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Certificate III in Furniture Making

(Apprenticeship)

Apprenticeship

National Code: LMF30302
Centre: Building and Furniture Studies
Location: Elgar Campus
Enquiries: 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)
Email: courseinfo@bhtafe.edu.au
Study Area: Furniture and Cabinet Making


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What does this course involve?

This course is designed for apprentices who make freestanding furniture.

You’ll learn about the techniques of furniture construction such as how to hand make timber joints, use hand tools and prepare surfaces for finishing.

Gain skills in assembling furniture parts from plans, reading and interpreting work documents and selecting the right materials for the job.

You’ll also learn about safety and communication in the workplace, and how to estimate and quote jobs.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities in the furniture industry.


As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to progress into the Certificate IV in Design or Production at other institutes, or the Diploma of Arts (Furniture Design) at Box Hill Institute.

Can I apply?

  • You must have previously registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre
  • You must have a training contract with an employer

How do I apply?

Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Individual Interview

Length of course

Part time - 3 years

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.

How will I be assessed?

  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work
  • Workplace Assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

Units of Competency

Stage 1

LMFCR0001A Follow safe working policies and practices 40 hr
LMFFM2006A Hand make timber joints 40 hr
LMFFM2001A Use furniture making sectr hand and power tools 40 hr
LMFFF2004A Prepare surfaces for finishing 24 hr
LMFCR0002A Communicate in the workplace 20 hr
LMFFM2002A Assemble furnishing components 20 hr
LMFCR0003A Carry out measurement and calculations 20 hr
LMFFM2010A Set up, operate and maintain basic static machines 56 hr
LMFCR0004A Work effectively with others 15 hr

Stage 2

LMFFM3002A Construct furniture using leg and rail method 64 hr
LMFFM2007A Follow plans to assemble production furniture 16 hr
LMFGN3001A Read and interpret work documents 24 hr
LMFFM2011A Apply manufactured board conversion techniques 16 hr

Stage 3

LMFFM3001A Produce manual and computer aided production drawings 60 hr
LMFFM3001A Construct chair and couch frames 64 hr
LMFFM3005A Fabricate custom furniture 64 hr
LMFFM3023A Set up, operate and maintain planning and finishing machines 40 hr
LMFFM3031A Set up, operate and maintain CNC machine process centres 80 hr
LMFGN3002A Estimate and cost job 16 hr
LMFFM3010A Select timbers for furniture production 8 hr
LMFFM3021A Set up operate and maintain drilling machines 24 hr
LMFFT4006A Construct prototype and samples 160 hr
LMFFF2006A Apply surface coatings by spray gun 60 hr
LMFFM3012A Prepare cutting list from plans and job specifications 16 hr
LMFFM2003A Select and apply hardware 16 hr
LMFFM3020A Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines 24 hr

Elective Units

LMFFM3023A Set up, operate and maintain planning and finishing machines 40 hr
LMFFM3032A Produce and maintain cutting tools 40 hr
LMFFM3007A Prepare and apply decorative surface for furniture 24 hr
LMFFM3004A Produce angled and curved furniture use solid timber 64 hr
LMFFM3033A Construct jigs and fixtures 40 hr
TDTD397C Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances 40 hr

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