Course Overview

GippsTAFE is recognised by the Institute for Trade Skills Excellence as one of Australia's leading building and construction training providers.

This course has been developed in consultation with the furnishing industry and will provide you with the skills you need to complete your apprenticeship and become a qualified cabinetmaker.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

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Employment Prospects

• Cabinet Maker

Entry Requirements

• You must be an apprentice to an employer or group training scheme.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes practical work and classroom tasks.

Course Structure

Unit Code	Unit Name
Core Units
LMFFM2001B	Use furniture making sector hand and power tools
LMFGN3001B	Read and interpret work documents
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSAPMOPS101A	Make measurements
MSAPMSUP102A	Communicate in the workplace
MSAPMSUP106A	Work in team
Electives
CPCCOHS1001A	Work safely in the construction industry
LMFFF2004B	Prepare surfaces for finishing
LMFFM2001B	Use furniture making sector hand and power tools
LMFFM2002B	Assemble furnishing components
LMFFM2003B	Select and apply hardware
LMFFM2006B	Hand make timber joints
LMFFM2010B	Set up, operate and maintain basic static machines
LMFFM2011B	Apply manufactured board conversion techniques
LMFFM3001B	Construct chair and couch frames
LMFFM3002B	Construct furniture using leg and rail method
LMFFM3004B	Produce angled and curved furniture using solid timber
LMFFM3005B	Fabricate custom furniture
LMFFM3012B	Prepare cutting list from plans and job specifications
LMFFM3030B	Set up, operate and maintain CNC sizing machines
LMFFM3033B	Construct jigs and fixtures
LMFGN3001B	Read and interpret work documents
LMFGN3002B	Estimate and cost job
LMFKB2001A	Prepare for cabinet installation
LMFKB3001A	Identify processes in kitchen and bathroom projects
LMFKB3002A	Determine requirements for installation of cabinets
LMFKB3003A	Check and measure fit of cabinets
LMFKB3004A	Conduct on-site adjustments to cabinets and components
LMFKB3005A	Fabricate cabinets for the built-in environment
LMFKB3006A	Install fitted cabinets and components
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSAPMOPS101A	Make measurements
MSAPMSUP102A	Communicate in the workplace
MSAPMSUP106A	Work in a team
TLID307D	Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances