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MSF20322 Certificate II in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Cabinet Making and Timber Technology Pre-apprenticeship)

MSF20322 Certificate II in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Cabinet Making and Timber Technology Pre-apprenticeship)

National ID MSF20322 State ID AE17
Craft your future in furniture-making

Begin your journey towards a fulfilling trade career as an apprentice furniture or cabinet maker with this course.

Immerse yourself in hands-on learning, utilising cutting-edge techniques and advanced equipment within our purpose-built workshop. Unleash your creativity and acquire the skills needed to craft beloved and timeless pieces of furniture.

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Image of 2 students building a window frame out of wood

This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information. 

*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training. 

Overview

Where Thornlie

When Semester 1, 2025

How On Campus

Do you want a trades career making cherished chairs and loved lounges?

When you complete Certificate II in Furniture Making (Cabinet Making/Furniture Making Pre-Apprenticeship) you'll be what employers are looking for as an apprentice furniture maker or cabinet maker.

Cabinet makers work from plans or drawings to make home and office furniture and make built-in cupboards and fixtures for new homes and shops. Furniture-making concentrates on the production of solid and free-standing furniture.

Learn in specialised facilities

South Metropolitan TAFE's Thornlie Campus offers first-rate, fully equipped, purpose-built workshops, where students get hands-on practice working in simulation rooms, using advanced equipment and the latest techniques.

  • using hand and power tools 
  • preparing surfaces 
  • interpreting plans
  • measuring 
  • calculating the right amount of materials for the job and
  • workplace health and safety

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Thornlie
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
AW866 Module 1 (placement arranged) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AW867 Module 2 (commenced) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AW868 Module 3 (mid-point) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
AW869 Module 4 (completed) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
MSFFM2013 Use furniture making hand and power tools $0.00 $0.00 $144.25
MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations $0.00 $0.00 $35.00
MSFGN2004 Produce simple scale drawings by hand $0.00 $0.00 $41.25
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices $0.00 $0.00 $19.50
MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace $0.00 $0.00 $18.00
MSMSUP106 Work in a team $0.00 $0.00 $17.00
MSMWHS200 Work safely $0.00 $0.00 $20.25

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
$0.00 $0.00 $32.25
Prepare surfaces for finishing
$0.00 $0.00 $77.25
Select and apply hardware
$0.00 $0.00 $92.75
Operate basic static machines safely
$0.00 $0.00 $98.00
Assemble furnishing products
$0.00 $0.00 $159.75

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

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