Certificate III in Furniture Making
| Course Code: | LMF30302 |
| Department: | Built & Natural Environments |
| Study Area(s): | Furniture and Upholstery |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows |
| Course Length: | Part-time day (3 years) Flexible (4 years) |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
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Course overview
This course is an Australian Apprenticeship, combining paid work with training.
This course provides appropriate off-the-job training for someone wanting to work in making freestanding furniture.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSBCMN310A | Deliver and Monitor a Service to Customers | 35 |
| LMFCR0001A | Follow Safe Working Policies and Practices | 40 |
| LMFCR0002A | Communicate in The Workplace | 20 |
| LMFCR0003A | Carry Out Measurements and Calculations | 20 |
| LMFCR0004A | Work Effectively With Others | 15 |
| LMFFF2004A | Prepare Surfaces For Finishing | 24 |
| LMFFM2001A | Use Furniture Making Sector Hand and Power Tools | 40 |
| LMFFM2002A | Assemble Furnishing Components | 20 |
| LMFFM2003A | Select and Apply Hardware | 16 |
| LMFFM2006A | Hand Make Timber Joints | 40 |
| LMFFM2010A | Set Up Operate and Maintain Basic Static Machines | 56 |
| LMFFM2011A | Apply Manufactured Board Conversion Techniques | 16 |
| TDTD397C | Handle Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Substances | 40 |
| Total hours: | 382 | |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LMFFM3002A | Construct Furniture Using Leg and Rail Method | 64 |
| LMFFM3004A | Produce Angled and Curved Furniture Using Solid Timber | 64 |
| LMFFM3005A | Fabricate Custom Furniture | 64 |
| LMFFM3007A | Prepare and Apply Decorative Surfaces For Furniture | 24 |
| LMFFM3010A | Select Timbers For Furniture Production | 8 |
| LMFFM3011A | Produce Manual and Computer-Aided Production Drawings | 60 |
| LMFFM3012A | Prepare Cutting List From Plans and Job Specifications | 16 |
| LMFFM3013A | Measure and Draw Site Layout For Manufactured Furniture Products | 16 |
| LMFFM3020A | Set Up Operate and Maintain Sawing Machines | 24 |
| LMFFM3021A | Set Up Operate and Maintain Drilling Machines | 24 |
| LMFFM3023A | Set Up Operate and Maintain Planing and Finishing Machines | 40 |
| LMFFM3031A | Set Up Operate and Maintain Computer Numerically Controlled Machining and Processing Centres | 80 |
| LMFFM3033A | Construct Jigs and Fixtures | 40 |
| LMFGN3001A | Read and Interpret Work Documents | 24 |
| LMFGN3002A | Estimate and Cost Job | 16 |
| MCMS200A | Apply Competitive Manufacturing Processes | 40 |
| MCMT240A | Apply 5s Procedures in a Manufacturing Environment | 40 |
| MCMT281A | Contribute to The Application of a Proactive Maintenance Strategy | 30 |
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 188 | $ 990^ | $ 95 | n/a | $ 6,500^ | $ 3,250^ |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Building program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.75 x 200 = $350.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $440.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 | n/a | n/a | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 | n/a | n/a | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Building program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.75 x 900 = $1,575.00 but capped at the maximum of $990.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $1,228.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 900 = $7,200.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 900 = $3,600.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees structure.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
For a fee schedule, call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or (03) 9279 2222. Alternatively email enquiries@kangan.edu.au. There will be extra costs for reference books of approximately $150, protective clothing of approximately $120 and specialised materials of approximately $440.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course will help you to gain employment as a qualified tradesperson across the broad spectrum of the furnishing industry.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain comprehensive skills and training in the theoretical and practical elements of furniture making.
What qualifications will I receive?
when you successfully complete the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Furniture Making. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework, this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion, issued by the Victorian Qualifications Authority.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
You may continue on to complete the Diploma of Furnishing (Furniture Technology), Diploma of Arts (Furniture Design) and Certificate IV in Furnishing (Furniture Production) which are all available at other Registered Training Organisations (RTO's). These courses are supported by Furnishing Training Victoria and the furnishing industry.
Can I apply?
There are no set pre-requisites for this course, however Year 11 or Year 12 is usually an advantage.
You can apply if you have an employer prepared to offer you an apprenticeship (Contract of Training in this trade). The Institute has a policy of equal opportunity and welcomes both male and female students. Women are continually entering the furniture industry and find the work both suitable and challenging.
How do I apply?
New Apprentices/Trainees will first need to be employed and signed up to a “Contract of training” by an Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC), with Kangan Institute listed as the preferred provider . For locations visit http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/. For further information call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au.
How will I be selected for this course?
Applicants must be currently employed as a furniture making apprentice. You will complete a pre-enrolment comprehension, literacy and numeracy test.
How long is the course?
Apprentices attend classes one day per week, 40 weeks per year for three years. Depending on the training plan, a total of 947 hours or 959 hours are needed to complete the qualifications.
Where and how can I study?
This course is offered at the Broadmeadows campus.
How will I be assessed?
You will need to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. You may be assessed by a combination of written assignments or tests, oral tests and practical assessments in class, or at work. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. If needed, you will have the chance for reassessment and appeal.
Additional comments
This course has running enrolments throughout the year.
What will I study?
You will study: deliver and monitor to customers; safe work policies and practices; workplace communications; measurements and calculations; work effectively with others; prepare surfaces for finishing; use furniture making sector hand and power tools; assemble furnishing components; select and apply hardware; hand make timber joints; set up, operate and maintain basic static machines; apply manufactured board conversion techniques; construct furniture using leg and rail method; produce angled and curved furniture using solid timber; fabricate custom furniture; prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furniture; select timbers for furniture production; produce manual and computer-aided production drawings; prepare cutting list from plans and job specifications; measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products; set up, operate and maintain sawing machines; set up, operate and maintain drilling machines; set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines; set up, operate and maintain CNC machining and processing centres; construct jigs and fixtures; read and interpret work documents; estimate and cost job; and handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances.
