Certificate III in Cabinet Making

This course is provided for apprentices and employers with apprentices requiring off-thejob training in a practical environment.

Students engaging in an Australian School-based Apprenticeship in a college environment will be encouraged to complete up to 45% of the course in the two years at College.

Program Title:

Certificate III in Cabinet Making

AQF Qualification code:

LMF32109

Type:

Apprenticeship

This qualification delivers the basic foundations and content for students to develop the skills and knowledge used in the building and construction industry, specialising in cabinet making and joinery techniques. Students will also learn how to apply safe work practices necessary for the safe use and maintenance of a wide range of tools and equipment generally use on-the-job. These include:

• Power Tools
• Woodworking machinery
• CNC technology
• Computer-aided drawing programs

Job Summary:

The cabinet making apprentice will perform tasks including:

• using furniture sector hand and power tools
• assemble furniture components
• select and apply hardware
• join solid timber
• hand make timber joints
• setup, operate and maintain basic static machines
• apply manufactured board conversion techniques
• construct furniture using leg and rail method
• fabricate custom furniture
• install furnishing products
• produce manual and computer aided production drawings
• prepare cutting lists from plans and job specifications
• prepare surfaces for finishing
• read and interpret work documents
• estimate and cost a job
• handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

Career Opportunities:

Graduates will complete the program with the skills and knowledge recognised in industry for roles and titles in various sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Cabinet Maker
• Joiner
• Upholsterer
• Wood Machinist

Pathways to further Learning:

Graduates of this qualifcation combined with a Queensland Certificate of Education gained after completion of the School-based Program may continue further study at a higher level qualification in VET or Tertiary . This pathway can include:

• Certificate IV
• Diploma
• Degree