Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

MSF30322Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

Workers with this qualification have tradesperson-level skills in the manufacture and/or installation of products, including furniture and cabinetry, made from timber and other materials.

They have core skills in tool use, measuring, drawing (including computer-aided design), interpreting work documentation, preparing cutting lists, communication, teamwork, and safe and environmentally sustainable work practices. They may have specialised skills in wood machining, cabinet and furniture making, kitchen and bathroom construction and installation, marine cabinetry, coopering or drafting.

Work is in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader activities involving established routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures. Individuals collaborate with others to achieve quality outcomes and take responsibility for their own work. They may have some limited responsibility for the work of others.

Kitchen and bathroom installers must be licensed in some states, and induction training is required for those working on construction sites.

Qualification Code
MSF30322
CRICOS Code
118479C
Qualification Name
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
Duration
Course duration is calculated on 20 hours per week of face-to-face training for 49 weeks & 9 weeks of allocated term break. Total Course Duration: 58 weeks
Delivery Site
Level 9, T1, 620 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

Workshop: 14/65 Mark Street, North Melbourne, VIC 3051
Delivery Mode
Face to face classroom and workshop based.

Multicultural groups in an instructor‐led learning environment.

Assessment in workshop and/or simulated environment.
Course Cost
Tuition Fee: AUD 16000.00

Material Fee: AUD 2500.00

Who can enrol

Target group for this program will be students over the age of 18 including mature aged clients who wish to pursue a career in building and construction industry, cabinet making and timber technology industry.

The target learner may also be the ones seeking a pathway to a higher-level qualification in construction industry.

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Entry Requirements

There are no formal prerequisites required to enter the MSF30322 – Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology course. However, applicants must meet the following entry requirements

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    English Language Requirement

    Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or PTE score of 47 or Other* English Language Test Score.

    *For complete English Language Requirements – Please refer to the Admissions and Student Selection Policy and Procedure, available on our website, www.winslow.edu.au.

    Note:

    In the absence of formal English qualifications Winslow College may proffer English Placement Test.

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    Academic Requirement

    No prior academic requirements apply for this qualification; however, Winslow College requires successful completion of Australian Equivalent Year 12 qualification or higher.lent Year 12 qualification or higher.

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    Age Requirement

    All applicants must be aged 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission to the course.

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    Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy Requirement

    Applicants will be required to undertake a LLN and Digital Literacy test to identify their capabilities prior to signing the Letter of Offer (LOO). The outcome enables the trainers and Student Support Staff to identify the learning and digital needs and make provisions for additional academic support where required.

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    Course Specific Requirement

    Due to the physical and practical nature of this course, students must be physically able to perform assessment tasks in a Cabinet Making and Timber Technology workshop and/or simulated environment. Therefore, students enrolling in this course is required to undertake a Pre-Course Physical Examination during Orientation. This assessment assists trainers and Student Support Staff in identifying any physical requirements and in providing appropriate support to ensure safe and successful participation in the course.

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    Other

    Applicants should have proficiency in digital literacy and MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Power Point). Applicants should be in possession of their personal computer (the minimum configuration should be Intel Core i3 (sixth generation or newer) or equivalent. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional x64, Memory: 4 GB RAM, Storage: 120 GB internal storage).

Recommended Training Pathways

Pathways into the qualification

Individuals may enter MSF30322 – Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology with limited or no vocational experience and without a lower-level qualification.

Recommended Pathways from the qualification

After achieving MSF30322 – Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology, individuals could progress to MSF40222 – Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing, or other relevant qualifications or Higher Education courses in Civil Engineering.

Employment Pathways from the Qualification

This qualification provides a pathway to work as below:

  • Manufacturing Tradesperson
  • Cabinet Maker
  • Furniture Maker
  • Furniture Upholsterer
  • Furniture Restoration

 

Course Structure

8 Core Units
17 elective units

Core Units

Unit Code

Unit Description

MSFGN3005

Read and interpret work documents

MSMSUP102

Communicate in the workplace

MSMSUP106

Work in a team

MSMENV272

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

MSFGN2001

Make measurements and calculations

MSFFM2013

se furniture making hand and power tools

MSFFM3030

Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings

MSFFM3031

Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation

Elective Units

Unit Code

Unit Description

MSFFF2012

Prepare surfaces for finishing

MSFFM2016

Join solid timber

MSFFM2017

Hand make timber joints

MSFFM3029

Select timbers for furniture production

MSFFM2018

Operate basic static machines safely

MSFKB3012

Plan kitchen and bathroom projects

MSFFM3041

Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation

MSFKB2003

Prepare for cabinetry installation

CUAACD312

Produce computer-aided drawings

MSFFDM4012

Produce computer-aided line and component production drawings

MSFFDM4014

Produce manual and computer-aided drawings from design concepts

MSFFDM4002

Collect and interpret information to support production processes

BSBOPS304

Deliver and monitor a service to customers

MSFGN3006

Estimate and cost job

MSFFM3043

Install cabinetry

CPCWHS1001

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

CPCCWHS2001

Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Note: * - The elective units may change at college’s discretion, if necessary.

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