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Ready to take the guesswork out of your kitchen renovation? This hands-on short course gives you the skills to confidently design, plan and install flatpack kitchens using online design tools like Kaboodle and IKEA, plus the trade secrets professionals use.
Learn how to avoid costly mistakes, assemble like a pro, and gain real insight into cabinet-making techniques. On completion, you’ll have the practical skills and confidence to turn flat packs into a flawless kitchen.
Delivered at CIT’s specialist cabinet-making workshops, this course is delivered flexibly through a combination of in-person classroom learning, online delivery and practical demonstrations. You’ll get to try your hand at assembling and installing flatpack units and see how the professionals do it so you can achieve the same high-quality results at home.
Details
Cost
$490
Course no.
XA-TS05
Duration
12 hours (2 evening classes, plus 3 hours online learning)
Delivery mode
Hybrid
Location
CIT Bruce
Dates
Multiple start dates throughout the year
Eligibility and entry requirements
To enrol in this course, you must be aged 17 years or older, and be one of the following:
- an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- a New Zealand citizen
- the holder of a permanent humanitarian visa
- an eligible temporary visa holder as defined in the CIT Admission and Enrolment Policy.
What you will learn
- How to safely prepare for kitchen demolition, including electrical, water and structural considerations.
- Using online design tools such as Kaboodle and IKEA to create accurate kitchen plans.
- Planning kitchen layouts for function, safety and compliance.
- Ordering processes and trade tips to avoid common mistakes.
- Trade-standard assembly methods for durability and precision.
- Installation techniques for infill panels, door clearances, hinge placements and alignment.
Who this course is for
- Homeowners planning kitchen renovations or managing their own building projects.
- DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists interested in learning about kitchen design and renovation safety.
- Anyone wanting to improve the quality of their flatpack kitchen results with practical trade knowledge.
- Community members curious about cabinet-making and kitchen installation.
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- Review the course information
- Check the course delivery mode, entry requirements, and any prerequisites (if applicable).
- Choose your session
- Select your preferred course date and time from the available options.
- Review the terms and conditions
- Make sure you read and understand the enrolment terms before registering.
- Complete the registration form
- Fill out the Eventbrite form on the course page.
- Hint: If you’re registering multiple participants from the same organisation, you'll need to enter details for each person.
- Submit and confirm your enrolment
- After submitting the completed form, you’ll receive a confirmation email.
- If your course requires proof of identity or other documents, further instructions will be provided to help you finalise your enrolment.
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