Cabinetmaking and Millwork

Associate in Science Trade & Industry · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog

This program will prepare students to make a living at cabinetmaking. It provides the student with the theory and skills needed for employment and/or self employment in the field of cabinetmaking and millwork. Program begins with the basic safe use of tools and machines and basic woodworking processes. Specific and practical skills and knowledge of the cabinetmaking and millwork industries are covered with required and elected coursework.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Student will be able to work with client to construct and install kitchen cabinets, case furniture or architectural millwork.
  2. Student will be able to write a business plan for a cabinet making related business.
  3. Students will be able to work with client to be able to design a kitchen with cabinets to the specific needs of client.
  4. Students will be prepared to set up a shop to run their own bussiness.
CourseTitleUnits
Program Requirements24
CFT 100Fundamentals of Woodworking4
CFT 105Machine Woodworking/Furniture4
CFT 108Business Woodworking2
Select one group8
Option One8
CFT 165ACabinetry Design/Face Frame4
CFT 167ACabinetry Production/Face Frame4
Option Two8
orCFT 165BCabinetry Design/European4
CFT 167BCabinetry Production/European4
CFT 168Cabinetmaking/Architectural Millwork2
CFT 185Machine Tool Set-Up and Maintenance2
CFT 195Finishing Technology/Touch-Up and Repair2
Electives (Select one course)1-2
CFT 163Plastic Laminate Fabrication Techniques1
CFT 169Cabinetmaking/Computer Cabinet Layout2
Total25-26

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