| Course Code | MSF20322 |
| Locations |
Sherwood Park (Warrnambool)
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| Study Mode | Full-time, On Campus |
| Length | 10 months |
| Commencement | September 2024, February 2025, April 2025, July 2025, September 2025 |
| Timetable | One day a week on Tuesday or half day Thursday Morning |
Considering a career in furniture making, cabinet Making or obtaining skills in bespoke furniture trades?
This course will provide you with the ideal place to get a taste for the furniture and the cabinet making industry.
During this course, you will become skilled in the use of hand and power tools and learn about safety, timber joints and construction, assembly and the operation of woodworking machinery.
One of the primary advantages of this course is that the skills it teaches can be broadly applied to anything from furniture making, cabinetry and basic built projects. It also provides an excellent pathway to an apprenticeship in the cabinet making or carpentry industries.
This course will provide you with the basic knowledge and skills to prepare you for work or further study within the Cabinet Making industry.
The course content is based around building a 'real life' furniture and cabinetry from start to finish which will give you a sound knowledge to kick off your career in the cabinet making industry.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be equipped with the foundation skills to continue further study in the cabinet making industry as an apprentice.
Career opportunities after completing an apprenticeship may include:
This course is a pathway to begin an apprenticeship in the Certificate III in Cabinet Making.
Why don’t you come along to our next course info session to find out everything you need to start your learning journey? You can chat with our teachers, tour our facilities, learn more about the course, find out about the application process and get your questions answered by our course experts.
To be eligible for this qualification, you must successfully complete 12 units: 7 core and 5 elective.
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSFGN2001 | Make measurements and calculations | 30 | $0.00 |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 30 | $0.00 |
| MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace | 20 | $0.00 |
| MSMSUP106 | Work in a team | 30 | $0.00 |
| MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 30 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM2013 | Use furniture making hand and power tools | 40 | $0.00 |
| MSFGN2004 | Produce simple scale drawings by hand | 40 | $0.00 |
| Unit Code | Unit Name | Unit Hours | Unit Consumables |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSFFM2017 | Hand make timber joints | 40 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM2018 | Operate basic static machines safely | 56 | $0.00 |
| MSFFF2012 | Prepare surfaces for finishing | 24 | $0.00 |
| MSFFF2016 | Apply surface coatings by hand | 40 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM2019 | Assemble furnishing products | 20 | $0.00 |
This course involves accredited units. You will be required to complete assessment tasks to demonstrate your underpinning knowledge, skills and attributes to meet the course outcomes. A combination of written, oral and practical assessment strategies will be used in either a classroom, online or workplace environment.
Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this either in your own workplace (where appropriate), through a practical placement, or by using one of the Institute's simulated workshops/classrooms. Detailed information about the types, conduct and dates of assessments will be provided in advance. You will also be provided with information about the opportunity for reassessment and appeal.
Once you have applied for your chosen course, you will receive a thank you email from South West TAFE with a few steps to help process your enrolment.
Complete a Pre-Training Review
You will receive an email to complete a Pre-Training Review online evaluation. This evaluation helps us tailor your training to suit your needs.
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Skills recognition
If you have experience or prior qualifications, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning and gain credits. You will be asked to provide any relevant Statement of Attainment to support identified credits.
Here's an outline of fees and costs associated with your course.
Your fees each year can be made up of 3 different elements. Everyone has different circumstances that can affect what you pay and how much you pay. :
There are 4 different rates of tuition fees. Only one will apply to you (depending on your eligibility and circumstances).
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT FEES AND ELIGIBILITY
The fees listed below are indicative only. The course fees published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Course fee funding is made available to eligible individuals by the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments. If funding is utilised, this may affect opportunities to access additional funding in the future. An accurate quote for this course will be provided during the enrolment process.
| Course fees by student type | Indicative Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Government subsidised rate (if eligible) | $1,460.00 |
| Concession rate | $295.00 |
| Full fee rate (if not eligible for govt subsidy) | $5,940.00 |
Students who are eligible for Free TAFE place will not pay course tuition fees for the duration of their enrolment in this course, however, there may be some consumable/material fees for the course (find out more below). The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.
Find out more about Free TAFE courses and eligibility or contact our Customer Service team.
Some courses require specific resources or materials necessary for your study eg: tools of the trade, excursions, etc. Final costs will be determined upon enrolment.
| Additional course fees | Indicative Course Fee |
|---|---|
| Course consumable/materials (approximate) | $370.00 |
Once we have processed your enrolment form, you will receive an email with your invoice.
You have three options when organising your payment:
Payments will need to be arranged within five(5) business days of receiving the email containing your invoice.
We also offer a range of scholarships each year which you may be eligible to apply for to assist with course fees.
There are five simple steps to apply for a course with us.
If you need any assistance with applying, contact our team on 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.
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