Furniture Making

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MSF20522 Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways

This course is designed for students interested in the furniture making or related environments with a view to enter into employment in that area. The course provides broad-based underpinning skills and knowledge in a range of furniture making tasks which will enhance the students’ entry-level employment prospects for apprenticeships, traineeships or general employment in a furniture manufacturing environment or related workplace.
Hours 120 (or 180 hours) Training Package MSF
Type VET Board Endorsed Course Work Placement No mandatory work placement
Unit Value

2 unit Preliminary or HSC

(3 unit Preliminary or HSC)

 SBAT Yes, students work towards MSF30322 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and timber technology in a 240 hour course
Specialisation No Recognition National AQF and HSC Qualification
HSC Exam No ATAR No

ASSESSMENT

This course is competency based and the student’s performance is assessed against prescribed industry standards. Assessment methods may include:

  • Observation 
  • Student demonstration
  • Questioning
  • Written tasks
  • Tests

DUTIES AND TASKS OF A CABINETMAKER

    • Communicate with clients to determine specific job requirements
    • Estimate job costs
    • Measure and draw layouts for manufactured furniture
    • Read and interpret work documents in order to prepare accurate cutting lists for jobs
    • Programme computer-aided design (CAD) and computer numerical control (CNC) machines
    • Fabricate custom furniture
    • Prepare and assemble cabinets for installation
    • Select and install hardware to furnishings, such as handles and hinges
    • Perform on-site repairs and adjustments of cabinets
  • Clean and maintain work areas, including machinery and tools to ensure a safe working environment.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Enjoy practical and manual activities
  • Able to follow written instructions
  • Able to work to a high level of accuracy
  • Able to make mathematical calculations
  • Good communication skills
  • Good hand-eye coordination
  • Able to work independently or as part of a team
  • Free from allergies to dust

RELATED OCCUPATIONS

  • Wood Machining Process Worker 
  • Furniture Making Process Worker
  • Furniture Maker
  • Cabinet Maker
  • Wood Machinist
  • Production Manager

FURTHER STUDY

Cert II, III, IV and Diploma qualifications in the following areas: 

  • Cabinet Making
  • Furniture Making  
  • Other relevant manufacturing qualifications.

JOB ROLES IN THE FURNITURE MAKING INDUSTRY

Job roles include assistant cabinet maker, assistant installer of built-in cabinets for kitchens, bathrooms and other fitted cabinets, and production operator within a cabinet making enterprise