
MSF30322 - Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

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.
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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
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Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.
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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.
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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.
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English Language Requirements for International students
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International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require:
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Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 6.0 in each component or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course; or
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IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course; or
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IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course; or,
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Oxford Placement test with score 61 or higher.
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Score Guide: Average test score of 61 or higher in Oxford placement test is equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
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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
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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
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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.
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Students may refer to IELTS Equivalent Policy for further information. Results older than two (2) years are not acceptable.
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Academic Requirements
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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.
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or
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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.
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8 core units, plus
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17 elective units
Unit Code | Unit Title | Core/ Elective |
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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:
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Learning/training hours (628 hours)
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Assessment hours (472 hours)
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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:
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Cabinet Maker (Furniture)
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Furniture Finisher
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Furniture Maker
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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.