Cabinet Making Apprenticeship

Craft Your Future: Ready to transform raw materials into beautiful, functional spaces and bespoke furniture? Step into the timeless and intricate world of Cabinet Making with an apprenticeship that combines precision, artistry, and practical skill! You’ll join the ranks of highly skilled craftspeople who design, construct, and install custom cabinetry, joinery, and furniture for homes, businesses, and unique projects.

As an apprentice, you’ll gain extensive hands-on experience, learning traditional techniques alongside modern manufacturing processes. You can expect to dive in and learn how to:

  • Read and interpret detailed plans and drawings to understand the exact specifications for custom cabinetry and furniture pieces.
  • Cut, shape, and assemble various timber and manufactured board materials using a wide range of hand tools and advanced machinery.

And lots more…


The Qualification: Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (MSF30322)


Benefits of Gaining Qualification:

You’ll earn a wage while training in a highly respected and creative trade that’s always in demand. This apprenticeship equips you with versatile skills, allowing you to contribute to residential renovations, commercial fit-outs, or even custom furniture production. You’ll develop expertise in material selection, precision cutting, joinery techniques, assembly, finishing, and installation, building a solid foundation for a rewarding career in workshops, design studios, or as an independent artisan.


Outcomes After Qualification:

Upon completion, you’ll be ready to specialise in roles such as:

  • Cabinet Maker: Construct and install custom cabinets, kitchens, wardrobes, and other built-in furniture.
  • Joiner: Fabricate and assemble custom timber components for doors, windows, staircases, and specialized architectural elements.
  • Furniture Maker: Design and create freestanding furniture pieces using various timbers and finishes.

How Long?

An Apprenticeship typically takes 36-48 months (approximately 3 to 4 years), but it truly depends on each individual and how quickly you can complete your competencies.


What to Expect:

Prepare for a stimulating blend of hands-on practical work in a workshop environment and theoretical classroom learning. You’ll work with a diverse range of timbers, laminates, and hardware, mastering complex joinery, precision measurement, and meticulous finishing techniques. Your attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating beautiful objects will be crucial in turning design concepts into stunning, functional realities.


Ready to Build with Precision and Style?

Begin your journey with a Cabinet Making apprenticeship and gain the skills to thrive in a rewarding career, crafting bespoke pieces and transforming spaces with your hands and expertise.

# The Tea

At first, my apprenticeship was like sanding and more sanding, but week by week, John my supervisor guided me, teaching me lots more about wood, cabinetry and installing. I’m so confident now that I can see things that the general public don’t, like how to level cabinets correctly, and better ways to design kitchens and bathrooms. I know I’ll have lots of people seeking my expertise in future.
Taylor – Mawson Lakes South Australia

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