Objectives:
GippsTAFE is recognised by the Institute for Trade Skills Excellence as one of Australia?s leading building and construction training providers. This course has been developed in consultation with the furnishing industry and will provide you with the skills you need to complete your apprenticeship and become a qualified cabinetmaker.
Entry Requirements:
You must be an apprentice to an employer or group training scheme.
Award:
Certificate III in Furniture Making (Cabinet Making) Apprenticeship
Course Description:
What you will learn
In this course you will learn:
* Introduction to furnishings industry
* Occupational health and safety
* Workplace environment
* Calculations
* Communications
* Introduction to materials
* Information technology
* Hand tools and equipment
* Power tools and equipment
* Materials handling
* Construction ? basic
* Drawing/sketching
* Work with others
* Surface preparation
* Static machines and equipment
* Plan reading and documentation
* Customer relations and services
* Decorative accessories
* Quality principles
* Installation techniques
* Introduction to CAD
* Frame construction
* Panel construction
* Modular construction
* Leg and rail construction
* Drawer construction
* Pattern and template making
* Veneer processes
* Pre-production planning
* Door construction
* Curved construction
* Angular construction
* Table construction
* Installation techniques
* Manufactured board construction
* Solid timber construction
* Built-in furniture
* Post former machine.
Qualifications And Recognition
Upon successful completion of this course students will be eligible to receive the Certificate III in Furniture Making (Cabinet Making) Apprenticeship
Employment Prospects
* Cabinet maker
How To Apply
Direct to Institute
Assessment
Assessment is competency based and includes practical work and classroom tasks.