Wood Finishing Technology
Overview
- Delivery: Daytime Classes
- Start: Fall Semester, Full-Time
- Location: Rosemount Campus
Outcomes
- Wood Finishing Technology — Diploma 36 credits
- Furniture Service Technician I — Certificate 11 credits
- Furniture Service Technician II — Certificate 19 credits
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Major Description
A perfect blend of art and science, the world of the wood finisher combines the knowledge and skills of the past and present to preserve wood creations for the future. Students specialize in a wide range of areas. They can beautify and enhance the appearance of today's wood objects. They can honor proven craftsmanship by repairing and restoring wood artifacts from the past.
Work Environment
Skilled furniture restorers will work for or start their own furniture restoration shops. Commercial finishing technicians will find employment with any furniture or architectural mill work manufacturer. They specialize in color matching and creating custom colors with today's new finishes. A Furniture Service Technician repairs new furniture at furniture stores or is self employed repairing damaged wood in any form at the onsite location.
Potential Job Titles
- Furniture Restorer
- Furniture Finisher
- Commercial Finishing Technician
- Furniture Service Technician
- Furniture Restoration Specialist
- Wood Finisher
Salary Data
- Average Wage: $18.13/hour
- Top Earners: $24.29/hour
Web Site
Visit the National Institute of Wood Finishing Web site to access more information, including testimonials, summer workshops, blogs, announcements, student employment and instructor biographies.
Summer Workshops
- July 20 – 22, 2010 | Restoration of Veneers and Their Finishes
- July 26 – 30, 2010 | Finishing New Wood
Request Information
Academic Advisor
- Alison Tauer
Academic Advisor
alison.tauer@dctc.edu
651-423-8384
Dean
- Sherralyn Cox
Dean of Design and Health/Human Services
Instructors
| Mitchell Kohanek | 651-423-8362 | mitchell.kohanek@dctc.edu | BIO |