Cabinetmaker

Trade Description:

Cabinetmakers produce furniture, cabinetry and architectural millwork from a variety of natural and manufactured materials for both commercial and residential markets. Cabinetmakers use traditional and modern tools and techniques to produce high quality and other wood specialities, including staircases, doors, furniture, moulding, joinery, veneers, inlays and laminates.

Furniture manufacturers, construction companies and custom cabinet shops all employ cabinetmakers.

Board By-Law

Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS)

Apprenticeship - Annual Requirements:

Levels	Total Hours/Year (On-the-Job & Technical Training)	Total Weeks/Year (Technical Training)	Delivered By
4	1,600	9-9-8-8 9-8-8-9*	RRC

Training Standards:

2024 Technical Training Standard (See Implementation Schedule below)
Level One	Level Chart
Level Two	RSOS Subtask to Unit Comparison
Level Three
Level Four

2016 Technical Training Standard
Level One	Level Chart
Level Two	Profile Chart
Level Three	NOA Subtask to Unit Comparison
Level Four	Unit to Course Comparison Checklist

Implementation Schedule

2025/2026	2026/2027
Level 1 - 2024 Standard	Level 1 - 2024 Standard
Level 2 - 2024 Standard	Level 2 - 2024 Standard
Level 3 - 2016 Standard	Level 3 - 2024 Standard
Level 4 - 2016 Standard	Level 4 - 2024 Standard

Red Seal Exam Information

Red Seal Exam Breakdown	Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide
Sample Exams	Red Seal Exam Self-Assessment Guide (PDF)
Types of Exam Questions	Red Seal Exam Preparation Guide

Challenging the Exam - Trades Qualification:

Years of Experience	Hours Required	Additional Practical Exam Required
6	9,600	No
Employer Declaration | Employer Declaration (FR)  Statutory Declaration | Statutory Declaration (FR)

Designated Trainers:

Work Experience Form

Accredited Programs:

Apprenticeship Trade	Training Institution - Secondary Schools	Training Institution - Post-Secondary Schools	Training Institution Program Name	Level
Cabinetmaker