Our woodworking courses cover a number of trades including carpentry, furniture making, furniture finishing, joinery, cabinet making, timber machining, and shopfitting. Learn how to construct frames for walls and ceilings, make timber joints, assemble furniture components, or construct and install shopfronts.
A career in carpentry and joinery will see you working in either the residential and/or commercial sectors within the construction industry. Many carpenters and joiners find employment in housing and construction projects, civil engineering and maintainace roles. Carpenters and joiners can also choose to work for themselves as a subcontractor or small business owner.
With flexible delivery options available and state-of-art facilities TAFE Queensland is the training provider of choice for the building and construction industry. Our industry-standard courses will get you qualified and into the workforce sooner.
View carpentry and joinery courses- Cabinet maker
- Carpenter
- Furnishing worker
- Furniture finisher
- Joiner
- Shopfitter
- Wood machinist
If you're thinking of studying a diploma, certificate IV, or certificate III course you may be eligible for funding through the TAFE Priority Training Program (TPTP). This funding is available to eligible students who enrol in applicable programs after 1 July 2018.
Popular courses
Prepare for a career as a timber joiner with this hands-on, entry-level course. Develop the skills to manufacture joinery components and use computer-controlled machinery.
Progress your career in the construction industry with this apprenticeship course. Completion of this carpentry qualification gives you the opportunity to become a recognised tradesperson.
Gain entry-level skills in furniture making to kick start your career. Complete this course as a traineeship so you can work and train at the same time and take the next step towards an apprenticeship.
Become a qualified shopfitter with this apprenticeship course. Progress your career in the construction industry by becoming a recognised tradesperson in shopfitting.
Popular courses
Prepare for a career as a timber joiner with this hands-on, entry-level course. Develop the skills to manufacture joinery components and use computer-controlled machinery.
Progress your career in the construction industry with this apprenticeship course. Completion of this carpentry qualification gives you the opportunity to become a recognised tradesperson.
Gain entry-level skills in furniture making to kick start your career. Complete this course as a traineeship so you can work and train at the same time and take the next step towards an apprenticeship.
Become a qualified shopfitter with this apprenticeship course. Progress your career in the construction industry by becoming a recognised tradesperson in shopfitting.
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When Ness Norimi decided to change her career she did it the hard way: putting on a nail bag at 35 and completing a carpentry apprenticeship while studying advanced building at night. She was 45kg and 5 foot 1, and definitely stood out on the job site.
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Young Brisbane builder climbing the ladder
Starting a school-based carpentry apprenticeship was the first step that led Mitch on a pathway of education and learning that now sees him employed as a construction manager.
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Helping apprentices build their careers
Carpentry teacher Jamie Seeto chose to not only train at TAFE Queensland but also returned to teach, and is now doing his part to benefit apprentices and their trade careers.
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Learn hands on with the same equipment and tools used in industry by combining working for your employer with pracitcal training from TAFE Queensland. You'll graduate with a nationally-recognised qualification and be ready to kick start your career.
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