Home Future Students Current Students Former Students Parents and Family Employers Faculty and Staff

Cabinetmaking Diploma

Next Steps

Program Description:

A cabinetmaker is an artist and a technician, a person who creates beauty employing the tools of a modern workshop. A cabinetmaker can be independent, perform customer work, or be part of a large manufacturing entrepreneur. Learn all the elements of cabinetmaking from the nature of the materials to the design, from the fabrication and assembly to the finished work. Become master of the most up-to-date tools and machinery in creating functional and beautiful cabinets. Understand the role of computers in cabinet design and manufacturing. This diploma program is offered by craftsmen who will teach you to carry on the first traditions of woodworking.

Career Information and Occupational Outlook

Program Admission Requirements

  1. Present official documentation of an earned high school diploma or official GED scores.
  2. Be at least 16 years old.
  3. Present appropriate test scores, or present an official transcript documenting college level English and mathematics with grades of "C" or better.
  4. Complete a program conference sheet with advisor prior to program admission.
  5. No special admission allowed in the program.

Curriculum Outline

Credits required for graduation (108)

General Core Courses (13 Credit Hours)

Course Title Credit Hours
EMP 100A Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2
ENG 101 English 5
MAT 101 General Mathematics 5
EMP 100B Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 1

Occupational Courses (46 Credit Hours)

Course Title Credit Hours
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
CAB 108 Cabinet Design and Layout 4
CAB 110 Wood Joints 3
CAB 112 Fastening Methods 4
CAB 114 Cutting Cabinet Components 2
CAB 116 Cabinet Assembly I 5
CAB 118 Door, Drawer, and Hardware Installation 3
CAB 120 Plastic Laminates and Wood Veneers 3
CAB 122 Cabinet Finishing and Installation 5
CAR 101 Safe Use of Hand and Power Tools 3
CAR 103 Materials 3
CAR 105 Print Reading 5
CFC 100 Safety 1
CFC 101 Introduction to Construction 2

Electives (49 Credit Hours)

Course Title Credit Hours
CAB 130 Cabinet Assembly II 5
CAB 131 Cabinet Assembly III 5
CAB 132 Cabinetmaking Assembly Internship/Practicum 5
CAB 133 Cabinetmaking Internship/Practicum 10
CAB 134 CNC Woodworking Equipment I 5
CAB 135 CNC Woodworking Equipment II 5
CAB 136 European 32mm Construction 5
CAB 137 Shop Management 2
CAB 138 Furniture Fabrication 3
CAR 118 Interior Finish II 4

The content of this page does not constitute a contract between Columbus Technical College and its students on either a collective or individual basis. Course curriculum, fee changes, or additional unforeseen changes may occur after publication. Course offerings are contingent upon adequate enrollments. Please contact the school offering the program for the most current information. Academic advising is available to students prior to registration; this information is not a substitute for consulting with an academic advisor.

Last updated: March 31, 2008.