Salt Lake Community College offers a certificate in the art of cabinetmaking.  Experienced instructors give hands-on instruction in a workshop environment.  Learn more about the SLCC Cabinetmaking program below.



What is the program about?
What skills do I need?
How long will it take?		 How much will it cost?
What makes this program unique?
What are the facilities like?
Job information.
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WHAT IS THIS PROGRAM ABOUT?


Students will receive an understanding of basic woodworking principles, cabinetmaking and furniture making techniques.  Experience in using equipment, hand tools and constructing and finishing a complete kitchen and other personal choices of projects will be provided.



A competent knowledge should be gained in:

  • joinery
  • materials
  • techniques
  • wood characteristics

This course develops the student's understanding in the principles of furniture construction.  The methods used for applications and styles of furniture are included in the instruction.

You will receive knowledge of:

  • safe operation of typical shop equipment
  • project design and hardware selection
  • cut-listing, cut-out, assembly and finish techniques
  • advanced cabinet design
  • estimating and ordering of materials
  • production methods
  • supervisory training
  • shop management
  • quality finishing techniques

Students gain practical knowledge in the use of AutoCAD that is essential in producing architectural drawings.  This course includes hands-on applications and producing simple drawings.

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED?

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM?

HOW MUCH WILL SCHOOL COST?
Little or no cabinetmaking experience is needed.  Experienced instructors teach in a hands-on, workshop environment.

Certificate in Cabinetmaking:

2 semesters (one year)
Minimum 26 credits required

Estimated cost for students: $700-$1,000 depending on personal choice of projects to complete.  Tuition and fees are based on the SLCC resident/non-resident tuition schedule.

WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAM UNIQUE?


You will work with beautiful woods and finishes while learning the intricacies of building amazing works of art and fine furniture.  You will participate in designing and building custom cabinets for the project homes for the SLCC Building Construction/Construction Management program.


WHAT ARE THE FACILITIES LIKE?

SLCC's cabinetmaking program is taught in the Construction Trades building at the Taylorsville Redwood campus.

WHAT JOBS ARE AVAILABLE?



SLCC maintains a continuous association with local cabinetmaking and architectural woodworking shops that have expressed interest in employing students from  SLCC cabinetmaking classes.





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CABINETMAKING IS A CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM