Wodonga TAFE
19 weeks
Learn practical cabinet making and timber technology skills in a 19-week part-time program. Perfect for those seeking entry into the furniture, cabinetry, and timber manufacturing industries with hands-on training in tools, machinery, and production techniques.
Students must be at least 16 years of age. A Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment is required to complete this course. Safety boots and suitable clothing are mandatory for practical sessions. No prior experience in cabinet making or timber work is required.
The course covers essential practical and theoretical components including: Work Health and Safety practices and safe working procedures; Furniture making hand and power tools operation; Basic static machine operation; Hand-making timber joints; Surface preparation and finishing techniques; Spray gun application for surface coatings; Assembling furnishing products; Basic measurements, calculations, and scale drawing production; Workplace communication and teamwork; Environmentally sustainable work practices. All training is delivered through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on practical experience in workshop environments.
Wodonga TAFE is a registered training organisation (RTO 3097) with extensive experience in vocational education and trades training. The institution offers industry-relevant qualifications delivered by experienced instructors in well-equipped facilities. The Trades Training Centre provides authentic learning environments with access to professional tools and machinery, ensuring students gain practical skills directly applicable to industry employment.
Graduates can pursue careers as cabinet makers, furniture makers, or production operation assistants in manufacturing and construction sectors. The qualification provides a pathway to the Certificate III in Cabinet Making & Timber Technology (Apprenticeship) for further specialisation, or to Certificate IV in Building & Construction for broader construction industry opportunities. Employment opportunities exist in furniture factories, cabinet making workshops, kitchen and bathroom installation companies, and construction sites.