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 VCE VET units at Unit 1 and 2 level, a scored VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequence and an additional non-scored VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequence.
ATAR contribution
If you wish to receive an ATAR contribution for the Units 3 and 4 sequence of VCE VET Furniture Making Pathways, you must undertake scored assessment (Year 2) for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to your ATAR, either as one of your best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study.
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.