About the course
About the course
This course is offered as an apprenticeship as well as a non-apprenticeship course.
Do you like the hands-on approach to work? Are you interested in working with wood? During this course you will work with solid timber and manufactured board as you learn a broad range of furniture making skills.
This course will teach you essential trades skills including occupational health and safety requirements, workplace communication skills and how to be a valuable member of a team.
You will learn how to read documents, use hand and power tools, the various construction methods, materials and techniques used as well as the different styles of furniture that can be created. You will begin with the basics of drawing up plans and designs as well as calculating what a project will cost.
You will use a CNC and other woodworking machines including drilling, sawing and edging machines.
Learn as you create high quality furniture items that you can take with you.
Course Details
- Intake Dates & Course Length
- Career Outcomes
- Entry Requirements
- Applying
- Pathways & Accreditation
- Fees & Finance Options
- Course Structure
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Last updated:
27 Sep 2021 at 02:00PM AEST
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Intake Dates & Course Length
You can enrol throughout the year. Ask about our flexible delivery options for non-apprenticeship training.
Apprenticeship: full time - 3 years (1 day per week) 8.05am to 4.35pm
Non apprenticeship: ask about our flexible delivery options
This is a blended delivery course which will include a combination of online, remote and face to face delivery.
This is a blended delivery course which will include a combination of online, remote and face to face delivery. Blended learning can involve a range of online programs and resources including StudentWeb, Microsoft Teams, Cisco Webex, Skype, specific industry platforms, pre-recorded sessions, assigned reading, tutorials, discussion boards, and online activities. Blended learning also involves face-to-face attendance at classes or practical placements.
Career Outcomes
This course may provide you with employment opportunities in the furnishing industry as a furniture maker or lead to employment opportunities in retail furniture or furniture design.
Entry Requirements
For the non-apprenticeship course you will need to:
- be 16 years of age
- apply directly to the Institute
APPRENTICESHIP ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To apply for this course, you must also be registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider and have a training contract with an employer.
We can provide information and support on how to apply for an apprenticeship with an employer listed by an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Provider. Contact the Skills & Jobs Centre on (03) 8892 1350 or email sajc.elgar@boxhill.edu.au.
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW
To assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment.
A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Applying
For the apprenticeship course - you will need to apply through your employer and an Australian Apprenticeship Centre.
For non-apprenticeship training - enrol directly with the Institute.
Recognition of Prior Learning is available.
Pathways & Accreditation
You may want to continue on and complete the Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3
Fees & Finance Options
This training is provided to eligible individuals with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments
| Full Fee | Apprenticeship Concession | Apprenticeship Gov Subsidised | |
| Tuition Fee | $17,013 | $791 | $3,906 |
| Service Fee | $513 | $513 | $513 |
| Core Skills Support Fee | $83 | $83 | $83 |
| Material Fee | $832 | $832 | $832 |
| Retain Course Items | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Course Estimate | $18,441 | $2,219 | $5,334 |
| Payable Estimate (at commencement) | $6,659 | $791 | $1,936 |
Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2021 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
Course Structure
You will be required to complete 28 units
- MSFFM2002 Assemble Furnishing Components20.0 hours
- MSFGN3002 Estimate And Cost Job16.0 hours
- MSFFM3009 Produce Manual And Computer-Aided Production Drawings60.0 hours
- MSFFM2006 Hand Make Timber Joints40.0 hours
- MSFGN2001 Make Measurements And Calculations30.0 hours
- MSFFF2004 Prepare Surfaces For Finishing24.0 hours
- MSFFM2010 Set Up And Operate Basic Static Machines56.0 hours
- MSFFM2011 Apply Manufactured Board Conversion Techniques16.0 hours
- MSFGN3001 Read And Interpret Work Documents24.0 hours
- MSFFM2001 Use Furniture Making Sector Hand And Power Tools40.0 hours
- MSMENV272 Participate In Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices30.0 hours
- MSMWHS200 Work Safely30.0 hours
- MSMSUP102 Communicate In The Workplace20.0 hours
- MSMSUP106 Work In A Team30.0 hours
- TLID2003 Handle Dangerous Goods/hazardous Substances40.0 hours
- MSFFM3022 Set Up, Operate And Maintain Computer Numerically Controlled (Cnc) Machining And Processing Centres80.0 hours
- MSFFM3019 Set Up, Operate And Maintain Automated Edge Banding Machines60.0 hours
- MSFFM2003 Select And Apply Hardware16.0 hours
- MSFFM2005 Join Solid Timber8.0 hours
- MSFFM3002 Construct Furniture Using Leg And Rail Method64.0 hours
- MSFFM3003 Produce Angled And Curved Furniture Using Manufactured Board64.0 hours
- MSFFM3010 Prepare Cutting List From Plans And Job Specifications16.0 hours
- MSFFM3005 Fabricate Custom Furniture64.0 hours
- MSFFM3004 Produce Angled And Curved Furniture Using Solid Timber64.0 hours
- MSFFM3007 Prepare And Apply Decorative Surfaces For Furniture24.0 hours
- MSFFM3013 Set Up, Operate And Maintain Drilling Machines24.0 hours
- MSFFM3024 Construct Jigs And Fixtures40.0 hours
- MSS402051 Apply Quality Standards30.0 hours
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