Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways VDSS
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Overview
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.
Career Pathways
Where will the Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways MSF20522 (VDSS) take me?
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.
Course Details
Campus
Delivery methods
This course is delivered in-person at our Heidelberg campus.
Class Schedule
Wednesday 1 pm - 5 pm.
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.
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.
Units of Study
The hours displayed are nominal, actual classroom hours delivered may differ. Please contact us for the latest student contact hours information.
| Code | Subject | Type | Hours |
| MSFFM2013 | Use furniture making hand and power tools | Elective | 40 |
| MSFFM2014 | Select and apply hardware | Elective | 16 |
| MSFFM2019 | Assemble furnishing products | Elective | 20 |
| MSFFP2012 | Join furnishing materials | Elective | 40 |
| MSFFP2017 | Develop a career plan for the furnishing industry | Core | 30 |
| MSFFP2018 | Source and review information about furnishing product materials | Elective | 40 |
| MSFFP2020 | Undertake a basic furniture making project | Core | 100 |
| MSFGN2001 | Make measurements and calculations | Core | 30 |
| MSFGN2004 | Produce simple scale drawings by hand | Elective | 40 |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Core | 30 |
| MSMPCI103 | Demonstrate care and apply safe practices at work | Core | 30 |
| MSMSUP106 | Work in a team | Elective | 30 |
Fees & Costs
Uniform and equipment requirements
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.
Fees
2026 fee schedules will be provided to schools separately. Please contact us for more information: 03 9269 1292.
Requirements
You must be at least 15 years old and in Year 10 or Year 11 in secondary school.
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.
Next Steps
Students:
Talk to your school's VET Coordinator about enrolling into VDSS at Melbourne Polytechnic. You may be invited to attend an information session.
Schools:
Apply through our dedicated VDSS Portal.
Recognising Organisations
Nationally Recognised Training This course is government accredited and has national recognition.
Local student means; you are an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen or a permanent humanitarian visa holder.