Plan the Design and Construction of Different Types of Cabinets
Cabinet making or cabinetry involves making cupboards or cases for storing or displaying items. Besides cupboards that are fitted to walls of kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, etc. cabinet making also includes free-standing cabinets such as display cabinets or those anchored to walls such as medicine or vanity cabinets.
Although cabinets can be made from metal and other materials, the focus of this course is wooden cabinetry which may be constructed from solid timbers or composite boards.
Cabinet Making or Carpentry?
Since this course is chiefly about making wooden cabinets, some may link this to carpentry. The main distinction is that cabinet making is a specialised branch of carpentry. Cabinet making is often about design and fine details of furniture or planning a project in small space. Whereas carpenters have skills used on larger projects or in construction. Carpenters usually don't design or choose finishes or hardware.
Learn how to apply skills in the design and construction of different types of cabinets.
- Different types of cabinet making tools and machines
- Setting out jobs and understanding drawings
- Methods of cabinet construction
- How doors and drawers are made
- Cabinet installation
- Choice and requirements for finishes
The Course
This course is skills based and will enhance the students ability to make or restore furniture. Written by experienced ACS content writers with knowledge and skills in engineering, construction, carpentry, materials technology and design. The course varies in breadth across ten lessons, with expertly designed tasks and activities to support depth of learning too. A practical and hands-on course which demands commitment and dedication from students. Students need access to basic hand and power tools. Specialised machinery is not needed.
Course Contents
Ten lessons include:
1. Nature & Scope of Cabinet Making
- Introduction to Cabinet Making
- Design of Cabinets
- Types of Cabinets
- Construction Materials
- Career Opportunities in Cabinet Making
2. The Cabinet Maker’s Workshop
- Introduction to the Workshop
- Workshop Safety
- Workshop Tools and Equipment
- Hand Tools
- Power Tools & Machinery
- Sawing Machines
- Other Equipment
- Tool Care
3. Job Preparation
- Introduction to Planning
- Taking Measurements
- Measurement Equipment
- Understanding Technical Drawing
- Types of Drawings
- Making Drawings for Clients
- Taking On-Site Measurements
- Estimating Costs
4. Cabinet Construction
- Benchtops
- Strength in Construction
- Frameless Construction
- Framed Construction
- Cabinet Making Jigs
- Adhesives and Sealants
5. Cabinet Doors
- Introduction to Doors
- Cabinet Styles
- Types of Cabinet Doors
- How to Make Doors
- Hanging Cabinet Doors
- Hinge Types and Installing Hinges
- Sliding Doors
6. Cabinet Drawers
- Drawer Design Introduction
- Making Drawers
- Types of Joints
- Drawer Fronts/Panels
- Installing Drawers
- Installing Kitchen Benchtops or Work Surfaces
- Installing Wall Cabinets
- Adjusting Fitted Units
7. Onsite Installation
- Installing Base or Floor Cabinets
- Installing Benchtops or Work Surfaces
- Installing Wall Cabinets
- Adjusting Fitted Cabinets
8. Free-Standing Cabinets
- Versatility of Free Standing Cabinets
- Types of Cabinets Room by Room
- How to Make Free-Standing Cabinets
9. Finishes & Furniture
- Surface Preparation for Finishes
- Finishing with Paint
- Using Stains
- Special Finishes - Veneers
- Natural Timbers Finishes
- Outdoor Finishes
- Protecting the Insides of Cabinets
- Cabinet Furniture
10. Special Project – Build a Cabinet
- Option A: Making a Cabinet
For this option the cabinet to be constructed can be a relatively simple cabinet such as a small wall cabinet/medicine cabinet for a bathroom, or it can be a free-standing cabinet like a dressing table or linen cupboard, or it can be a fitted cabinet like a built-in wardrobe, bathroom cabinet, or kitchen unit.
- Option B: Restoring or Altering a Cabinet
Alternative project for those unable to make a cabinet:
Students must restore a cabinet or make significant alterations to a cabinet. The cabinet selected for restoration or modification can be any sort of cabinet that the student has access to.
CABINET MAKING SKILLS HAVE A WIDE APPLICATION
Whilst the focus of this course is wooden cabinets which may be constructed from solid timbers or composite boards, cabinets are sometimes made from other materials. For instance, metals are often used for map drawers or filing cabinets. Stainless steel is used for food grade cabinets or medical storage units. Since it is chiefly about making wooden cabinets, cabinet making is like carpentry. The main distinction is that cabinet making is a specialised branch of carpentry. Carpenters may be involved in making all sorts of things whereas cabinet makers focus on cupboards.
Like the materials involved in construction, the exteriors of cabinets can also be variable. For example, benchtops may be added to kitchen cabinets to seal the top of the cabinet using a range of materials like granite, marble, or particle board coated in melamine or Formica. Older style washing cabinets have tiled tops, and decorative veneers may be a feature of free-standing cabinets.
Cabinets may have internal drawers or shelves and they may have doors or be open plan. The level of skill needed for cabinetry depends on lots of different variables such as the type of structure being made, the joints used, the location for fitted cabinets, the complexity of the interior and exterior, and other factors.
Who This Course Is For
- Renovators seeking insight and skills in cabinet making.
- Entrepreneurs considering a business with a focus on cabinet making.
- Second-hand furniture sellers.
- People working kitchen, laundry or bathroom fit outs.
- Current builders, project managers, and tradespeople seeking to extend or diversify their skills.
- Homeowners wishing to expand their knowledge of DIY home improvements.
- Employees working in care-taking and property management.
- Enthusiasts of self-sufficiency who relish in restoring old furniture or timeless pieces.
- Manage installation in commercial settings.
- Skilled volunteers workings for charities or non-profits who need cabinetmaking skills.
- Business owners seeking training for staff or junior cabinetmakers.
Why Choose this course?
- This course is skills based and will enhance your ability to make or restore furniture.
- You will feel secure you're learning with professionals.
- The course was written by experienced content writers with knowledge and qualifications in engineering, construction, carpentry, materials technology and design.
- The course varies in breadth across ten lessons, with expertly designed tasks and activities to support depth of learning too.
- A practical and hands-on course which demands commitment and dedication from students.
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