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Woodworking for Hobbyists

Certificate of Completion | WW911

Program Overview

The Woodworking certificate program has been developed to teach you basic woodworking/cabinetmaking skills at your own pace. if you do not have previous experience, but have an interest in woodworking, this course is for you. Through a series of small furniture projects, ranging from a step stool or spice rack to a night table or wall cabinet, you will gain the knowledge and skills required to operate woodworking machinery safely and effectively using recognized trade practices. Each session consists of short lectures, demonstrations and hands-on learning involving a hand-tool exercise, portable power tools and eventually  the use of stationary woodworking machines. You will complete a series of designated projects involving several types of woodworking joints, techniques and processes. Upon completion of this certficate you will be able to produce simple shop drawings, make material calculations, machine parts, and assemble and finish a cabinet or piece of furniture.

Learner Focus 

  • this course is great if you just want to upgrade your skills in this area OR
  • start and build your skills if you would like a hobby in this area 

Delivery Mode

All Faculty of Applied Sciences Technology Continuous Professional Learning courses in this program are being offered in an online virtual classroom unless otherwise specified (for example lab required components). 

Additional Information

A record of all safety tests and machine demonstration attendance is kept on file using the progress chart as the requirement to meet the completion requirement of the certificate. 

Those who successfully complete the program are eligible to receive a certificate of completion from Humber College. If you are not able to complete the entire program, you may be eligible to receive a micro-credential based on successful completion of certain courses.  If you are looking for more information, reach out to us at FAST CPL?ceappliedtech@humber.ca One of our staff will reach out to you as soon as possible. 

Curriculum

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WOOD 900: Woodworking for Hobbyists

Compulsory Courses

WOOD 900 Woodworking for Hobbyists
 

This course has been developed to teach you woodworking/cabinetmaking skills at your own pace. You will gain the knowledge and skills required to operate woodworking machinery safely and construct basic furniture and small cabinets using recognized trade practices. Each session consists of short lectures, demonstrations and hands-on learning involving a hand-tool exercise, a small project involving portable power tools and the use of stationary woodworking machines. You will complete a series of designated projects involving various types of woodworking joints, techniques and processes. Upon completion of this program, you will be able to produce simple shop drawings, make material calculations, machine parts, assemble and finish a cabinet or piece of furniture.

Note: This course will take place in-person at the Humber Centre for Trades and Technology (110 Carrier Drive, Toronto, Ontario)

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Humber Continuous Professional Learning Applied Sciences & Technology
cplappliedtechnology@humber.ca


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