Cabinetmaker - Red Seal Self-Assessment and Exam Breakdown

Self-Assessment

This tool can be used to reflect on your own experience and knowledge in the trade compared with what is on the exam.

Exam Breakdown

Each Red Seal exam's questions are developed to assess the activities laid out in in the National Occupational Analysis. This trade's Red Seal exam has 120 questions Footnote *, which are distributed as follows:

Block A – Common Occupational Skills - 14 questions
Task 1 - Performs safety-related functions
3 questions
Task 2 - Maintains tools and equipment
3 questions
Task 3 - Organizes work
4 questions
Task 4 - Performs routine work practices
4 questions
Block B – Machining - 21 questions
Task 5 - Machines components using stationary and portable power tools
15 questions
Task 6 - Machines components using automated equipment
6 questions
Block C – Forming and Laminating - 12 questions
Task 7 - Creates curved components using wood and composite materials
6 questions
Task 8 - Laminates wood and composite materials
6 questions
Block D – Veneers and Laminates - 13 questions
Task 9 - Applies veneers
6 questions
Task 10 - Applies laminate sheets
7 questions
Block E – Shop Assembly - 24 questions
Task 11 - Assembles cabinets and furniture
15 questions
Task 12 - Assembles architectural millwork products
9 questions
Block F – Finishing - 12 questions
Task 13 - Prepares surface for finishing
6 questions
Task 14 - Finishes wood products
6 questions
Block G – On-Site Assembly and Installation - 15 questions
Task 15 - Modifies products to site conditions
4 questions
Task 16 - Installs cabinets and countertops
6 questions
Task 17 - Installs architectural millwork products and mouldings
5 questions
Block H – Specialized Operations - 9 questions
Task 18 - Builds stairs and balustrades
3 questions
Task 19 - Works with solid surface material and custom countertops
3 questions
Task 20 - Creates decorative woodwork
1 questions
Task 21 - Restores woodwork
2 questions

For more information about exam preparation materials (textbooks, modules, etc.) contact your provincial/territorial apprenticeship office.