Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

Course Information

Delivery Mode	Campus Locations	Duration
Face to face and Independent research	Level 11, 55 Swanston Street Melbourne Victoria 3000.	57 weeks (which constitutes 51 training weeks (1020 hours) + 06 weeks of break period)

Course 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.

Career Opportunities

Following your cabinet-making apprenticeship, you will be ready to get registered for industry and pursue a career in:

Timber and composite furniture creation
Kitchen and bathroom renovation
Built-in cabinet installation
Production operations.

Job titles include:

Cabinet maker and installer
Furniture maker.

Units of Competency

Core subjects

MSFFM2013	Use furniture making hand and power tools
MSFFM3030	Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
MSFFM3031	Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation
MSFGN2001	Make measurements and calculations
MSFGN3005	Read and interpret work documents
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMSUP102	Communicate in the workplace
MSMSUP106	Work in a team

Electives Group A: Furniture

MSFFF2012	Prepare surfaces for finishing
MSFFM2016	Join solid timber
MSFFM2017	Hand-make timber joints
MSFFM3028	Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furnishing products
MSFFM3029	Select timbers for furniture production

Electives Group B: Kitchens and Bathrooms

MSFFM3041	Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation
MSFFM3042	Fabricate cabinetry
MSFFM3043	Install cabinetry
MSFKB2003	Prepare for cabinetry installation
MSFKB3012	Plan kitchen and bathroom projects

Electives Group G: General Electives

BSBOPS304	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
MSFFF3010	Match and make up colours
MSFFM2019	Assemble furnishing products
MSFGN3006	Estimate and cost job
MSFFF2014	Apply surface coatings by spray gun

Electives Group H: Safe Work

MSMWHS200	Work safely
CPCWHS1001	Prepare to work safely in the construction industry

Age Requirements:

All students must be aged 18 years or over at the time of applying for admission to the Institute.

Academic Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian. Year 12 qualification is required for entry into this course.

English Language/Literacy/Numeracy requirements:

We accept admission to the students if they qualify in ANYONE (1) of the following:

The table below shows the English language test providers including information on English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) and the minimum overall band scores student must achieve to meet the student visa English language requirement.

English language test providers	Minimum test Score	Minimum test score with either 10 weeks of ELICOS, Foundation Standard program or Pathway program	Minimum test score with either 20 weeks ELICOS or Foundation Extended program
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)	6.0	5.5	5.0
TOEFL internet-based test (only accepted if test is taken on or before 25 July 2023) *	64	46	35
Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English)	169	162	154
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)	50	42	36

Source : https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility.

ICM can grant you credit towards your course for units of competency that you have already completed with another RTO or authorised issuing organisations. We can also grant you Credit for subjects or units you have completed where equivalence can be established between the unit in your course, and the subject or unit you have completed.

There is no charge to apply for Credit.

To apply, fill in the Credit Application Form and submit it as part of your enrolment.

*Please refer to your Student Prospectus for more information on Course Credit. As an international student you should note that where you are granted credit this will reduce your course duration and you will be informed of this in writing.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.

ICM has a process that has been structured to minimise the time and cost to applicants and provides a supportive approach to students wishing to take up this option. You should ideally apply for RPL at the time of enrolment, but you may also apply up to 2 weeks into your course. During the entry process and interview stage ICM will discuss with you the process and options for RPL. Suitability is often determined on how much experience you have in a certain area, your work history and previous training. If RPL is determined as a possibility for you, you will be provided with a kit that will guide you in working through each unit to determine relevant skills and experience and identify whether you would be able to provide the required evidence.

A trainer/assessor will be available to assist you throughout this process.

*Please refer to your Student Prospectus for more information on RPL. As an international student you should note that where you are granted RPL this will reduce your course duration, and you will be informed of this in writing.