Course Overview
About This Course
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
- Students must be a minimum of 18 years of age, or turning 18 years of age prior to commencement of their study.
- Students require a completed Year 10 or equivalent; or Non school-leavers are selected according to eligibility and merit, vocational experience, previous study, LLN level and personal competencies.
- Student's must have English proficiency as guided by Macallan College's English Proficiency Policy and Procedures.
- IELTS Test – overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no individual section score less than 5.5.
- NOTE: All applicants from AL3 countries must sit an IELTS test.
- Pre-entry Oxford English online test result of no less than B2.2 with a minimum score of 71.
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
Course Content
Units of Competency
Use furniture making hand and power tools
Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation
Make measurements and calculations
Read and interpret work documents
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Communicate in the workplace
Work in a team
Prepare surfaces for finishing
Join solid timber
Hand make timber joints
Operate basic static machines safely
Construct furniture using leg and rail method
Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board
Produce angled and curved components using solid timber
Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furnishing products
Select timbers for furniture production
Use furniture finishing sector hand and power tools
Select and apply hardware
Estimate and cost job
Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances
Assemble furnishing products
Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines
Set up, operate and maintain joining machines
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology take to complete?
The course has a duration of 52 weeks and is delivered face to face through classroom sessions and workshop sessions.
What are the English language requirements for this course?
Students must have English proficiency as guided by Macallan College's English Proficiency Policy and Procedures. This includes an IELTS Test overall score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no individual section score less than 5.5, or a Pre-entry Oxford English online test result of no less than B2.2 with a minimum score of 71. All applicants from AL3 countries must sit an IELTS test.
What job roles can I pursue after completing this qualification?
This course provides participants with the skills to obtain occupational positions across various industrial sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include Cabinet Maker-Kitchen and Bathrooms and Self-employed contractor.
What will I learn in the Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology?
You will learn how to create and design cabinets and furniture, work with wood and timber materials, use woodworking tools and machines safely, install and finish cabinetry for homes and businesses, and understand the latest timber technology and its uses.
What is the CRICOS code for this course and at which campuses is it offered?
The CRICOS course code is 117640G. Macallan College offers this course across campuses in Adelaide, Brisbane, and Sydney (Harris Park and Richmond - Regional NSW).
Application
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