Certificate III in Cabinet Making
 

Traineeship
National Code
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LMF32109
Short Course Guide
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Building and Furniture Studies
Location:
Elgar Campus, Workplace
Study Area: Furniture and Cabinet Making;
Study Area Sub Category:  
Career Card:
Cabinetmaker
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

This apprenticeship 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

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

You may wish to continue on to complete 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)
  • previously registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre
  • a training contract with an employer.

How do I apply?

Direct entry via your employer and an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.

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?

No selection process required.

Length of course

Part time - 3 years

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus, Workplace

What costs and other fees should I expect?

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $2.17 per hour
  2. Concession Tuition Fee - $187.50
  3. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  4. Material Fees - contact the Institute

How will I be assessed?

  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. 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

BSBCUS301A
Deliver And Monitor a Service To Customers
35.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify customer needs and monitor service provided to customers. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

LMFCR0003B
Carry Out Measurements And Calculations
20.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to accurately complete measurements and calculations of materials relevant to the work requirements.

LMFFF2004B
Prepare Surfaces For Finishing
24.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to prepare surfaces for the application of surface coatings by hand or machine.

LMFFM2001B
Use Furniture Making Sector Hand And Power Tools
40.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to use hand and power tools in applications relating to the furniture making sector of the furnishing industry.

LMFFM2002B
Assemble Furnishing Components
20.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to assemble timber components to produce furniture frames or furniture.

LMFFM2003B
Select And Apply Hardware
16.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to select and apply hardware to new and refurbished furniture.

LMFFM2005B
Join Solid Timber
8.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to join solid timber required for the manufacture of solid timber flat surfaces.

LMFFM2006B
Hand Make Timber Joints
40.00 hr

This unit covers the competency required to join timber by constructing joints using hand and portable power tools.

LMFFM2010B
Set Up, Operate And Maintain Basic Static Machines
56.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to operate and maintain basic static machines used for sawing, planing, sanding and drilling in the production of furniture.

LMFFM2011B
Apply Manufactured Board Conversion Techniques
16.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to apply manufactured board conversion techniques to produce furnishing component parts and manufactured board panel doors.

LMFFM3002B
Construct Furniture Using Leg And Rail Method
64.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to follow plans to construct and assemble furniture using leg and rail construction.

LMFFM3003B
Produce Angled And Curved Furniture Using Manufactured Board
64.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to construct and assemble manufactured board furniture using angled and curved construction methods.

LMFFM3005B
Fabricate Custom Furniture
64.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to plan, construct and assemble custom furniture in response to specific orders and job requests.

LMFFM3006B
Install Furnishing Products
24.00 hr

This unit applies to employees engaged in the installation of furnishing products to a given plan.

LMFFM3007B
Prepare And Apply Decorative Surfaces For Furniture
24.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to prepare, construct and apply veneers and inlays.

LMFFM3010B
Select Timbers For Furniture Production
8.00 hr

This unit covers the competency required to select timbers for use in production by applying knowledge of timber technology.

LMFFM3011B
Produce Manual And Computer-Aided Production Drawings
60.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to produce production drawings using both manual and computer-aided methods.

LMFFM3012B
Prepare Cutting List From Plans And Job Specifications
16.00 hr

This unit applies to employees required to read plans and job specifications, and to prepare cutting lists and processing data for subsequent processing operations.

LMFFM3020B
Set Up, Operate And Maintain Sawing Machines
24.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to set up, operate and maintain sawing machines using their full technical potential and capacities. It encompasses and builds on the machines and tasks covered in unit LMFFM2010A Set up, operate and maintain basic static machines.

LMFFM3027B
Set Up, Operate And Maintain Automated Edge Banding Machines
60.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to set up, operate and maintain edge banding machines which use automated processes to apply and finish edge treatments.

LMFFM3030B
Set Up, Operate And Maintain Cnc Sizing Machines
60.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to set up, operate and maintain CNC sizing machines to produce furniture or components.

LMFFM3031B
Set Up, Operate And Maintain Cnc Machining And Processing Centres
80.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to set up, operate and maintain CNC machining and processing centres to produce furniture or components.

LMFGN3001B
Read And Interpret Work Documents
24.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to interpret work documents including cutting lists, standards, drawings and specifications to produce or repair furnishings and to install floor coverings, glass and other furnishing items.

LMFGN3002B
Estimate And Cost Job
16.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to estimate materials, labour and time requirements and establish costs for provision of services or products.

MSAPMSUP102A
Communicate In The Workplace
20.00 hr

This unit of competency covers receiving, relaying and recording written and oral messages and providing relevant information in response to requests, within time lines.

MSAPMSUP106A
Work In a Team
40.00 hr

This competency covers the organisation of team activities to fit in with the scheduling of production to meet operational guidelines.

CPCCOHS1001A
Work Safely In The Construction Industry
6.00 hr

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to undertake Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) induction training within the construction industry. It requires the ability to demonstrate personal awareness of OHS legislative requirements, and the basic principles of risk management and prevention of injury and illness in the construction industry. Licensing requirements will apply to this unit of competency depending on the regulatory requirements of each jurisdiction.

All fees quoted are annual indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. The Victorian state government recently announced a series of government funding and fee policy changes for TAFEs. As a result, the advertised tuition fee rates are subject to change, for students commencing their course from 1 July 2012. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

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1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)

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