Arnold
CibbuanoCabinet and Furniture Maker
October 31st 2006 00:57
Is cabinet making any different from furniture making you might well ask? Well, there's a real difference according to the Light Manufacturing Industry Training Council. So much so that only recently, two separate trades have emerged from the original cabinet making occupation.
Cabinet makers build, repair and install furniture or fixtures made from either wood or wood substitutes, including mass produced flat panels destined to become kitchen cupboards and other furniture items. They require an indepth knowledge of equipment such as computer numerically controlled (CNC) routers, multi-borers and modular construction.
Furniture makers use predominately 'traditional' wood working skills and knowledge of timber features and frame construction to produce items ranging from custom-built fine jarrah furniture to volume production solid timber furniture. And don't think that technology has bypassed this woodworking trade. The outdoor furniture sector is heavily reliant on CNC technology too.
There are a small number 27% of cabinet makers & furniture makers that have no post school qualifications, however the majority 66% have either a TAFE Certificate III or Certificate IV. It is highly recommended that you take some form of certified basic training in the trades to increase your employment potential.
With such a difference in the focus of the two types of trades, it’s important to choose the one that best suits your interests and talents. More opportunities certainly exist in the field of CNC technology and flat panel production, though there are niche markets for working with specialty timbers. Those working in traditional furniture making must demonstrate an aptitude for woodwork, have a good sense of aesthetics and an eye for detail. Individuals working in the computerised field need to know about computerised technology and machinery and be prepared to learn new systems. There is enormous scope for people to specialise in programming. A down side to the computerised production process is the fact that you may not be involved in manufacturing an item from start to finish and the work may be repetitious.
The average wage for a Cabinet maker & Furniture maker is about $30,000 per year. There are some businesses that pay above the award for experienced staff. With the recent establishment of the new furniture making trade, there soon will be a new award for furniture making put into place.
Cabinet makers build, repair and install furniture or fixtures made from either wood or wood substitutes, including mass produced flat panels destined to become kitchen cupboards and other furniture items. They require an indepth knowledge of equipment such as computer numerically controlled (CNC) routers, multi-borers and modular construction.
Furniture makers use predominately 'traditional' wood working skills and knowledge of timber features and frame construction to produce items ranging from custom-built fine jarrah furniture to volume production solid timber furniture. And don't think that technology has bypassed this woodworking trade. The outdoor furniture sector is heavily reliant on CNC technology too.
There are a small number 27% of cabinet makers & furniture makers that have no post school qualifications, however the majority 66% have either a TAFE Certificate III or Certificate IV. It is highly recommended that you take some form of certified basic training in the trades to increase your employment potential.
With such a difference in the focus of the two types of trades, it’s important to choose the one that best suits your interests and talents. More opportunities certainly exist in the field of CNC technology and flat panel production, though there are niche markets for working with specialty timbers. Those working in traditional furniture making must demonstrate an aptitude for woodwork, have a good sense of aesthetics and an eye for detail. Individuals working in the computerised field need to know about computerised technology and machinery and be prepared to learn new systems. There is enormous scope for people to specialise in programming. A down side to the computerised production process is the fact that you may not be involved in manufacturing an item from start to finish and the work may be repetitious.
The average wage for a Cabinet maker & Furniture maker is about $30,000 per year. There are some businesses that pay above the award for experienced staff. With the recent establishment of the new furniture making trade, there soon will be a new award for furniture making put into place.
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