Furniture Polisher
Apprenticeship
What Furniture Polishers do
- Prepare surfaces for polishing by remove trimmings such as knobs or hinges
- Use a variety of methods to remove old finishes such as stripping, scraping, sanding or applying solvents
- Mix and match colours of paint and stain
- Apply stains and paint the surface of the furniture
- Polish, wax or lacquer furniture
- Make minor repairs and restoration to damaged and antique furniture
- Maintain and clean equipment regularly
Your chances of success will be better if you have...
- Enjoyment of practical and manual work
- Normal vision
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Patience and attention to detail
- No allergies or respiratory problems
- School Certificate
The Future
- Employment for a minimum of four years
- Employment areas include: furniture makers, large retailers and manufacturing firms
Specialisation
- Spray finishers
- For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au
Who to Contact for more information and advice?
Group Training Organisation |
Phone / FaxEmail / Website |
Address |
Regions Serviced |
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Central West Group Apprentices Ltd |
T (02) 6331 3655 F (02) 6331 9450 |
203-209 Russell St Bathurst NSW 2795 |
Bathurst, Cowra, Dubbo, Lithgow, Orange, Parkes |
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HGT Australia Ltd |
T (02) 4952 7444 F (02) 4952 8070 |
1st Floor 148 Lambton Rd Broadmeadow NSW 2292 |
Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Regional NSW, Rural NSW |
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MEGT Australia |
T (02) 4969 8099 F (02) 4969 8077 |
121 Chatham St Broadmeadow NSW 2292 |
Sydney, Hunter, Northern NSW |
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SERTEC Ltd |
T (02) 6492 3944 F (02) 6492 4594 |
163 Auckland St Bega NSW 2550 |
South East NSW |
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TABMA Training Pty Ltd |
T (02) 9277 3177 F (02) 9277 3170 |
Level 7 28 Foveaux St Surry Hills NSW 2010 |
Sydney Metropolitan Area, Regional NSW, Rural NSW |
Furniture Making and Finishing – Apprenticeship
Entry |
Education / Training |
Career Prospects |
Articulation |
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Certificate III |
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Nil Employment |
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