MSF31113

Certificate III in Cabinet Making

Kitchens and Bathrooms

Progress your career in cabinet making with this apprenticeship course. Complete this qualification to become a trade-qualified cabinet maker with specialised skills in the installation of kitchen and bathroom cabinets.

STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Darling Downs and South West

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Course overview

Progress your career in cabinet making with this apprenticeship course. Gain specialised skills in kitchen and bathroom manufacture and installation and become a trade-qualified cabinet maker.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, cabinetmakers are currently a skill in demand with employers finding it hard to fill vacancies. There are likely to be around 6,000 job openings over the next five years with employers looking for qualified candidates who are hardworking, reliable, and work well in a team.

In this course you will gain skills in making and repairing timber products using solid timber, flat-panel, or timber-based materials. You will learn processes from design through to production including producing manual and computer-aided drawings, using power tools and wood machines, and undertaking jobs within cost and time constraints. In addition to these foundation skills you'll also gain specialised skills and knowledge required for the manufacture and installation of kitchen and bathroom fittings.

Successful completion of this course will qualify you as a cabinet maker specialised in kitchens and bathrooms. You'll also have a solid foundation for further studies in building or construction.

What can I do?

Cabinet Maker (Kitchens and Bathrooms)

Course outcome:

MSF31113 Certificate III in Cabinet Making (Kitchens and Bathrooms)

Flexible study options

Complete your training at our state-of-the-art cabinet-making facilities or elect to be trained and assessed by our industry-expert teachers while you're on the job. This ensures convenience to you and minimal disruption to your workplace.

Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) Funding

TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding and is a registered provider in the CSQ Skills Assessment and Gap Training program – this course is subsidised under this program. It is important to note only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 22 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
MSMSUP102

Communicate in the workplace

UNIT CODE :
MSMSUP102

Unit description :
This unit applies to personnel who are required to communicate clearly and accurately to record messages, seek clarification, access needed information, relay information to other people and complete workplace documentation.
UNIT NAME
Communicate in the workplace

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
MSMSUP106

Work in a team

UNIT CODE :
MSMSUP106

Unit description :
This unit applies to team members who are required to use interpersonal and communication skills to plan, organise and complete their work activities according to instructions and with limited discretionary powers.
UNIT NAME
Work in a team

UNIT CODE
MSMENV272

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
MSMENV272

Unit 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.
UNIT NAME
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

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
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
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
MSMWHS200

Work safely

UNIT CODE :
MSMWHS200

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply workplace policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for self and others. The unit of competency covers identifying work health and safety (WHS) hazards, assessing risk and following safety procedures in the workplace with minimal supervision.
UNIT NAME
Work safely

UNIT CODE
TLID2003

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

UNIT CODE :
TLID2003

Unit description :
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances in accordance with relevant work health safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations concerning the safe handling of dangerous goods and hazardous substances, within the transport and logistics industry.
UNIT NAME
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

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
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
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
MSFKB3001

Identify processes in kitchen and bathroom projects

UNIT CODE :
MSFKB3001

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers identifying the processes used in new and renovated kitchen and bathroom projects. Identification includes key stages, service providers and quality elements that typically characterise a project concerned with the development of kitchens and bathrooms.
UNIT NAME
Identify processes in kitchen and bathroom projects

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
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
MSFFF2006

Apply surface coatings by spray gun

UNIT CODE :
MSFFF2006

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers applying surface coatings by a handheld spray gun.
UNIT NAME
Apply surface coatings by spray gun

UNIT CODE
MSFFM3002

Construct furniture using leg and rail method

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM3002

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers following plans to construct and assemble furniture using leg and rail construction.
UNIT NAME
Construct furniture using leg and rail method

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
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

UNIT CODE
MSFFM3011

Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM3011

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers measuring and recording site layout details to provide an accurate basis for both manufacture and installation of furniture products.
UNIT NAME
Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products

UNIT CODE
MSFFM3022

Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres

UNIT CODE :
MSFFM3022

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers setting up, operating and maintaining CNC machining and processing centres to produce furniture or components.
UNIT NAME
Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres

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
MSFKB2001

Prepare for cabinet installation

UNIT CODE :
MSFKB2001

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers preparing a site and confirming completeness of cabinets and components required for installation. It requires checking of job information and identifying quality issues.
UNIT NAME
Prepare for cabinet installation

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
MSFKB3005

Fabricate cabinets for the built-in environment

UNIT CODE :
MSFKB3005

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers planning production processes, and constructing and assembling components to fabricate cabinets that meet predetermined specifications in a manufacturing workshop environment. It includes operating computer numerically controlled (CNC) and static machines.
UNIT NAME
Fabricate cabinets for the built-in environment

UNIT CODE
MSFKB3003

Check and measure fit of cabinets

UNIT CODE :
MSFKB3003

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers taking measurements on-site and checking cabinetry to ensure accurate fit. It requires assessment of levels and squareness of walls and floors and other structural components to determine adjustments required on cabinets to ensure exact fit.
UNIT NAME
Check and measure fit of cabinets

UNIT CODE
MSFKB3004

Conduct on-site adjustments to cabinets and components

UNIT CODE :
MSFKB3004

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers determining required cabinet adjustments, selecting appropriate techniques, and making and checking the adjustments to pre-made cabinets in order to achieve accurate fit at site of installation.
UNIT NAME
Conduct on-site adjustments to cabinets and components

UNIT CODE
MSFKB3002

Determine requirements for installation of cabinets

UNIT CODE :
MSFKB3002

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers assessing a site, including walls, floors, appliances, services and other structural components, to determine implications and modifications required for location and installation of cabinets.
UNIT NAME
Determine requirements for installation of cabinets

UNIT CODE
MSFKB3006

Install fitted cabinets and components

UNIT CODE :
MSFKB3006

Unit description :

This unit of competency covers installing cabinets in residential and commercial environments according to specifications and design plans, including the application of selected components to achieve a quality finish. It includes accessing and applying information and instructions for the use of components and cabinet products.
UNIT NAME
Install fitted cabinets and components

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 Cabinet Making (MSF31113)

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Certificate III in Cabinet Making

COURSE CODE: MSF31113

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Entry requirements

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.

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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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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