Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
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Overview
4 years part time
Ongoing
Hands on work in a dynamic field of cabinet making
Construct an exciting career with Melbourne Polytechnic’s Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology MSF30322. Melbourne Polytechnic’s cabinet making course is industry focused and outcomes driven, and may lead to a variety of careers in furniture making. Many cabinet makers work for themselves, so if you’ve ever wanted to own your own business and love to work with your hands, cabinet making could be the career for you.
Assemble your skills with practical experience
Melbourne Polytechnic's Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology MSF30322 offers a unique industry-focused approach. We’ve been teaching cabinet making for almost 100 years and our students have earned many industry awards, including accolades from the Furnishing Industry of Australia. You’ll learn to examine drawings, determine specifications, work with different materials, cut and shape wood, make fittings, assemble parts, refurbish furniture and much more. Our qualified teachers have a wealth of industry experience and connections, and will guide you through your apprenticeship studies to lead you into a fulfilling and varied career in cabinet making.
Career Pathways
Where will the Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology MSF30322 take me?
Possible career paths include:
- manufacturing tradesperson
- cabinet maker
- furniture maker
- furniture upholsterer
- furniture restoration
Study Pathways
Further training pathways from this qualification include a Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing, a Certificate IV in Building and Construction CPC40120, or other relevant qualifications.
Course Details
Delivery methods
- Apprenticeship
How you will study
Each course has a dedicated learning method that is designed to let you thrive in your studies.
On-campus
Interactive learning in a face-to-face environment. Classes will be held at a Melbourne Polytechnic campus or partner institute. Visit the How You'll Study page for more information.
Class Schedule
Course is up to 4 years.
Assessment Methods
Projects, assignments, oral and written questions and work book activities.
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Elective | Hours |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Elective | 20 |
| MSFFF2012 | Prepare surfaces for finishing | Elective | 24 |
| MSFFF2014 | Apply surface coatings by spray gun | Elective | 60 |
| MSFFM2013 | Use furniture making hand and power tools | Core | 40 |
| MSFFM2014 | Select and apply hardware | Elective | 16 |
| MSFFM2017 | Hand make timber joints | Elective | 40 |
| MSFFM2018 | Operate basic static machines safely | Elective | 56 |
| MSFFM3025 | Construct furniture using leg and rail method | Elective | 64 |
| MSFFM3026 | Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board | Elective | 64 |
| MSFFM3028 | Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furnishing products | Elective | 24 |
| MSFFM3030 | Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings | Core | 60 |
| MSFFM3031 | Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation | Core | 16 |
| MSFFM3032 | Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines | Elective | 24 |
| MSFFM3033 | Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines | Elective | 24 |
| MSFFM3038 | Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines | Elective | 60 |
| MSFFM3042 | Fabricate cabinetry | Elective | 80 |
| MSFFM3043 | Install cabinetry | Elective | 50 |
| MSFFM3045 | Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres | Elective | 80 |
| MSFGN2001 | Make measurements and calculations | Core | 30 |
| MSFGN3005 | Read and interpret work documents | Core | 24 |
| MSFGN3006 | Estimate and cost job | Elective | 16 |
| MSFKB3012 | Plan kitchen and bathroom projects | Elective | 80 |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Core | 30 |
| MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace | Core | 20 |
| MSMSUP106 | Work in a team | Core | 30 |
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Fees & Costs
| Concession | Government subsidised fee | Non-subsidised fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $1380 | $6900 | $28450 |
| Maximum annual amenities | $175 | $250 | $250 |
| Total payable | $1555 | $7150 | $28700 |
| Per year | $0 |
| Per semester | $0 |
The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment.
Displayed course fees are indicative only. There are many variables that impact the total amount of your full course costs including qualification for government subsidies, concessions or recognition of prior learning. Tuition fees do not include the cost of student amenities or material costs.
This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Contact us to find out if you’re eligible for a Government subsidy.
Melbourne Polytechnic offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.
Fees displayed are effective for new applications received on or after 1st of November. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, course materials or overseas student health insurance and visa fees.
After initial deposit, international students are able to pay tuition fees in installments, four times per year.
For more detailed information please read the International Student Fees.
Fees explained
The fees for those ineligible for a government-funded enrolment.
The cost of tuition for those eligible for government funding.
Concession fees are charged at 20 per cent of the standard fees for enrolments in Certificate I to IV courses. To be eligible students must meet Skills First eligibility criteria and present a valid:
- Commonwealth Health Care card, or
- Pensioner Concession card, or
- Any dependent spouse or dependent child of one of the above cardholders, or
- Veterans Gold card.
The following groups are eligible for concession fees from Certificate I to Advanced Diploma level:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Asylum Seekers and victims of human trafficking
Additional expenses
The Student Services and Amenities Fee is charged at forty cents (40 cents) per student contact hour and is capped over a twelve (12) month period, effective from the enrolment date, to:
- $250 for full fee-paying students; and
- $175 for concession-paying students studying Certificate I, II, III, or IV.
Amenities fees are used to improve non-academic services including libraries, counselling services, student support, and recreational activities.
Participants are required to purchase specific texts and materials. Maximum cost AU$100 per annum.
Purchashed by students:
- Writing tools (pens and pencils)
- Eraser
- Note pad
- Claw hammer
- Chisels
- 1 metre folding rule
Timber Trades at Melbourne Polytechnic
Requirements
Applicants must be employed and registered as an apprentice to gain entry in this qualification.Next Steps
Apprenticeships are coordinated via the Trade and Traineeship Support Unit (TSU) where you will provide details of your employer, who will register you with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider.
The AASN will register your training contract with EPSILON and you will be allocated an EPSILON number. Melbourne Polytechnic will then be able to enrol you into your training program.
If you have any questions about the application procedures for an apprenticeship, please contact the TSU.
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Local student means; you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.