Do you want to become a Cabinet Maker? Here is some information to help point you in the right direction:
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Cabinet makers produce a range of furniture - from mass-produced chairs and tables, to one-off designer pieces and the various components needed to produce fitted kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms.
The work involves:
The work can also involve repairing damaged furniture or restoring antiques.
Cabinet makers who work for furniture manufacturers usually work 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday. Overtime and shift work is common. Hours vary for self-employed cabinet makers. Most of the work takes place in factories or workshops. Cabinet makers sometime have to wear protective clothing such as overalls, masks and gloves.
Trainee cabinet makers may earn between £100 and £200 a week; with experience, this can rise to £26,000 a year.
Cabinet makers should:
The majority of employers are small to medium-sized furniture manufacturers, but a handful of large manufacturers still employ 40 per cent of the workforce. There is currently a demand for trained people to enter the industry.
No qualifications are required, but some employers ask for GCSEs/S grades. It is possible to become a cabinet maker through an apprenticeship, by starting work straight from school as a trainee, or by doing a full-time college course. There are a number of college courses which are useful, including City & Guilds, NVQs, HNCs/ HNDs and degrees.
There is no upper age limit, but it helps to have some relevant experience.
Training usually covers at least two of the following skills: wood machining, upholstering, French polishing and cabinet making.
Experienced cabinet makers can move up to supervisory or management jobs, start their own cabinet making business, or become self-employed.
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