Carpentry & Cabinet Making Course
Build Your Future as a Skilled Cabinet Maker or Carpenter with NIA. Work with timber, create strong foundations, and turn raw materials into quality structures. At NeXgen Institute of Australia (NIA), our Carpentry & Cabinet Making Course gives you the training and confidence to succeed in Australia’s construction and cabinetry industries.
Industry-Focused Training
Learn from expert trainers with real-world apprenticeship experience and TAFE-level standards covering WHS, construction management, and woodworking techniques.
Support for Every Student
We offer personalised student support, visa guidance, and flexible training plans for domestic and international students to achieve career goals.
Job-Ready Skills
Gain hands-on experience using hand and power tools, CNC machines, and CAD software to fabricate quality furniture and cabinetry.
NIA’s Carpentry & Cabinet Making Courses in Melbourne
Develop practical expertise through our Certificate III programs in construction, manufacturing, and timber design, built to prepare you for real workplace success.
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
The Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology provides hands-on training in furniture and cabinetry fabrication. Over 60 weeks in Melbourne, gain timber skills, machining experience, and a nationally recognised qualification to become a qualified cabinet maker.
Certificate III in Carpentry
The Certificate III in Carpentry provides 60 weeks of practical learning in framing, roofing, and safety. Gain essential skills to work as a carpenter in residential or commercial construction across Australia’s growing trade industry.
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
The Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology provides hands-on training in furniture and cabinetry fabrication. Over 60 weeks in Melbourne, gain timber skills, machining experience, and a nationally recognised qualification to become a qualified cabinet maker.
Certificate III in Carpentry
The Certificate III in Carpentry provides 60 weeks of practical learning in framing, roofing, and safety. Gain essential skills to work as a carpenter in residential or commercial construction across Australia’s growing trade industry.
Program Core Units
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology Course Unit
This course includes 25 units of competency, 8 core and 17 elective units. Each unit builds your technical and practical skills in cabinet making and timber technology, preparing you for real-world industry roles.
Certificate III in Carpentry Course Unit
The course comprises 34 units in total, including 27 core and 7 elective units. These units cover essential areas of carpentry and construction, ensuring you gain strong practical and technical skills for industry success.
Skills and Knowledge You’ll Gain
Our Carpentry & Cabinet Making Course gives domestic and international students hands-on experience and technical skills for Australia’s trade industry. Whether in carpentry or cabinet making, you’ll gain:
- Interpretation of technical drawings and plans
- Safe use of hand and power tools, CNC machines
- Fabrication of furniture and cabinetry with woodworking techniques
- Construction of timber frameworks and structures
- Operation of computer-aided design systems
- Compliance with WHS and personal protective equipment standards
- Access to RPL for recognised prior learning and work experience
Entry Requirements for This Program
General Entry Requirements
All applicants seeking to enrol at the NeXgen Institute of Australia (NIA) must meet the following minimum entry requirements:
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.
- Academic Requirements: For Certificate III and Certificate IV courses: Completion of equivalent to Australian Year 10 qualification.
Future Career Pathway
Graduates of our carpentry and cabinet-making programs can enter roles such as:
Self-Employed Builder
Manage your own construction business, supervising projects from design to completion in carpentry and cabinet making.
Shopfitter or Joiner
Fabricate and install detailed joinery and fittings for retail stores, offices, and interior spaces.
Carpenter
Build and repair timber structures including walls, roofs, and frameworks for residential and commercial construction sites.
Construction Site Technician
Support building projects through measurements, materials management, and on-site technical timber applications.
Furniture Maker
Create a range of furniture and free-standing furniture pieces, blending craftsmanship and design for both custom and mass production.
Cabinet Maker / Qualified Cabinet Maker
Design, construct, and install custom cabinetry and timber fixtures for homes, offices, and commercial projects.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How Can I Enrol in a Course?
You can enrol by submitting an online application or contacting our admissions team for guidance through the process.