Cabinet Making

Cabinet making is the use of fine woodworking skills to make cabinets and furniture. This hands on course in cabinet making will help you gain adequate skills in woodworking and therefore help you improve your career prospects in cabinet making.
In this NITA Cabinet Making certificate program you will gain skills in making and repairing fine timber products using solid timber, flat-panel or timber-based materials. You will learn processes from design through to production including producing manual and computer-aided drawings, using power tools and wood machines, and undertaking jobs within cost and time constraints. Within this course you may specialize in producing free-standing furniture such as dining and bedroom suites, antiques and office furniture; or you may learn the skills required for the manufacture and installation of kitchen and bathroom fittings.
During this hands on program you will complete a series of woodworking projects. You will explore various types of joinery and construction techniques using hand tools, portable power tools, stationary machines, as well as computer-based technologies. Time management skills and the ability to work to a deadline are developed and stressed throughout the program.