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?
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.