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Level 1
Course details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
Description:
This course introduces students to the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills needed for academic and workplace success. Students will analyse a variety of texts and apply the steps of planning, writing, and revising to produce writing that meets the expectations of selected audiences and purposes. The course prepares students for college-level writing tasks, research, and documentation by asking them to produce clear, informed, and purposeful documents relevant to both academic and professional contexts.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Conestoga 101
CON0101
Description:
This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities.
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Drafting And Blueprint Reading
DRWG1097
Description:
Drafting is the visual language of designers, craftsmen, engineers and architects. This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to drafting fundamentals from free-hand sketching to 2-Dimensional computer-aided-design (CAD). Topics include layout, title block, scale, the “alphabet of lines”, orthographic projection, section and auxiliary views, and annotation. Students will apply the fundamentals of drafting in conjunction with CAD software to create detailed technical drawings for woodworking applications.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Numerical Woodworking Applications
MATH1227
Description:
This course will provide the student with the ability to apply numeracy to wood machining fundamentals and principles.
- Hours: 14
- Credits: 1
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Materials
MATR1030
Description:
In this course students will study the structure and characteristics of wood, wood identification and the different methods used to cut and match veneers. The students will select the following materials according to usage: lumber, veneers, particleboards, fibreboards, plywoods, plastic laminates, abrasives, adhesives and preservatives. The student will also study material standard sizes and grades, as well as distinctive characteristics and comparative costs.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Principles of Machining - Panel Products
WOOD1220
Description:
In this course the student will receive an in-depth overview of principles of machining, construction and the tooling used on Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines as it relates to panel products.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Computer Numerical Control Theory I
WOOD1230
Description:
This course is designed as an introduction to the general field of Computer Numerical Control (CNC). The course will introduce the student to commonly used software, and will cover the general principles and requirements of CNC programming, the elements of set-up to actual development of simple programs for common machining operations in panel products.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Computer Numerical Control Practice I
WOOD1240
Description:
This hands-on course will provide students with the opportunity to create programs and operate various CNC machines. Components of a safe work environment will be emphasized and practiced by the students.
- Hours: 84
- Credits: 5
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.
Level 2
Course details
Tooling - Cutting Technology
MACH1480
Description:
This course is designed to give the student information regarding tool types, tooling materials, tool holders, cutting geometry, feed speeds, chip loads, and how each tool and component relates to the manufacture of wood products.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Principles of Machining - Solid Wood
WOOD1260
Description:
This course builds on Principles of Machining Level 1, focusing mainly on solid wood as the material of choice. The student will review the principles of machining and project construction as it relates to solid wood products.
- Hours: 56
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Machining Techniques
WOOD1270
Description:
This course examines computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines commonly used in the machining of solid wood. In addition, students will also develop an understanding of common machining software used in the woodworking industry.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Computer Numerical Control Theory II
WOOD1280
Description:
In this course, students will demonstrate advanced programming skills to include machine functions such as nesting and the programming of aggregates to develop project plans, utilizing third party software.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites: WOOD1230
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Computer Numerical Control Practice II
WOOD1290
Description:
This hands-on course will enable the students to manipulate tool databases, edit programs, install tooling and perform preventative maintenance on CNC machines. Students will create several small panel projects as well as solid wood components to create a final project.
- Hours: 112
- Credits: 6
- Pre-Requisites: WOOD1240
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Please note:
Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.
Program outcomes
- Perform all cabinetmaking activities safely and in accordance with applicable legislation and industry best practices and standards.
- Determine appropriate machining processes to meet the requirements of a variety of manufacturing techniques and standards used in the woodworking industry.
- Interpret and produce technical sketches, drawings, and related documents for common furniture and cabinet units using various software applications.
- Program and set up a wide range of production Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machinery and equipment for use in wood products manufacturing.
- Create quality machined wood products using common trade related materials that are selected based on the suitability of their variety, grades and physical properties.
- Solve trade-related problems by assessing the situation and applying mathematics and other problem solving tools and processes.
- Use written, verbal, graphical and digital techniques to effectively communicate appropriate levels of technical information.
- Operate Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machinery and associated equipment in a safe and effective manner while meeting industry standards