

Cabinetmaker
Trade Description:
Cabinetmakers produce furniture, cabinetry and architectural millwork from a variety of natural and manufactured materials for both commercial and residential markets. Cabinetmakers use traditional and modern tools and techniques to produce high quality and other wood specialities, including staircases, doors, furniture, moulding, joinery, veneers, inlays and laminates.
Furniture manufacturers, construction companies and custom cabinet shops all employ cabinetmakers.
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National Occupational Analysis |
Apprenticeship - Annual Requirements:
Levels | Total Hours/Year (On-the-Job & Technical Training) |
Total Weeks/Year (Technical Training) |
Delivered By |
4 | 1,600 | 9-9-8-8 | RRC |
Training Standards:
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Red Seal Exam Information
Red Seal Exam Breakdown | Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide |
Sample Exams Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide (PDF) |
Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:
Years of Experience |
Hours Required | Additional Practical
Exam Required |
6 | 9,600 | No |
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Designated Trainers:
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Accredited Programs:
Apprenticeship Trade | Training Institution - Secondary Schools |
Training Institution - Post-Secondary Schools | Training Institution Program Name |
Level |
Cabinetmaker |