At a glance
Progress your career in cabinet making with this apprenticeship course. Complete this qualification to become a trade qualified cabinet maker with skills in the installation of furniture or kitchen and bathroom cabinets.
JOB PROSPECTS
- Cabinet Maker (Kitchens and Bathrooms)
- Cabinet Maker (Furniture)
COURSE OUTCOME
MSF31113 Certificate III in Cabinet Making
Course overview
Progress your career in cabinet making with this apprenticeship course. Gain skills in furniture-making or kitchen and bathroom manufacture and installation and become a trade qualified cabinet maker.
A return to growth in housing construction in the next three years means cabinet makers will be in demand. The visual characteristics of timber products as well as environmental considerations of materials used will provide opportunities for kitchen and bathroom installation and other cabinet making work. Technical and design skills will also be valued by employers.
In this course you will gain skills in making and repairing fine timber products using solid timber, flat-panel or timber-based materials. You will learn processes from design through to production including producing manual and computer-aided drawings, using power tools and wood machines, and undertaking jobs within cost and time constraints. Within this course you may specialise in producing free-standing furniture such as dining and bedroom suites, antiques and office furniture; or you may learn the skills required for the manufacture and installation of kitchen and bathroom fittings.
Successful completion of either the furniture or kitchen and bathroom pathway will qualify you as a cabinet maker so you can continue to progress your trade career.
At TAFE Queensland, our teachers will share their industry expertise to ensure you develop the skills you need to succeed. Our hands-on environment will allow you to practice your skills and showcase your creativity. We are proud to boast the student winner of the Australian Furniture Design Award 2014 for Excellence in Student Design.
Get recognition for the skills and knowledge you have already gained working in the cabinet making industry through TAFE Queensland's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. You can use RPL to have your existing cabinet making skills taken into account and earn your qualification sooner.
Units
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 22 elective units from the list below.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| MSFFM2001 |
Use furniture making sector hand and power tools | |
| MSFGN2001 |
Make measurements and calculations | |
| MSFGN3001 |
Read and interpret work documents | |
| MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
| MSMSUP102 |
Communicate in the workplace | |
| MSMSUP106 |
Work in a team | |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| MSFFF2004 |
Prepare surfaces for finishing | |
| MSFFM2002 |
Assemble furnishing components | |
| MSFFM2003 |
Select and apply hardware | |
| MSFFM2010 |
Set up and operate basic static machines | |
| MSFFM2011 |
Apply manufactured board conversion techniques | |
| MSFFM3003 |
Produce angled and curved furniture using manufactured board | |
| MSFFM3004 |
Produce angled and curved furniture using solid timber | |
| MSFFM3008 |
Select timbers for furniture production | |
| MSFFM3009 |
Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings | |
| MSFFM3009 |
Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings | |
| MSFFM3010 |
Prepare cutting list from plans and job specifications | |
| MSFFM3011 |
Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products | |
| MSFFM3012 |
Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines | |
| MSFFM3019 |
Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines | |
| MSFFM3022 |
Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres | |
| MSFGN3002 |
Estimate and cost job | |
| MSFKB3002 |
Determine requirements for installation of cabinets | |
| MSFKB3003 |
Check and measure fit of cabinets | |
| MSFKB3004 |
Conduct on-site adjustments to cabinets and components | |
| MSFKB3005 |
Fabricate cabinets for the built-in environment | |
| MSFKB3006 |
Install fitted cabinets and components | |
| MSMWHS200 |
Work safely | |
| TLID2003 |
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances | |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
Ways to study
At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, or a mix of all these options.
What you need to know about apprenticeships and traineeships
Eligibility Mode
You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).
COST
Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.
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University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas will give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways
Payment options
No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.
Upfront payment
This is the total cost of the course you need to pay when you enrol if you are not eligible for a subsidy or concession.
Payment plan
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Important Information
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Selection criteria
Domestic Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to Domestic Students:
To study an apprenticeship or traineeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice or trainee with your employer.
Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.
International Students
The following Selection criteria requirements apply only to International Students:
- English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - For a list of all English Language test accepted by TAFE Queensland International
- Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.
Students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit Department of Home Affairs - Welfare Requirements for Student Visa Applicants under 18.
Resources required
You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes. This includes the use of safety glasses, protective footwear with covered uppers, steel capped toes and non-slip soles to AS2210, long leather gloves to AS2161, ear protection - ear muffs or ear plugs that conform to the Australian Standard AS 1269 or 1270, hair protection - long hair (i.e. hair below collar length) must be restrained (hat, headband, or hair tie). You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing. If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.
You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.
Materials list: Training record book. Scale rule: metric 1:1, 1:2, 1:5, 1:10. Set square: 60°, 30°, 45° (size 8 or 10). Folding metre rule (carpenters). 8m tape measure. Pens. Pencil HB, 2H and 4H. Eraser. Pencil sharpener. Calculator (non-scientific is fine).
Assessment Methods
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolments.
How to apply
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers
Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.
Get started with TAFE Queensland
If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
University pathways
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas will give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways