MSF30313

Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining

Wood Machining

Kick start your career in the furnishing industry with this apprenticeship course and specialise as a wood machinist.

STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Sunshine Coast

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Course overview

Kick start your career in the furnishing industry with this entry-level course. Gain the machining skills needed to specialise in solid timber.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, there is stable future growth predicted for wood machinists and other wood trades workers. There are likely to be around 1,000 job openings in this occupational area over the next five years with employers looking for people who are reliable, work well in a team, and have a strong work ethic.

You will develop the skills and knowledge needed to perform timber and composites machining for the manufacture of furniture, cabinetry, windows, doors and other components. You will also learn to set up, operate and maintain a wide range of wood machines including computer numerically controlled sizing (CNC) and processing centres. Our teachers are qualified tradespeople who have strong industry relationships and are experts at passing their knowledge on to you.

Upon successful completion you will be qualified to work as a solid timber machinist, other woods machinist or machining technician.

What can I do?

Solid Timber Machinist
Machining Technician
Wood Machinist
Wood Trades Worker

Course outcome:

MSF30313 Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining

Free apprenticeships for under 25s

The Queensland government is supporting young Queenslanders up to the age of 25 by providing access to fully subsidised training across a range of priority apprenticeship or traineeship qualifications. Learn more>

World-class facilities

At TAFE Queensland you’ll learn all the hands-on skills you need to thrive in your studies and career, in world-class training facilities fitted with the latest industry tools and equipment.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 16 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
MSAENV272B

Unit description :

This competency covers the outcomes required to effectively measure current resource use and carry out improvements including those reducing negative environmental impacts of work practices. This unit is based on the sustainability guideline standard GCSSUS01A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.
UNIT NAME
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE
MSAPMOHS200A

Work safely

UNIT CODE :
MSAPMOHS200A

Unit description :

On completion of this unit, the worker will be able to identify Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards, and assess risk, as well as follow instructions and procedures in the workplace with minimal supervision. The worker will also be capable of participating in and contributing to OHS management issues.
UNIT NAME
Work safely

UNIT CODE
MSAPMSUP102A

Communicate in the workplace

UNIT CODE :
MSAPMSUP102A

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers receiving, relaying and recording written and oral messages and providing relevant information in response to requests, within time lines.
UNIT NAME
Communicate in the workplace

UNIT CODE
MSAPMSUP106A

Work in a team

UNIT CODE :
MSAPMSUP106A

Unit description :

This competency covers the organisation of team activities to fit in with the scheduling of production to meet operational guidelines.
UNIT NAME
Work in a team

UNIT CODE
MSFFM2001

Use furniture making sector hand and power tools

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM2001

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers using hand and power tools in applications relating to furniture making.
UNIT NAME
Use furniture making sector hand and power tools

UNIT CODE
MSFFM2010

Set up and operate basic static machines

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM2010

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers operating and maintaining basic static machines used for sawing, planing, sanding and drilling in the production of furniture.
UNIT NAME
Set up and operate basic static machines

UNIT CODE
MSFFM3009

Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM3009

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers producing manual and computer-aided production drawings.
UNIT NAME
Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings

UNIT CODE
MSFFM3010

Prepare cutting list from plans and job specifications

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM3010

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers reading plans and job specifications to prepare cutting lists and providing data for subsequent processing operations.
UNIT NAME
Prepare cutting list from plans and job specifications

UNIT CODE
MSFGN2001

Make measurements and calculations

UNIT CODE :
MSFGN2001

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers taking measurements and making calculations for furnishing tasks undertaken in a variety of sites and locations.
UNIT NAME
Make measurements and calculations

UNIT CODE
MSFGN3001

Read and interpret work documents

UNIT CODE :
MSFGN3001

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers interpreting work documents, including cutting lists, standards, drawings and specifications, to produce or repair furnishings and to install floor coverings, glass and other furnishing items.
UNIT NAME
Read and interpret work documents

UNIT CODE
MSFGN3002

Estimate and cost job

UNIT CODE :
MSFGN3002

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers estimating materials, labour and time requirements to establish costs for provision of furnishing services or products. Estimation and job costing is that undertaken by a tradesperson in relation to a sector product for a single client or customer.
UNIT NAME
Estimate and cost job

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UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
CPCCJN3002A

Use computer-controlled machinery

UNIT CODE :
CPCCJN3002A

Unit description :

This unit specifies the outcomes required to program, load and operate computer-controlled machinery for the production of components. Manufacturing applications are shopfitting, joinery and stair building work.

Pre-requisite unit :
CPCCOHS2001A
UNIT NAME
Use computer-controlled machinery

UNIT CODE
MSFFF2004

Prepare surfaces for finishing

UNIT CODE :
MSFFF2004

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers preparing a range of furniture surfaces for the application of surface coatings by hand or machine.
UNIT NAME
Prepare surfaces for finishing

UNIT CODE
MSFFM2002

Assemble furnishing components

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM2002

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers assembling of timber components to produce furniture frames or furniture.
UNIT NAME
Assemble furnishing components

UNIT CODE
MSFFM2005

Join solid timber

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM2005

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers joining solid timber required for the manufacture of solid timber flat surfaces.
UNIT NAME
Join solid timber

UNIT CODE
MSFFM2007

Follow plans to assemble production furniture

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM2007

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers assembling production furniture using modular construction methods and components to a given plan.
UNIT NAME
Follow plans to assemble production furniture

UNIT CODE
MSFFM2011

Apply manufactured board conversion techniques

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM2011

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers setting out and cutting manufactured board to produce component parts of flat panel furniture and manufactured board panel doors applying manufactured board conversion techniques.
UNIT NAME
Apply manufactured board conversion techniques

UNIT CODE
MSFFM3008

Select timbers for furniture production

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM3008

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers selecting suitable timbers for use in production by applying knowledge of timber technology.
UNIT NAME
Select timbers for furniture production

UNIT CODE
MSFFM3012

Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM3012

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers setting up, operating and maintaining sawing machines using their full technical potential and capacities. It encompasses and builds on the machines and tasks covered in unit MSFFM2010 Set up, operate and maintain basic static machines.
UNIT NAME
Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines

UNIT CODE
MSFFM3013

Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM3013

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers setting up, operating and maintaining drilling machines using their full technical potential and capacities. It encompasses and builds on the drilling machines and tasks covered in unit MSFFM2010 Set up, operate and maintain basic static machines.
UNIT NAME
Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines

UNIT CODE
MSFFM3014

Set up, operate and maintain joining machines

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM3014

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers setting up, operating and maintaining joining machines using their full potential and capacities in the production of furniture.
UNIT NAME
Set up, operate and maintain joining machines

UNIT CODE
MSFFM3015

Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM3015

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers setting up, operating and maintaining planing and finishing machines using their full potential and capacities in the production of furniture. It encompasses and builds on the machines and tasks covered in unit MSFFM2010, Set up, operate and maintain basic static machines.
UNIT NAME
Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines

UNIT CODE
MSFFM3016

Set up, operate and maintain multi-head planing and moulding machines

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM3016

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers setting up, operating and maintaining multi-head planing and moulding machines using their full potential and capacities in the production of furniture. It encompasses and builds on other machines and tasks covered in unit MSFFM2010, Set up, operate and maintain basic static machines.
UNIT NAME
Set up, operate and maintain multi-head planing and moulding machines

UNIT CODE
MSFFM3017

Set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping machines

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM3017

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers setting up, operating and maintaining routing and shaping machines using their full potential and capacities in the production of furniture.
UNIT NAME
Set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping machines

UNIT CODE
MSFFM3019

Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM3019

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers setting up, operating and maintaining edge banding machines which use automated processes to apply and finish edge treatments.
UNIT NAME
Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines

UNIT CODE
MSFFM3024

Construct jigs and fixtures

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM3024

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers preparing and constructing jigs and fixtures to produce furniture components.
UNIT NAME
Construct jigs and fixtures

UNIT CODE
TLID2003A

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

UNIT CODE :
TLID2003A

Unit description :

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances, including identifying requirements for working with dangerous goods and/or hazardous substances; confirming site incident procedures; and selecting handling techniques.
UNIT NAME
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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At TAFE Queensland, we understand that employers need options and flexibility in employee training. We are committed to delivering the flexible training plans you need to get the job done. Choose from workplace training, block training, drop in days, mobile training, day release, or a mix of all these options. Learn more

You must already be employed to enrol as an apprentice or trainee with TAFE Queensland. Speak to your employer about choosing TAFE Queensland as your Supervising Registered Training Organisation (SRTO).

Costs:

Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour. These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour. Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Non-funded apprentices and trainees will be charged a fee for service cost. These will be confirmed prior to the commencement of training.
Information regarding costs will be outlined on the agreed training plan, which will be provided to the employer and apprentice or trainee at time of induction.

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Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining (MSF30313)

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Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining

COURSE CODE: MSF30313

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

See if you qualify for a subsidy

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help.

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

To study an apprenticeship or traineeship program you must be indentured as an apprentice or trainee with your employer.

Employers need to be able to provide the necessary human and physical resources to qualify for an apprentice.

Resources required

You are responsible for meeting the minimum occupational health and safety requirements in practical classes.
This includes the use of:

safety glasses
protective footwear with safety toe cap and non-slip soles to AS2210
long leather gloves to AS2161
hair protection
ear muffs or ear plugs that conform to the Australian Standard AS 1269 or 1270
You should also wear 100% cotton drill industry-standard clothing

If you fail to meet these minimum standards of dress, you will not be permitted entry into practical classes.

Materials list

Training record book
Scale rule - metric 1:1, 1:10, 1:20, 1:50 (model 62 m)
Folding rule or tape measure - 1m folding rule or 5m tape measure
Set square - 60°, 30°, 45° (size 8 or 10)
Compass and divider set
Semicircular protractor
Calculator (non-scientific is fine)
Pen - blue or black
Highlighter
Pencils - HB, 2H and 4H
Eraser
A3 drawing paper (booklet).

Transition statement

Replacement qualification
This qualification has been replaced by MSF30322 - Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology, as of 7 December 2022. A transition period applies to enable current students to complete their study. The transition period finishes on 6 December 2023.

Assessment methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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How to apply

Direct application

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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining

Wood Machining

Course overview

What can I do?

Course outcome:

Free apprenticeships for under 25s

World-class facilities

Core units

Elective units

Download Brochure

Ask a question

Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining

Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

See if you qualify for a subsidy

Payment plan

Upfront payment

Entry requirements

Selection criteria

Resources required

Transition statement

Assessment methods

Pathways

University pathways

How to apply

Direct application

Course disclaimer

Prior Experience

Related courses

Certificate III in Manufacturing Technology

Careers