Furniture Finishing - Quebec Metiers d'avenir

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

Furniture conservators, also known as furniture finishers, restore and repair worn or aged furniture. They carry out the finishing (staining, varnishing, enamelling, for example) of new furniture, stripping, sanding and finishing of old furniture. As part of their duties, they may be required to perform special finishes. It is a solitary profession for those who love wood and have good manual skills. A job as a finisher also requires patience and meticulousness.

Duration : 900 Hours

IMPORTANT: Given IRCC's current mesures regarding the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), it is likely that this training will not be eligible for the PGWP. This situation could change at any time depending on immigration announcements and adjustments.

academic
prerequisites

SCHOLARITY LEVEL : Quebec's Secondary 4th (France's Second) or equivalent
LANGUAGE LEVEL :
The level of language required varies according to the training center chosen.

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

Furniture Finishers

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TRAINING OBJECTIVES

Finishing new and used furniture
Touch-up
Produce special finishes
Restoring furniture and running your own business

Similar training

Woodworking (view)
Finishing of furniture and architectural units (New version) (view)

TRAINING CONTENT

Competency statement

HOURS

Situate yourself in relation to the profession and the training process

Taking responsibility for the application of occupational health and safety rules

Apply knowledge related to color theory

Applying knowledge of finishing products

Countertyping opaque colors

Prepare surfaces for finishing

Developing Finishing Systems

105

Finishing new furniture

120

Touch-up

Consider furniture styles in the execution of your work

Stripping flat surfaces, in good condition

Make special finishes

105

Refinishing furniture

120

Restoring furniture

Situate yourself with regard to the launch of a business

Integrating into the workplace