Cabinetmaker

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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.

Trade By-Law

National Occupational Analysis
Apprenticeship
Trade Qualifier

Apprenticeship Overview

Annual Requirements
Technical training delivered by:
  • Red River College Polytechnic

1
Level
1,600
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
9
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
2
Level
1,600
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
9 (8*)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
3
Level
1,600
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)
4
Level
1,600
Total Hours/Year
(On-The-Job & Technical Training)
8 (9*)
Total Weeks/Year
(Technical Training)

*2024 Technical Training Standard – effective August 2025 for incoming Level 1 apprentices only; effective November 2025 for incoming Level 2 apprentices only.

2024 Training Standards (See Implementation Schedule below)

2016 Training Standards

Implementation Schedule:
2025/2026 2026/2027
Level 1 - 2024 Standard Level 1 - 2024 Standard
Level 2 - 2024 Standard Level 2 - 2024 Standard
Level 3 - 2016 Standard Level 3 - 2024 Standard
Level 4 - 2016 Standard Level 4 - 2024 Standard

You must be a Manitoba resident to apply as a trade qualifier.

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

6
Years of Experience
9,600
Hours Required
No
Additional Practical Exam Required

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