1. You usually need a high school diploma.

2. To gain trade certification as a cabinetmaker, you usually need either a four-year apprenticeship program or a combination of over four years' work experience and some high school or college courses in cabinetmaking.

3. Trade certification is available, but voluntary, in all provinces/territories except Saskatchewan.

4. Qualified cabinetmakers may also obtain interprovincial (Red Seal) trade certification, which provides job mobility throughout the country.

5. With experience, you may move up the ranks to become a supervisor.

6. Most recent entrants have a community college diploma.

1. What is a day in the life of a Cabinetmakers like?
   Cabinetmakers perform some or all of the following duties: A. Study plans, specifications or drawings of articles... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Cabinetmakers?
   The job outlook for Cabinetmakers is considered Below Average because: 1. Employment grew at an average rate.... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Cabinetmakers?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Below Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be average... more
4. How much does a Cabinetmakers make?
   The average hourly wages for Cabinetmakers is $14.87/HR, which is below average for occupations in the trades,... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Cabinetmakers"?
   10% of Cabinetmakers are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled... more
6. How many Cabinetmakers are employed part-time?
   4% of Cabinetmakers are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 27,700 workers employed in these occupations... more
7. How many Cabinetmakers are self-employed?
   Roughly 32% of Cabinetmakers are self-employed. This is considered Above average for the industry as a whole. more
8. What is the average age of a Cabinetmakers?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation. more