Manufacturing and design incorporates a range of creative and hands-on study areas including interior design and decoration, cabinet and furniture making, jewellery manufacture, glass and glazing, and manufacturing technology. Learn how to design and decorate residential interiors, manufacture and install built-in cabinets, handle and install glass windows and doors, design and repair jewellery, or create and modify computer-aided design (CAD) drawings.
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 across a range of different study areas. Complete your training at our state-of-the-art furniture-making facilities, design studios equipped with CAD software, or fully-equipped industry-standard jewellery workshop.
Take advantage of TAFE Queensland's strong university partnerships and graduate with a dual qualification from one of Australia's top universities.
View manufacturing and design courses- Cabinet maker
- CAD operator
- Furniture maker
- Furnishing worker
- Glazier
- Interior designer
- Jeweller
- Jewellery designer
- Machining technician
- Upholsterer
- 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.
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Discover the range of short courses, diploma or double award interior design courses TAFE Queensland has on offer.
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Discover the range of manufacturing courses TAFE Queensland has on offer. Learn more today.
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Find out more about our manufacturing and design facilities including our graphic design studios, jewellery workshops, and purpose-built training foundry.
Jewellery students at TAFE Queensland study in our fully-equipped jewellery workshop at South Bank campus.
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