Cabinet and Furniture Makers (ANZSCO 3941) are skilled professionals who specialize in fabricating and installing cabinetry, as well as fabricating, assembling, and repairing wooden and cane furniture. They also fit and assemble prepared wooden parts to create various types of furniture.

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations within the Cabinet and Furniture Makers unit group require a certain level of skill, qualifications, and experience. The following skill levels are typically expected:

In Australia:

• AQF Certificate III, including a minimum of two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand:

• NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In some cases, at least three years of relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the formal qualifications mentioned above. Additionally, certain instances may require relevant experience and/or on-the-job training in addition to the formal qualification.

Tasks Include:

• Examining drawings, work orders, and sample parts to determine specifications
• Selecting and working with materials such as timber, veneers, particle board, synthetic wood, and other engineered wood products
• Programming and operating computer-aided design and computer numerical control machines to mark out, cut, and shape components
• Creating cabinets and furniture based on drawings and specifications
• Installing cabinetry in bathrooms, kitchens, and commercial fitouts
• Producing fittings for boats, caravans, and other items that require fine detail
• Assembling parts to form sections of cabinets and furniture, as well as completing the final articles
• Applying protective coatings to cabinets and furniture
• Fitting hinges, locks, catches, drawers, shelves, and other associated hardware
• Constructing frames for chairs and couches
• May specialize in making reproduction furniture
• May be involved in the repair and refurbishment of furniture, including antiques

Occupations:

• 394112 Cabinet Maker
• 394113 Furniture Maker

394112 Cabinet Maker

A Cabinet Maker fabricates, assembles, and installs kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, wardrobes, counters, and other fittings using wood and laminates. They possess a skill level of 3 and may specialize in the following areas:

• Cabinet Installer
• Kitchen Installer
• Wardrobe Installer

394113 Furniture Maker

A Furniture Maker is responsible for fabricating and repairing freestanding furniture using materials such as timber, veneers, laminates, and cane. It's important to note that Furniture Finishers are not included in this occupation. Furniture Finishers are part of Unit Group 3942 Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades Workers, specifically in Occupation 394211 Furniture Finisher. Furniture Makers have a skill level of 3.