MSF30322 - CERTIFICATE III IN CABINET MAKING AND TIMBER TECHNOLOGY (120095A)
Certificate III • 52 weeks
Course Overview
The MSF30322 – Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology qualification provides students with the skills and knowledge required to work in cabinet making, furniture production, timber technology, cabinetry installation and related furnishing industry roles.
This qualification develops practical trade skills in reading and interpreting work documents, making measurements and calculations, preparing cutting lists, producing manual and computer-aided production drawings, using furniture making hand and power tools, selecting timber, operating static machines safely, joining solid timber, hand-making timber joints, preparing surfaces for finishing, applying decorative surfaces, fabricating cabinetry and selecting and applying hardware.
Students also develop workplace skills in communication, teamwork, environmentally sustainable work practices, workplace health and safety, problem solving, customer service, computer-aided drawings and construction industry safety requirements where relevant to practical activities.
Graduates may work as part of a cabinet making, joinery, timber manufacturing, furniture production or installation team. The qualification supports the development of industry-standard skills in cabinet making and timber technology and may provide a pathway into employment, further study, business opportunities or specialist furnishing and joinery roles, subject to individual circumstances and applicable licensing, employment and visa requirements.
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Fees and Charges
Tuition fees: $9,000. Material fees: $1,000. For more information about tuition fees and other charges, please contact us.
Training and Facilities
Students receive practical, hands-on training in classroom, workshop and simulated workplace environments. Training may include access to:
- Cabinet making and timber technology workshop areas
- Furniture production and cabinetry fabrication workstations
- Timber, manufactured board, laminates and decorative surface materials
- Hand tools, power tools and basic static machines
- Cutting, joining, hardware and assembly practice areas
- Manual and computer-aided drawing resources
- Cabinetry installation documentation and practical scenarios
- Surface preparation and finishing practice resources
- Measuring, cutting list and production documentation resources
- Personal protective equipment requirements and WHS procedures
- Learning resources, trainer support and supervised practical activities
Training and assessment are delivered by qualified trainers and assessors and are designed to reflect current industry practices, workplace safety requirements and nationally recognised competency standards.
RTO Requirements for International Students
The training package does not mandate formal entry requirements for MSF30322. However, students are expected to meet the College's admission and support requirements, including:
- Be at least 18 years of age at course commencement
- Possess adequate Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills to complete course requirements
- Demonstrate English language proficiency, such as IELTS 6.0 overall or equivalent, where applicable for international students
- Hold or be eligible to obtain a Unique Student Identifier
- Complete a pre-training review and LLN assessment to identify training and support needs
- Have access to required personal protective equipment where directed
- Have basic digital literacy to complete online learning, computer-aided drawing and assessment tasks
- Have the physical capacity to participate safely in practical cabinet making and timber technology activities, including manual handling, measuring, cutting, tool use, machine operation and workshop-based tasks
White Card / Construction Induction: Students may be required to complete CPCWHS1001 – Prepare to work safely in the construction industry before undertaking construction-related practical activities, installation work or site-based activities, as required by relevant workplace health and safety arrangements.
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Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course may seek employment or further training pathways in roles such as:
- Cabinet Maker
- Furniture Maker
- Joinery Worker
- Cabinetry Installer
- Timber Product Manufacturing Worker
- Furniture Production Worker
- Cabinet Making Trade Assistant
- Kitchen, Bathroom or Built-in Cabinetry Assistant
With further experience, licensing where required, or additional study, career progression may include:
- Qualified Cabinet Maker
- Joinery or Cabinetry Supervisor
- Workshop Supervisor
- Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinetry Specialist
- Furniture Production Specialist
- Small Business Owner in Cabinet Making, Joinery or Furniture Services
Employment outcomes are not guaranteed and may depend on industry demand, individual skills, work rights, licensing requirements and employer expectations.
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COURSE STRUCTURE
TO ACHIEVE THIS QUALIFICATION, STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE
To achieve this qualification, students must successfully complete 25 units of competency: 8 Core Units and 17 Elective Units. The course is delivered at Sydney Campus on a full-time blended basis over 52 weeks (40 study weeks + 12 scheduled breaks), with 15 hours per week of face-to-face classroom and workshop training and 5 hours per week of structured online or directed learning.
KEY AREAS INCLUDE
- Work documents, measurements and cutting lists
- Production drawings and computer-aided design
- Furniture making tools and static machine operation
- Timber selection, joining and joinery work
- Surface preparation, decoration and finishing
- Cabinetry fabrication and installation
- Workplace health, safety and environmental sustainability
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | UNIT TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace | Core |
| MSMSUP106 | Work in a team | Core |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Core |
| MSFGN3005 | Read and interpret work documents | Core |
| MSFGN2001 | Make measurements and calculations | Core |
| MSFFM3031 | Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation | Core |
| MSFFM3030 | Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings | Core |
| MSFFM2013 | Use furniture making hand and power tools | Core |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | Elective |
| MSFFM3029 | Select timbers for furniture production | Elective |
| MSFFM2018 | Operate basic static machines safely | Elective |
| MSFFM2016 | Join solid timber | Elective |
| MSFFM2017 | Hand make timber joints | Elective |
| MSFFM3026 | Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board | Elective |
| MSFFF2012 | Prepare surfaces for finishing | Elective |
| MSFFM3028 | Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furnishing products | Elective |
| MSFFM3041 | Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation | Elective |
| MSFFM3042 | Fabricate cabinetry | Elective |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies, and procedures in the construction industry | Elective |
| CUAACD312 | Produce computer-aided drawings | Elective |
| CPCCJN3003 | Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames | Elective |
| MSFFM2015 | Apply sheet laminates by hand | Elective |
| MSFFM2014 | Select and apply hardware | Elective |
| MSMSUP390 | Use structured problem-solving tools | Elective |
| BSBOPS304 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | Elective |
What You Will Achieve
- Read and interpret work documents for cabinet making and furniture production
- Make measurements and calculations and prepare cutting lists
- Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
- Use furniture making hand and power tools safely
- Select timbers and operate basic static machines safely
- Join solid timber and hand-make timber joints
- Prepare surfaces for finishing and apply decorative surfaces
- Fabricate cabinetry and select and apply hardware
Study Mode and Work Placement
This course is delivered through blended full-time study, which may include:
- 15 hours per week of face-to-face classroom and workshop-based practical training
- 5 hours per week of structured online or directed learning activities
- Additional self-paced study, practical preparation and assessment work
- Structured simulated workplace training and practical workshop tasks
- Flexible timetabling such as morning, evening or weekend classes, subject to availability
Students are expected to maintain satisfactory course progress and meet all attendance, participation and assessment requirements in accordance with College policies and student visa conditions where applicable.
Assessment Mode
Assessment is competency-based and may include:
Assessment evidence is mapped to the unit requirements and assessed by qualified assessors in accordance with RTO assessment policies and the Standards for RTOs.
Intake Dates
We offer multiple intake options with flexible start dates to accommodate your schedule. For further details, please don't hesitate to CONTACT US
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Pathways from this Qualification
Graduates may continue further studies in furnishing, construction or business-related fields, including:
Completion of this qualification may support progression into cabinet making, joinery, furniture production, timber manufacturing, cabinetry installation, workshop supervision, business operations or further study, depending on individual goals, licensing requirements and industry expectations.
Important Compliance Note: This course information is provided for general marketing and student information purposes only. It does not guarantee employment, licensing, migration, visa outcomes or eligibility for any specific licence or registration. Students should check current course availability, fees, entry requirements, delivery locations, visa conditions and applicable state or territory licensing requirements before enrolment.
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Level
Certificate III
Duration
52 weeks
Category
Construction
VET National Code
MSF30322
CRICOS Course Code
120095A
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