Offered by Nova Scotia Community College in Halifax, Canada, Cert in Cabinetmaking and Woodworking Techniques is a certificate in Trades programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 3,800 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Trades
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 3,800 / year
International tuition: CAD 13,505 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Cabinetmaking and Woodworking Techniques at Nova Scotia Community College is a one-year certificate program delivered at NSCC Pictou that teaches students to identify and select wood products, interpret technical drawings, and operate woodworking machinery. Coursework blends traditional and contemporary cabinetmaking methods, covering shop safety, fine joinery, wood shaping, cutting, assembly, hardware installation, and finishing techniques, with students building a portfolio of completed work. Students must maintain a minimum 90% attendance in all courses and complete a mandatory, typically unpaid work experience placement of about five weeks. The program suits students seeking hands-on trade careers in cabinetry, furniture-making, and woodworking. Admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent; international applicants must meet country-specific diploma equivalency and English language requirements. Facial hair restrictions apply for respirator fit testing, and the program is eligible for the Post-Graduation Work Permit for international graduates.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Nova Scotia Community College requires a High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent for this programme. International applicants' diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country per NSCC's international requirements documentation, and the programme defers to the institution-wide proficiency standard: IELTS Academic minimum 6.0 on each band, TOEFL iBT 80 overall, Duolingo English Test 115 overall with no subscore below 95, CAEL Band 60, CanTest 4.5 average, or PTE Academic 55, or an exemption. Accepted applicants must maintain a minimum 90% attendance in all courses and build a portfolio of coursework; facial hair that impedes respirator fit testing is not permitted, and a criminal record check may affect employment eligibility in the trade.
