, hands-on practice, and group work. The faculty consists of experienced professionals in the field of woodworking.
Careers:
Graduates of the Cabinetmaking and Millwork program are well-prepared for a range of careers in the woodworking industry. The program provides a strong foundation for individuals seeking to pursue roles as:
- Cabinetmaker
- Finish Carpenter
- Architectural Woodworker
- Finishing Specialist
- Fixtures Manufacturer
- CAD/CAM Operator With additional education or experience, graduates may also qualify for more advanced positions such as:
- Master Carpenter
- Shop Supervisor
- Journey-Level Finish Carpenter