Cabinet Making Course

Detailed Overview

This qualification is designed for students who want to develop practical skills and knowledge in cabinet making and joinery. The course provides hands-on training in the construction, installation, repair, and finishing of cabinets, furniture, timber products, and custom joinery items used in residential and commercial settings.

Students will learn how to safely use hand tools, power tools, machinery, and equipment commonly used in the cabinet making and furnishing industries. The course covers reading and interpreting plans, measuring and cutting materials, assembling cabinets and furniture, installing fittings and hardware, applying finishes, and completing projects to industry standards.

This qualification is suitable for students seeking employment in the cabinet making, furniture manufacturing, joinery, and interior fit-out industries. Students will gain practical experience in simulated workplace environments and develop skills required for real industry settings.

Graduates may find employment opportunities in cabinet manufacturing workshops, furniture production facilities, kitchen and bathroom renovation businesses, commercial fit-out companies, and custom joinery enterprises.

Entry Requirements

This course has the following entry requirements:

International students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent (test results must be no more than 2 years old), with no individual band below 5.5 (PTE 50 / TOEFL iBT 60).
• Have completed Year 12 or an equivalent qualification.

Candidates may also be required to complete:

• A pre-enrolment Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment.

Course Duration

Full-time Study Duration: One (1) year and 4 months

Total Duration: 68 Weeks (52 tuition weeks + 16 weeks breaks/completion activities including holidays)

Classes are scheduled for 20 hours per week.

Training includes both practical workshop activities and theoretical classroom learning. Students will participate in simulated workplace tasks to develop industry skills and complete assessments.

Career Outcomes

Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment in roles such as:

• Cabinet Maker
• Joiner
• Furniture Maker
• Cabinet Installation Technician
• Kitchen Installer
• Wardrobe Installer
• Furniture Production Worker
• Shopfitting Assistant
• Timber Products Manufacturing Worker

Education Pathways

After completing this qualification, students may choose to continue their studies in related areas such as:

• Furniture Design
• Interior Design
• Building and Construction
• Project Management
• Manufacturing and Production Management
• Advanced Trade Qualifications

Course Progress

Students are required to:

• Attend scheduled classes for 20 hours per week.
• Maintain satisfactory academic progress according to the college’s Course Progress Policy.

Students identified as being at risk of not meeting course requirements will receive additional academic support and may be placed on an intervention strategy.

Further information is available in the Student Handbook and on the college website.

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods for this qualification may include:

• Practical demonstrations
• Written tasks
• Projects
• Case studies
• Workplace simulations
• Observations
• Portfolio tasks
• Research activities

At the beginning of each unit, trainers will explain:

• Assessment requirements.
• Due dates.
• Assessment conditions.
• Practical workshop expectations.

Assessments may be completed individually or in groups where applicable.

Course Credit

Students may apply for:

• Credit Transfer (CT), or
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Applications can be submitted during enrolment or before starting the relevant unit of competency.

For international students, approved course credit may reduce:

• The course duration.
• Tuition fees.

If course credit is approved after the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) has been issued, students will receive a new CoE showing the updated course duration.

For more information regarding course credit, students can contact the college directly.