Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

Overview

This course is undertaken as part of a cabinet making apprenticeship. Students 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. This course is designed to give you the skills you need to operate as a trades-person in cabinet making. You will also gain experience in using hand and power tools and develop the skills involved in reading and using plans to build projects. The base skills that you acquire can also be used to build your own kitchen or cabinets.

Delivery Methods

• On-campus – The majority of teaching and assessment is conducted on-campus
• Apprenticeship – Teaching and assessment will be required to be conducted as part of an apprenticeship

Locations

• Trades Training Centre, Moorefield Park Drive, Wodonga Vic

When You Can Enrol

For traineeship or apprenticeship information, please contact the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) which is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Duration

4 Years

Schedule

Apprenticeship: 3 days per week (Tues-Thurs) | 8 blocks per year | Time: 8am-4.30pm

Requirements

You must be employed as an apprentice or trainee in cabinet making to undertake this course. There is an LLN requirement to complete this course. Find out more here: About the application process Wodonga TAFE provides hearing and eye protection, but participants in this course must wear steel-capped boots and work-suitable protective clothing. You’re encouraged to bring your own Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Assessment

The assessments will enable students to demonstrate the underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes required to meet the course outcomes. A range of assessment strategies to meet different student’s needs will be selected, including theoretical and practical assessments, such as assessing outcomes of furniture you produce, portfolio, projects and observation in a simulated environment.

Other Information

In undertaking this course you will be 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.

Find out more about becoming an apprentice or trainee: Apprentice Trainee Info

Skills developed

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of skills at trade-level for those working in furniture making and those involved in the manufacture and installation of fitted furniture typically in a kitchen, bathroom and related context. Installation skills may be applied to new or renovation work. The work is in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints.

Compulsory Units

MSFFM2013 Use furniture making hand and power tools
MSFFM3030 Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
MSFFM3031 Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation
MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations
MSFGN3005 Read and interpret work documents
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace
MSMSUP106 Work in a team
MSFFM2017 Hand make timber joints
MSFFM3026 Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board
MSFFM3038 Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines
MSFFM3041 Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation
MSFFM3042 Fabricate cabinetry
MSFFM3043 Install cabinetry
MSFFM3045 Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres
MSFKB2003 Prepare for cabinetry installation
MSFFM3032 Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines
MSFFM3033 Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines
MSFFM3035 Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines
MSFFDM4005 Design, construct and test jigs
MSFFM2014 Select and apply hardware
MSFFM2015 Apply sheet laminates by hand
MSFFM2019 Assemble furnishing products
TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Certification

By successfully completing this course you will receive a nationally recognised AQF qualification.

Fees

Government Funded $2,380.00 (Tuition $2,380.00, Materials $0.00)
Concession $476.00 (Tuition $476.00, Materials $0.00)
Fee For Service $6,664.00 (Tuition $6,664.00, Materials $0.00)

Fees Additional Information

The student tuition fees published are indicative only and can be subject to change given individual circumstances at the time of enrolment.

Funding made available to eligible individuals by State and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect future opportunities to access additional funding in the future. For more information see ‘Fee information and eligibility’ under the ‘How to Apply’ tab on the Wodonga TAFE website.

Careers

Furniture maker Furniture restorer Kitchen manufacturer Shop fitter Joiner Boat interior fitter Cabinet maker

Pathways

The Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship (2238VIC) is a great pathway course to help you get a cabinet making traineeship or apprenticeship. After the Certificate III in Cabinet Making Study pathways with Wodonga TAFE

How to apply

For apprenticeship information and enrolments, please contact the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) which is your first point of contact for queries about a traineeship or apprenticeship, www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/about-aasn.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.

Please note: We reserve the right to close course intakes early. Many courses have limited places and high demand. Early applications are recommended. We reserve the right to cancel intakes and courses if there are insufficient student numbers.