Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

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Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

Course Overview

Gain the entry-level skills required to kick start your career in cabinet making and timber technology. Complete this course as an apprenticeship so you can work and train at the same time to become a qualified solid timber or wood machinist or cabinet maker.

What You'll Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 17 elective units from the list below.

Core Units

• UNIT CODE: MSFFM2013
  • UNIT NAME: Use furniture making hand and power tools
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use hand and power tools to perform common furniture making tasks such as cutting, joining, planning, and sanding wood and other materials.
• UNIT CODE: MSFFM3030
  • UNIT NAME: Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make manual and computer-aided drawings to support manufacture and assembly in cabinet and furniture making, wood machining, and other industries.
• UNIT CODE: MSFFM3031
  • UNIT NAME: Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret various types of design and production documentation to prepare cutting lists and other information for subsequent processing operations in industries such as cabinet and furniture making and wood machining.
• UNIT CODE: MSFGN2001
  • UNIT NAME: Make measurements and calculations
  • Unit description: This unit of competency covers taking measurements and making calculations for furnishing tasks undertaken in a variety of sites and locations.
• UNIT CODE: MSFGN3005
  • UNIT NAME: Read and interpret work documents
  • Unit description: This unit of competency is applied in industries where workers interpret and apply information from documents such as standards, codes, specifications, instructions, and work plans and procedures.
• UNIT CODE: MSMENV272
  • UNIT NAME: Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with environmental regulations, identify environment issues, and minimize the risks of negative impact on work and carry out improvements in own work area.
• UNIT CODE: MSMSUP102
  • UNIT NAME: Communicate in the workplace
  • Unit description: This unit applies to personnel who are required to communicate clearly and accurately to record messages, seek clarification, access needed information, relay information to other people, and complete workplace documentation.
• UNIT CODE: MSMSUP106
  • UNIT NAME: Work in a team
  • Unit description: This unit applies to team members who are required to use interpersonal and communication skills to plan, organize, and complete their work activities according to instructions and with limited discretionary powers.

Elective Units

• General Electives
  • UNIT CODE: BSBCRT201
    • UNIT NAME: Develop and apply thinking and problem-solving skills
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to solve problems, develop questions, and respond to feedback on questions on workplace issues.
  • UNIT CODE: CPCCJN3003
    • UNIT NAME: Manufacture components for doors, windows, and frames
    • Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to manufacture components for doors, windows, and frames, meeting all relevant requirements of the National Construction Code (NCC), Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), and Commonwealth and state or territory legislation.
  • UNIT CODE: CPCCWHS2001
    • UNIT NAME: Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry
    • Unit description: This unit specifies the outcomes required to carry out work health and safety (WHS) requirements through safe work practices in all on- or off-site construction workplaces.
  • UNIT CODE: CPCWHS1001
    • UNIT NAME: Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
    • Unit description: This unit of competency specifies the mandatory work health and safety training required prior to undertaking construction work.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFF2014
    • UNIT NAME: Apply surface coatings by spray gun
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply surface coatings using a handheld spray gun.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM2014
    • UNIT NAME: Select and apply hardware
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and apply hardware to new or refurbished furniture or cabinetry.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM2015
    • UNIT NAME: Apply sheet laminates by hand
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, lay out, and apply sheet laminates by hand to base materials in furniture and cabinetry production.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM2019
    • UNIT NAME: Assemble furnishing products
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use basic construction skills to assemble furnishing products.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM3024
    • UNIT NAME: Construct jigs and fixtures
    • Unit description: This unit of competency covers preparing and constructing jigs and fixtures to produce furniture components.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM3040
    • UNIT NAME: Produce and maintain cutting tools
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce and maintain cutting tools used in woodworking machinery.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFGN3006
    • UNIT NAME: Estimate and cost job
    • Unit description: This unit of competency can be applied in any industry involving the manufacture and/or installation of products or delivery of services.
  • UNIT CODE: MSMWHS200
    • UNIT NAME: Work safely
    • Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply workplace policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for self and others.
• Furniture
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFF2012
    • UNIT NAME: Prepare surfaces for finishing
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a range of furniture surfaces for the application of surface coatings by hand or machine.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM2016
    • UNIT NAME: Join solid timber
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to join timber to manufacture solid timber flat surfaces.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM2017
    • UNIT NAME: Hand make timber joints
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make timber joints using hand and portable power tools.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM2018
    • UNIT NAME: Operate basic static machines safely
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate basic stationary machinery used in industries such as wood machining and cabinet and furniture making.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM3025
    • UNIT NAME: Construct furniture using leg and rail method
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to construct and assemble furniture using traditional leg and rail construction methods.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM3026
    • UNIT NAME: Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce and assemble manufactured board components using angled and curved construction methods.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM3027
    • UNIT NAME: Produce angled and curved components using solid timber
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce and assemble solid timber components using angled and curved construction methods.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM3029
    • UNIT NAME: Select timbers for furniture production
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine timber requirements and evaluate the suitability of different timbers against those requirements.
• Kitchens and Bathrooms
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM3038
    • UNIT NAME: Set up, operate, and maintain automated edge banding machines
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, and maintain edge banding machines which use automated processes to apply and process an edge trim to solid timber or manufactured board.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM3041
    • UNIT NAME: Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct onsite assessment of spatial and other requirements for the installation of fitted cabinetry.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM3042
    • UNIT NAME: Fabricate cabinetry
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to fabricate components from manufactured board or timber and assemble them into cabinets.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM3043
    • UNIT NAME: Install cabinetry
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install custom-made or mass manufactured cabinetry and all associated fixtures and fittings.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFKB2003
    • UNIT NAME: Prepare for cabinetry installation
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare an installation site and confirm cabinetry and components are complete and ready for installation.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFKB3012
    • UNIT NAME: Plan kitchen and bathroom projects
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan kitchen and bathroom renovation and new-build projects, including sequencing of cabinetry installation and other work.
• Wood Machining
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM3032
    • UNIT NAME: Set up, operate, and maintain sawing machines
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently set up, operate, and maintain sawing machines using their full technical potential and capacities.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM3033
    • UNIT NAME: Set up, operate, and maintain drilling machines
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, and maintain drilling machines (including multi boring machines) using their full technical potential and capacities.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM3034
    • UNIT NAME: Set up, operate, and maintain joining machines
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently set up, operate, and maintain joining machines using their full technical potential and capacities.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM3035
    • UNIT NAME: Set up, operate, and maintain planing and finishing machines
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently set up, operate, and maintain planing and finishing machines using their full potential and capacities.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM3036
    • UNIT NAME: Set up, operate, and maintain multi-head planing and moulding machines
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently set up, operate, and maintain through- and push-feed multi-head planning and moulding machines using their full potential and capacities.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM3037
    • UNIT NAME: Set up, operate, and maintain routing and shaping machines
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently set up, operate, and maintain routing and shaping machines using their full potential and capacities.
  • UNIT CODE: MSFFM3044
    • UNIT NAME: Set up, operate, and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) sizing machines
    • Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate, and maintain CNC sizing machines for the manufacture of products.

Ways to Study

• Apprenticeships or traineeships
• International

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane
• Gold Coast
• Sunshine Coast
• Darling Downs and South West
• Wide Bay Burnett
• North Queensland

Campus Information

Payment Options

• Payment plan
• Upfront payment
• International student payment

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Resources Required

• Reliable internet connection
• Computer with up-to-date software
• Personal protective equipment (safety glasses, protective footwear, ear protection, hair protection)
• Materials list (training record book, scale rule, set square, folding meter rule, pens, pencil, eraser, pencil sharpener, calculator)

Placement

• International students: 400 hours of vocational placement in an approved setting

Assessment Methods

• Skill and knowledge assessments
• Observation
• Written assessment
• Questioning
• Portfolios
• Work samples
• Third-party feedback
• Recognition of prior learning

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.

How to Apply

• Direct application
• International students: apply through TAFE Queensland International Application portal or through an education agent

Course Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, 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.