Program Objectives

Promote the acquisition of the skills required to operate machinery at one or more workstations for the purpose of manufacturing furniture and finished wood products. The work is carried out in small or medium-sized companies specializing in the mass processing of timber.

Occupation

Woodworking machinery operator (cabinetmaking apprentice, woodshop worker)

Program Content

Code Statement of Competency Hours Credits
773082 Transform wood using portable machine tools 30 2
AEP 707-011 Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process 15 1
AEP 707-021 Assume responsibility for complying with occupational health and safety regulations 15 1
AEP 707-033 Interpret technical drawings 45 3
AEP 707-042 Apply knowledge of wood and wood-based panels 30 2
AEP 707-054 Use mathematics to solve woodworking problems 60 4
AEP 707-062 Position themselves in relation to the numerical control machine-tool programming 30 2
AEP 707-071 Use templates in the manufacturing of furniture and wood products 15 1
AEP 707-083 Adjust assembly methods and components using hand tools 45 3
AEP 707-107 Transform wood using stationary machine tools 105 7
AEP 707-118 Process wood-based panels 120 8
AEP 707-124 Adjust and operate assembly equipment 60 4
AEP 707-133 Perform finishing work on furniture and manufactured wood products 45 3
AEP 707-147 Enter the workforce 105 7
720 48

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to the Timber Transformation (Furniture Assembly) program, candidates must satisfy the following requirements:1. Have obtained at least Secondary III credits or the equivalent in the language of instruction, second language and mathematicsor Have obtained an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V Studies (AESS)or Have successfully completed the General Development Test (GDT) with or without specific prerequisites2. Have interrupted their full-time studies for at least 12 monthsor Are 18 years old when entering trainingor Have obtained a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) or their equivalentor Meet the eligibility conditions of Emploi-Québec’s workforce training measureX This program is accessible via the TCST-STC bridge.

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Timber Transformation (Furniture Assembly)

Woodworking machine operators, also known as cabinetmaker apprentices or shop workers, make and assemble furniture, modules and wood products using machine tools. As part of their duties, they may be required to perform special finishes or finishing (e.g., staining, varnishing, enameling). A job as a woodworking machine operator requires patience and attention to detail. It is a solitary occupation for those who love wood and have good manual skills.

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