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MSF30322 - Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

Graduate

VET National Code: MSF30322

CRICOS Course Code: 119854K

Delivery Type: Face to Face (including Hands-on Practical Training)

Duration: 62 (including 7 weeks of holidays)

Total Course Cost: $25,000

Tuition Fee: $23,200

Non Tuition Fee: $1,800

Course Description

Workers with this qualification have tradesperson-level skills in the manufacture and/or installation of products, including furniture and cabinetry, made from timber and other materials.

  • They have core skills in tool use, measuring, drawing (including computer-aided design), interpreting work documentation, preparing cutting lists, communication, teamwork, and safe and environmentally sustainable work practices. They may have specialised skills in wood machining, cabinet and furniture making, kitchen and bathroom construction and installation, marine cabinetry, coopering or drafting.

Entry Requirements
  1. Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.

  2. To determine each student’s support needs and assess the suitability of the chosen training product, undertaking a LLND skills assessment is a mandatory requirement prior to enrolment. Students are required to attain an Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) performance level of 3.

  3. HIC will assess learner’s needs by conducting Pre-Training Review (PTR). PTR will be conducted prior to the enrolment to review student's current competencies, student needs, English level, and support requirements including their oral communication skills, in order to enrol them in the most appropriate course to achieve their intended outcomes.

  4. English Language Requirements for International students

  5. International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require:

  6. Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 6.0 in each component or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course; or

  7. IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course; or

  8. IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course; or,

  9. Oxford Placement test with score 61 or higher.

  10. Score Guide: Average test score of 61 or higher in Oxford placement test is equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

  11. To provide evidence that applicant has successfully completed a minimum of 5 years of study in English undertaken in one or more of the following countries; (i) Australia; (ii) Canada; (iii) New Zealand; (iv) South Africa; (v) the Republic of Ireland; (vi) the United Kingdom; (vii) the United States of America; or

  12. To provide evidence that they are citizen of and hold a valid passport by one of the following countries - Canada, New Zealand, The Republic of Ireland, The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, The United States of America; or

  13. To provide evidence that, within two years of their signed written agreement date**, they have successfully completed the requirements for a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, in a course that was conducted in Australia and in English, or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV level or higher that was conducted in Australia and in English.

  14. Students may refer to IELTS Equivalent Policy for further information. Results older than two (2) years are not acceptable.

  15. Academic Requirements

  16. To enter into this course delivered at HIC, applicants should have successfully completed year 12 or senior secondary studies in the applicant's home country equivalent to Australian senior secondary school examination.

  17. or

  18. Mature Age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements considering they have relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements. A minimum of 2 years’ experience would normally be expected; however, each case will be reviewed individually with relevant work experience evidence in the form of an employment reference letter on company letterhead, work samples and curriculum vitae submitted will be considered. Such learners will be accessed for possible RPL opportunities, and their course duration and volume of learning will be adjusted accordingly, if any RPL is granted.

Course Structure:

In order to achieve qualification MSF30322 - Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology, students must complete the following 25 units of competencies.

  • 8 core units, plus

  • 17 elective units

Unit Code
Unit Title
Core/ Elective
MSMENV272

Participate   in environmentally sustainable work practices

Core
MSMSUP102

Communicate   in the workplace

Core
MSFFM3031

Prepare   cutting lists from design and production documentation

Core
MSFFM3030

Produce   manual and computer-aided production drawings

Core
MSMSUP106

Work in a team

Core
MSFFM2013

Use furniture making hand and power tools

Core
MSFGN3005

Read   and interpret work documents

Core
MSFGN2001

Make   measurements and calculations

Core
CPCCPB3004

Fix wet area sheets

Elective
CPCCCA3014

Construct and install bulkheads

Elective
CPCWHS1001

Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Elective
MSFFM3042

Fabricate cabinetry

Elective
MSFFM2018

Operate   basic static machines safely

Elective
BSBOPS304

Deliver   and monitor a service to customers

Elective
CPCSHP3005

Apply and trim decorative additions to shopfittings and components

Elective
CPCCWHS2001

Apply   WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

Elective
MSFFM2017

Hand   make timber joints

Elective
MSFCP2005

Use   coopering sector hand and power tools

Elective
MSFFM3029

Select timbers for furniture production

Elective
MSFFF2012

Prepare surfaces for finishing

Elective
MSMOPS363

Organise on-site work

Elective
MSFFM2016

Join solid timber

Elective
MSFFM3041

Determine   and document requirements for cabinetry installation

Elective
CPCCJN3003

Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames

Elective
CPCCWC3004

Install suspended ceilings

Elective
Training and Assessment:

The volume of learning for the qualification is 1330 hours. This comprises of:

  • Learning/training hours (628 hours)

  • Assessment hours (472 hours)

  • Self-study (230 hours)

This will be delivered over 62 weeks of course duration including 55 weeks delivery plus 7 weeks holidays. Students are required to attend a minimum 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

Assessment Methods:

All assessments of units of competency will be conducted according to the assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification. Assessment methods include Knowledge Tests and Practical Demonstrations.

Pathways from the Qualification:

Successful completion may enable the student to undertake MSF40222 - Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing or any higher qualification that would suit the learners' needs from the MSF Furnishing Training Package listed at https://training.gov.au/training/details/MSF/summary.

Employment/Career Pathways:

Units in this qualification reflect the knowledge and skills of individuals with significant experience in:

  • Cabinet Maker (Furniture)

  • Furniture Finisher

  • Furniture Maker

  • Assistant installer (built-in cabinets for kitchens/bathrooms)

Above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au) and/or https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/learn-and-train/courses/BSB80120, it doesn't imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course. HIC doesn't claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses as it will be misleading.

Delivery Location:

Theory classes located at: 2F level 2, 57 Sanders Street, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD, 4122.

Hands-on practical training located at: 1/19 Lochlarney Street, Beenleigh, QLD, 4207.

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