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MSF30322 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

This program is designed to provide apprentices with the competency training in either free standing furniture or the kitchen and bathroom stream.
This course is only offered at one location, see below.
Ballarat - SMB
Location
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
Ballarat - SMB
Semester 1
Semester 2
Other intakes
-
Length
4 Years
Qualification Code
MSF30322

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.

•    Cabinet maker, kitchen and bathroom manufacturing including on-site installation
•    Cabinet maker, free standing furniture
This program has been created to encourage the furniture tradesperson to be cross-skilled. Completion of the program will demonstrate that you are competent to undertake a wide range of skills within the industry.

The course content below provides all possible units related to the course.  If the course has various streams, the units you are required to study will depend on your chosen stream.

WORK IN A TEAM
MSMSUP106
COMMUNICATE IN THE WORKPLACE
MSMSUP102
PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE WORK PRACTICES
MSMENV272
READ AND INTERPRET WORK DOCUMENTS
MSFGN3005
MAKE MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS
MSFGN2001
PREPARE CUTTING LISTS FROM DESIGN AND PRODUCTION DOCUMENTATION
MSFFM3031
PRODUCE MANUAL AND COMPUTER-AIDED PRODUCTION DRAWINGS
MSFFM3030
USE FURNITURE MAKING HAND AND POWER TOOLS
MSFFM2013
WORK SAFELY
MSMWHS200
PLAN KITCHEN AND BATHROOM PROJECTS
MSFKB3012
PREPARE FOR CABINETRY INSTALLATION
MSFKB2003
SET UP, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN COMPUTER NUMERICALLY CONTROLLED (CNC) MACHINING AND PROCESSING CENTRES
MSFFM3045
INSTALL CABINETRY
MSFFM3043
FABRICATE CABINETRY
MSFFM3042
DETERMINE AND DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR CABINETRY INSTALLATION
MSFFM3041
SET UP, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN AUTOMATED EDGE BANDING MACHINES
MSFFM3038
SET UP, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN DRILLING MACHINES
MSFFM3033
SET UP, OPERATE AND MAINTAIN SAWING MACHINES
MSFFM3032
SELECT TIMBERS FOR FURNITURE PRODUCTION
MSFFM3029
PREPARE AND APPLY DECORATIVE SURFACES FOR FURNISHING PRODUCTS
MSFFM3028
PRODUCE ANGLED AND CURVED COMPONENTS USING SOLID TIMBER
MSFFM3027
PRODUCE ANGLED AND CURVED COMPONENTS USING MANUFACTURED BOARD
MSFFM3026
CONSTRUCT FURNITURE USING LEG AND RAIL METHOD
MSFFM3025
ASSEMBLE FURNISHING PRODUCTS
MSFFM2019
OPERATE BASIC STATIC MACHINES SAFELY
MSFFM2018
HAND MAKE TIMBER JOINTS
MSFFM2017
JOIN SOLID TIMBER
MSFFM2016
SELECT AND APPLY HARDWARE
MSFFM2014
PREPARE SURFACES FOR FINISHING
MSFFF2012
PREPARE TO WORK SAFELY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
CPCWHS1001
APPLY WHS REQUIREMENTS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
CPCCWHS2001
MANUFACTURE COMPONENTS FOR DOORS, WINDOWS AND FRAMES
CPCCJN3003
APPLY BASIC LEVELLING PROCEDURES
CPCCCM2006
INSTALL WINDOWS AND DOORS
CPCCCA3010
ARRANGE BUILDING APPLICATIONS AND APPROVALS
CPCCBC4026
PRODUCE LABOUR AND MATERIAL SCHEDULES FOR ORDERING
CPCCBC4005
SELECT, PREPARE AND ADMINISTER A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
CPCCBC4003

6 weeks per year in 4 day blocks.  Workplace visits 4 times a year

.Approximately an hour per week of self-directed/independent learning.

Students must be employed as an apprentice cabinet maker and have entered into a training agreement.

For information in relation to the University and students rights and responsibilities please refer to the VET Information Guide.

Applicants need to demonstrate the literacy and numeracy skills required to undertake this course through a test as part of the application process. The test will be conducted through Federation College prior to commencement of training. Feedback will be provided to the applicant on their results and types of support, if necessary, available to them.

Direct application: Yes

Federation University code: LCC

National course code: MSF30322

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees you will pay depends on your eligibility for a Victorian Government subsidised place under the Skills First Program.

Find out more about eligibility here.

2024 total estimated tuition fees for Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
Concession
Government Subsidised Place
Standard
Government Subsidised Place
Full Fee Place
(Not eligible for government subsidy)
$854$4,269$19,552

*Fees displayed are estimates for the total course and may change depending on individual circumstances at enrolment. Fees are subject to change annually.

Visit our fees and charges page for more information.

Material Fees

Material fees cover the cost of items which are purchased by the university and provided to the student, such as tools, materials, uniforms, textbooks, excursions and other incidentals associated with the course.

The estimated material fees for this course are $745

Important Information

Direct Debit Payment Plans are available for eligible students to help manage the payment of tuition and material fees throughout the enrolment year (excluding Diploma/Advanced Diploma tuition fees).

Students accessing government-subsidised training under the Skills First Program need to be aware that enrolling in a qualification may affect their ability to access future government-subsidised training.

Free TAFE: Under the Victorian Government Free TAFE initiative, some courses have free tuition for eligible students, however material fees (if applicable) will be payable by the student.  Free TAFE is subject to availability and eligibility requirements.

Further information on fees, payments and refunds is available here.

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If what you have learned at work, from other courses, units, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain unit credits or exemptions. The University is obliged to recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other registered training organisations. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.

You will need to supply:

  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
    • Earmuffs,
    • Safety glasses
    • Gloves 
    • Work boots
  • Pens, pencils and notebooks 
  • Furniture making tools (hammers, chisels, saws, screw drivers) 

A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.

The commencement of all courses is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.

All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.

CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909

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Federation TAFE