Overview
Fabricates or repairs wooden furniture, and fits and assembles prepared wooden parts to make furniture.
Skills
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
Tasks
- examining drawings, work orders and sample parts to determine specifications
- selecting and working with materials such as timber, veneers, particle board and synthetic wood
- marking out, cutting and shaping wood
- working from drawings and specifications to make furniture
- making fittings for boats, caravans and other items where fine detail is required
- assembling parts to form sections of furniture and completed articles
- fitting hinges, locks, catches, drawers and shelves
- making frames for chairs and couches
- may repair and refurbish furniture and antiques
Specialisations
- Antique Furniture Reproducer
- Antique Furniture Restorer
- Chair and Couch Maker
- Coffin Maker
Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.
Training Pathways
6 courses found.
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52234: Course in Furniture Making for the Disabled
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51883: Course in Fine Wood Design and Construction
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51284: Course in Finewood Design and Construction
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21528VIC: Certificate IV in Applied Design (Furnishing)
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21278VIC: Certificate II in Furnishing (Preapprenticeship - Cabinet making, wood machining, wood polishing)
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15514WA: Certificate IV in Design Application and Value Adding to the Fine Wood Industry
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