Training – Woodworking | Québec métiers d'avenir

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

The Woodworking program combines hands-on work with creativity. Students develop the skills and knowledge to undertake a number of woodworking projects, including furniture building, cabinet construction and more. Woodworking training opens up a number of career opportunities in both large and small manufacturing companies or in starting one’s own woodworking business.

Duration : 1 650 Hours

IMPORTANT: This training program is eligible for the PGWP according to the current IRCC list.
NOTE: This list may change with the scheduled update in 2026.

academic
prerequisites

SCHOLARITY LEVEL : Quebec's Secondary 4th (France's Second) or equivalent
LANGUAGE LEVEL :
The level of language required varies according to the training center chosen.

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

Woodworkers

Cabinetmakers

Visit Emploi-Québec to learn more about these opportunities.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING TRAINING

Centre de formation professionnelle Alma
Alma, Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
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DURATION : 21 Months
CLASSES START : August 26 2026
COSTS : 0,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle Innovation Outaouais

Centre de formation professionnelle Innovation Outaouais
Gatineau, Outaouais
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DURATION : 16 Months
CLASSES START : August 27 2026
COSTS : 0,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle Léonard-De Vinci

Centre de formation professionnelle Léonard-De Vinci
Montréal, Montréal
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DURATION : 15 Months
CLASSES START : October 05 2026
COSTS : 0,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle de Rimouski-Neigette

Centre de formation professionnelle de Rimouski-Neigette
Rimouski, Bas-Saint-Laurent
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DURATION : 21 Months
CLASSES START : August 24 2026
COSTS : 0,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Centre de formation professionnelle des Moulins

Centre de formation professionnelle des Moulins
Terrebonne, Lanaudière
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DURATION : 14 Months
CLASSES START : February 02 2026
COSTS : 0,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 15 Months
CLASSES START : August 25 2026
COSTS : 0,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 15 Months
CLASSES START : November 23 2026
COSTS : 0,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

DURATION : 15 Months
CLASSES START : April 05 2027
COSTS : 0,00 $*
LANGUAGE : French (B(2))
* Please update your nationality in the general menu
* Costs are subject to change until the letter of admission is issued

Legend Welcoming services

Integrating into the community

— Practical tour of the city and help with initial purchases
— Contact with local aid organizations

Reception on arrival

— Reception at airport, bus terminal or train station

Integrating into the school system

— School tour and twinning with another student
— Monthly follow-up with the student

Integrating the family

— Referral to employment agencies for your spouse
— Help with child daycare or school registration
— Information on family social activities

General information and administrative follow-up

— Direct contact with a resource person
— Registration, information and provision of mandatory health insurance card
— Explanation of the Centre’s teaching techniques and operations

Accommodation

— Reserving temporary accommodation prior to arrival
— Help with finding permanent accommodation

Note: Services may vary slightly from one training centre to another.

TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Design and manufacture templates
Construct wood furniture, carved furniture, curved pieces, wood-based panels, ornamental woodwork and stairs
Install manufactured items
Make friezes and inlays
Sculpt patterns
Repair and restore furniture

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TRAINING CONTENT

Competency statement

HOURS

Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process

Apply knowledge related to solid wood, wood-based panels, and related material

Apply knowledge of assembly modes and components

Produce furniture drawings

Transform materials using hand tools

Take responsibility for occupational health and safety rules

Solve math problems applied to woodworking

Transform materials using portable machine tools

Transforming materials using stationary machine tools

105

Observe the realities of the workplace

Plan the manufacturing of furniture and ornamental woodworking

Make solid wood furniture

120

Manufacture furniture made of wood-based panels and related materials

120

Design and manufacture templates

Fabricate and install ornamental woodwork

Take styles of furniture into consideration during the execution of the woodworking

Produce drawings and sketches

Make simple curls and curves

Make simple inlays

Sculpt simple patterns

Do furniture finishing

Make furniture with carved, plated or curved pieces

120

Repair and restore furniture

Fabricate and install stairs

120

Situate yourself in relation to launches and management of an SME

Enter the work force