This specialized pathway develops students' skills in creating high-quality custom furniture and cabinetry throughout Georgia. Students master woodworking techniques, design principles, finishing methods, and business skills for furniture and cabinet making. The program emphasizes quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Georgia's metropolitan areas create market for custom furniture and built-in cabinetry. The pathway combines artistic expression with practical business skills, preparing graduates for positions with furniture makers or independent business ownership.
Curriculum covers woodworking fundamentals, machinery operation, joinery techniques, finishing, and design principles. Students learn CAD design, business planning, and customer communication. The pathway emphasizes precision work and quality standards. Students understand wood selection, grain patterns, and finishing techniques. Field experiences with furniture makers and cabinet shops develop practical expertise. Students engage with Georgia's woodworking and custom furniture community. The pathway prepares graduates for positions with established makers or furniture business ownership.
Georgia's custom home construction and high-end residential market support furniture and cabinetry businesses.
Fine Furniture - Cabinetmaking at a Glance
3
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Georgia standards require competency in woodworking techniques, machinery operation, design principles, and finishing methods. Students must understand quality standards and business practices.
Courses emphasize hands-on furniture making alongside design and business skills. Certifications in woodworking and cabinetmaking are integrated throughout.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Industry Fundamentals and Occupational Safety |
| Introduction to Construction |
| Fine Furniture and Cabinetmaking |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
- ✓NCCER Carpentry Level 1
- ✓NCCER Carpentry Level 2
- ✓NCCER HVAC Level 1
- ✓EPA 608 Certification
- ✓Autodesk Certified User - AutoCAD
- ✓Autodesk Certified User - Revit
- ✓NOCTI Building and Construction Occupations
- ✓First Aid/CPR/AED
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Cabinetmaker
Entry LevelSalary range: $36,050 - $48,560
Furniture Business Owner
ExperiencedSalary range: $62,400 - $160,030
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Work-based learning with furniture makers, cabinet shops, custom builders, and design firms throughout Georgia.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in SkillsUSA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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