Course Overview

About This Course

The MSF40222 Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing prepares students for careers in the furniture and manufacturing industry. This course combines design theory with hands-on training in furniture production, CAD (computer-aided design), machine operation and sustainable practices. Delivered through classroom learning, practical workshops and industry master classes, students develop skills in design principles, woodworking, joinery and quality control. Graduates gain the confidence, technical capability and industry-ready skills needed to work across furniture design, manufacturing and custom production environments.

Throughout your Holmesglen training, you will have the opportunity to be mentored by industry experts, setting you up for a career in this growing, competitive industry. The course focus is on enabling students to design and produce individual fine furniture for display, custom production, and furniture for volume production. Furniture designers are experts in creating and designing furnishings while considering both fashion and functionality. They design interior and exterior furniture, often keeping factors like sustainability, ergonomics, customer style preferences and practicality in mind.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

585 Waverly Rd, Glen Waverley, VIC 3150

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Student Information

Fees & Entry by Student Type

Tuition Fee

$19,529

Duration

Full Time, 1 Year

Intakes

February, July

Study Mode

Full Time

Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic Students:

To be eligible, students must be at least 17-18 years of age.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview.

International Students:

Good passes at Year 12 or the overseas equivalent.
English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Students must be at least 18 at the commencement of the course.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Fine Furniture Maker
Furniture Designer
Furniture Producer
Cabinetmaker
CAD Designer
Pathway to MSF40122 Certificate IV in Interior Design
Pathway to CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building)
Pathway to CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units18 units

CUADES411

Generate design solutions

MSFFDM4008

Investigate materials and technologies for design projects

MSFFDM4014

Produce manual and computer-aided drawings from design concepts

CUADES412

Interpret and respond to a design brief

MSFFDM4010

Prepare and present design and manufacturing information

MSFFDM4004

Construct joints for custom furniture

MSFFDM4022

Select, use and maintain hand tools for the creation of custom products

MSFFDM4021

Research furniture styles and movements

MSFFDM4023

Set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines for furniture designs

MSFFDM4001

Assemble custom furniture

MSFFDM4003

Construct and evaluate prototypes and samples

CUAACD314

Make scale models

MSFFM3029

Select timbers for furniture production

MSFFDM4019

Research and select manufacturing technologies

MSFFDM4017

Purchase materials and consumables

MSFFDM4016

Produce timber veneered components for custom furniture

MSFFDM4020

Research and select product finishes

BSBCRT413

Collaborate in creative processes

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What industry connections does Holmesglen offer for students in this course?

Holmesglen has strong industry connections built over 40+ years of education experience, with a network of 160,000+ alumni and partnerships with various industry organisations, which can support students in gaining real-world exposure and employment pathways after completing their qualification.

Does Holmesglen offer any support services for students undertaking this course?

Yes, Holmesglen provides academic and personal support to students, along with regular activities to enhance the learner experience across its campuses.

Can this course be delivered at my workplace or online?

Holmesglen offers flexible training delivery options including across their campuses, specialist training centres, your workplace, or online, though specific delivery arrangements for this particular course are not detailed on the page.

Is there financial assistance available for students enrolling in this course?

Holmesglen offers scholarships and financial aid options, and students may also wish to explore Free TAFE eligibility, though specific funding details for this course are not listed on the page.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

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