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Heidelberg campus Furniture making - timber chair frames

Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways MSF20522 (VDSS)

Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways MSF20522

This introduction to the furniture industry will set you on the path to become an apprentice cabinetmaker or furniture maker. Develop your skills in furniture making and get ready for an in-demand job. Learn craftspersonship, technical expertise and organisational skills. 

Course details

Location

Heidelberg Campus

Career pathways

With this course you can go onto work or an apprenticeship in cabinetmaking or a related field.

Study pathways

After completing this program, you can apply for credits in the Certificate Ill in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology MSF30322.

Timetable

Wednesday 1 pm - 5 pm.

Credit in VCE or VCE VM

This course provides recognition of two or more units at Units 1 and 2 level and Units 3 and 4 sequence.

ATAR contribution

If you receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence, you will be eligible for an increment towards your ATAR (10% of the average four scaled studies). This course does not offer scored assessment.

What you'll need to bring

You'll need:

  • Overalls, work pants or work shorts
  • sleeved shirt or t-shirt (strictly no singlets)
  • leather enclosed footwear (steel-capped boots not essential)
  • clear safety glasses and hearing protection.
Unit code Unit title Hours
Year 1 core units
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 30
MSMPCI103 Demonstrate care and apply safe practices at work 30
MSFFP2017 Develop a career plan for the furnishing industry 30
Year 1 elective units
MSFFM2013 Use furniture making hand and power tools 40
MSFFM2019 Assemble furnishing products 20
MSFFP2012 Join furnishing materials 40
MSFGN2004 Produce simple scale drawings by hand 40
MSMSUP106 Work in a team 30
Year 2 core units
MSFFP2020 Undertake a basic furniture making project 100
MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations 30
Year 2 elective units
MSFFP2018 Source and review information about furnishing product materials 40
MSFFM2014 Select and apply hardware 16

Fees and costs

2026 fee schedules will be provided to schools separately. Please contact us for more information: 03 9269 1292

Nationally Recognised Training

This course is government accredited and has national recognition.

Next steps

Schools can submit VET applications using our secure online school portal. Students may be required to attend an information session and/or interview. Schools will receive an email to confirm applications have been accepted and then, students and schools will be emailed enrolment procedures. Once enrolled, VET school coordinators can use the portal to monitor their students’ attendance and progress.

For access to Melbourne Polytechnic’s dedicated school portal, phone 03 9269 1292 or email vdss@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.

To book an appointment to talk to a representative from Melbourne Polytechnic, contact 03 9269 1292 or email vdss@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.