Cabinet Maker Food, Wood & Garment Trades Workers

Process of shaping wood on a lathe and its types, namely spindle turning and faceplate turning.

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The latest trends and manfacturers in the furniture industry.

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The various sanding techniques (such as gang sanding), as well as the different sanding papers necessary for which surface.

The offered construction materials, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.

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The various wood products such as lumber and furniture, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.

Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.

Use a variety of techniques to finish wood. Paint, varnish and stain wood to improve its function, durability, or appearance.

Use a variety of techniques on a wood surface to ensure it is free of dust, sawdust, grease, stains, and other contaminants.

Shave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.

Sketch, draw or design sketches and drawings from memory, live models, manufactured products or reference materials in the process of crafting and sculpting.

Bind wooden materials together using a variety of techniques and materials. Determine the optimal technique to join the elements, like stapling, nail, gluing or screwing. Determine the correct work order …

Operate a range of drilling equipment, pneumatic as well as electrical and mechanical. Tend drilling equipment, monitor and operate it, according to regulations. Safely and efficiently drill holes using the …

Operate various machinery and equipment to cut wood in different sizes and shapes.

Use sanding machines or hand tools to remove paint or other substances from the surface of the wood, or to smoothen and finish the wood.

Construct a strong frame out of materials such as wood, metal, plastic, laminated boards, or a combination of the materials for furniture.

Master and develop industrial aesthetics through ongoing research of new shapes, adapted to the function of the objects the research deals with (domestic objects, urban furnitures, etc.).

Repair dents, cracks or holes and replace broken parts of furniture frames.

Tend a boring machine, monitor and operate it, according to regulations.

The types and processing of organic materials to build products or parts of products.

The computer-aided design (CAD) software for creating, modifying, analysing or optimising a design.

The characteristics of various materials and methods used to engrave something on a surface.

Companies and activities involved in the design, manufacture, distribution and sale of functional and decorative objects of household equipment.

Remove dirt, marks and other unwanted material from furniture.

Use techniques such as gilding, silver-plating, framing or engraving to add specific decorations in the material of the furniture.

Mix the powder dye with water and/or liquid dye and any other necessary ingredients to create the desired colour and apply it to the wood.

Engrave and print designs and patterns onto a variety of surfaces.

Handle the delivery and assemble the furniture and other goods, according to customer's needs and preferences.

Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.

Manipulate the properties, shape and size of metal.

Pass on knowledge and skills, explain and demonstrate the application of equipment and materials and answer questions about trade techniques for the manufacturing of products.

Set up furniture for standard or custom paint job, protect any parts that should not be painted and prepare painting equipment.

Repair locks, pegs, braces, frames or other parts of furniture.

Sell pieces of furniture in accordance to the client's personal preferences and needs.

Sell household devices and goods such as microwaves, blenders and kitchen supplies in accordance to the client's personal preferences and needs.

Mix ingredients to create a stain and apply a layer to the furniture to give it a specific colour and finish.

Use computer-aided design (CAD) systems to assist in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimisation of a design.

Spray colour coats onto vehicle parts, operate painting equipment and leave freshly sprayed vehicles to dry in a temperature-controlled and dust-proof environment.

Carve an object out of a material such as wood, or give a specific shape to a material by carving it.

Create small scale designs of furniture for industrial or architectural purposes.

Fix minor dents and scratches on the surface with touch-up paint or scratch remover.

Process materials other than wood such as particle board or MDF.