Program Information
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Location: Oak Creek Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: 31-409-1
- Offering: In-class
- Degree Type: Technical Diploma
- Start Dates: August
About the Architectural Woodworking/Cabinetmaking Diploma
Description
Attain the skills needed to work in cabinet shops, millwork shops, furniture factories, display shops and maintenance shops. The curriculum includes how to read blueprints, make detailed drawings and use machinery.
The employment outlook is favorable for workers with current training.
This program features exploratory courses that count toward a credential. Contact an MATC advisor for information.
Additional program details: High school woodworking courses will prove highly beneficial. Other helpful courses are mathematics and mechanical or architectural drawing.
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Career Outlook
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Detailed Program Information
2024-25 Curriculum
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CABMIL-300 | Machine Maintenance/Jigs and Fixtures | 2 |
| CABMIL-303 | Woodworking 1 | 5 |
| CABMIL-304 | Woodworking Fundamentals | 3 |
| CABMIL-355 | Materials and Construction | 1 |
| CABMIL-385 | Cabinet Detailing ‡ | 2 |
| CIVIL-108 | Construction of Computer Applications | 1 |
| CONSTR-380 | Mathematics for Construction Trades | 1 |
| ENG-340 |
Workplace Communication (or) ENG-195 Written Communication ‡ |
2 |
| CABMIL-305 | Woodworking 2 | 5 |
| CABMIL-306 | Advanced Woodworking | 3 |
| CABMIL-383 | Quantity Survey 1 | 2 |
| CABMIL-386 | Cabinet Layout | 2 |
| MCDESG-120 | Basic AutoCAD | 1 |
| CABMIL-353 | Wood Finishing | 1 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 31 |
‡ Prerequisite required.
Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.
Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.
To see course descriptions, class times and locations, visit the full course catalog (link).
Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.
2024-2025 Program Flyer
Important Dates
Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines
Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Events Calendar
Program Outcomes
- Read blueprints
- Set up machinery
- Operate saws, joiners, planers, shapers, sanders and other woodworking machinery
- Assemble parts
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