Description
Fabricates or repairs wooden furniture, and fits and assembles prepared wooden parts to make furniture.
Skill Level
3
Alternative Titles
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Specializations
- Antique Furniture Reproducer
- Antique Furniture Restorer
- Chair and Couch Maker
- Coffin Maker
Skills Assessment Authority
Caveats
Group: 3941 Cabinetmakers
Description
fabricate and repair wooden furniture, and fit and assemble prepared wooden parts to make furniture.
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
Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.