Qualifications - Cabinetry
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN JOINERY - CABINETRY
The National Certificate in Joinery Introduction is a pre-requisite to this qualification.
Holders of this National Certificate can demonstrate skills and knowledge in all aspects of cabinetry, including aspects of laminate fabrication, and will be competent in a wide range of joinery machinery.

The NZQA website has details of each unit standard.
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Std # Unit Standard Name
Credits
 
Requirements :
  Introductory Certificate (pre-requisite)
54
  Compulsory credits
63
  Elective credits
25
 
Total credits
142
Compulsory - 63 credits :
17123 Operate and maintain a thicknesser
2
17125 Operate and maintain a radial arm saw
3
17126 Operate and maintain a dimension saw
3
17127 Operate and maintain a rip saw
2
17128 Operate and maintain a spindle moulder
4
17137 Operate and maintain a surface planer
2
2548 Outline Management procedures
4
8558 Operate a spindle moulder
12
17135 Operate and maintain a band saw
6
2527

Manufacture cupboard carcases

6
2528 Manufacture cupboard doors and drawers
5
2529 Manufacture timber bench and dresser tops
4
2530 Manufacture special fitments
6
17124 Operate and maintain a surface planer for shaping
4
Elective - choose 25 credits :
9801 Hand turn wood for furniture
5
97 Apply surface coatings using spray techniques
5
2536 Manufacture glulam products
10
2537 Manufacture laminate flat bench tops
10
17129 Operate and maintain an edge bander
2
17130 Operate and maintain an edge trimmer
2
17131 Operate and maintain a hinging machine
2
17132 Operate and maintain a dovetailer
2
2519 Manufacture flush doors
9
2522 Outline requirements for onsite installation
6
2538 Manufacture special laminate pressings
24
2539 Manufacture and install timber and sheet panelling
7
2540 Cut away and restore joinery items
4
8606 Set up and operate presses and formers
10
8610 Prepare and operate specialist shaping machines
10
17133 Operate and maintain a mortiser
4
17134 Operate and maintain a tenoner
6
17136 Operate and maintain a speed sander
4
2535 Manufacture and install shop fixtures and fittings
6
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