Overview

Wood Processing is one of Canada's fastest growing industries. As the industry expands, the need for trained personnel grows.

In cooperation with the industry, NAIT and SAIT are offering a WOOD PROCESSING ENGINEERING PROGRAM to meet the increasing demand for trained professionals. Student training will include wood product knowledge, the design and management of modern computer controlled manufacturing systems, business management and marketing of primary and secondary wood products. Advanced wood products processing laboratories provide students with hands-on experience using state-of-the-art woodworking equipment necessary for successful industry training.

The 2-year diploma program includes academic studies (4 semesters) and practical experience gained through use of advanced woodworking laboratories and co-op work experience in the industry. The 1-year certificate program runs two semesters and doesn't offer the 12-week co-op work placement.

Students will be accepted into the program beginning in the 1997/98 academic year.

MAJOR SKILLS ACQUIRED

Graduates of this program will be able to demonstrate a range of capabilities, including:

Problem-solving at the supervisory, middle and upper management levels

Planning, directing and controlling work processes

Using traditional and automated (CNC) processing techniques

Applying effective leadership and communication skills

Using computer applications to design, manufacture and market products

Apply basic wood science technology and processing techniques