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Overview

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.

Qualification:

 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Furniture) MSF30322

Next Intake:

 Semester 1 2025

Course No:

 C3-TS59

Campus:

 CIT Bruce 

Duration:

 5 semesters part-time (approx. 8 hours per week)

Cost Info:

Fee information for completing this course under an Australian Apprenticeship arrangement is available on the Apprenticeships and Traineeships page. The total course cost may vary if subjects are attempted more than once.

Indicative Cost:

 Apprentice/Trainee
- Subsidised - $3,455
- Full Fee - $15,181

Likely Job Outcome:

 Trade level outcomes for those working in manufacture of solid timber furniture, domestic furniture, commercial furniture, kitchen and bathroom cabinets and furniture components, manufacture, and installation of fitted furniture typically in a kitchen, bathroom, domestic and commercial built-in furniture related context. Installation skills may be applied to new or renovated work. Pre-production joinery detailing, CNC Machinist.

Application Type:

 Apprentice/Trainee
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Additional Information

You will need to provide clothing and appropriate safety footwear suitable for working on a construction site and personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, dust masks and hearing protection.

In each year of study at CIT you will be required to work on practical projects and purchase them on completion at the cost of materials

Entry Requirements

You must:
- be able to read and write documents and understand math’s concepts to a level required to complete Year 10 (early in the course your skills will be checked. If you cannot read and write documents and complete math's work to the level needed, you will be enrolled in additional subjects to help you build the skills needed to successfully complete the course.)

If you are entering this course as an Apprentice under the Australian Apprenticeships arrangements, you must be employed in the industry and you must register with an Apprentice Network Provider (ANP) prior to enrolment.

Skills Recognition

To study any course at CIT (excluding non-accredited training) you must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Literacy Skills Information

We suggest that you will need Australian Core Skills Framework literacy levels of at least 3 across reading, writing, learning, oral communication and, depending on your course of study, numeracy skills to successfully complete this course. If you do not have this level, you can still enrol and seek support to improve your skills or you may prefer to begin with the lower level course. Please visit Foundation Skills.

Transition Information

Qualifications at CIT are regularly updated or replaced to meet current industry needs and maximise your employment opportunities. If this occurs while you are part way through a qualification, you may need to vary your learning to meet the new national requirements. CIT will aim to make this as smooth as possible for you.

Subject Cancellations/Changes

To ensure positive outcomes for all students, CIT may need to cancel or change classes at short notice. CIT will make every effort to inform students as soon as changes are made and will also make every effort to offer alternative arrangements for students to meet the requirements of the subject and complete their qualification. In an unfortunate instance when this cannot be met, you will receive a full refund. Please ensure you maintain current contact details via CIT Self Service or by contacting CIT Student Services at infoline@cit.edu.au.


Subject Information

Complete 25 subjects (8 Core and 17 Electives)

Block 1 - Complete all 8

  • MSFFM2013   Use furniture making hand and power tools
    • CIT Code: CNST1010
      Cost: Apprentice $149.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use hand and power tools to perform common furniture making tasks such as cutting, joining, planning and sanding wood and other materials. It includes tool safety and basic tool sharpening. Workers with this competency complete routine tasks in industries such as cabinet and furniture making and wood machining. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFFM3030   Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
    • CIT Code: CNST1018
      Cost: Apprentice $129.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make manual and computer-aided drawings to support manufacture and assembly in cabinet and furniture making, wood machining and other industries. Workers with this competency use discretion, judgement and problem solving to apply their knowledge of manufacture and assembly to the drawing process. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFGN2001   Make measurements and calculations
    • CIT Code: MATH248
      Cost: Apprentice $79.00
      Description: This unit of competency covers taking measurements and making calculations for furnishing tasks undertaken in a variety of sites and locations.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFGN3005   Read and interpret work documents
    • CIT Code: CNST1026
      Cost: Apprentice $40.00
      Description: This unit of competency is applied in industries where workers interpret and apply information from documents such as standards, codes, specifications, instructions, and work plans and procedures.Workers with this competency identify types of work document, understand their purpose, interpret them, and plan work based on the information they contain.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSMENV272   Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
    • CIT Code: ENVI143
      Cost: Apprentice $66.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with environmental regulations, identify environment issues and minimise the risks of negative impact on work and carry out improvements in own work area. This unit applies to operators and team members who are required to follow procedures to work in an environmentally sustainable manner. This unit applies to all sectors of the manufacturing industry and members of its value chain. It may also be applied to all sections of an organisation, including office and warehouse. This unit will need to be contextualised for the industry sector, organisation and section. This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team and working in liaison with other shift team members and the control room operator, as appropriate.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSMSUP102   Communicate in the workplace
    • CIT Code: COMM446
      Cost: Apprentice $40.00
      Description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to receive, relay and record written and oral messages and to provide relevant information in response to requests within timelines.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSMSUP106   Work in a team
    • CIT Code: COMM447
      Cost: Apprentice $73.00
      Description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to organise own activities within a team to fit with work schedules and to meet operational guidelines.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • CPCCWHS2001   Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
    • CIT Code: CNST843
      Cost: Apprentice $99.00
      Description: This unit specifies the outcomes required to carry out work health and safety (WHS) requirements through safe work practices in all on- or off-site construction workplaces. It requires the performance of work in a safe manner through awareness of risks and work requirements, and the planning and performance of safe work practices with concern for personal safety and the safety of others. The unit covers fundamental WHS requirements necessary to undertake work tasks within any sector in the construction industry. It includes the identification of hazardous materials, including asbestos, and compliance with legislated work safety practices. It does not cover removal of asbestos, which is a licensed activity. It applies to workers in the construction industry. This unit also relates directly to the general construction induction training requirements of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011 and relevant occupational health and safety regulations for Victoria and for Western Australia. Achievement of CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry covers these induction training requirements.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Block 2 - Complete all 5

  • MSFFM3042   Fabricate cabinetry
    • CIT Code: CNST1023
      Cost: Apprentice $248.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to fabricate components from manufactured board or timber and assemble them into cabinets. Workers with this competency follow established procedures in timber technology industries using discretion, judgement and problem solving to identify and resolve routine product and machine issues.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFFM3045   Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres
    • CIT Code: CNST1025
      Cost: Apprentice $198.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate and maintain CNC machining and processing centres to manufacture products.Workers with this competency follow established procedures, using discretion, judgment and problem solving to identify and resolve routine product and machine issues.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFFM3032   Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines
    • CIT Code: CNST1020
      Cost: Apprentice $119.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently set up, operate and maintain sawing machines using their full technical potential and capacities to complete tasks such as cutting freehand curves and simple and compound angles and undertaking deep, freehand and off-fence ripping. Workers with this competency follow established procedures in timber technology industries using discretion, judgement and problem solving to identify and troubleshoot product and machinery issues.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFFM2014   Select and apply hardware
    • CIT Code: CNST1011
      Cost: Apprentice $40.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and apply hardware to new or refurbished furniture or cabinetry. Furniture may be made from any material and may be freestanding or fitted, including kitchen and bathroom cabinetry. Workers with this competency follow established procedures in timber technology industries such as cabinet and furniture making. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFFM3038   Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines
    • CIT Code: CNST1029
      Cost: Apprentice $79.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to set up, operate and maintain edge banding machines which use automated processes to apply and process an edge trim to solid timber or manufactured board. Workers with this competency follow established procedures in timber technology industries, using discretion, judgement and problem solving to identify and resolve routine product and machine issues. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Block 3 - Complete all 4

  • MSFFM2018   Operate basic static machines safely
    • CIT Code: CNST1014
      Cost: Apprentice $79.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely operate basic stationary machinery used in industries such as wood machining and cabinet and furniture making. Workers with this competency undertake basic operations. More advanced skills in setting up, maintaining and using machines to their full capacity are covered in units dedicated to specific machine types.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFFM2017   Hand make timber joints
    • CIT Code: CNST1013
      Cost: Apprentice $238.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make timber joints using hand and portable power tools. Workers with this competency complete routine tasks in industries such as furniture and cabinet making.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFFM3031   Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation
    • CIT Code: CNST1019
      Cost: Apprentice $238.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret various types of design and production documentation to prepare cutting lists and other information for subsequent processing operations in industries such as cabinet and furniture making and wood machining. Workers with this competency follow established procedures using discretion, judgement and problem solving.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFFM2016   Join solid timber
    • CIT Code: CNST1012
      Cost: Apprentice $119.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to join timber to manufacture solid timber flat surfaces. Workers with this competency follow established procedures in timber technology industries such as cabinet and furniture making using discretion, judgement and some problem solving. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Block 4 - Complete all 4

  • MSFFM3043   Install cabinetry
    • CIT Code: CNST1024
      Cost: Apprentice $238.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install custom-made or mass manufactured cabinetry and all associated fixtures and fittings. It requires the ability to complete pre-installation checks, identify site constraints, install products and complete quality checking of finished work.Cabinet installers with this competency follow established procedures using discretion, judgement and problem solving to install cabinetry and resolve installation issues, often in consultation with others. Installers may or may not have been involved in the actual construction of cabinetry. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFFM3028   Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furnishing products
    • CIT Code: CNST1017
      Cost: Apprentice $238.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, construct and apply veneers and inlays to furnishing product.Workers with this competency follow established procedures using some discretion, judgement and problem solving.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFFM3027   Produce angled and curved components using solid timber
    • CIT Code: CNST1016
      Cost: Apprentice $119.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce and assemble solid timber components using angled and curved construction methods. Products may be custom-made or mass-manufactured and could include curved counters, desks, seating, cabinetry and end panels. Workers with this competency follow established procedures using discretion, judgement and problem solving to determine construction methods based on design documentation provided to them.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFFM3037   Set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping machines
    • CIT Code: CNST1022
      Cost: Apprentice $79.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely and efficiently set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping machines using their full potential and capacities to complete tasks such as moulding, grooving, shaping and rebating materials. Workers with this competency follow established procedures in wood technology industries, using discretion, judgement and problem solving to identify and troubleshoot product and machine issues.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil

Block 5 - Complete all 4

  • MSFFM3026   Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board
    • CIT Code: CNST1015
      Cost: Apprentice $238.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce and assemble manufactured board components using angled and curved construction methods. Products may be custom-made or mass-manufactured and could include curved counters, desks, seating, cabinetry and end panels. Workers with this competency follow established procedures using discretion, judgement and problem solving to determine construction methods based on design documentation provided to them. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFFDM4005   Design, construct and test jigs
    • CIT Code: CNST1008
      Cost: Apprentice $238.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, construct and test jigs required for manufacture, assembly, construction and testing of products. It covers all jigs, whether temporary or highly engineered, designed manually or through use of computer-aided design tools.This unit applies to individuals required to design, construct and test jigs as part of their job role in design, manufacturing and similar workplaces, either alone or as part of an internal or external team. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFFDM4009   Match furnishing style and materials to customer requirements
    • CIT Code: CNST1009
      Cost: Apprentice $119.00
      Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and match customer style and materials requirements and create the related workplace documentation.This unit applies to individuals providing furnishing product information to customers in any sector. Customers may be internal or external.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
      Prerequisites: Nil
  • MSFGN3006   Estimate and cost job
    • CIT Code: CNST1027
      Cost: Apprentice $79.00
      Description: This unit of competency can be applied in any industry involving the manufacture and/or installation of products or delivery of services. It describes the skills and knowledge required to obtain job information, estimate the net cost of providing products and services, calculate mark-up and tax, calculate the full cost to the customer, and develop a customer quotation. Workers with this competency cost jobs for customers on-site and off-site using discretion, judgement and specialised industry knowledge in line with established costing procedures. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
      Prerequisites: Nil

More Information

For more information about this course please contact CIT Student Services on (02) 6207 3188 or email infoline@cit.edu.au