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Furniture Design and Fabrication (BP) Occupational Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

This certificate focuses on the design, layout and construction of both furniture and furniture components.  Emphasis will be placed on the product design and manufacturing techniques for custom furniture.

Award Outcomes

 

Operate woodworking machinery safely and effectively

Design cabinetry and furniture

Lay out cabinetry and furniture

Determine appropriate materials for project

Interpret blueprints and shop drawings

Coordinate production operations

Produce cabinetry and furniture

Apply wood finishes

Estimate costs of cabinetry and furniture

Career Opportunities

This certificate will allow individuals to create and manufacture furniture and furniture components to industry standards and specifications.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 25 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CBTG1121Power Tool Operation

5

CBTG1170AutoCAD for Cabinetmaking

4

CBTG1212Veneer and Laminations

2

CBTG1221Blueprint Reading for Cabinetmaking

2

CBTG2422Furniture Design and Joinery

5

CBTG2431Furniture Fabrication

5

CBTG2450Solid Surface Fabrication

2

General Education Required 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Total Occupational Certificate Credits 25

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CBTG1121Power Tool Operation

5

CBTG1170AutoCAD for Cabinetmaking

4

Total Credits  9

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
CBTG1212Veneer and Laminations

2

CBTG1221Blueprint Reading for Cabinetmaking

2

CBTG2422Furniture Design and Joinery

5

CBTG2431Furniture Fabrication

5

CBTG2450Solid Surface Fabrication

2

Total Credits  16

Graduation (25 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.

 

4/17/2024 : BP 3116 / EP