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Diploma of Fine Woodworking
- Nelson, Canada
- 0.75 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Nine-month certificate preparing students for cabinet making apprenticeships or fine furniture careers.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: yes
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Apply core principles of Fine Woodworking
- solve subject-relevant problems
- and communicate results effectively. Suggested learning areas: Nine months of classroom theory in furniture
- cabinet design
- shop practice.
Career outcomes
- Apprentice cabinet maker (joiner)
- fine furniture builder
Curriculum
- Nine months of classroom theory in furniture and cabinet design and shop practice
- covering woodworking operations and modern technology
- with students constructing cabinets and fine furniture as the main applied work.
Entry requirements
Academic
- BC senior secondary school diploma or equivalent
- or age 19 or over as a mature student
- plus programme prerequisites such as English Studies 12 or Math 11 at 60 percent. Some programmes also need the College Readiness Tool
- a questionnaire or an interview. International applicants meet the programme's English requirement (IELTS 6.0 overall
- no band below 5.5
- unless the programme states a higher score).
Accepted academic background
BC senior secondary school diploma or equivalent, or age 19 or over; programme prerequisites; some programmes need the College Readiness Tool, a portfolio or a questionnaire
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
How to apply
- Check the programme entry and English requirements; most programmes accept applications up to 12 months before the start ( Apply online through EducationPlannerBC or with the Selkirk application package and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Email transcripts
- test scores
- passport ID page and resume if applicable. Receive a conditional letter of acceptance showing tuition. Pay tuition and fees (due on acceptance) to receive the unconditional offer; the seat deposit equals one 15-week semester's tuition and is non-refundable for new students. Apply for a study permit with a provincial attestation letter (PAL).
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $21,010 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $44,458 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Silver King Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Industry & Trades Training |
| Department | Fine Woodworking |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Institutional scholarships or awards may be available to eligible applicants. Confirm program-specific eligibility, funding and application deadlines. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.75 years.
Tuition is $21,010 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $44,458 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, IELTS Academic 6.