Cabinet Maker (Joiner)

Apprenticeship Training

Joiners build, repair and re-style wooden furniture, cabinets, fixtures and other products. There are many similarities with the carpentry trade, and both involve primarily working with wood. Joinery, however, tends to be more specialized. A Joiner is designated as a Cabinetmaker under the Inter-provincial Red Seal program.

Using architectural drawings, Joiners often operate woodworking machines to cut and form parts, which they then assemble into finished products. Some specialize in custom-made furniture. Preparation of costs estimates is often a key skill and responsibility.

Many Joiners work in the construction industry. Increasingly, Joiners are tasked with installing pre-manufactured cabinets and fixtures.

Click here: "Industrial Training Authority Apprentice & Red Seal Listings" to view information on the Cabinet Maker (Joiner) Apprenticeship and Program Profile.

Click here for: "JoineryCabinet Maker Training Dates"

Costs

Joiner apprentices must purchase the required textbooks and provincial competency manuals. Students must have a current copy of the BC building Code. Students are also required to pay tuition fees while attending TRU. Please refer to the Apprenticeship Training page for tuition details.

See the "Fees" section of the TRU Calendar for the statement of tuition fees.

Texts and supplies—contact TRU Bookstore for inquiries
$16.83 per month lab/studio fee

Application Information:

Currently there are waitlists for all trades - Apprentices will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.

To get your name on a waitlist , click here: "TRU Trades & Technology Apprentice Application"

** Please note there are NO costs involved to have your name put on the waitlist. Once your name comes up on the list, we will contact you for further application instructions.

Contact:

For questions regarding Apprenticeship Training contact:

Click here to e-mail: Julie Dekowny
(250) 371-5659
Toll-free at 1-866-371-5659

If you are not a currently indentured apprentice, please call the Industry Training Authority
at 1-866-660-6011 or, visit their web page at: http://www.itabc.ca/

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