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Career Area: Architecture and Construction
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-410-2
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
Student using an electric saw

Building Construction and Cabinetmaking Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

General Building Carpenter
Carpenter/Construction
Carpenter
Installer
Laborer

Average Median Wage

$40713

Building Construction and Cabinetmaking Programs

The Building Construction and Cabinetmaking program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for job success in the construction industry. Students learn the fundamentals of building design, construction, layout operation, related mathematics, blueprint reading, estimating, cabinet design, and materials of industry. Students use the hand and power tools that are commonly used in construction and fabrication to assemble wood products and even build a house within the wood shop.

Building Construction and Cabinetmaking Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Western Building Construction and Cabinetmaking at Western

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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