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Certificate III in Furniture Making
Box Hill Institute, TAFE VIC
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 02411J
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. This course will teach you essential trades skills including 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.
Designed for
For the non-apprenticeship course you will need to:be 16 years of ageapply directly to the InstituteAPPRENTICESHIP 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 REVIEWTo 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.
Structure
You will be required to complete 28 units
Standard entry requirements
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.
Recognition
This course is government accredited and has national recognitionThe qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3 You may want to continue on and complete the Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology.
Study pathways
This course may provide you with employment opportunities in the furnishing industry as a furniture maker.This course may also lead to employment opportunities in retail furniture or furniture design.
