Joinery & Furniture Making
With a long term interest in woodwork, Ryan Bonniface decided to sign up for CPIT's Certificate in Joinery so that he could kick start a career working with wood.
Joiners work with specialised machinery to make "built in" articles of furniture such as kitchen and bathroom units, windows, doors, stairs and shop fittings. Furniture makers work in factories making items such as tables, chairs, bookshelves and bedroom units.
CPIT's programmes of study in Joinery & Furniture Making are:
- Certificate in Joinery Level 2
During the programme you will gain basic joinery skills designing and producing the internal architecture or fixed objects of buildings, like doors kitchens and bathrooms. - National Certificate in Furniture Making Level 3
The operation of various woodworking machines, assembly of furniture, drawing and calculations are just some of the furniture making skills you will learn. - Certificate in Joinery Level 3
This programme builds on the skills and knowledge you developed as part of the Level 2 Certificate. - Certificate in Joinery Level 4
This programme builds on the skills and knowledge you developed as part of the Level 3 Certificate. - National Certificate in Furniture Making Level 4
The setting of wood machinery, veneering and laminating are just three of the more advanced furniture making skills you will learn.
Why should I do my joinery & furniture making training at CPIT?
- Purpose built facilities - our specialised workshops have been custom built for delivering joinery & furniture making training
- Hands on learning - all students have the opportunity to be involved with practical projects and industry work experience
- You'll get the skills that are in demand - TII works closely with the trades industry to ensure all training is current and relevant
Download an application form for the Joinery and Furniture Making programmes at CPIT.
Find out about your career options in Joinery and Furniture Making on the Careers page.
What will I study?
Joinery programmes:
During the Level 2 Joinery programme at CPIT, students will gain basic joinery skills in designing and producing the internal architecture or fixed objects of buildings like doors, kitchens and bathrooms. Courses include the use of hand and portable power tools, the selection and use of timber, fixings, adhesives and sealants, and the use and maintenance of machinery. Theory, calculations, and documentation are also covered to give you a well balanced trade qualification.
Advanced joinery skills covered in the level 3 and 4 programmes include the operation and fabrication of cupboards, drawers, doors, the lamination of the bench tops and the operation and adjustment of fixed machinery, windows, doors and stairs.
Furniture Making programmes:
Students in the National Certificate in Furniture Making (Level 2) will spend much of the programme constructing furniture items such as tables, chairs, bedside cabinets. Students can also undertake work experience two days a week, but this is not compulsory.
Advanced skills included in the level 3 and 4 programmes include the operation of various woodworking machines, assembly of furniture, drawing & calculations, the setting of wood machinery, veneering and laminating.
Where will I study?
Joinery & Furniture Making programmes are delivered at the CPIT Sullivan Avenue Campus in Opawa, Christchurch. Our facilities are purpose built for joinery and furniture making with specialised workshops and machine shops. Students also have access to other campus facilities such as:
- computer suites
- the library
- a cafeteria