Careers
The following employment pathways are available to students who finish this course.
- Cabinet Making Consultant
- Furniture Manufacturing Consultant
- Timber Industry Specialist
-
Joinery
Consultant
Pathways to Future Studies
While this qualification is designed primarily for employment outcomes in the cabinet making trade, experienced graduates may also explore pathways to business qualifications such as:
- BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business
- BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
Progression into higher education programs such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or postgraduate degrees typically requires completion of an undergraduate degree. However, some universities may offer credit transfer or recognition of prior learning (RPL) for vocational study and work experience on a case-by-case basis.
Licensing, Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of
publication.
Course Structure
Unit of study:
To achieve this qualification, the candidate must demonstrate competency in: 25 units of competency: 8 CORE units and 17 ELECTIVE units.
|
Code |
Title |
Core or Elective |
|
Use furniture making hand and power tools |
Core |
|
|
Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings |
Core |
|
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Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation |
Core |
|
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Make measurements and calculations |
Core |
|
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Read and interpret work documents |
Core |
|
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Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Core |
|
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Communicate in the workplace |
Core |
|
|
Work in a team |
Core |
|
|
MSFFM2016 |
Join solid timber |
Group A: Furniture |
|
MSFFM2017 |
Hand make timber joints |
Group A: Furniture |
|
MSFFM2018 |
Operate basic static machines safely |
Group A: Furniture |
|
MSFFM3029 |
Select timbers for furniture production |
Group A: Furniture |
|
MSFFM3041 |
Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation |
Group B: Kitchens and bathrooms |
|
MSFFM3042 |
Fabricate cabinetry |
Group B: Kitchens and bathrooms |
|
CPCCCA3014 |
Construct and install bulkheads (prerequisite: |
Group C: Marine cabinetry |
|
CPCSHP3005 |
Apply and trim decorative additions to shopfitting and components |
Group C: Marine cabinetry |
|
CPCCPB3004 |
Fix wet area sheets |
Group C: Marine cabinetry |
|
CPCCWC3004 |
Install suspended ceilings |
Group C: Marine cabinetry |
|
MSMSUP390 |
Use structured problem-solving tools (Learner and Assessment Resources) |
Group C: Marine cabinetry |
|
MSFFM2015 |
Apply sheet laminates by hand (Learner and Assessment Resources) |
Group E: Coopering |
|
MSFFM2014 |
Select and apply hardware (Learner and Assessment Resources) |
Group E: Coopering |
|
BSBOPS304 |
Deliver and monitor a service to customers |
Group G: General electives |
|
CPCCJN3003 |
Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames |
Group G: General electives |
|
MSMOPS363 |
Organize on-site work |
Group G: General electives |
|
CPCCWHS2001 |
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
Group H: Safe work |
Entry Requirements
Age Requirements
Students must be over 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.
Academic Requirements
To gain entry to this course, students must have successfully completed Year 12 or secondary studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11* or 12 qualifications
English Proficiency
A minimum IELTS band score of 6.0 (Academic or General) or an equivalent score, following Department of Education and Department of Home Affairs (DHA) regulations, is necessary (Refer to the Application, Enrolment, and Orientation policy for more details). Online IELTS is not accepted; refer to https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/meeting-ourrequirements/english-language for additional information.
- Competency in written and spoken English is mandatory, and students will undergo a Language, Literacy, and Numeracy test before starting the training (Refer to LLN policy for further details).
Additional Requirements
- Internet access with a computer featuring up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and Adobe Flash Player, is essential.
- Basic digital literacy, involving the ability to communicate and access information through digital technologies like internet platforms, social media, search engines, emails, and basic use of MS Office products, is expected. (*Subject to the country Assessment Level) and course
- Internet access with a computer featuring up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and Adobe Flash Player, is essential.
Assessment methods: Assessment is undertaken in a variety of ways, happening in the classroom under supervision of a qualified trainer and assessor or can be undertaken outside the classroom (as a home study) due to the need of research or in-depth analysis. In this qualification, assessment methods used include written test, skill test, presentation, case study, report etc.
Delivery mode: This course is offered full-time over 52 weeks including holidays on a full-time basis This includes 40 weeks of term time and 12 holiday weeks. During term, time students attend scheduled face-to-face classes for 20 hours per week that includes assessment hours as well. Students will be required to undertake additional supervised independent study for 5 hours per week.
Weekend classes: CSK offers weekend classes tailored for students employed on weekdays, providing added flexibility to accommodate your schedule
Course Credit/ RPL
All students are provided with the opportunity to have their prior learning
and experience assessed against current standards and gain recognition for this. (Recognition of
Prior Learning - RPL) Students who have successfully completed whole units of competency
included in this course can apply for Credit. The Credit and RPL application processes are
provided to students in pre-enrolment information in accordance with the RPL process and
Provide Credit for Prior Studies process.
Student support
Student needs are declared by the applicant at the time of enrolment. The application form
allows the applicant to self-declare where they have learning disabilities. Furthermore, in order
to provide students with the most tailored support possible, every student is interviewed face-to-face or over the telephone in attempt to establish the applicant skill and knowledge levels,
their current employment and how that relates to the course content and interaction
