Course Overview

GippsTAFE is recognised by the Institute for Trade Skills Excellence as one of Australia's leading building and construction training providers.

This course has been developed in consultation with the furnishing industry and will provide you with the skills you need to complete your apprenticeship and become a qualified cabinetmaker.

What you will learn

In this course you will learn:

• Introduction to furnishings industry
• Occupational health and safety
• Workplace environment
• Calculations
• Communications
• Introduction to materials
• Information technology
• Hand tools and equipment
• Power tools and equipment
• Materials handling
• Construction - basic
• Drawing/sketching
• Work with others
• Surface preparation
• Static machines and equipment
• Plan reading and documentation
• Customer relations and services
• Decorative accessories
• Quality principles
• Installation techniques
• Introduction to CAD
• Frame construction
• Panel construction
• Modular construction
• Leg and rail construction
• Drawer construction
• Pattern and template making
• Veneer processes
• Pre-production planning
• Door construction
• Curved construction
• Angular construction
• Table construction
• Installation techniques
• Manufactured board construction
• Solid timber construction
• Built-in furniture
• Post former machine.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Many GippsTAFE courses offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Click to learn more about RPL and how it can benefit you.

Employment Prospects

• Cabinet maker

Entry Requirements

• You must be an apprentice to an employer or group training scheme.

How To Apply

Direct to Institute

Assessment

Assessment is competency based and includes practical work and classroom tasks.