Techniques des métiers d'art : ébénisterie artisanale
This arts and crafts course focuses on personal expression, production methods and market realities. A specialization in artisanal cabinetmaking will enable you to create and design original one-off or limited-edition pieces, using solid wood and wood-based materials.
About the program
Program objectives
Covering personal expression, a chosen method of production and the realities of the market, this program is indeed an ambitious one. Using a material and technique of choice, artisans must create, fabricate and share works of produced objects. The manner in which the program is structured reflects the ongoing relationship between creation and the management of the resulting object.
Cabinet Making and Millwork
This specialization trains individuals to become artisans specialized in working with solid wood or wood-derived products and capable of creating or designing original pieces that can be produced either as unique individual works or in multiple copies as well as making or repairing all types of furniture or other woodworking products.
These artisans analyze orders, consult technical reference documents, create reference documents and make shop drawings, determine the resources required for a given project, estimate production costs and cost prices, plan production, prepare and process materials, assemble and adjust pieces and various components, and carry out all finishing work.
They also perform many tasks related to managing projects, marketing products or works as well as starting-up and managing a workshop.
In most cases, their work can be broken down into the following process: create or design project, consult plans and specifications or technical documentation, plan out work to be done, ensure quality control, perform administrative tasks, perform tool and equipment maintenance and clean up work area.
The skills acquired as part of the program enable graduates to work in different sectors of activity and evolve as independent professionals.
Covering personal expression, a chosen method of production and the realities of the market, this program is indeed an ambitious one. Using a material and technique of choice, artisans must create, fabricate and share works of produced objects. The manner in which the program is structured reflects the ongoing relationship between creation and the management of the resulting object.
Cabinet Making and Millwork
This specialization trains individuals to become artisans specialized in working with solid wood or wood-derived products and capable of creating or designing original pieces that can be produced either as unique individual works or in multiple copies as well as making or repairing all types of furniture or other woodworking products.
These artisans analyze orders, consult technical reference documents, create reference documents and make shop drawings, determine the resources required for a given project, estimate production costs and cost prices, plan production, prepare and process materials, assemble and adjust pieces and various components, and carry out all finishing work.
They also perform many tasks related to managing projects, marketing products or works as well as starting-up and managing a workshop.
In most cases, their work can be broken down into the following process: create or design project, consult plans and specifications or technical documentation, plan out work to be done, ensure quality control, perform administrative tasks, perform tool and equipment maintenance and clean up work area.
The skills acquired as part of the program enable graduates to work in different sectors of activity and evolve as independent professionals.
Condition of admission
Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
Available in 2 institutions
3 years
Technical Program