Certificate III in Cabinet Making

Where this course may lead

Apprentices are employed in a range of fields in the furnishing industry, in areas such as furniture makers, kitchen manufacturers, shop fitters, joiners, reproduction furniture makers, furniture restorers and boat interior fitters.

What you learn

To become a tradesperson in the furnishing industry requires the completion of an Australian apprenticeship in furnishing. To gain an Australian apprenticeship you will need to find a job with an employer willing to supervise your training.

This course is designed to produce tradespeople with appropriate skills in cabinet making.

Delivery method and course duration

Course duration 3 years.

Course mode Once you are employed as an apprentice, you will undertake learning at TAFE for eight three-day blocks for a total of 240 hrs per year, and complete up to 80 hours of training on the job.

Traineeships and apprenticeships

To gain an apprenticeship or traineeship in the furnishing industry, contact group training organisations or your local Australian Apprenticeship Centre, or contact your local cabinet making companies.

Entry requirements

We recommend that you are employed as an apprentice or trainee in cabinet making. Employer's requirements vary but generally they require that you have successfully completed Year 10.

Assessment

The level of competency you develop from your training will be assessed using the following:

• You will be assessed through a combination of practical work, project work and theory testing.

Your teachers will provide you with more information on specific requirements at the start of each unit and will assist with any support you may need.

Outcomes and accreditations

Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a AQF qualification and a statement listing all units.

The units you study for this qualification may vary according to industry and workplace requirements. Please contact the department for a full list of units available to you.

This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification contact the department.

Where applicants can show evidence of prior qualification or experience in a related field, there may be an opportunity to apply for recognition to be given for previous study, knowledge, and/or skills resulting from work or life experience relevant to this qualification. Please contact the department for further information about Skills Recognition.

Fees and charges

How to apply

Please apply direct to the department.

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