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fine woodworking
nine-month certificate at silver king, nelson
For the latest information about this
program, please visit selkirk.ca/programs/
trades/finewoodworking/details/
Program Calendar
2012
• May 25-27 - Year End Show.
• September 4 - Orientation Day.
• September 4 - Program Begins
• December 20 - Winter break.
2013
• January 2 - Program continues.
• April 19 - Graduation ceremonies.
• May 23 - Program ends.
• May 24-26 - Year End Show.
Note:
Applicants are advised that this is a popular
program. Prospective students should apply well in
advance.
Program Objectives
The working environment in the nine-month
Fine Woodworking Program at Selkirk College is
a very supportive and creative one, and provides a
unique opportunity to acquire a sound foundation
in professional woodworking. The curriculum
encompasses a broad overview of woodworking
operations and technology while allowing the student
time to explore areas of personal interest. This
demanding program is designed to prepare students
to pursue a career in professional woodwork as a
skilled employee or a self-employed entrepreneur.
Upon completion of the program, the flexible and
portable skills you possess are an excellent head
start in the fields of furniture or cabinet making,
designing of wood products, or in the pursuit of
goals in related fields. This experience will better
equip you to meet the rapidly changing needs of
our modern world.
There is discussion on how each course relates to
making a living as a professional woodworker.
Topics that are discussed and practised include:
photographing your work, and the planning and
setup of a professional show, CAD drafting, wood
carving (optional). The program is broad in scope
and encourages students to strive for quality design,
originality, and enhanced workmanship skills, to
improve chances of success in the marketplace.
If successful in the first year of the Fine Woodwork
program, students will receive credit for Level
1 and Level 2 technical training of their Joinery
Apprenticeship.
Students are responsible to pay for materials used in
constructing their projects. Depending on the size
and scope of their project this cost could be up to
$1000.00.
Course of studies
Translation Key:
• Crd = Credits
• Ttl = Total course hours
Courses marked as (D) are available via Distance Education.
Course Name Crd Ttl
Term 1
CRWW 160 Woodshop Tools and Techniques 6 190
CRWW 161 Joinery Principles and Practices 15.4 460
CRWW 162 Specialized Techniques 2 70
CRWW 164 Materials Technology 2 50
CRWW 165 Wood Finishing 2 70
CRWW 175 Furniture Design 2 70
CRWW 176 Drafting for Furniture 4 120
CRWW 179 Kitchen Design and Construction 2 50
Total: 35.4 1080
Career Potential
Graduates of these programs are found throughout
North America. They are often self-employed,
or may be employed in cabinet or furniture shops.
There remains a demand for the woodworker who
exhibits pride in his/her work and who strives for
quality, balanced design and honest value in his/
her product. These traits, when combined with a
sound technical background, greatly enhance your
chance of success.
Admission Requirements
• graduation from a British Columbia Senior tt
Secondary School or equivalent,* with
• Principles of Math 11, Applications of Math
11, Essentials of Math 11 or equivalent with
a “C” grade or better.
• the probability of succeeding in this program
improves if candidates possess strong reading
and comprehension skills.
• all applicants are required to complete a
computerized placement test in reading,
writing and mathematics once they have
submitted their application.
• basic computer skills highly recommended.
* Consideration will be given to mature
individuals (19 years or older) who are not Senior
Secondary School graduates provided they have
completed or are in the process of obtaining
Principles of Math 11 or equivalent with a “C”
grade or better. (This course must be completed
prior to the program entry date.)
Math Requirements
Important Math Requirements for students
graduating from High School in 2013.
Program Courses
CRWW 160 wOODshop Tools
and Techniques
This course provides a comprehensive introduction
to woodworking tools and equipment by
examining the safe and skillful use of both hand and
power tools, including their selection, purpose and
maintenance. Techniques for small production runs,
including jig and fixture design are also examined.
CRWW 161 Joinery Principles
and Practices
You will study the principles of joinery as applied
to furniture and cabinet construction. As this is
primarily a practical course, you will experience
joint selection, joinery by both hand and machine
tool processes, and the organization of the process
while engaged in construction of furniture pieces,
preferably to your own design.
CRWW 162 Specialized Techniques
The utilization of specialized woodworking techniques
enables you to enhance both the design
and execution of your product. Wood bending
(steam and lamination), curved panels, veneering,
turning, carving and inlay work all provide an
opportunity to design and create objects that
stand apart in the market place.
CRWW 164 Materials Technology
This in-depth look at wood, and how and why
it behaves in the manner it does, provides the
necessary background to understand the principles
of joinery.
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