Wodonga TAFE
4 years
Become a skilled cabinet maker and furniture craftsperson through this 4-year apprenticeship. Learn to design, fabricate, and install custom cabinetry using hand tools, power tools, and CNC machinery while working in the furnishing industry.
You must be employed under an Australian Apprenticeship Agreement to undertake this course. Applicants need to be signed up as an apprentice through the Apprentice Connect Australia Provider (ACAP). There is a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) requirement to complete this course. Participants must wear steel-capped boots and work-suitable protective clothing, with the option to bring personal protective equipment (PPE). Basic numeracy and literacy skills are essential for reading work documents and making measurements.
The course covers comprehensive cabinet making and timber technology through compulsory units including: workplace health and safety in construction, furniture making hand and power tools, hardware selection and application, sheet laminate application, timber joint making, product assembly, and curved component production. Students learn machine operation and maintenance for sawing, drilling, planing, finishing, edge banding, and CNC machining equipment. Additional modules cover production drawing creation (manual and computer-aided), cutting list preparation, cabinetry design and documentation, installation requirements, and environmental sustainable work practices. Communication, teamwork, and dangerous goods handling are also integrated throughout the program.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) delivering nationally recognised AQF qualifications. The institute provides comprehensive apprenticeship support through flexible block-release study options (3, 6, or 9 days per month) combined with on-the-job training. Wodonga TAFE offers hands-on practical training with access to industry-standard tools and machinery, professional assessment strategies, and pathways support to help students progress in their careers.
Graduates can pursue careers as furniture makers, furniture restorers, kitchen manufacturers, shop fitters, joiners, boat interior fitters, and cabinet makers. The skills developed enable employment across the furnishing industry in both manufacturing and installation roles. The qualification provides a foundation for specialisation in custom furniture design, heritage restoration, commercial kitchen fitting, or establishing independent furniture-making businesses.
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