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An Apprentice Cabinet Maker builds and installs products such as kitchen and bathroom cabinets. You’ll work with clients to design pieces and work with drawings and specifications to ensure cabinets fit. Apprentice Cabinet Makers work under the guidance of a qualified cabinet maker while completing an apprenticeship. You’ll work with a range of products including timber, particle board and synthetic products.
Apprentice Cabinet Makers should have strong attention to detail and be able to take accurate measurements. It’s important that you can follow instructions and follow correct procedures. Apprentice Cabinet Makers should be able to work as part of a team and communicate well with clients and colleagues.
There are 12 courses available for people who want to become an Apprentice Cabinet Maker. These are the top 5 most popular courses.
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The MSF30322 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Marine Cabinetry) equips you with the skills and knowledge to manufacture and install marine furniture and cabinetry from timber and other materials. Graduates possess tradesperson-level skills in tool use, measuring, drawing, interpreting documentation, communication, teamwork, and sustainable practices. They may specialise in wood machining, cabinet and furniture making, kitchen and bathroom construction and installation, marine cabinetry, coopering, or drafting. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 3 months.
The MSF30322 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Kitchens and Bathrooms) equips individuals with skills to manufacture and install timber and other materials in kitchens and bathrooms. Tradespeople with this qualification are proficient in tool use, measuring, drawing (including CAD), interpreting work documents, preparing cutting lists, communication, teamwork, and sustainable work practices. They may specialise in wood machining, cabinet and furniture making, kitchen and bathroom construction and installation, marine cabinetry, coopering, or drafting. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
The MSF30322 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Apprenticeship) equips apprentices with foundational skills for careers in cabinet and furniture making. Gain practical expertise in crafting fitted furniture for kitchens, bathrooms, and interiors. This apprenticeship offers pathways to specialise in design and technology, enhancing your capabilities in manufacturing and installing bespoke furnishings. Enquire now for the full list of elective choices, entry requirements, and available enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
The Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology provides students with a comprehensive skillset tailored to their passion for working with wood. Through this course, students gain tradesperson-level expertise in crafting and installing timber and material products. Whether their goal is custom furniture, cabinetry design, or niche areas like marine cabinetry, this course lays the foundation for success in the timber craftsmanship field. .
Average duration: 22 months.
A CPC30120 Certificate III in Shopfitting will give you the skills you need to build fittings for retail areas. This course will provide you with a range of construction skills necessary for planning fittings, assembling components and installing shopfronts. You’ll learn how to build features such as counters, cabinets, wall units and display cases and develop skills with building materials, tools, equipment and finishes. The CPC30120 Certificate III in Shopfitting covers a range of construction topics you’ll need to work in the shopfitting industry. Course delivery will vary depending on your provider, but you might cover subjects including fabricating shopfitting components, installing shop walls and fixtures and carrying out levelling operations. Enquire now for a full list of study units, entry requirements and start dates..
Average duration: 36 months.
In Australia, a full time Apprentice Cabinet Maker generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this profession has dropped over the last five years. There are currently 29,300 people employed as a cabinet maker in Australia, and many of them are completing an apprenticeship. Apprentice Cabinet Makers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If a career as an Apprentice Cabinet Maker interests you, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Cabinet Making. This course covers a range of topics including using hand and power tools, taking measurements and calculations, reading work briefs and plans, workplace safety and team communication. A Certificate III in Cabinet Making (Kitchen and Bathroom) may also be appropriate.
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Here are some potential career pathways within carpentry. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Carpentry
Apprentice Cabinet Maker
$960 weekly pay
Apprentice Carpenter
Apprentice Furniture Maker
Apprentice Joiner
Furniture Polisher
Carpenter
$1,440 weekly pay
Formwork Carpenter
$1,500 weekly pay
Shopfitter
$1,350 weekly pay
Wood Machinist
$1,200 weekly pay
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