Wood Technology and Wood Machine Operation, CC

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Wood Science Photo The Wood Technology one-year certificate program is a multi-faceted program that will introduce students to the aspects of the design and manufacturing of wood products. Students will learn the basics of wood science, sustainability, computer software, process optimization, controls, and manufacturing techniques that are commonly used in the wood products industry. A hands-on lab approach will be used throughout the program as a means of enhancing and enforcing the theoretical knowledge obtained throughout the program of study.

Gainful Employment Information for this program may be found at https://www.kirtland.edu/static/gainful-employment/CWST0Gedt/Gedt.html.

Program Requirements: 30 credits

APC 10000 Quality Management Systems 3 cr.
WST 10100 Wood Science 2 cr.
WST 10300 Lumber Manufacturing and Grading 3 cr.
WST 10600 Machine Woodworking Lab I 4 cr.
WST 10900 CNC Application for Wood Industry 3 cr.
WST 12100 Machine Woodworking Lab II 3 cr.
WST 12500 Overlay and Laminate Materials Lab 3 cr.
WST 12700 Production Techniques in Wood 3 cr.
WST 13100 Wood Glue and Finishing Lab 3 cr.
WST 15100 Computer Aided Drafting and Blueprint Reading 3 cr.

Suggested sequencing of courses:

Semester 1 (Fall): 15 credits

APC 10000 Quality Management Systems 3 cr.
WST 10100 Wood Science 2 cr.
WST 10300 Lumber Manufacturing and Grading 3 cr.
WST 10600 Machine Woodworking Lab I 4 cr.
WST 15100 Computer Aided Drafting and Blueprint Reading 3 cr.

Wood Technology and Wood Machine Operation, CC

Program Requirements: 30 credits

Suggested sequencing of courses:

Semester 1 (Fall): 15 credits

Semester 2 (Winter): 15 credits