MSF30322 - Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology

National Code	MSF30322
CRICOS Course Code	115078M
Duration	94 weeks (including holiday breaks)
Total Course fees	$55,500
Tuition Fees	$45,500
Non Tuition Fees	$10,500
Application Fee	$300
Volume of learning	1400 hours

Mode of study: Face to face in a classroom on campus and, practical training at RBA’s workshop with access to a simulated environment for a minimum 20 hours per week.

Delivery location

For Face-to-Face theory classes: 218 Station Street, Norlane, Victoria 3214

Practical Training: At RBA’s Practical training workshop - 218 Station Street, Norlane, Victoria 3214

Course Description

Workers with this qualification have tradesperson-level skills in the manufacture and/or installation of products, including furniture and cabinetry, made from timber and other materials.

They have 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. They may have specialised skills in wood machining, cabinet and furniture making, kitchen and bathroom construction and installation, marine cabinetry, coopering or drafting.

Work is in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of 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. They may have some limited responsibility for the work of others.

Course Structure

In order to achieve qualification MSF30322 - Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology, student must complete following 25 unit of competencies.

8 core units, plus
17 elective units

Unit of Competency		Core/Electives/Pre-requisite
Unit of Competency	Unit Title	Core/ Elective	Pre-requisites required
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices	Core	Nil
MSMSUP102	Communicate in the workplace	Core	Nil
MSMSUP106	Work in a team	Core	Nil
MSFFM2013	Use furniture making hand and power tools	Core	Nil
MSFGN2001	Make measurements and calculations	Core	Nil
MSFGN3005	Read and interpret work documents	Core	Nil
MSFFM3030	Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings	Core	Nil
MSFFM3031	Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation	Core	Nil
MSMWHS200	Work safely	Elective	Nil
MSFFF2012	Prepare surfaces for finishing	Elective	Nil
MSFFM3041	Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation	Elective	Nil
MSFFM3028	Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furnishing products	Elective	Nil
MSFKB2003	Prepare for cabinetry installation	Elective	Nil
MSFKB3012	Plan kitchen and bathroom projects	Elective	Nil
MSFFM2018	Operate basic static machines safely	Elective	Nil
MSFGN3006	Estimate and cost job	Elective	Nil
MSFFM3033	Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines	Elective	Nil
MSFFM3034	Set up, operate and maintain joining machines	Elective	Nil
MSFFM3040	Produce and maintain cutting tools	Elective	Nil
MSFFM3038	Set up, operate, and maintain automated edge banding machines	Elective	Nil
MSFFM2019	Assemble furnishing products	Elective	Nil
MSFFM3042	Fabricate cabinetry	Elective	Nil
MSFFM3043	Install cabinetry	Elective	Nil
BSBOPS304	Deliver and Monitor a Service to Customers	Elective	Nil
MSFFDM4009	Match furnishing style and materials to customer requirements	Elective	Nil

This will be delivered over 94 weeks of duration including holiday breaks. Students are required to attend a minimum 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

Entry Requirements

Age requirements	Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.
Pre-training Review	The Pre-Training Review (PTR) will be conducted prior to the enrolment into your course of studies to ensure that the training and assessment provided by RBA is able to meet the student’s individual needs. Students are required to fill out the PTR form and submit it along with the application form. RBA will review the student’s current competencies, student needs, English level, support requirements and oral communication skills, to enrol them in the most appropriate course to achieve their intended outcomes.
English Language Requirements for International students.	International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require either a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course. or IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course. or IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course. or Oxford Placement test with score 61 or higher. Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable. Refer to the Enrolment Kit available on RBA’s website for additional information.
Academic Requirements	To enter the course applicants should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to Australian senior secondary school examination. or Mature Age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements considering they have relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements. A minimum of 2 years’ experience would normally be expected; however, each case will be reviewed individually with relevant work experience evidence in the form of an employment reference letter on company letterhead, work samples and curriculum vitae submitted will be considered. Such learner will be accessed for possible RPL opportunities, and their course duration and volume of learning will be adjusted accordingly, if any RPL is granted.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy test (LLN)	Students undertaking this course must possess sound Language Literacy and Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations, prepare reports, review market requirements, etc. To determine this, students wanting to study at RBA are required to undertake LLN test prior to the commencement of the course. Based on the test outcome, students may be identified as requiring internal support and/or external support. LLN tests will be conducted on campus by using an ACSF mapped online LLN assessment tool - LLN Robot under the supervision of qualified LLN Trainer/Assessor. Students are required to undertake a language, literacy, and numeracy test (LLN) according to the following qualification: MSF30322 - Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology ACSF Level 3
Computer literacy requirements	All students enrolling into this course at Royal Building Academy (RBA) must have basic computer skills. Students are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre-Training Review form provided along with the application form. Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer use support. Students can contact the Royal Building Academy for any further information or assistance. Students may contact RBA for any further information or assistance on 1300379959.
Materials and Equipment Required	Institute will provide access to computers/laptops with required resources during classroom hours however to work on assignments and tasks for self-study all leaners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher. Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). All learners are expected to have access to MS office applications such as Microsoft Word, an email platform. Learners will be required to have a Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kit for cabinet making. This will include enclosed steel-capped safety boots (heavy leather uppers and heavy-duty soles that conform to AS2210), clear protective safety glasses (meeting Australian standards), a safety vest (neon/ glowing), protective gloves, earmuffs (that conform to the Australian Standard AS 1269 or 1270), working uniform or protective clothing (long heavy cotton drill trousers and cotton drill shirt), dust masks and hard hat. This PPE kit will be required to enter the workshop and to be able to undertake training effectively. Students may contact RBA for any further information or assistance on 1300379959.
Physical Abilities Requirements	Learners are expected to have physical abilities and manual handling as part of this qualification which includes: Ability to be on your feet for extended periods of time, both walking and standing, bending, and maintaining consistent physical performance throughout your day Ability to work in various environments (e.g., changing conditions, both hot and cool conditions, low light, indoors/outdoors) Capacity to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (e.g., masks when preparing cabinets, assembling furnishing components) Fine motor skills, including the ability to undertake precisely coordinated movements of the hands (e.g., pushing, pressing, turning, pinching, squeezing, tensioning). Manual handling techniques (e.g., lifting, carrying, pulling, pushing etc.) Manually operate machinery and equipment (e.g., hand tools, portable electric tools) Tolerance to dust, strong machinery noise, wooden particles, and chemicals.

Assessment Methods

Practical demonstrations, Projects, Knowledge Test

Pathways

Pathways from the qualification

After successfully achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake MSF40222 - Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing or any higher qualification that would suit learners’ needs from MSF Furnishing Training Package listed at https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/MSF.
Please note that while Royal Building Academy may not offer all the qualifications indicated within the pathway, Royal Building Academy identifies relevant progression that may be attained.

Employment/Career pathway

Units in this qualification reflect the knowledge and skills of individuals with significant experience in:

Cabinet Maker (Furniture)

Above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register (www.training.gov.au ) and/or https://www.myskills.gov.au/courses/details?Code=MSF30322. However, it doesn't imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course. Royal Building Academy doesn’t claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses as it will be misleading.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

RBA recognises qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations in Australia and offers all students the option of Recognised Prior Learning and Credit Transfer. For further details, please refer to the Student Handbook or enquire on campus by calling at 1300379959 or email us at royalbuildingacademy@outlook.com.