Machining Techniques and Furniture Assembly Skill Set
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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills program, through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the tuition fees (plus resource fee) capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession.
^ You will pay half price for the tuition fees on the Lower fees, local skills qualifications, however other fees may apply such as Resource fees that are specific to your course. For full details see our Half price courses page.
Overview
Campus Balga
When Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode On campus
Delve into the world of woodworking
Led by industry experts, our tailored curriculum ensures a comprehensive learning journey for aspiring furniture makers. This course equips students with essential skills to produce and assemble furniture items using wood machinery and hand tools. Learn diverse techniques and gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art facilities. Students will be immersed in practical applications, working on real woodworking projects to hone their abilities and produce quality furniture pieces.
With a curriculum meticulously crafted to meet the needs of woodworkers at all levels, our program provides the perfect foundation for pursuing your passion and mastering the art of woodworking.
Led by industry experts, our tailored curriculum ensures a comprehensive learning journey.
- Precision Timber Machining Techniques:
Explore methods for accurately cutting raw timber to specified dimensions. - Cutting Various Substrates:
Learn techniques for cutting substrates, sheets, and manufactured boards with precision. - Timber Selection and Optimization:
Gain insights into selecting appropriate materials for woodworking projects, optimizing timber usage sustainably, and creating efficient cutting lists. - Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) Guidelines:
Understand and implement safety protocols for the operation of power tools and basic stationary machinery in woodworking environments.
I have the following attributes:
- Technical and mechanical aptitude
- Reasonable numeracy skills and mathematical aptitude
- Problem-solving skills
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Course fees
(Tuition fee* $226.80 + Resource fee $410.00 )
(Tuition fee* $67.20 + Resource fee $410.00 )
Half price fees
The Lower fees, local skills (half price) discount and fee caps have been applied to the Tuition Fee total displayed under Course Fees. Tuition Fee capping is not reflected in the fees displayed when looking at the cost per unit. Please note that fee caps only apply to the calendar year, so multi-semester courses across more than one calendar year may have a higher fee. See the Half price courses page for more details.
Lower fees, local skills are available to residents of Western Australia, and temporary residents holding certain visa types. They are not available for people living outside of Western Australia, or international students. Full eligibility details are available on our Half price courses page.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
T 1300 300 822
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
Units
Core
| National ID | Unit title |
|---|---|
| MSFFM2013 | Use furniture making hand and power tools |
| MSFFM2016 | Join solid timber |
| MSFFM2018 | Operate basic static machines safely |
| MSFFM2019 | Assemble furnishing products |
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