Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
Residential woodworkers perform hand and machine operations including cutting, shaping and assembly for the construction of store fixtures, office furniture, residential cabinetry, residential furniture and other articles of wood or related materials.
The Cabinetmaking program at Hennepin Technical College is divided into specific courses designed to introduce the many aspects of the cabinetmaking field. Emphasis will be placed on precision manufacturing, safety, traditional and computerized layout and design, blueprint reading and quality.
Award Outcomes
Operate woodworking machinery safely and effectively
Design cabinetry
Lay out cabinetry
Determine appropriate materials for project
Interpret blueprints and shop drawings
Coordinate production operations
Produce cabinetry and furniture
Apply wood finishes
Fabricate laminate projects
Estimate costs of cabinetry
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program choose careers in many different venues including residential cabinet shops, store fixture shops, furniture manufacturers, millwork shops and plastics industries. Some graduates operate their own businesses or shops.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Graduation (32 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
4/23/2026 : BP 3106 / EP