314102
Technical Diploma
Credits required for graduation: 38.00
Expanding construction has placed new demands on the building industry. There is a need for highly skilled people in both carpentry and cabinetmaking.
The Wood Tech program provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for job success in the industry. It also teaches a basic knowledge of the other construction trades. Fundamentals of building design, layout operation, cabinet design, CNC applications and materials of industry are taught in the classroom. The use of hand and power tools is developed in the shop. Residential construction techniques are developed at the house site. Related mathematics, blueprint reading, welding and estimating is included in the training.
Graduates have the opportunity for rewarding employment in cabinet shops, construction crews, building supply or lumberyards, and other phases of the construction industry.
Admission Requirements
Western accepts COMPASS, ASSET or ACT –Testing may be waived with applicable post-secondary credits. There is a $20 fee for this assessment (fee subject to change). If you have taken the ACT, ASSET or COMPASS within the last five years, you can request that your scores be submitted to Western. The testing guidelines are:
| Assessment Area |
ACT |
ASSET |
COMPASS |
| Writing |
16 |
41 |
56 |
| Reading |
16 |
39 |
75 |
| Math/Numerical/Pre-Algebra |
18 |
39 |
38 |
Wood Tech Follow-Up 2008-09 Information
| Graduates | 20 |
| Graduates Responding | 14 |
| Employed In Related Occupations | 7 |
| Employed in Non-related Occupations | 2 |
| Seeking Employment | 2 |
| Not In Labor Market | 3 |
Salary Data - Related Employment
| | Part(Time) | Full(Time) |
|---|
| Responding | 0 | 7 |
| Average Hours Per week | 0 | 41 |
| Median Hourly Wage | $0 | $13.13 |
| Hourly Wage Range | 0 | $10.00-$19.82 |
| Median Annual Salary | $0 | $27300 |
Respondents In Related Occupations
Carpenter; Fowler & Hammer, La Crosse, WI
Carpenter; Geary Construction, Viola, WI
Carpenter; Jay Paul Stulvfus, VA
Carpenter; Shelter Bay, Richfield, MN
Construction Worker; Wieser Bros, La Crescent, MN
Custom Cabinet Builder; Creative Cabinets and Millwork, Onalaska, WI
Laborer; Kirchner Custom building
Wood Tech
The Wood Tech program provides the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for job success in the industry. It also teaches a basic knowledge of the other construction trades. Fundamentals of building design, layout operation, cabinet design, and materials used in the industry are taught in the classroom. The use of hand and power tools is developed in the program. Residential construction and commercial construction techniques are developed in the lab and on-site house construction sites. Related mathematics, blueprint reading, estimating and OSHA training is included in the training.
Graduates have the opportunity for rewarding employment in the cabinet shops, construction crews, building suppliers, and other phases of the construction industry. Construction has placed new demands on the building industry. There is a need for highly skilled people in both carpentry and cabinetmaking.
- Wood Tech is a 42 week program with 2 sections starting in June and August
- Students are trained to work in Commercial Carpentry, Residential Carpentry, and Cabinetmaking.
- Students will build new houses funded by the City of LaCrosse Housing and Rehab
- Excellent reputation with SkillsUSA at the State and National level
Program Head
Dick Cantlon
cantlond@westerntc.edu
608.789.6222
Summer Contacts
Dick Cantlon
cantlond@westerntc.edu
608.789.6222
Scott Erdman
erdmans@westerntc.edu
608.785.9239
Dave Hahm
hahmd@westerntc.edu
608.785.9435
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