The Basic Wood Manufacturing Certificate is a 15 Credit program. The following is a typical semester breakdown of the courses within the program.
* College 101 (10-890-165) is not part of the program credit requirements but is a College Requirement for graduation that must be passed with a “C” or better.
Credit for Prior Learning Available
As an introduction course, students will learn wood anatomy and the physical nature of wood and how these characteristics are used in species selection for industrial raw materials. Species identification will be covered in the lab portion of this course.
Provides an overview of the industrial environment, current industry trends and identification of career paths available in wood manufacturing. Focuses on safety and health practices within the woodworking industry. Topics covered include OSHA requirements and workplace safety. Upon completion of this course, students will earn an OSHA Forklift Operator Certificate.
Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Basic Wood Manufacturing, Wood Science, Wood Technology
This course is designed to provide the foundational knowledge and skills to manufacture furniture. Topics covered include: furniture design styles, sourcing raw material for projects, tool selection, machine operation, joinery and furniture construction.
Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Basic Wood Manufacturing, Wood Science, Wood Technology
Establishes the breakdown of logs into veneers, panels and wood composites. Learners identify and explore the basic breakdown processes, uses of these different material types, and their various applications in the woods and manufacturing industries.
Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Basic Wood Manufacturing, Wood Science, Wood Technology
Explores the general overview of plant layout, machine centers, and different product flow in a lumber manufacturing setting. Learners focus on the mix of species, and how these can be utilized in various product lines, and examine the processing of lumber through sawing, edging, and trimming manufacturing operations.
Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Basic Wood Manufacturing, Wood Industry: Mill Technology, Wood Science, Wood Technology
Expands of the skills previously introduced through the use of more advanced standard grade classifications and methods. Learners build additional experience in the grading of hardwood lumber and logs and enhance their merchandising knowledge and understanding with emphasis on hands-on exercises and techniques.
Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Basic Wood Manufacturing, Hardwood Sawmilling, Wood Industry: Mill Technology, Wood Science, Wood Technology
Expands of the skills previously introduced through the use of more advanced standard grade classifications and methods. Learners build additional experience in the grading of hardwood lumber and logs and enhance their merchandising knowledge and understanding with emphasis on hands-on exercises and techniques.
Students who specified one or more of these Programs of Study or Program Foci: Basic Wood Manufacturing, Hardwood Sawmilling, Wood Science, Wood Technology
Introduces basic knowledge and skill development of technical drawing with emphases on freehand sketching and introductory CAD drawing.
An exam that is scored by faculty or staff in NTC’s Testing Center.
A performance of your expertise that is evaluated by faculty.
A combination of both a test and a skill demonstration.
A collection and explanation of your past learning through work or life experience.
If you have questions about this program, please contact our Career Coaches at 715.803.1645.
If you have further questions regarding our Credit for Prior Learning options, please contact Student Records at studentrecords@ntc.edu or 715.803.1796.