Cabinet Making Online Course

CABINET MAKING BSS201

Duration (approx) 100 hours

Qualification To obtain formal documentation the optional exam(s) must be completed which will incur an additional fee of £30 inc VAT. Alternatively, a letter of completion may be requested.

Learn to make and repair cabinets for both domestic and commercial applications.

This course is full of practical strategies and approaches to the planning, organisation, assembly and fitting of cabinets for varied use.

It teaches people how to:

recognise signs of poor construction or faults where design and/or functionality is being impacted.
helps people understand how restoration can be done well.
lays out strategies which can be implemented into a focused plan for manufacture or installation.

Who Is Cabinet Making Education For?

Cabinet Making study is for people who:

Work in installation of kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, offices, workshops etc.
Are employed in care taking and property management, furniture manufacturing, construction and building and restoration specialists.
Enthusiasts of self-sufficiency who relish in restoring old furniture or timeless pieces.
Manage installation in commercial settings.
Work as self-employed handy person and do things right for your customers.
Skilled volunteers workings for charities or non-profits who need cabinetmaking skills.
Business owners seeking training for staff or junior cabinetmakers.

It's easy to enrol...

Select a payment plan: *

Plan A: 1 payment of £490.00

Plan B: 2 payments of £280.00

Select a learning method *

Online

Offline (supplied on USB Stick)

Please note, choosing offline (USB stick) will attract a 5% surcharge on top of the course fee

COURSE CONTENT

This course has ten lessons, as outlined below:

Lesson 1. Nature and Scope of Cabinet Making

Introduction to Cabinet Making
Design of Cabinets
Types of Cabinets
Construction Materials
Career Opportunities in Cabinet Making

Lesson 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

Lesson 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.

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.

Some of What You Learn:

All components of cabinets, cabinet materials, types of cabinets and the role of cabinet makers.

Workshop layouts, hand tools, power tools and how to operate them.

Job preparation for projects, and recognise specific skills needed to prepare well.

How to construct different types of cabinets.

Different styles and components of cabinet doors.

The construction of drawer boxes and fronts, including the installation of the front panel, and explain the completed drawer installation.

Safe and proper onsite installation of wall mounted or fixed cabinetry.

The construction and assembly of free-standing cabinets.

How to finish different types of cabinet making materials.

Construction of a cabinet or restore or make alterations to an existing cabinet.

Opportunities in Cabinet Making

Cabinet making requires different skills - technical, organisational, and craftsmanship.

It can involve installing cabinets in different space such as kitchens, bathrooms, laundries, and in different locations such as residential properties, commercial buildings, onboard ships, or in aircraft.
Cabinet makers can work on projects in different industries like manufacturing, construction, or retail.
In manufacturing, cabinet makers may work in warehouse facilities or factories.
Cabinet makers are often self-employed or establish small businesses. Self-employed cabinet makers might work from a home garage or something similar.
Some may service the private sector only making cabinets to order for businesses and retail customers.
Other opportunities can be found as subcontractors or employees of construction companies or small-scale home builders.