| Course Code | MSF30322 |
| Locations |
Sherwood Park (Warrnambool), Workplace training
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| Study Mode | Full-time, Apprenticeship, Traineeship |
| Length | Four years |
| Commencement | Start any time |
| Timetable | On-the-job training plus one day a week on campus. |
Want to begin a career in the cabinet making industry?
This apprenticeship will provide you with the ideal starting place to begin your career in this diverse industry. It will give you the skills to work as a qualified cabinet maker and the opportunity to continue study to specialise in the design of kitchen, bathrooms and interior spaces or furniture design and technology.
During this apprenticeship, you will develop hands-on skills and knowledge required to perform a range of tasks at trade-level for working in the cabinet and furniture making industries. This may include manufacture and installation of fitted furniture, typically in a kitchen, bathroom or related context.
During this apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on skills and experience a variety of areas in the cabinet making industry (depending on the elective units you and your employer select). They may include:
Upon successful completion, you will be equipped to gain employment as a qualified cabinet making. You can work in the kitchen and bathroom industries manufacturing and installing cabinetry.
You may choose to specialise in furniture making to work in the design and manufacture of bespoke and production furniture.
You may choose to continue further study at Certificate IV level specialising in the design of kitchen, bathrooms and interior spaces or furniture design and technology.
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.
You need to be employed as an apprentice in the cabinet making industry to be eligible to enrol in this course.
If you are currently not employed in this field please contact the Skills and Jobs Centre for further advice on 1300 648 911.
To be eligible for this qualification, you must successfully complete 25 units: 8 core and 17 electives.
| 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 |
| BSBOPS304 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | 35 | $0.00 |
| TLID0021 | Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances | 40 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM2013 | Use furniture making hand and power tools | 40 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM3030 | Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings | 60 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM3031 | Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation | 16 | $0.00 |
| MSFGN3005 | Read and interpret work documents | 24 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM2017 | Hand make timber joints | 40 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM2018 | Operate basic static machines safely | 56 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM3026 | Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board | 64 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM3027 | Produce angled and curved components using solid timber | 64 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM3032 | Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines | 24 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM3033 | Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines | 24 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM3038 | Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines | 60 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM3041 | Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation | 48 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM3042 | Fabricate cabinetry | 80 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM3043 | Install cabinetry | 50 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM3045 | Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres | 80 | $0.00 |
| MSFGN3006 | Estimate and cost job | 16 | $0.00 |
| MSFKB2003 | Prepare for cabinetry installation | 12 | $0.00 |
| MSFKB3012 | Plan kitchen and bathroom projects | 80 | $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.
Where units require demonstration of skills in a workplace environment, you will have the opportunity to do this 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.
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) | $1,685.00 |
| Concession rate | $340.00 |
| Full fee rate (if not eligible for govt subsidy) | $16,375.00 |
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) | $551.50 |
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 an apprenticeship or traineeship with us.
If need any assistance with applying, contact our Customer Service team on 1300 648 911 or visit your nearest campus.
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As a SWTAFE student, you can access a variety of support services that will enhance your study experience and help you complete your studies successfully. For more information about any of these services, visit our student page.
This is Free TAFE course. Free TAFE is a Victorian Government program that covers tuition fees for priority courses for students who are eligible for government-subsidised training. There may still be some costs like course materials, uniform or excursions applicable to the course you select.
A Free TAFE Pathways Program is a group of courses that complement each other to help you continue to train for the career and industry you may wish to work in.
For eligible students, these courses are tuition fee free. Depending on the course, you may still be required to pay material fees. The consumable fees for this course are listed in the above table.
Find out more about Free TAFE Pathways Program and eligibility or contact our Customer Service team.
Skill sets are courses that are available free of any tuition fees for eligible applicants.
These courses are not part of the Free TAFE program and therefore will not impact your eligibility to study a Free TAFE course in the future.
