MSF30322 - Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
| Duration | Please refer to Course Structure below. |
| Study mode | On Campus, RPL/RCC/Credit |
| Total units | 25 |
Overview
Dive into hands-on training designed exclusively for aspiring trade-level cabinet makers. This course is available through apprentice delivery only and can be your gateway to mastering the skills needed for a thriving career in furniture making, manufacturing and furniture installation.
Workers with this qualification have tradesperson-level skills in the manufacture and/or installation of products, including furniture and cabinetry, made from timber and other materials. They have core skills in tool use, measuring, drawing (including computer-aided design), interpreting work documentation, preparing cutting lists, communication, teamwork, and safe and environmentally sustainable work practices. They may have specialised skills in wood machining, cabinet and furniture making, kitchen and bathroom construction and installation, marine cabinetry, coopering or drafting. Work is in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader activities involving established routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures. Individuals collaborate with others to achieve quality outcomes and take responsibility for their own work. They may have some limited responsibility for the work of others. Kitchen and bathroom installers must be licensed in some states, and induction training is required for those working on construction sites.
This is a nationally recognised accredited course.
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Career Opportunities
Students who complete this qualification will be deemed as qualified tradespeople in the cabinetmaking and furnishing industry. This may lead to further opportunities in the design, building and construction industries.
Structure & Availability
Standard Course Structure
Duration:This program is delivered under an apprenticeship model over a four (4) year period with a combination of on-the-job training and on-campus delivery comprising face to face theory and practical.
Training consists of approximately 398 hours of study time plus on-the-job appropriately supervised experience consisting of approximately 6898 hours.
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace |
| MSMSUP106 | Work in a team |
| MSFFM2013 | Use furniture making hand and power tools |
| MSFGN2001 | Make measurements and calculations |
| MSFGN3005 | Read and interpret work documents |
| MSFFM3030 | Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings |
| MSFFM3031 | Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| TLID0021 | Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| MSFFM2019 | Assemble furnishing products |
| MSFFM2014 | Select and apply hardware |
| MSFFM3042 | Fabricate cabinetry |
| MSFFM3038 | Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines |
| MSFKB2003 | Prepare for cabinetry installation |
| MSFKB3012 | Plan kitchen and bathroom projects |
| MSFGN3006 | Estimate and cost job |
| MSFFM3041 | Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation |
| MSFFM3043 | Install cabinetry |
| MSFFF2014 | Apply surface coatings by spray gun |
| MSFFM3026 | Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board |
| 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 |
BLOCK A
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace |
| MSMSUP106 | Work in a team |
| MSFFM2013 | Use furniture making hand and power tools |
| MSFGN2001 | Make measurements and calculations |
| TLID0021 | Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
BLOCK B
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSFFM2019 | Assemble furnishing products |
| MSFFM2014 | Select and apply hardware |
| MSFFM3042 | Fabricate cabinetry |
| MSFFM3038 | Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines |
BLOCK C
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSFGN3005 | Read and interpret work documents |
| MSFKB2003 | Prepare for cabinetry installation |
| MSFKB3012 | Plan kitchen and bathroom projects |
| MSFGN3006 | Estimate and cost job |
BLOCK D
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSFFM3041 | Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation |
| MSFFM3030 | Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings |
| MSFFM3043 | Install cabinetry |
| MSFFM3031 | Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation |
BLOCK E
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSFFF2014 | Apply surface coatings by spray gun |
| MSFFM3026 | Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board |
| 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 |
Standard Course Structure 2025
Duration:This program is delivered under an apprenticeship model over a four (4) year period with a combination of on-the-job training and on-campus delivery comprising face to face theory and practical.
Training consists of approximately 398 hours of study time plus on-the-job appropriately supervised experience consisting of approximately 6898 hours.
Core
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace |
| MSMSUP106 | Work in a team |
| MSFFM2013 | Use furniture making hand and power tools |
| MSFGN2001 | Make measurements and calculations |
| MSFGN3005 | Read and interpret work documents |
| MSFFM3030 | Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings |
| MSFFM3031 | Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation |
Elective
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| TLID0021 | Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| MSFFM2019 | Assemble furnishing products |
| MSFFM2014 | Select and apply hardware |
| MSFFM3042 | Fabricate cabinetry |
| MSFFM3038 | Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines |
| MSFKB2003 | Prepare for cabinetry installation |
| MSFKB3012 | Plan kitchen and bathroom projects |
| MSFGN3006 | Estimate and cost job |
| MSFFM3041 | Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation |
| MSFFM3043 | Install cabinetry |
| MSFFF2014 | Apply surface coatings by spray gun |
| MSFFM3026 | Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board |
| 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 |
BLOCK A
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace |
| MSMSUP106 | Work in a team |
| MSFFM2013 | Use furniture making hand and power tools |
| MSFGN2001 | Make measurements and calculations |
| TLID0021 | Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
BLOCK B
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSFFM2019 | Assemble furnishing products |
| MSFFM2014 | Select and apply hardware |
| MSFFM3042 | Fabricate cabinetry |
| MSFFM3038 | Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines |
BLOCK C
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSFGN3005 | Read and interpret work documents |
| MSFKB2003 | Prepare for cabinetry installation |
| MSFKB3012 | Plan kitchen and bathroom projects |
| MSFGN3006 | Estimate and cost job |
BLOCK D
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSFFM3041 | Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation |
| MSFFM3030 | Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings |
| MSFFM3043 | Install cabinetry |
| MSFFM3031 | Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation |
BLOCK E
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| MSFFF2014 | Apply surface coatings by spray gun |
| MSFFM3026 | Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board |
| 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 |
Apprentices can be accepted throughout the year. Training dates are structured upon intake. On-campus training is conducted on the CQUniversity’s Rockhampton City Campus.
This course has no residential schools.
Requirements
Completion of the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.
All participants in this course must be employed in an apprenticeship.
Fees & Scholarships
Fee for Service/ Full Fee
Fee for Service/Full Fee occurs when the full tuition fee is charged to students. This may occur when the course is not included in government subsidy program/s or the student is not eligible for a government subsidy. These students are obligated to cover the entire cost. Learn more about Paying for TAFE.
Queensland Government subsidies are available for eligible applicants to greatly reduce the cost of apprentice and trainee training.
User Choice funding provides a contribution that reduces the cost of training. Eligible apprentices and trainees will be charged $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply to eligible students based on provided evidence. If you are required to pay Student Contribution Fees, you may be eligible for partial or full exemption, you can find more information on Apply for TAFE Certificates and Diplomas.
Free apprenticeships for under 25s will cover the cost of training for employers who commence an eligible new apprentice or trainee, or already have an existing apprentice or trainee aged under 25. Find out more.
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