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Fine Woodworking, Certificate of Specialization

Banner Code: 1_CE_CTFW

Not Financial Aid Eligible


The southern California region is home to more than 100 businesses that have fine woodworking and design, construction, repair, sales and instrument tuning as the primary focus of the business. Labor market data shows a clear need for competent new professional makers, designers, repair staff, and sales professionals to fill staffing positions created as small companies grow and medium to large companies expand.

Program Outcome

Be prepared for a position or career in the fine woodworking and affiliated trade.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
CFT A114Contemporary Cabinetmaking4
or CNST A114 Cabinet Making
or CNST A116 Furniture Making and Design
Select nine units of the following:9
Color and Design: Two-Dimensional
Sculpture 1
Entrepreneurship
Interior Design Studio 1
Total Units13

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
CNST A114
Cabinet Making
or Furniture Making and Design
4
CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE- CHOOSE 3 9
Color and Design: Two-Dimensional
Sculpture 1
Entrepreneurship
Interior Design Studio 1
 Units13
 Total Units13