Career

Cabinetmakers

Trades & Services

Career stats

Weekly pay

$1,173

Prospects

Medium

Employed in Australia

27,300

Growth

Moderate growth

Overview

Cabinetmakers fabricate and repair wooden furniture, and fit and assemble prepared wooden parts to make furniture.

Job Titles

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Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

  • examining drawings work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
  • selecting and working with materials such as timber veneers particle board and synthetic wood
  • marking out cutting and shaping wood
  • working from drawings and specifications to make furniture
  • making fittings for boats caravans and other items where fine detail is required
  • assembling parts to form sections of furniture and completed articles
  • fitting hinges locks catches drawers and shelves
  • making frames for chairs and couches
  • may repair and refurbish furniture and antiques

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

  • Certificate II in Furniture Making
  • Certificate III in Cabinet Making
More about VET

Industry

Trades & Services

If you’re a hands on sort of person who likes getting stuck into tasks involving the use of tools and machinery to create new things, or you like to work on projects that bring technical concept drawings to life, then a career in the Manufacturing industry could be right up your alley.Careers in Manufacturing are available in a variety of industries such as: aerospace, furnishing, laboratory operations, metal fitting, engineering and boating, process manufacturing, mineral products, plastics, rubber, recreational vehicles and textiles, clothing and footwear. Structural Steel and Welding Trades workers, and Metal Fitters and Machinists are the trades most in demand in Manufacturing at present. There are thousands of Manufacturing businesses in Australia, employing almost one million people. New developments in sustainable Manufacturing aim to produce goods in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way while at the same time maintaining, if not improving productivity. This makes it a very interesting time to join this sector.This industry also covers professions such as Garden and Nursery Labourers, Jewellers, Florists, Beauty Therapists, Hairdressers and more! All these types of career paths offer Apprenticeships and Traineeships (together with school-based options), VET and university pathways.

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