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  • Certificate III
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

This trade qualification covers making and installing furniture, cabinets and other products from timber and other materials. It includes using tools, measuring, manual and computer drawings, reading work documents and preparing cutting lists, and work may focus on areas such as kitchens and bathrooms, wood machining or furniture. Cabinetmakers already doing this work could have it recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
MSF Furnishing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
MSF30213 Certificate III in Furniture Making (not equivalent); MSF30313 Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining (not equivalent); MSF31113 Certificate III in Cabinet Making (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Cabinetmakers, furniture makers and kitchen installers who want their trade skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Cabinetmaker
  • Furniture maker
  • Kitchen installer
  • Wood machinist
  • Joiner

Qualification structure

25 units in total. 8 to 13 units from Groups A to F. 3 to 8 units from Group G. 1 or 2 units from Group H. Up to 5 units not listed below from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. These units: Must be relevant to the work outcome as outlined in the qualification description above. Must not duplicate the outcome of other units used to achieve this qualification. Must not include any unit coded MSFFP. Must not include more than 1 unit aligned at a level lower than Australian Qualifications Framework Level 3. All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Electives from Groups A to F can be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation. Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Furniture): 5 units from Group A Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Kitchens and Bathrooms): 5 units from Group B Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Marine Cabinetry): 5 units from Group C Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Wood Machining): 7 units from Group D Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Coopering): 4 units from Group E Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Drafting): 4 units from Group F Where units are included to meet more than one specialisation, a multiple specialisation can be achieved, with each specialisation bracketed separately, e.g., Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Marine Cabinetry) (Drafting). Multiple specialisations must meet industry-recognised occupational needs.

Core units

8 units
  1. MSFFM2013Use furniture making hand and power tools
  2. MSFFM3030Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
  3. MSFFM3031Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation
  4. MSFGN2001Make measurements and calculations
  5. MSFGN3005Read and interpret work documents
  6. MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  7. MSMSUP102Communicate in the workplace
  8. MSMSUP106Work in a team

Elective units

68 units

Group A: Furniture

  1. MSFFF2012Prepare surfaces for finishing
  2. MSFFM2016Join solid timber
  3. MSFFM2017Hand make timber joints
  4. MSFFM2018Operate basic static machines safely
  5. MSFFM3025Construct furniture using leg and rail method
  6. MSFFM3026Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board
  7. MSFFM3027Produce angled and curved components using solid timber
  8. MSFFM3028Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furnishing products
  9. MSFFM3029Select timbers for furniture production

Group B: Kitchens and bathrooms

  1. MSFFM3038Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines
  2. MSFFM3041Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation
  3. MSFFM3042Fabricate cabinetry
  4. MSFFM3043Install cabinetry
  5. MSFFM3045Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres
  6. MSFKB2003Prepare for cabinetry installation
  7. MSFKB3012Plan kitchen and bathroom projects

Group C: Marine cabinetry

  1. AURVTT121Select and apply adhesives in automotive and marine service and repair work
  2. CPCCCA3014 (has a prerequisite)Construct and install bulkheads
  3. CPCCPB3004 (has a prerequisite)Fix wet area sheets
  4. CPCCWC3004 (has a prerequisite)Install suspended ceilings
  5. CPCSHP3005Apply and trim decorative additions to shopfittings and components
  6. MSFFL2038Install lay flat vinyl floor coverings

Group D: Wood Machining

  1. MSFFM3032Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines
  2. MSFFM3033Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines
  3. MSFFM3034Set up, operate and maintain joining machines
  4. MSFFM3035Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines
  5. MSFFM3036Set up, operate and maintain multi- head planing and moulding machines
  6. MSFFM3037Set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping machines
  7. MSFFM3044Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) sizing machines
  8. MSFFM3045Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres

Group E: Coopering

  1. MSFCP2005Use coopering sector hand and power tools
  2. MSFCP3001Produce barrels using non-fired processes
  3. MSFCP3002Produce barrels using fired processes
  4. MSFCP3003Maintain and repair barrels

Group F: Drafting

  1. CUAACD312Produce computer-aided drawings
  2. MSFFDM4002Collect and interpret information to support production processes
  3. MSFFDM4012Produce computer-aided line and component production drawings
  4. MSFFDM4014Produce manual and computer-aided drawings from design concepts

Group G: General electives

  1. BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
  2. CPCCJN3003Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames
  3. MSFFDM4005Design, construct and test jigs
  4. MSFFDM4009Match furnishing style and materials to customer requirements
  5. MSFFDM4018Research and organise product inspection and testing
  6. MSFFF2009Use furniture finishing sector hand and power tools
  7. MSFFF2012Prepare surfaces for finishing
  8. MSFFF2013Maintain spray equipment and booth
  9. MSFFF2014Apply surface coatings by spray gun
  10. MSFFF3010Match and make up colours
  11. MSFFF3012Apply plural component coatings
  12. MSFFF3016Apply graining and decorative finishes
  13. MSFFM2014Select and apply hardware
  14. MSFFM2015Apply sheet laminates by hand
  15. MSFFM2019Assemble furnishing products
  16. MSFFM3043Install cabinetry
  17. MSFFM3038Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines
  18. MSFFM3039Fabricate synthetic solid surface products
  19. MSFFM3040Produce and maintain cutting tools
  20. MSFFT4013Coordinate onsite installation of cabinetry
  21. MSFGN3006Estimate and cost job
  22. MSMOPS363Organise on-site work
  23. MSMPER200Work in accordance with an issued permit
  24. MSMSUP390Use structured problem-solving tools
  25. MSS402003Apply competitive systems and practices
  26. MSS402056Apply and improve standardised work practices
  27. TLID0021Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Group H: Safe work

  1. MSMWHS200Work safely
  2. CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
  3. CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry

This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.

PREREQUISITES

  • CPCCCA3014 Construct and install bulkheads (prerequisite: — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS
  • CPCCPB3004 Fix wet area sheets (prerequisite: — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements,
  • CPCCWC300 Install suspended ceilings (prerequisite: — prerequisite: CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry)

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

OFFICIAL DETAILS

View on training.gov.au(opens in a new tab)

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