Woodworking Technology - Architectural Millwork (Co-op)

About the Program
This unique program is designed to provide students with theoretical and applied knowledge of the technology and skills involved in the efficient and quality conscious design, manufacture and installation of architectural millwork.

Students will be provided with practical skills in product development, machining and finishing an installation of architectural products such as trim, paneling, doors, windows, stairs, cabinets and ornamental work. In the second year of the program, students will continue their development of practical shop skills and begin to learn the production management and industrial engineering concepts consistent with current technology. Computer and CNC machining skills are developed.

The third year of the program allows students to understand and apply the principles of work measurement, methods analysis, plant layout and support systems, material handling, quality control and cost estimating. Students will gain knowledge of manufacturing management techniques such as production planning and scheduling and personnel management and supervision, including practical supervisory assignments. Concepts in computer-integrated manufacturing, computer-assisted drafting, CNC program processing and other computer applications in the woodworking industry such as inventory control and costing will be studied.

All courses in first level are common with Woodworking Technician program and most courses for the remainder of the program are common with the Woodworking Technology Co-op program.

Program Outcomes
Year 1
% Understand how the structure of wood and its mechanical and physical properties relate to the quality and performance of wood products.
% Safely use basic hand tools, and portable power tools.
% Safely set-up and operate a wide range of production machinery and equipment used in wood products manufacturing.
% Perform the skills of basic sharpening and maintenance of hand tools.
% Design, construct and use jigs and patterns for machining, and assembly operations.
% Perform a variety of industrial wood finishing techniques.
% Describe the variety, grades and uses of materials commonly used in the trade, including lumber, veneer, particleboard, fibreboard, plastic laminates, adhesives, abrasives and preservatives.
% Construct and finish a variety of projects applying the appropriate production techniques.
% Prepare and use drawings and specifications for components and assemblies typically used in architectural millwork projects.
% Practice teamwork in accomplishing objectives.
% Communicate effectively.
% Be aware of basic microcomputer applications.
% Acquire an increased appreciation and understanding of the concepts and values required to enhance the quality of life for self and others in the home, workplace and the local and global community through an exploration of selected broad goals of education in the areas of aesthetics, civic life, culture, personal development, society, work and the economy, science and technology.
% Demonstrate an understanding of employer expectations with regard to academic, practical and attitudinal skills.

Year 2
% Understand basic principles of work measurement, methods analysis, quality control, production control and supervision.
% Understand the product development process and the role of the product engineer.
% Apply simple business practice procedures.
% Use advanced spray application equipment and finish systems.
% Appreciate the design and construction fundamentals of architectural millwork and cabinets.
% Be able to identify and specify structural and non-structural wood components such as engineered lumber and panel products.
% Understand the programming and operation of computer-controlled machines, and create, dimension and plot part drawings using AutoCAD computer program.
% Be aware of a variety of advanced finishing materials and procedures used for protecting and enhancing wood products.
% Understand the issues in wood drying and moisture control.
% Locate, identify items and materials in typical architectural drawings.
% Understand the issues involved in developing estimates for typical architectural projects.
% Safely setup and operate a variety of advanced production machines.

Year 3
% Carry out time studies and develop standard data applying the principles of work measurement.
% Apply the principles of methods analysis, work station efficiency, and productive work flow for typical manufacturing processes.
% Develop a quality assurance program for a wood manufacturing operation applying the principles of statistical process control.
% Apply the fundamentals of effective supervision and personnel management.
% Understand and assist in plant layout and materials handling analysis, equipment selection, and plant support system planning.
% Perform operations planning and scheduling as well as inventory and materials requirement analysis.
% Understand the concepts of computer-integrated manufacturing and apply the principles of computer control in the woodworking manufacturing environment.
% Use a number of computer programs as tools to assist with a variety of manufacturing and design processes.
% Transfer the data generated by software programs through to CNC machinery for part manufacturing.
% Understand the fundamentals of product testing and analysis and perform strength tests on a variety of joints and components.
% Understand the responsibility and methods of maintaining a safe working environment.
% Communicate effectively in speech and writing as well as graphically.