Cabinetmaker
Cabinetmakers build, repair, finish and install residential and commercial cabinets, wooden furniture and architectural millwork using a variety of woods, laminates and other products. Cabinetmakers read drawings and specifications, and prepare layouts. They also set up and operate woodworking equipment, both power and computerized, to machine wood products and composite materials.
National Occupational Classification (NOC): 72311
Designation Year: 1989
Designated Red Seal in: AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT
Trade title: Cabinetmaker in AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, NT, NU, ON, PE, QC, SK, YT
Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS) New
View the most recent standard. This is the complete description of the activities of the Cabinetmaker trade. It is used as the basis for the Red Seal exams for this trade.
Essential Skills
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Job Market Reports
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Sample Questions
Try the sample Cabinetmaker examination questions to prepare for your Red Seal examination.
Exam Information
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Ellis Chart
Consult the Ellis Chart for a full breakdown of apprenticeship data from across Canada for the trade of Cabinetmaker.