Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Cabinet Making
Certificate III in Cabinet Making
MSF31113
J739
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.00 | 03/06/2022 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 6.00 | 03/12/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 5.00 | 12/07/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 4.00 | 04/03/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 10/09/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 17/03/2014 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of skills at trade-level for those working in furniture making and those involved in the manufacture and installation of fitted furniture typically in a kitchen, bathroom and related context. Installation skills may be applied to new or renovation work. The work is in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints.
This qualification offers a generic Certificate III in Cabinet Making, as well as two pathways targeting the skill requirements of free-standing furniture makers and kitchen and bathroom cabinet makers and installers.
The following additional qualification descriptors are approved for this qualification:
Pathway 1:
MSF31113 Certificate III in Cabinet Making
(Furniture)
Pathway 2:
MSF31113 Certificate III in Cabinet Making
(Kitchens and Bathrooms)
The MSS30312 Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices is available for employees at this level who already possess technical skills and who require additional manufacturing practice skills above those available in this qualification.
Depending on the state and territory where work is undertaken licensing may relate to this qualification where the candidate is required to work on-site assisting in kitchen and bathroom installation. The licensing requirement will usually involve construction induction training. Where licensing is required the unit CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry should be selected. If no licensing requirement exists e.g. where all work will be off-site then the unit MSAPMOHS200A Work safely should be selected.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSF31113 Certificate III in Cabinet Making, competency must be achieved in twenty-eight (28) units of competency.- six (6) core units of competency
- twenty-two (22) elective units of competency.
Note: Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisites and must be considered in the total number of units. Please refer to individual units for details.
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select twenty-two (22) units from Groups A to F as specified below.
Generic qualification
- one (1) unit from Group A
- a minimum of eight (8) units in any combination from Groups B, C or D
- a minimum of eight (8) units from Group E
Pathway 1 - Furniture
- one (1) unit from Group A
- a minimum of eight (8) units from groups B or D
- a minimum of eight (8) units from Group E
Pathway 2 - Kitchens and Bathrooms
- one (1) unit from Group A
- a minimum of eight (8) units from Groups C or D
- and a minimum of eight (8) units from Group E
The balance of units (up to 5) can be chosen from Group F, or from Groups B, C or D.
Group F
- Up to five (5) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Groups B to E, or units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum one [1] unit), Certificate III level (maximum five [5] units) or Certificate IV level (maximum one [1] unit).
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group F must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
1. Core Units
All six (6) 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 |
| WI514 | MSFGN3001 | Read and interpret work documents | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WI410 | MSFFM2001 | Use furniture making sector hand and power tools | 38 | Unit of competency |
| AWC31 | MSMSUP106 | Work in a team | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
One (1) unit must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODX74 | CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | 6 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Generic Qualification:
- a minimum of eight (8) units in any combination from Groups B, C or D.
Pathway 1 - Furniture:
- a minimum of eight (8) units must be completed from Groups B or D .
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI411 | MSFFM2002 | Assemble furnishing components | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WI423 | MSFFM3002 | Construct furniture using leg and rail method | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI426 | MSFFM3005 | Fabricate custom furniture | 52 | Unit of competency |
| WI415 | MSFFM2006 | Hand make timber joints | 36 | Unit of competency |
| WI427 | MSFFM3006 | Install furnishing products | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WI414 | MSFFM2005 | Join solid timber | 8 | Unit of competency |
| WI316 | MSFFF2004 | Prepare surfaces for finishing | 16 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Generic Qualification:
- a minimum of eight (8) units in any combination from Groups B, C or D.
Pathway 2 - Kitchens and Bathrooms
- a minimum of eight (8) units must be completed from Groups C or D .
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI558 | MSFKB3003 | Check and measure fit of cabinets | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WI559 | MSFKB3004 | Conduct on-site adjustments to cabinets and components | 15 | Unit of competency |
| WI557 | MSFKB3002 | Determine requirements for installation of cabinets | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI560 | MSFKB3005 | Fabricate cabinets for the built-in environment | 70 | Unit of competency |
| WI561 | MSFKB3006 | Install fitted cabinets and components | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAI56 | MSFKB3011 | Plan kitchen and bathroom projects | 70 | Unit of competency |
| WI554 | MSFKB2001 | Prepare for cabinet installation | 10 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units
Generic Qualification:
- a minimum of eight (8) units in any combination from Groups B, C or D.
Pathway 1 - Furniture:
- a minimum of eight (8) units must be completed from Groups B or D .
Pathway 2 - Kitchens and Bathrooms
- a minimum of eight (8) units must be completed from Groups C or D .
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAF04 | MSS402082 | Apply cost factors to work practices | 35 | Unit of competency |
| WI420 | MSFFM2011 | Apply manufactured board conversion techniques | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OCF16 | BSBOPS304 | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WI515 | MSFGN3002 | Estimate and cost job | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WI431 | MSFFM3010 | Prepare cutting list from plans and job specifications | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WI412 | MSFFM2003 | Select and apply hardware | 16 | Unit of competency |
| WI419 | MSFFM2010 | Set up and operate basic static machines | 56 | Unit of competency |
| WI443 | MSFFM3022 | Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres | 56 | Unit of competency |
| WI442 | MSFFM3021 | Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) sizing machines | 46 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E Elective Units
A minimum of eight (8) units must be chosen from Group E for the generic qualification or pathways.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
7. Group F Elective Units
Up to five (5) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Groups B to E, or units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum one (1) unit), Certificate III level (maximum five (5) units) or Certificate IV level (maximum one (1) unit).
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group F must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W651 | LMF32109 | Certificate III in Cabinet Making | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIK0 | MSF30322 | Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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