Cabinetmaker (Joiner) - School District No. 43 (Coquitlam)

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Cabinetmaker (Joiner)

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Occupation Description:
Joiners build, repair and re-style wooden furniture, cabinets, fixtures and other products. There are many similarities with the carpentry trade, and both involve primarily working with wood. Joinery, however, tends to be more specialized. A Joiner is designated as a Cabinetmaker under the Inter-provincial Red Seal program. Using architectural drawings, Joiners often operate woodworking machines to cut and form parts, which they then assemble into finished products. Some specialize in custom-made furniture. Preparation of costs estimates is often a key skill and responsibility. Many Joiners work in the construction industry. Increasingly, Joiners are tasked with installing pre-manufactured cabinets and fixtures.

Application Process/Steps

November 1 - (pre) Spring Break

look over all the information below and in the right column - get a good
understanding of the pre-reqs, expectations, time commitment, reading, math, training, etc

if you have no questions, please apply for the program(s)
still have questions? book an appointment to talk to the district
coordinator, Doug MacLean, to learn more: Booking App

student competes the SD43 application (top link in the right column)
submits to your high school counselor (usually in gr 11 for the gr 12 school year)

(post) Spring Break - late April

personal interview/conversation with district coordinator

mid-May into June

students are conditionally accepted (or not) into programs (notified by email)
applicable enrolment at the training site is made (by district coordinator)
counselors will adjust timetables accordingly for following school year

Students: feel free to contact Doug via email (dmaclean@sd43.bc.ca) or text/call (604-341-8977) at anytime during the application process.

Time Commitment

2 intakes: October and March
25 weeks (no Spring and/or Summer Break)
4 days a week: Monday to Thursday
7.30am to 2.00pm

Student Eligibility

limited to 1-2 Coquitlam SD43 students per intake
students typically take this program in their grade 12 year after taking all the necessary/core grade 11 subjects
students must begin a program prior to June 30 in their graduation year

ex 1: a grade 12's program begins in March and runs for 23 weeks - this is okay for a grade 12 student to participate in
ex 2: a program will begin in August after a grade 12 has graduated - that current grade 12 should not apply as they will not be accepted

unfortunately, this program is not available to "International students"

Student Cost

tuition-free, but students will need to pay about $600-1,000 for course materials, textbook, college fees, etc... variance in cost is due to students may or may not want to purchase their projects

Location

BCIT "Burnaby Campus"
Skytrain is the best transportation option (skytrain to Brentwood station, then transfer to bus)... if you drive, parking is about $6/day

Pre-Requisites

Woodworking 11 and Woodworking 12
good literacy and numeracy skills
excellent attendance + lates record while in high school
ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time

Skills + Attributes

keen eye for style + design
attention to detail

Have questions about this program?
Book a meeting with Ben King,
Principal of Trades & Transitions:

Cabinetmaking Links

APPLICATIONS

SD43 Application (fillable .pdf)

PROGRAM INFORMATION

SUPPORT DOCUMENTS

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