Cabinet Maker / Joiner

As a Cabinet Maker, you typically work on projects such as kitchen fit-outs, bathroom vanities, and other fitted furniture. Your work may involve both the manufacture and installation of custom cabinetry as well as repair existing pieces.

You’ll estimate and cost jobs, produce technical drawings, and use a wide range of tools, machines, and techniques. Work may take place in a workshop or on-site at residential and commercial buildings.

As a Joiner, you cut, shape and fit timber parts in workshops to form structures and fittings, ready for installation.

Income Guide

$85,000

Desirable Skills

Attention to detail • Technical design • Following detailed drawings • Basic maths • Using tools & machinery

A typical day may involve:

Examine drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
Mark out, cut and shape timber
Make fittings for boats, caravans and other items
Make frames for chairs and couches
Assemble parts to form sections of furniture and completed articles
Fit hinges, locks, catches, drawers and shelves
Repair and refurbish furniture and antiques
Assembling prepared timber and aluminium to form structures and fittings

Qualifications

Pre-qualification Cert II Construction
Cert III Cabinet Making
Cert III Joinery

What is involved in my Qualification

4-Year Paid Apprenticeship
Trade School
On the job, hands-on experience on construction sites

Career Pathways

Builder
Site Supervisor
Building Designer
Furniture Designer

Further Qualifications

Cert IV Building and Construction
Business Owner (Contractors Licence)
Builder (Builders Licence)
Trainer/Assessor (TAE Qualification)

“A trade isn’t an overnight success story, it’s a journey. If you’re willing to work hard, ask questions, and back yourself, a trade can take you anywhere.”

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