Joiner
OFO No: 641503
Other names for Joiner:
- Door Joiner
- Joinery Machinist
- Joinery Patternmaker
- Joinery Setter-out
- Ships Joiner
- Wood Joiner
What is a Joiner?
Joinery is one of the oldest professions, dating back to medieval times.
A Joiner is like a craftman-carpenter.
The difference between a Carpenter and a Joiner is that a Carpenter usually joins pieces of wood together with nails and screws, while a Joiner cuts the various pieces of wood in a special way so that they form inter-locking joints.
A Joiner is usually found in furniture making, or in construction – specialising in creative window frames, fireplace surrounds, staircases etc and may even be a specialist kitchen cabinet maker.
What does a Joiner do?
- discusses project with client or project manager
- takes measurements
- recommends the right wood for the job
- orders the wood
- creates templates
- measures, marks and saws
- creates item required
- sands and treats wood
Are you … ?
- good with your hands?
- practical?
- creative?
- able to think and work in 3D?
- mathematically inclined to take measurements?
- detail orientated?
How do I become a Joiner?
You can choose one of these career pathways:
PATH 1
- Apprenticeship (training at a TVET college with practical training under a qualified artisan)
- Trade Test
PATH 2
- Learnership – Construction Carpenter (Manufacturing Products from Wood) Level 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 3
- Learnership – Construction (Carpenter NCCA) NQF 2, 3 and 4
- Trade Test
PATH 4
- National Certificate (Engineering Studies) N1, N2 and N3
- Trade Test
PATH 5
- Artisan Internship
- Trade Test
PATH 6
- RPL (Recognised Prior Learning) for Artisans: CLICK HERE
- If you have already been working a long time as a Joiner without qualifications, you may be able to get your qualification through RPL
- Trade Test
TRAINING:
- CLICK HERE to check for a training institution near you to see what they offer.
- Make sure you understand their entry requirements for each course.
- To avoid scams, make sure your institution is registered with the Department of Higher Education.
- CLICK HERE to check accredited Private Higher Education Institutions.
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Carpenter, Set Designer … or … Musical Instrument Builder … or … Furniture Designer
Is becoming a Joiner the right career choice for me?
