At a glance
Kick start your career in the furnishing industry with this entry-level course. Gain foundation skills and build the confidence you need to find a cabinet making apprenticeship.
JOB PROSPECTS
- Product Assembler
- Trades Assistant
- Cabinet Making Apprentice
COURSE OUTCOME
MSF20516 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways
Course overview
Get started in your furnishing career with this entry-level course. Develop the skills you need to confidently seek an apprenticeship in cabinet making.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, cabinet making is a skill in demand with the industry currently experiencing a shortage of qualified workers. With a practical qualification from TAFE Queensland, your skills will be in high demand with future employers.
In this course you will gain broad-based underpinning skills and knowledge to complete a range of furniture making tasks. You will learn to select and use appropriate tools, equipment and materials to produce simple pieces of furniture or furnishing components and prepare for cabinet installation. Our industry-expert teachers will support you to develop the foundation skills employers are looking for.
Successful completion of this course will put you in the best position to gain a cabinet making apprenticeship or allow you to seek employment as a trades assistant or product assembler.
TAFE Queensland will continue to assist you, even after you've completed your qualification. Utilising our strong industry connections, we link students with employers looking to hire our highly-skilled graduates. Once you have completed your qualification, register your interest in an apprenticeship with our Find Your Apprentice service.
Get a head start on your career while you're still in high school. Completing the Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways counts toward your Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE), opens up pathways to further study, and makes you job ready sooner.
Units
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 7 elective units from the list below.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
| MSMPCI103 |
Demonstrate care and apply safe practices at work | |
| MSFGN2001 |
Make measurements and calculations | |
| MSFFP2001 |
Undertake a basic furniture making project | |
| MSFFP2002 |
Develop a career plan for the furnishing industry | |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| MSFFM2001 |
Use furniture making sector hand and power tools | |
| MSFFP2003 |
Prepare surfaces | |
| MSFFP2004 |
Apply domestic surface coatings | |
| MSFFP2005 |
Join furnishing materials | |
| MSFFP2006 |
Make simple timber joints | |
| MSFFP2008 |
Make a simple upholstery product | |
| MSMSUP106 |
Work in a team | |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
Ways to study
Choosing to study a TAFE at School course is a great way to get a vocational qualification while you’re still in high school. You also gain valuable credits towards your QCE, an apprenticeship, a diploma or university.
TAFE at School gives you a taste of what higher education is all about, makes you work-ready, and helps you build practical skills in an adult-learning environment. Successful completion of a TAFE at School qualification gives you direct entry into any of our diploma courses. Learn more
What you need to know about TAFE at School
Eligibility
You must be a Year 10, 11 or 12 student enrolled at a participating high school. In addition, the duration of your TAFE at School course cannot be longer than your remaining high school studies. Speak to your high school guidance counsellor or careers advisor for more information.
Course placements are subject to availability.
Outcome
MSF20516 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways
QCE points: 4
Information is current at time of publishing, to confirm the QCE points for your course please visit the Queensland Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) website.
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 may 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 amount you need to pay when you enrol. This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are 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
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, hair protection, and disposable dust masks. 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.
You are also required to have access to and bring personal stationary, a USB, a calculator, and tools/equipment including a folding metre ruler (carpenter) and a 5m tape measure.
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 enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
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 may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways 