Cabinetmaker (Apprenticeship Guideline) | U.S. Department of Labor (US DOL) Registered Apprenticeship

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Operations MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisOperation and ControlMonitoringTime ManagementSpeakingCritical ThinkingOperations Analysis

Knowledge

MathematicsBuilding and ConstructionProduction and ProcessingMechanicalDesign

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessManual DexterityFinger DexterityNear VisionControl PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationTrunk StrengthVisualizationProblem SensitivityReaction Time

Tasks

Verify dimensions or check the quality or fit of pieces to ensure adherence to specifications.
Produce or assemble components of articles, such as store fixtures, office equipment, cabinets, or h
Measure and mark dimensions of parts on paper or lumber stock prior to cutting, following blueprints

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareProject management softwareFacilities management softwareSpreadsheet softwareElectronic mail software

Tools

Adjustable hand wrenchesAdjustable jigsAngle dividersAwlsBack sawsBand clampsBandsawsBar clampsBastard flat filesBelt sandersBench dogsBench grindersBench visesBiscuit joinersBiscuit joining machines

Work Values

RelationshipsSupportAchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium51-7011.00	Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters	title_inference	$46,020 median$63,220 top	-1.51%	-140

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Apprenticeship)

Measured cut lines and layout marks — produce accurately on lumber and sheet stock using squares, marking gauges, and tape measures based on blueprints with minimal oversight.
Power machines including shapers, molders, and tenoners — set up and operate routinely to cut, mold, and shape wood stock to specified profiles in a production environment.
Cabinet and fixture subassemblies — build and fit together using glue, clamps, and mechanical fasteners by following established shop procedures with reduced supervision.
Part dimensions and tolerances — verify against specifications using calipers, straightedges, and squares to identify and correct out-of-tolerance pieces before final assembly.
Blueprint drawings and written instructions — interpret independently to establish construction sequences and select appropriate materials for standard cabinet or furniture projects.
Hardware installation including hinges, pulls, and catches — execute accurately using hand and power tools to achieve proper alignment and smooth operation on completed units.
Machine settings and tooling — adjust on jointers and mortisers to accommodate different wood species and part profiles encountered in routine shop production.
Quality defects such as gaps, tearout, or misaligned joints — identify through visual inspection and tactile checking, applying corrective actions within familiar production contexts.
Production timelines for assigned work orders — monitor and manage by coordinating personal task sequencing to meet daily output targets in a shop environment.
Joints reinforced with nails, biscuits, or dowels — prepare consistently to ready furniture and fixture parts for finishing operations in a bench carpentry workflow.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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