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MSF30322 - Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

Course Details

Course Summary

Workers with this qualification have tradesperson-level skills in the manufacture and/or installation of products, including furniture and cabinetry, made from timber and other materials. They have core skills in tool use, measuring, drawing (including computer-aided design), interpreting work documentation, preparing cutting lists, communication, teamwork, and safe and environmentally sustainable work practices. They may have specialised skills in wood machining, cabinet and furniture making, kitchen and bathroom construction and installation, marine cabinetry, coopering or drafting. Work is in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader activities involving established routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures. Individuals collaborate with others to achieve quality outcomes and take responsibility for their own work. They may have some limited responsibility for the work of others. Kitchen and bathroom installers must be licensed in some states, and induction training is required for those working on construction sites.


Entry Requirements

Completion of the BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

All participants in this course must be employed in an apprenticeship.


Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $21,750.00 (2024)
$22,475.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $870.00 (2024)
$899.00 (2025)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $435.00 (2024)
$675.00 (2025)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Apprenticeships, Trades & Training
Skill Area
  • Building and Construction
AQF Level Level 3: Certificate III

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Students who complete this qualification will be deemed as qualified tradespeople in the cabinetmaking and furnishing industry. This may lead to further opportunities in the design, building and construction industries.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 8 core units
  2. Complete 17 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
Standard Course Structure

This program is delivered under an apprenticeship model over a four (4) year period with a combination of on-the-job training and on-campus delivery comprising face to face theory and practical.

Training consists of approximately 398 hours of study time plus on-the-job appropriately supervised experience consisting of approximately 6898 hours.

  • On-campus
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Core

8 Core units

MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices More Information Training.gov Details
MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
MSMSUP106 Work in a team More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM2013 Use furniture making hand and power tools More Information Training.gov Details
MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations More Information Training.gov Details
MSFGN3005 Read and interpret work documents More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3030 Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3031 Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

17 Elective units

TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances More Information Training.gov Details
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM2019 Assemble furnishing products More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM2014 Select and apply hardware More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3042 Fabricate cabinetry More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3038 Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines More Information Training.gov Details
MSFKB2003 Prepare for cabinetry installation More Information Training.gov Details
MSFKB3012 Plan kitchen and bathroom projects More Information Training.gov Details
MSFGN3006 Estimate and cost job More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3041 Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3043 Install cabinetry More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFF2014 Apply surface coatings by spray gun More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3026 Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3032 Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3033 Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3035 Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines More Information Training.gov Details
BLOCK A

8 UNITS

BLOCKS MUST RUN SEQUENTIALLY

MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices More Information Training.gov Details
MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
MSMSUP106 Work in a team More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM2013 Use furniture making hand and power tools More Information Training.gov Details
MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations More Information Training.gov Details
TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances More Information Training.gov Details
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry More Information Training.gov Details
BLOCK B

4 UNITS

BLOCKS MUST RUN SEQUENTIALLY

MSFFM2019 Assemble furnishing products More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM2014 Select and apply hardware More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3042 Fabricate cabinetry More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3038 Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines More Information Training.gov Details
BLOCK C

4 UNITS

BLOCKS MUST RUN SEQUENTIALLY

MSFGN3005 Read and interpret work documents More Information Training.gov Details
MSFKB2003 Prepare for cabinetry installation More Information Training.gov Details
MSFKB3012 Plan kitchen and bathroom projects More Information Training.gov Details
MSFGN3006 Estimate and cost job More Information Training.gov Details
BLOCK D

4 UNITS 

BLOCKS MUST RUN SEQUENTIALLY

MSFFM3041 Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3030 Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3043 Install cabinetry More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3031 Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation More Information Training.gov Details
BLOCK E

5 UNITS

BLOCKS MUST RUN SEQUENTIALLY

MSFFF2014 Apply surface coatings by spray gun More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3026 Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3032 Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3033 Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3035 Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace
MSMSUP106 Work in a team
MSFFM2013 Use furniture making hand and power tools
MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations
MSFGN3005 Read and interpret work documents
MSFFM3030 Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
MSFFM3031 Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation
TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
MSFFM2019 Assemble furnishing products
MSFFM2014 Select and apply hardware
MSFFM3042 Fabricate cabinetry
MSFFM3038 Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines
MSFKB2003 Prepare for cabinetry installation
MSFKB3012 Plan kitchen and bathroom projects
MSFGN3006 Estimate and cost job
MSFFM3041 Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation
MSFFM3043 Install cabinetry
MSFFF2014 Apply surface coatings by spray gun
MSFFM3026 Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board
MSFFM3032 Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines
MSFFM3033 Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines
MSFFM3035 Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace
MSMSUP106 Work in a team
MSFFM2013 Use furniture making hand and power tools
MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations
TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
MSFFM2019 Assemble furnishing products
MSFFM2014 Select and apply hardware
MSFFM3042 Fabricate cabinetry
MSFFM3038 Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines
MSFGN3005 Read and interpret work documents
MSFKB2003 Prepare for cabinetry installation
MSFKB3012 Plan kitchen and bathroom projects
MSFGN3006 Estimate and cost job
MSFFM3041 Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation
MSFFM3030 Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
MSFFM3043 Install cabinetry
MSFFM3031 Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation
MSFFF2014 Apply surface coatings by spray gun
MSFFM3026 Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board
MSFFM3032 Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines
MSFFM3033 Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines
MSFFM3035 Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines

Standard Course Structure 2025

This program is delivered under an apprenticeship model over a four (4) year period with a combination of on-the-job training and on-campus delivery comprising face to face theory and practical.

Training consists of approximately 398 hours of study time plus on-the-job appropriately supervised experience consisting of approximately 6898 hours.

  • On-campus
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Core

8 Core units

MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices More Information Training.gov Details
MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
MSMSUP106 Work in a team More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM2013 Use furniture making hand and power tools More Information Training.gov Details
MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations More Information Training.gov Details
MSFGN3005 Read and interpret work documents More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3030 Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3031 Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

17 Elective units

TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances More Information Training.gov Details
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM2019 Assemble furnishing products More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM2014 Select and apply hardware More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3042 Fabricate cabinetry More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3038 Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines More Information Training.gov Details
MSFKB2003 Prepare for cabinetry installation More Information Training.gov Details
MSFKB3012 Plan kitchen and bathroom projects More Information Training.gov Details
MSFGN3006 Estimate and cost job More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3041 Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3043 Install cabinetry More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFF2014 Apply surface coatings by spray gun More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3026 Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3032 Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3033 Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3035 Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines More Information Training.gov Details
BLOCK A

8 UNITS

BLOCKS MUST RUN SEQUENTIALLY

MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices More Information Training.gov Details
MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
MSMSUP106 Work in a team More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM2013 Use furniture making hand and power tools More Information Training.gov Details
MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations More Information Training.gov Details
TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances More Information Training.gov Details
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry More Information Training.gov Details
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry More Information Training.gov Details
BLOCK B

4 UNITS

BLOCKS MUST RUN SEQUENTIALLY

MSFFM2019 Assemble furnishing products More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM2014 Select and apply hardware More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3042 Fabricate cabinetry More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3038 Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines More Information Training.gov Details
BLOCK C

4 UNITS

BLOCKS MUST RUN SEQUENTIALLY

MSFGN3005 Read and interpret work documents More Information Training.gov Details
MSFKB2003 Prepare for cabinetry installation More Information Training.gov Details
MSFKB3012 Plan kitchen and bathroom projects More Information Training.gov Details
MSFGN3006 Estimate and cost job More Information Training.gov Details
BLOCK D

4 UNITS 

BLOCKS MUST RUN SEQUENTIALLY

MSFFM3041 Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3030 Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3043 Install cabinetry More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3031 Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation More Information Training.gov Details
BLOCK E

5 UNITS

BLOCKS MUST RUN SEQUENTIALLY

MSFFF2014 Apply surface coatings by spray gun More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3026 Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3032 Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3033 Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines More Information Training.gov Details
MSFFM3035 Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace
MSMSUP106 Work in a team
MSFFM2013 Use furniture making hand and power tools
MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations
MSFGN3005 Read and interpret work documents
MSFFM3030 Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
MSFFM3031 Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation
TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
MSFFM2019 Assemble furnishing products
MSFFM2014 Select and apply hardware
MSFFM3042 Fabricate cabinetry
MSFFM3038 Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines
MSFKB2003 Prepare for cabinetry installation
MSFKB3012 Plan kitchen and bathroom projects
MSFGN3006 Estimate and cost job
MSFFM3041 Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation
MSFFM3043 Install cabinetry
MSFFF2014 Apply surface coatings by spray gun
MSFFM3026 Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board
MSFFM3032 Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines
MSFFM3033 Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines
MSFFM3035 Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace
MSMSUP106 Work in a team
MSFFM2013 Use furniture making hand and power tools
MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations
TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances
CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
CPCCWHS2001 Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
MSFFM2019 Assemble furnishing products
MSFFM2014 Select and apply hardware
MSFFM3042 Fabricate cabinetry
MSFFM3038 Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines
MSFGN3005 Read and interpret work documents
MSFKB2003 Prepare for cabinetry installation
MSFKB3012 Plan kitchen and bathroom projects
MSFGN3006 Estimate and cost job
MSFFM3041 Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation
MSFFM3030 Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
MSFFM3043 Install cabinetry
MSFFM3031 Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation
MSFFF2014 Apply surface coatings by spray gun
MSFFM3026 Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board
MSFFM3032 Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines
MSFFM3033 Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines
MSFFM3035 Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Third Party Verification
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
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