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Cabinetmaking
Working in wood to create high quality furniture and units, showing skill and an aesthetic understanding of design and finish.
Cabinetmaking could be for you if you like:
- Being creative
- Craftsmanship
- Making things
- Using tools
More about Cabinetmaking
Craftsmanship is at the heart of cabinetmaking. In an age of mass production the cabinetmaker produces lasting work designed to be appreciated for many generations. Cabinetmakers must combine creativity and innovation with precision and accuracy and demonstrate a high appreciation of how to use the beauty of wood to best effect.
Why choose Cabinetmaking?
WorldSkills has opened many doors for me in my career. It has provided me with experience that few people my age have. Competing has changed my outlook on how I view myself and my work.
Recent medallists in Cabinetmaking
WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition
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Suil Kwon
Korea
Gold -
Dexin Li
China
Gold -
James Boyes
United Kingdom
Gold
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