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Certificate III in Furniture Making (Cabinet Making)

Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship

National Code: LMF30402
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 those working in the furniture manufacturing, or cabinet-marking, sector specialising in kitchen, bathroom, office and commercial furniture or fitments.

You will gain skills in all types of cabinet construction, the assembly and advanced methods of curved and angular construction and reading and interpreting work documents.

Learn to make furniture using the leg and rail method, select and apply hardware and construct custom furniture.

You will also learn how to produce manual and computer aided production drawings,

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities in the furnishing industry as a Cabinet Maker.


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 continue onto 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 successfully completed Year 10 of education, including reading comprehension skills and mathematics (estimating and costing skills)
  • 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
  • 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.


All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

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
LMFGN3001A Read and interpret work documents 24 hr
LMFFM2011A Apply manufactured board conversion techniques 16 hr
LMFFM2003A Select and apply hardware 16 hr
LMFFM2005A Join solid timber 8 hr
LMFFM3005A Fabricate custom furniture 64 hr
LMFFM3006A Install furnishing products 24 hr
TDTD397C Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances 40 hr
LMFFM3001A Produce manual and computer aided production drawings 60 hr

Stage 3

LMFFM3012A Prepare cutting list from plans and job specifications 16 hr
LMFFM3003A Produce angled curved furniture using manufactured board 64 hr
LMFGN3002A Estimate and cost job 16 hr

Elective Units

LMFFM3021A Set up operate and maintain drilling machines 24 hr
LMFFM3013A Measure draw site layout for manufactured furniture products 16 hr
LMFFM3031A Set up, operate and maintain CNC machine process centres 80 hr
LMFFM2007A Follow plans to assemble production furniture 16 hr
LMFFM3007A Prepare and apply decorative surface for furniture 24 hr
LMFFF2006A Apply surface coatings by spray gun 60 hr
LMFFT4006A Construct prototype and samples 160 hr
LMFFM3030A Set up, operate and maintain CNC sizing machines 60 hr
LMFFM4001A Coordinate on-site installation of furnishing products 40 hr
LMFFM3020A Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines 24 hr
LMFFM3033A Construct jigs and fixtures 40 hr

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