Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

The MSF30322 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Kitchens and Bathrooms) at Orange College develops core skills in tool use, measuring, drawing including computer-aided design, interpreting work documentation, preparing cutting lists, communication, teamwork, and safe and environmentally sustainable work practices, together with specialised skills in cabinet and furniture making and kitchen and bathroom construction and installation. Work is in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within broader activities involving established routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures. Individuals collaborate with others to achieve quality outcomes and take responsibility for their own work, and may have some limited responsibility for the work of others. Kitchen and bathroom installers must be licensed in some states, and induction training is required for those working on construction sites.

To achieve the qualification, candidates must demonstrate competency in 25 units — 8 core units and 17 electives, selected as 8 to 13 units from Groups A to F, 3 to 8 units from Group G and 1 or 2 units from Group H. Core units cover using furniture making hand and power tools, reading and interpreting work documents, making measurements and calculations, workplace communication and teamwork, environmentally sustainable work practices, producing manual and computer-aided production drawings, and preparing cutting lists from design and production documentation. Electives cover fabricating and installing cabinetry, planning kitchen and bathroom projects, operating automated edge banding machines, applying decorative surfaces and finishes, selecting timbers, and hand-making and joining solid timber. The course runs 92 weeks including 28 weeks of breaks/holidays plus 12 weeks of vocational placement, delivered at the Port Melbourne campus through a blended model of 70% face-to-face and 30% guided online learning.