Traits, skills and aptitudes
Cabinetmakers tend to be objective, innovative and methodical.
You need:
- good eyesight to select woods and look for surface imperfections
- hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
- strength and stamina to lift heavy items
- the ability to visualize a finished product from drawings, blueprints or other specifications.
You should enjoy creating things with your hands and working with high accuracy.
Academic path
This program aligns with the first period of Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training’s (AIT) Cabinetmaker curriculum.
Graduates are eligible to register as apprentices and challenge the first-period exam.
Once you pass the exam and complete the necessary training hours with an employer, you may register for SAIT’s Cabinetmaker apprenticeship program beginning in period two.
Credential
Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll receive a SAIT Pre-Employment Cabinetmaker certificate.
Not open to international applicants
This program is not available to international applicants at this time.
Related careers
Our graduates may work in the following occupations. Some careers require additional experience and education.
Potential careers (NOC):
- Cabinetmakers (72311)
- Supervisors, furniture and fixtures manufacturing (92022)
- Woodworking machine operators (94124)
- Furniture and fixture assemblers, finishers, refinishers and inspectors (94210)
- Assemblers and inspectors of other wood products (94211)
Admission requirements - Applicants educated in Canada
Applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency and completion of the following courses or equivalents:
- Math 10C, Math 10-3 or Applied Math 10, and
- English Language Arts 10-1 or English Language Arts 10-2.
SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission for applicants educated outside Alberta.
Program outline
The Pre-Employment Cabinetmaker program requires 12 credits (4 courses) to complete.
Progression
You must attain a PGPA and/or a CGPA of 2.0 or better each semester and pass the prerequisite courses to progress through the program.
To qualify for graduation, you must pass all courses, attain a CGPA of 2.0 or better and complete course requirements within the prescribed timelines.
Review our grading and progression procedure >
Books and supplies
Books and supplies are approximately $1,000 - $1,500 per full-time year.
This is a bring-your-own-device program with a standard computer hardware and software requirement. See the specific requirements on our computers and laptops page.
Find your booklist on the SAIT Bookstore’s website. The booklist will be available closer to the program start date.
Can’t find your program or course? The bookstore didn’t receive a textbook list. Contact your program directly to determine if they’re still refining course details or if you’re in luck; no textbook purchase is required this term.
Required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- CSA steel-toe boots
- Safety glasses
- Hearing protection - will be provided, but students may choose to bring their own.
Required equipment or tools
- Metric/imperial tape measure (min. 16’)
- Marking pencil
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