cabinet maker

Description

Cabinet makers build cabinets or other pieces of furniture by cutting, shaping and fitting pieces of wood. They use different kind of power and hand tools, such as lathes, planers and saws.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

technical drawings construction products woodturning wood products types of wood furniture trends sanding techniques

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

organic building materials engraving technologies CAD software furniture industry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

create furniture frames create smooth wood surface operate wood sawing equipment design original furniture apply a protective layer sand wood operate drilling equipment tend boring machine design objects to be crafted repair furniture frames apply wood finishes join wood elements clean wood surface

OPTIONALOptional competences

clean furniture handle delivery of furniture goods sell furniture manipulate metal prepare furniture for application of paint use CAD software pass on trade techniques apply colour coats fix minor scratches sell household goods repair furniture parts decorate furniture stain wood manipulate glass dye wood create mock-ups carve materials use substitute materials engrave patterns