Program Overview

UBC Certificate Program in Industrial Wood Finishing

The UBC Certificate Program in Industrial Wood Finishing is designed to cover key questions that businesses have on topics such as how wood properties affect finishing, the best types of coatings, application equipment, and curing methods for wood products, testing and monitoring the quality of wood finishes, environmental regulations and trends affecting manufacturing businesses, and creating green products without compromising on quality or price.

Program Structure

The program is structured in two distinct parts:

• Part 1: Learn all of the theory online through an e-learning website, requiring approximately one hour per day for 12 weeks. Study at home or at work, with ongoing phone and email support from an online tutor and interaction with other trainees via online discussions.
• Part 2: Attend a 6-day practical session, normally in Vancouver or at an alternate facility, which includes hands-on practice, demonstrations from industry experts, and plant tours.

Program Details

• The program is offered by the Centre for Advanced Wood Processing, based in Vancouver, Canada, which has been providing high-quality training, e-learning, and technical assistance services to the woodworking industry in Canada, the US, and internationally since 1996.
• The program covers topics such as wood properties, coatings, application equipment, curing methods, quality control, and environmental regulations.
• The program includes a mix of theoretical and practical training, with online and in-person components.

Testimonials

• Participants have praised the program for its helpfulness in addressing specific problems, such as blotchiness and shadowing on wood finishes.
• Participants have also appreciated the mix of participants and the expertise of the instructors.

Program Location

• The Centre for Advanced Wood Processing is located at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus.
• The program is offered in Vancouver, with possible alternate locations depending on participant demand.