This course covers a comprehensive range of cabinet making and timber technology topics, with practical applications in different Australian industries. You will engage in immersive hands-on projects, utilizing essential skills in woodworking, material selection, furniture assembly, and design. The course also emphasizes critical problem-solving, industry research, and teamwork, preparing you to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Course Unit 

There are a total of 72 units to complete the course. This includes 08 core units and 64 elective units. Some of the units of this course are listed below:

Core Units

• MSFFM2013 - Use furniture making hand and power tools
• MSFFM3030 - Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
• MSFFM3031 - Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation
• MSFGN2001 - Make measurements and calculations
• MSFGN3005 - Read and interpret work documents
• MSMENV272 - Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
• MSMSUP102 - Communicate in the workplace
• MSMSUP106 - Work in a team

Elective Units

• AURVTT121 - Select and apply adhesives in automotive and marine environments
• BSBOPS304 - Deliver and monitor a service to customers
• CPCCCA3014 - Construct and install bulkheads
• CPCCJN3003 - Manufacture components for doors, windows, and frames
• CPCCPB3004 - Fix wet area sheets
• MSFFM2001 - Use furniture making sector hand and power tools
• MSFFM2002 - Assemble furnishing components
• MSFFM2003 - Select and apply hardware
• MSFFM2005 - Join solid timber
• MSFFM2006 - Hand make timber joints
• MSFFM2010 - Set up, operate, and maintain basic static machines
• MSFFM3001 - Construct chair and couch frames
• MSFFM3005 - Fabricate custom furniture
• MSFFM3008 - Select timbers for furniture production
• MSFFM3011 - Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products
• MSFFM3013 - Provide advice to customers on furniture products and services
• MSFFM3016 - Set up, operate, and maintain CNC machining and processing centres
• MSFFM3017 - Set up, operate, and maintain routing and shaping machines
• MSFFM3022 - Set up, operate, and maintain sawing machines
• MSFFM3023 - Set up, operate, and maintain planing and finishing machines
• MSFFM3024 - Set up, operate, and maintain sanding machines
• MSFFM3025 - Set up, operate, and maintain drilling machines
• MSFFM3026 - Install furnishing products
• MSFFM3035 - Apply finishes by hand
• MSFFM3037 - Produce angled and curved furniture
• MSFFM3041 - Produce and maintain cutting tools
• MSFFM3042 - Establish and maintain production techniques
• MSFFM3043 - Set up, operate, and maintain cold press machines
• MSFFM3044 - Set up, operate, and maintain hot press machines
• MSFFM3046 - Fabricate synthetic solid surface products
• MSFFM3048 - Undertake surface preparation
• MSFFM3049 - Apply product and material knowledge in cabinet making
• MSFFM3050 - Construct veneered components
• MSFFM3051 - Construct high-quality free-standing furniture
• MSFFM3053 - Construct complex furnishing products
• MSFFM3055 - Apply complex finishes
• MSFFM3060 - Set up, operate, and maintain automated edge banding machines
• MSFFM3062 - Set up, operate, and maintain vacuum press machines
• MSFFM3066 - Work with materials and products used in furniture making
• MSFFM3067 - Assemble joinery components
• MSFFM3068 - Produce curved joinery components
• MSFFM3069 - Fabricate synthetic stone products
• MSFFM3070 - Prepare and install solid surface components
• MSFFM3071 - Set up, operate, and maintain computer-controlled equipment
• MSFFM3072 - Produce furniture using digital technologies
• MSFFM3073 - Apply principles of geometry to design and construct furniture
• MSFFM3074 - Manage small-scale furniture production
• MSFFM3075 - Design, construct, and finish fine furniture
• MSFFM3076 - Operate and maintain portable powered equipment
• MSFFM3077 - Apply principles of ergonomics to furniture design
• MSFFM3078 - Coordinate on-site furniture installation projects
• MSFFM3079 - Design, construct, and test furniture prototypes
• MSFFM3080 - Apply and manipulate CAD software for furniture production
• MSFFM3081 - Produce high-quality fitted furniture
• MSFFM3082 - Manage quality assurance systems in furniture production
• MSFFM3083 - Supervise staff in a furniture production environment
• MSFGN3003 - Work with computerized systems for furniture production
• MSFGN3004 - Control production techniques in furniture making
• MSMSUP390 - Use structured problem-solving tools
• MSMWHS200 - Work safely
• MSS402003 - Apply competitive systems and practices
• MSS402056 - Apply and improve standardized work practices
• MSFGN3007 - Analyze materials for furniture making
• TLID0021 - Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances

• Entry Requirements - Read More

• Tuition Fee =   $23,100 AUD
  
• Material Fees = $700 AUD
  
• Enrolment Fees = $300 AUD
  
• Non-tuition Fees = $200 AUD

• Cabinet Maker 
• Furniture Maker 
• Wood Technologist 
• Timber Technology Specialist