MSF20322 Certificate II in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Cabinet Making and Timber Technology Pre-apprenticeship)
This course will help you to gain an apprenticeship in furniture or cabinet making. Cabinet makers work from plans or drawings to make furniture and fixtures for new homes, offices and shops.
This course is fee free* for residents of Western Australia. Some eligibility conditions apply for the fee free training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
* Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the fee free training.
Overview
Campus Balga
When Semester 1, 2025 | Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Want a trades career making cherished chairs and loved lounges?
When you complete this Certificate II qualification, you'll be what employers are looking for in an apprentice furniture maker or cabinet maker.
Cabinet makers work from plans or drawings to make home and office furniture, including built-in cupboards and fixtures for new homes and shops. Furniture making concentrates on the production of solid and free-standing furniture.
Many employers now prefer apprenticeship applicants to have completed a pre-apprenticeship. This course will give you the skills, knowledge and behaviours to prepare you and make you more competitive when applying for apprenticeship positions. It will give you a better chance of gaining an apprenticeship and a flying start in learning a trade.
- Use hand and power tools
- Prepare surfaces
- Interpret plans
- Measure and calculate the right amount of materials for the job
- Workplace health and safety
I have the following attributes:
- Enjoy working with your hands and using tools
- Strong attention to detail and precision
- Willingness to learn and follow instructions
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret plans or technical drawings
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Able to work safely in a workshop environment
- Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| AW866 Module 1 (placement arranged) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW867 Module 2 (commenced) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW868 Module 3 (mid-point) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW869 Module 4 (completed) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM2013 Use furniture making hand and power tools | $0.00 | $41.00 |
| MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| MSFGN2004 Produce simple scale drawings by hand | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| MSMSUP106 Work in a team | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| MSMWHS200 Work safely | $0.00 | $25.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
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$0.00 | $41.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $95.00 |
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$0.00 | $41.00 |
|
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$0.00 | $240.00 |
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$0.00 | $30.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
| AW866 Module 1 (placement arranged) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW867 Module 2 (commenced) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW868 Module 3 (mid-point) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| AW869 Module 4 (completed) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| MSFFM2013 Use furniture making hand and power tools | $0.00 | $41.00 |
| MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| MSFGN2004 Produce simple scale drawings by hand | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | $0.00 | $15.00 |
| MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace | $0.00 | $30.00 |
| MSMSUP106 Work in a team | $0.00 | $35.00 |
| MSMWHS200 Work safely | $0.00 | $25.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|
|
|
$0.00 | $41.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $95.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $41.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $240.00 |
|
|
$0.00 | $30.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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