Woodworking Manufacturing Technologies: CNC Woodworking
Program Overview
This woodworking program at Cerritos College provides students with a comprehensive education in woodworking, preparing them for careers in the wood industry. The program includes courses in digital fabrication, Cabinet Vision, Alphacam, and CNC routing. Graduates are qualified for jobs as Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Cabinetmakers, Carpenters, and more, with an average salary of $45,000 and expected career growth of +14.8%.
Program Outline
Outline:
- This program aims to offer students a high-quality woodworking education, preparing them for job opportunities in the wood industry.
- It is divided into three terms over two semesters (Fall 2023 - Fall 2024).
- 1st Term (Fall 2023):
- Choose one course between WMT 151 and WMT 153 (4 Units).
- Introduction to Digital Fabrication (WMT 184) (4 Units).
- 2nd Term (Spring 2024):
- Introduction to Cabinet Vision (WMT 181) (3 Units).
- Alphacam and the CNC Router (WMT 182) (4 Units).
- 3rd Term (Fall 2024):
Careers:
- This program aims to prepare students for job opportunities in the wood industry as Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Cabinetmakers, Carpenters, Furniture Finishers, Model Makers, Patternmakers, Sawing Machine Setters and more.
- Salary range for associated careers: $27,000 to $101,000 with an average of $45,000.
- Expected nationwide career growth from 2019 to 2029: +14.8% across various relevant sectors.
Other:
- The program also offers a Certificate of Achievement in CNC Woodworking.
Cerritos College
Overview:
Cerritos College is a community college located in Norwalk, California. It offers a wide range of academic programs, career training, and transfer pathways for students seeking to further their education. The college emphasizes inclusivity and diversity, creating a welcoming environment for all students.
Services Offered:
Cerritos College provides various services to support student success, including:
