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Full-time face-to-face classroom mode
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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Level 08, 620 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Level 9, 601 Bourke St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse 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
Operate basic static machines safely
Elective unit
Join solid timber
Elective unit
Hand make timber joints
Elective unit
Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board
Elective unit
Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation
Elective unit
Select and apply hardware
Elective unit
Prepare surfaces for finishing
Elective unit
Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furnishing products
Elective unit
Produce computer-aided drawings
Elective unit
Apply sheet laminates by hand
Elective unit
Select timbers for furniture production
Elective unit
Fabricate cabinetry
Elective unit
Use structured problem-solving tools
Elective unit
Manufacture components for doors, windows and frames
Elective unit
Common Questions
ALTEC College uses a range of assessment methods including written tasks, practical tasks, projects, case studies, knowledge tests, and observations supported by activities such as role plays, presentations, and group and individual work. Assessments are designed for classroom-based face-to-face delivery and assessment.
You need to complete a total of 25 units: 8 core units and 17 elective units, covering areas such as tool use, production drawings, cutting lists, cabinetry fabrication, surface preparation, and WHS requirements.
The enrolment fee is $250 (non-refundable). Tuition fees are listed in ALTEC College's latest Fee Schedule. All applicable fees will be advised in writing and agreed upon prior to enrolment, and tuition fees once agreed will not change for the duration of the course.
After completing the Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology, candidates may go on to enrol in CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction with other institutes or progress to a diploma. ALTEC College will provide students with pathway information and options.
ALTEC College offers various intakes throughout the year for international students, including intake dates in January, February, March, May, June, July, September, and October. Students can enter the course at any of these intakes, subject to meeting entry requirements. The intakes are published in ALTEC College's Academic Calendar.
Application
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Step 01
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
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