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Architectural Woodwork Institute
AWI is the abbreviation for Architectural Woodwork Institute. It is one of the industry standards listed throughout the RSOS (in task text it appears as "Architectural Woodworking Institute").
Also called: AWI
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- A-2 Maintains tools and equipment
- A-3 Organizes work
- A-4 Performs routine work practices
- B-6 Machines components using stationary and portable power tools
- B-7 Machines components using automated and CNC equipment
- C-8 Creates curved components using wood and composite materials
- C-9 Laminates wood and composite materials
- D-10 Applies veneers
- D-11 Applies laminate sheets
- E-12 Assembles cabinets and furniture
- E-13 Assembles architectural millwork products
- F-14 Prepares surface for finishing
- F-15 Finishes wood products
- G-16 Modifies products to site conditions
- G-17 Installs cabinets and countertops
- G-18 Installs architectural millwork products and mouldings
- H-19 Builds stairs and balustrades
- H-20 Works with solid surface material and custom countertops
Sources cited on this page
- Red Seal Occupational Standard – Cabinetmaker, Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) (2021 (Cat. No. Em15-3/37-2022E-PDF, ISBN 978-0-660-44580-9)). Where: Appendix A – Acronyms, p. 150; Task A-2, A-2.01 range of variables, p. 35.