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Course description
Kickstart your career in the construction industry with our Cabinetmaking/ Joinery skills Certificate. This hands-on course provides comprehensive training in essential cabinetmaking, furniture making and joinery skills and techniques, preparing you for an Apprenticeship as a cabinetmaker or joiner.
You will gain practical skills in:
- Hand & power tools
- Reading and interpreting drawings
- Calculating materials for projects
- Implementing on-site health and safety procedures
This pre-apprenticeship course is designed to give students opportunities to develop knowledge and experience in a variety of areas including preparing surfaces, making simple timber joints, developing and guiding a career plan that aligns within the construction industry in a Cabinetmaking / Joinery field of expertise. A rewarding trade that combines physical work with problem-solving, keeping you active and engaged. Successful completion of this course will make you job-ready and provide meaningful credit towards further study in related qualifications. It’s a dynamic career that keeps you active and engaged. If you are looking to join the construction industry, this is the course for you.
Possible career outcomes
- Apprentice Cabinet making and Timber Technology/ Furniture Maker
- Assistant Cabinet Maker
- Assistant installer
- Apprentice Joiner
Applications & attendance
Applications for this course are not currently open.
Please contact customer service on 1300 769 279 during business hours to discuss upcoming intake dates.
Class times are indicative and may change before the course starts. Students may need to complete some self-paced learning and assessments outside class, varying by course and skill level, or may be required to attend classes both on campus and online.
Follow the link for more information on attendance mode definitions and offer timing.
An application doesn't guarantee a place in the course. Spaces are limited and only completed applications will be considered for an offer. Intakes can be cancelled at any time.
Additional attendance information
To successfully participate in this course, learners would benefit:
- Having access to a suitable device and a reliable internet connection
- Possess sufficient digital literacy skills to:
- Access and navigate online resources and the simulated workplace environment
- Submit assessment tasks electronically
- Communicate effectively with teachers via email, the student portal, and the Learning Management System (LMS)
Entrance requirements
- Applicants must be at least 16 years and over at the time of course commencement.
- Applicants are expected to have literacy and numeracy skills at Year 9or Australian Core Skills Framework Level 2.
- Any student under the age of 17 must provide an Exemption from School form prior to undertaking the course.
- You must reside in Victoria to access Victorian Government Subsidised Fees and any incentive such as Free TAFE. Full fees apply to all non-Victorian residents.
Personal Learning Requirements
There are personal learning requirements for each qualification at The Gordon. These are essential personal capabilities and skills required to successfully complete the course and be ready to work in the industry.
Please review the requirements here and consider any challenges you may have in meeting them. When applying for your course, please let us know what support you may need.
Pre-training review
Each student must complete a pre-training review as part of their application. The outcome of your pre-training review assists our teachers and trainers to better understand your capabilities prior to training and enables you to be matched to the right program. Your literacy and numeracy skills will be evaluated and you may be required to undertake a separate assessment. Follow this link for more information about literacy and numeracy skills.
Units & assessments
| Core Units | Code | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communicate in the workplace | MSMSUP102 | 20 |
| Make measurements and calculations | MSFGN2001 | 30 |
| Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | MSMENV272 | 30 |
| Produce simple scale drawings by hand | MSFGN2004 | 40 |
| Use furniture making hand and power tools | MSFFM2013 | 40 |
| Work in a team | MSMSUP106 | 30 |
| Work safely | MSMWHS200 | 30 |
| Elective Units | Code | Hours |
| Assemble furnishing products | MSFFM2019 | 20 |
| Hand make timber joints | MSFFM2017 | 40 |
| Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings | MSFFM3030 | 60 |
| Read and interpret work documents | MSFGN3005 | 24 |
| Select and apply hardware | MSFFM2014 | 16 |
Please note that the listed electives are delivered by The Gordon but you may not need to complete all of these units to successfully complete this qualification. If you have previously completed any of the units of competency relevant to this course, you may be eligible for Credit Transfer (CT). Any previous relevant experience may qualify you for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Find out more about CT or RPL here.
Assessment is based on:
- Questioning
- Observations and practical demonstrations
Fees
This course is eligible for Free TAFE!
Eligible Victorian students who elect to use their Free TAFE opportunity will not incur any tuition fees. Material and resources fees still apply. Follow the link for further information and to check the eligibility criteria.
| Fees | Rate | Unit | Indicative Course Hours | Indicative Tuition | Indicative Gov Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Concession Tuition |
AUD $1.12 |
per hour |
380 |
AUD $426.00 |
AUD $5,200.00 |
|
Standard Tuition |
AUD $5.61 |
per hour |
380 |
AUD $2,132.00 |
AUD $5,200.00 |
|
Full Fee Tuition |
AUD $18.61 |
per hour |
380 |
AUD $7,072.00 |
|
| Add the costs below to your relevant tuition fee | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Education Levy |
AUD $57.00 |
|
Charged at enrolment |
|
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|
Materials |
AUD $470.00 |
Once |
Charged at enrolment |
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All fees and charges are correct at time of publication but may change without notice. The student tuition fees are indicative only. Additional fees may apply. Where GST is applicable to any courses or materials, the fee displayed is inclusive of the GST.
Which fee will I pay?
Your fees will be charged according to your eligibility for government funding. For more information, visit our Fees & Payments pages.
Fee help
Payment plans may be available for eligible students who need assistance to manage their fee payments.
Further study options
MSF30322 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
Many Gordon courses offer pathways to higher qualifications within The Gordon and in some cases, to university degrees. Your Gordon course may provide credit points which could reduce further study time. Follow the link to find more information about pathways, or contact Customer Service.