Certificate II In Furniture Making Pathways

Learn furniture-making basics in this course while completing your secondary school studies

The aim of the VCE VET furniture making program is to provide participants with the knowledge and skills that will enhance their employment prospects in the furnishing industry. The program will enable participants to gain a recognised qualification and make a more informed choice of vocation and career paths.

Structured workplace learning is not required in this program, although it is highly recommended if you can secure a work placement as this might assist you in finding an apprenticeship.

TIMETABLE
Part Time: Wednesday 1.00pm - 6.00pm

Course code: MSF20516
On campus: Dandenong, Frankston
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Part Time, 2 years.
Commencing: February

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Learning outcomes
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
SWL is not mandated in this program, though the VCAA strongly recommend all VET students undertake some work placement.

Contribution to the VCE/VCAL
VCE: VCE students who complete the VCE VET furniture making program will be eligible for: - recognition of up to four units at Units 1 and 2 level and a Units 3 and 4 sequence. - the program carries scored assessment; students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the Units 3 and 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purposes of receiving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student’s best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study.

Training and employment outcomes
apprentice furniture maker

Sample study units

Unit code	Unit Description
MSFFP2004	Apply domestic surface coatings
MSFFM2002	Assemble furnishing components
MSMPCI103	Demonstrate care and apply safe practices at work
MSFFP2002	Develop a career plan for the furnishing industry
MSFFP2005	Join furnishing materials
MSFFP2008	Make a simple upholstery product
MSFGN2001	Make measurements and calculations
MSFFP2006	Make simple timber joints
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSFFP2003	Prepare surfaces
MSFFP2001	Undertake a basic furniture making project
MSFFM2001	Use furniture making sector hand and power tools

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate II In Furniture Making Pathways	Certificate III In Furniture Making
Possible job outcome	apprentice furniture maker	Furniture Developer or Designer Leading Hand tradesperson Furniture Technician

Admission requirements

Year 10 level of maths and english preferred

Timetable

Campus	Time	Year	Min/Max
Dandenong	Wed 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM	1	14/16
Frankston	Wed 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM	1	14/16
Frankston	Wed 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM	2	14/16
Dandenong	Wed 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM	2	14/16

Fees

Fees for VETiS programs vary from school to school due to a range of factors.

Please contact your school's VET coordinator to determine what fees you will need to contribute to undertake this program.
How to apply

VETiS enrolments are processed through secondary school VET coordinators.
If you are interested in completing this program, please contact your school VET Coordinator.

For any other queries, please email vetisprograms@chisholm.edu.au.

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What to bring
Students will require the following for all classes:
- sleeveless overalls (beige), long or short sleeved shirt under overalls
- safety work boots
- ear muffs AS/NZS 1269.3 Class 5
- safety glasses AS/NZS 1337
- students with long hair are required to supply a suitable hair restraint.

Ear muffs and safety glasses can be provided by student or can be purchased from Chisholm.