• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
  
• Several years of experience as a qualified carpenter or cabinetmaker are required.
  
• Journeyman/woman trade certification as a carpenter or cabinetmaker is required.
  

High School Diploma
Certificate

Supervise workers and projects
Co-ordinate and schedule activities
Train or arrange for training
Manage own company
Set up equipment
Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
Recommend personnel actions
Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity
Read blueprints and drawings