About this role
Fabricate and repair wooden furniture; assemble prepared wooden parts to make furniture and cabinetry.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for a Cabinetmaker include:
- examine drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
- mark out, cut and shape wood
- make fittings for boats, caravans and other items
- assemble parts to form sections of furniture and completed articles
- fit hinges, locks, catches, drawers and shelves
- make frames for chairs and couches
- repair and refurbish furniture and antiques.
Courses that can lead to a career as a Cabinetmaker
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5 courses
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Develop trade skills in woodworking, design and kitchen and bathroom construction while earning a wage through an apprenticeship.
- Become a cabinet maker
- Apprenticeship
- On-the-job training
- 4 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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Certificate III in Shopfitting
CPC30120
- Apprenticeship
- On-the-job training
- 4 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
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- 6 months – 2 years
- Cost varies
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available