College Diploma – Woodworking Technician (0054)

The Woodworking Technician two-year diploma program operates out of one of North America’s most advanced woodworking training facilities. Shared with the Woodworking Technology program, the common first-and-second-year curriculum covers equipment setup/operation, laminating, veneering, machining, sanding, assembly, finishing, production management, and the fabrication of kitchen cabinets and architectural millwork. Notably, Levels 1, 2, and 3 of the trade schooling for an Ontario cabinetmaker apprenticeship are embedded into the program, providing graduates with a distinct career advantage.

Academic Qualification: High School / Grade 12 completion.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 80.0

• PTE: 53.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional Admission: Available for applicants who do not meet language test requirements by completing designated English pathway courses prior to academic study.

Value: $1,500 – $2,500 CAD (automatically applied after Day 10 of the term).

Award Breakdown:

70% – 79% average: $1,500 CAD

80% – 89% average: $2,000 CAD

90% – 100% average: $2,500 CAD

Eligibility Criteria:

Open to all nationalities.

Must be enrolled in Year 1 of an eligible degree program across any Conestoga campus (Fall, Winter, or Spring terms).

Minimum 70% admission average required.

Exclusion: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) students are ineligible.

Maintenance Requirement: Continuing students must maintain a minimum 70% Program Weighted Average to retain funding.