Course Overview
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Course Content
Use furniture making hand and power tools
Core unit
Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
Core unit
Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation
Core unit
Make measurements and calculations
Core unit
Read and interpret work documents
Core unit
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Core unit
Communicate in the workplace
Core unit
Work in a team
Core unit
Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
Elective unit
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Elective unit
Deliver and monitor a service to customers
Elective unit
Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames
Elective unit
Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines
Elective unit
Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation
Elective unit
Fabricate cabinetry
Elective unit
Install cabinetry
Elective unit
Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres
Elective unit
Prepare for cabinetry installation
Elective unit
Plan kitchen and bathroom projects
Elective unit
Collect and interpret information to support production processes
Elective unit
Produce computer-aided line and component production drawings
Elective unit
Produce manual and computer-aided drawings from design concepts
Elective unit
Estimate and cost job
Elective unit
Select and apply hardware
Elective unit
Produce computer-aided drawings
Elective unit
Common Questions
It's a nationally recognised course (Course Code: MSF30322, CRICOS Code: 116727H) that trains you in cabinet construction, timber technology, and furniture design for work in construction, manufacturing, or interior fit-outs. The course consists of 25 units in total, including 8 core units and 17 elective units.
The course runs for 60 weeks and is delivered at the Melbourne and Sydney campuses of NeXgen Institute of Australia.
International students must be at least 18 years of age at the time of course commencement and must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 (or equivalent in PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, or Cambridge English, all within 2 years). Alternatively, evidence of at least 5 years of study in an English-speaking country or completion of a Certificate III or higher at an Australian RTO within the last 2 years is accepted. Applicants must also satisfy numeracy requirements via an LLN test or equivalent qualification.
The 2026 offshore student tuition fee is AU$19,900.00. This fee excludes material and enrolment fees. For onshore (domestic) student fee enquiries, you can contact the admissions team at enquiries@nexgen.edu.au or telephone 1300 561 247.
Upon successful completion, graduates may work as a Cabinet Maker, Wood Machinist, Timber Technology Specialist, or Furniture Installer. Graduates may also pursue an apprenticeship, specialise in the installation of fitted units, take on supervisory roles, or pursue further formal studies in furniture and cabinetry.
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