PROGRAMS | CONSTRUCTION

CABINETMAKING

This diverse course prepares its graduates with the necessary skills required of today’s cabinetmaker. Special emphasis is placed on developing an appreciation for fine craftsmanship and the design and creation of furniture and cabinetry. Since cabinetmaking is a primary component to all woodworking and millwork, its basic skills and knowledge are needed by most people who work with wood and wood products. The program stresses the care and safe use of the hand tools and powered machinery used in the production of cabinets, furniture, and general millwork.

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Entry-level earnings
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters, furniture finishers, model makers, wood patternmakers, wood sawing machine setters, operators, and tenoners, wood inspectors and sorters, helpers/production workers, and woodworkers: $7.50-$8.50 per hour

Career potential earnings
$8.69-$16.54 per hour

Student certifications

NOCTI - National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification
NCCER - National Center for Constructon and Education Research
OSHA Safety Certification

Accreditations

NCCER

INSTRUCTOR

Mr. Kevin Brumbach

Biography
I have worked as a cabinetmaker for 17 years. I am married with two children.

Date of hire: February 1996

Education
Vocational Education II Teaching Certification, Temple University
Currently working on my bachelor’s degree

Experience
I was a maintenance mechanic at Berks Vo-Tech. I worked for two years as a carpenter and 17 years in cabinetmaking.

Interests
Camping, vacationing, woodworking, and gardening

Message
Cabinetmaking is a very satisfying career as you cannot only create income, but you can furnish your home as well. It also is a great hobby and retirement pastime.