Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology
MSF30322
BIK0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 21/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 08/12/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
Workers with this qualification have tradesperson-level skills in the manufacture and/or installation of products, including furniture and cabinetry, made from timber and other materials.
They have core skills in tool use, measuring, drawing (including computer-aided design), interpreting work documentation, preparing cutting lists, communication, teamwork, and safe and environmentally sustainable work practices. They may have specialised skills in wood machining, cabinet and furniture making, kitchen and bathroom construction and installation, marine cabinetry, coopering or drafting.
Work is in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader activities involving established routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures. Individuals collaborate with others to achieve quality outcomes and take responsibility for their own work. They may have some limited responsibility for the work of others.
Kitchen and bathroom installers must be licensed in some states, and induction training is required for those working on construction sites.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty-five (25)- eight (8) core units
- seventeen (17) elective units, consisting of:
- eight (8) to thirteen (13) units from Groups A to F
- three (3) to eight (8) units from Group G
- one (1) or two (2) units from Group H
- up to five (5) units not listed below from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. These units:
- must be relevant to the work outcome as outlined in the qualification description above
- must not duplicate the outcome of other units used to achieve this qualification
- must not include any unit coded MSFFP
- must not include more than one (1) unit aligned at a level lower than Australian Qualifications Framework Level 3.
All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Electives from Groups A to F can be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Furniture): five (5) units from Group A
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Kitchens and Bathrooms): five (5) units from Group B
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Marine Cabinetry): five (5) units from Group C
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Wood Machining): seven (7) units from Group D
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Coopering): four (4) units from Group E
Certificate III Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Drafting): four (4) units from Group F
Where units are included to meet more than one specialisation, a multiple specialisation can be achieved, with each specialisation bracketed separately, e.g., Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Marine Cabinetry) (Drafting). Multiple specialisations must meet industry-recognised occupational needs.
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AE48 | Kitchens and Bathrooms |
| AE49 | Wood Machining |
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWC20 | MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace | 26 | Unit of competency |
| WI512 | MSFGN2001 | Make measurements and calculations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OEJ82 | MSFFM3031 | Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OEJ87 | MSFFM3030 | Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings | 52 | Unit of competency |
| OEK83 | MSFGN3005 | Read and interpret work documents | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OEL27 | MSFFM2013 | Use furniture making hand and power tools | 38 | Unit of competency |
| AWC31 | MSMSUP106 | Work in a team | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Furniture
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Furniture): complete five (5) units from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEK60 | MSFFM3025 | Construct furniture using leg and rail method | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OEL35 | MSFFM2017 | Hand make timber joints | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEL22 | MSFFM2016 | Join solid timber | 12 | Unit of competency |
| OEL21 | MSFFM2018 | Operate basic static machines safely | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OEK63 | MSFFM3028 | Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furnishing products | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OEL91 | MSFFF2012 | Prepare surfaces for finishing | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OEK59 | MSFFM3026 | Produce angled and curved components using manufactured board | 64 | Unit of competency |
| OEJ56 | MSFFM3027 | Produce angled and curved components using solid timber | 64 | Unit of competency |
| OEK58 | MSFFM3029 | Select timbers for furniture production | 16 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Kitchens and Bathrooms
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Kitchens and Bathrooms): complete five (5) units from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEJ97 | MSFFM3041 | Determine and document requirements for cabinetry installation | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OEJ98 | MSFFM3042 | Fabricate cabinetry | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEJ94 | MSFFM3043 | Install cabinetry | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OEK76 | MSFKB3012 | Plan kitchen and bathroom projects | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEM24 | MSFKB2003 | Prepare for cabinetry installation | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OEK50 | MSFFM3038 | Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OEJ92 | MSFFM3045 | Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres | 70 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: Marine Cabinetry
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Marine Cabinetry): complete five (5) units from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCM25 | CPCSHP3005 | Apply and trim decorative additions to shopfittings and components | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCR07 | CPCCCA3014 | Construct and install bulkheads | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCN16 | CPCCPB3004 | Fix wet area sheets | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAJ85 | MSFFL2038 | Install lay flat vinyl floor coverings | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BBA82 | CPCCWC3004 | Install suspended ceilings | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OCI88 | AURVTT121 | Select and apply adhesives in automotive and marine service and repair work | 15 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D: Wood Machining
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Wood Machining): complete seven (7) units from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEJ92 | MSFFM3045 | Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEL60 | MSFFM3044 | Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) sizing machines | 46 | Unit of competency |
| OEK20 | MSFFM3033 | Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OEK51 | MSFFM3034 | Set up, operate and maintain joining machines | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEK55 | MSFFM3036 | Set up, operate and maintain multi-head planing and moulding machines | 48 | Unit of competency |
| OEK57 | MSFFM3035 | Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OEK48 | MSFFM3037 | Set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping machines | 46 | Unit of competency |
| OEK53 | MSFFM3032 | Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines | 20 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E: Coopering
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Coopering): complete four (4) units from Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEK07 | MSFCP3003 | Maintain and repair barrels | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OEL93 | MSFCP3002 | Produce barrels using fired processes | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OEL87 | MSFCP3001 | Produce barrels using non-fired processes | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OEK37 | MSFCP2005 | Use coopering sector hand and power tools | 40 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F: Drafting
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (Drafting): complete (4) units from Group F.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODZ64 | MSFFDM4002 | Collect and interpret information to support production processes | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODD24 | CUAACD312 | Produce computer-aided drawings | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ82 | MSFFDM4012 | Produce computer-aided line and component production drawings | 64 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ65 | MSFFDM4014 | Produce manual and computer-aided drawings from design concepts | 60 | Unit of competency |
8. Group G: General Electives
Three (3) to eight (8) units to be chosen from Group G.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
9. Group H: Safe Work
One (1) or two (2) units to be chosen from Group H.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAP37 | CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | 32 | Unit of competency |
| ODX74 | CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | 6 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J739 | MSF31113 | Certificate III in Cabinet Making | Qualification |
| J730 | MSF30213 | Certificate III in Furniture Making | Qualification |
| J749 | MSF30313 | Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining | Qualification |
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