Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

Carve out your dream career as a cabinet or furniture maker

Course code

MSF30322

Delivery location

Dandenong, Frankston

International

Not available for International students

Length

Part Time, 3 years.

Start dates

Ongoing throughout the year

• Read more about this course

  Learning outcomes:
  
  
  Through a blend of theory and practical coursework, you will:
  
  
  Use computer-aided drawing (CAD) and computer-aided machining (CAM).
  
  Operate computer numerical control (CNC) technology.
  
  Work with diverse materials including timber, veneers, particle boards, and synthetic woods.
  
  Mark out, cut, and shape timber products with precision.
  
  
  Your path to success:
  
  Whether you aim to specialise in kitchen and bathroom cabinetry or aspire to be a master furniture maker, our Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology provides the essential skills for a thriving career. If you've secured an apprenticeship, this formal qualification enhances your expertise in furniture and cabinet making.
  
  Physical: Students need to have a general understanding of how to work safely on a construction site
  
  Digital Literacy: This course requires students to hold a medium level of digital literacy skills and an ability to learn digital software to beginner level.
  
  White card (CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry) is required for site visits and must be provided at the time of enrolment.
  Completion of the general construction induction training program, specified in the Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Construction Work, is required by anyone carrying out construction work or attending a construction site.
  Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.

• Study units

  Unit code	Unit Description
  MSFFM2015	Apply sheet laminates by hand
  MSFFF2014	Apply surface coatings by spray gun
  MSFFM2019	Assemble furnishing products
  MSMSUP102	Communicate in the workplace
  MSFFM3025	Construct furniture using leg and rail method
  MSFFDM4005	Design, construct and test jigs
  MSFFM3041	Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation
  MSFFM3042	Fabricate cabinetry
  MSFFM2017	Hand make timber joints
  MSFFM3043	Install cabinetry
  MSFGN2001	Make measurements and calculations
  MSFFM2018	Operate basic static machines safely
  MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  MSFGN3006	Estimate and cost job
  MSFKB3012	Plan kitchen and bathroom projects
  MSFFM3028	Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furnishing products
  MSFGN3005	Read and interpret work documents
  MSFFM3031	Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation
  MSFFM3032	Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines
  MSFFM2014	Select and apply hardware
  MSFKB2003	Prepare for cabinetry installation
  MSFFM3026	Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board
  MSFFM3030	Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
  MSMSUP106	Work in a team
  MSMWHS200	Work safely
  MSFFM2013	Use furniture making hand and power tools
  MSFFM3038	Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines
  MSFFM3035	Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines
  MSFFM3037	Set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping machines
  MSFFM3045	Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres

• Course and career pathways

  Nationally recognised training	Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
  Possible job outcome	cabinet maker

• Skills recognition

  Your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

  Find out about skills recognition and RPL for certificate to advanced diploma courses.

  Find out about advanced standing for graduate certificate, graduate diploma and bachelor degree courses.

• Admission requirements

  Admission requirements are completion of BKSB assessment with an outcome of ACSF exit level 2 - working level 3, for both literacy and numeracy, CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White card) is required for site visits and must be provided at the time of enrolment

• Fees

  Tuition fees* (GST exempt)

  Fees

  Fee Type	Fee Amount	Select
  Concession	$1,022	ConcessionAmount
  Government subsidised	$5,108	GovernmentSubsidisedAmount
  Full fee paying	$22,078	FullfeeAmount
  Mandatory other fees** (GST inclusive)
  Materials	$2,100	MaterialFeeAmount
  And one of: Student services – concession (annual) OR	$135	studentservicefeewithConcession
  Student services - no concession (annual)	$270	studentservicefeewithnoConcession

  Total fees  

  *Student tuition fees are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. Check to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.
  **You are required to pay additional fees for materials and support services, not covered by your tuition fees. This may include things like learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing, and vary depending on the course you study. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Please note: You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment.

• Help with fees

  Payment plans

  At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

  Scholarships

  Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find out more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

  Government-subsidised training

  Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Students with a disability are encouraged to apply for this course using Skills First funding.