Architectural Woodworking / Cabinetmaking

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Program Information

  • 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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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

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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

Career Outlook

The employment outlook for cabinetmakers, machine operators and repair people is favorable. There are many changes taking place in the woodworking industry, and current training is a marketable asset.

Possible Careers

Cabinetmaker
Detailer
Machine Operator
Millworker
Repair Person
Saw Operator
Shaper Operator

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414-297-8901
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Last updated: 10/02/2024