Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways

MSF20522

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

This qualification is intended for a learning and assessment environment, such as a school-based pre-employment training program, where access to structured on-the-job learning in a workplace may not be available.

It delivers broad skills and knowledge in furniture making tasks which will enhance the graduates’ entry-level employment prospects for apprenticeships, traineeships or general employment in a furniture manufacturing environment or related workplace.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Start (general)
      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    • VET Student Loans are not available
    • You may need to pay for equipment or materials.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Qualification only:
      6 months – 1 year

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Classroom-based

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Demonstrate care and apply safe practices at work Core
Develop a career plan for the furnishing industry Core
Make measurements and calculations Core
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Core
Undertake a basic furniture making project Core
Adapt to work in industry Elective
Assemble furnishing products Elective
Construct a basic roll-up blind Elective
Interact with computing technology Elective
Join furnishing materials Elective
Organise and communicate information Elective
Produce simple scale drawings by hand Elective
Select and apply hardware Elective
Source and review information about furnishing product materials Elective
Source and review information about kitchen, bathroom and laundry design Elective
Use basic artwork framing techniques Elective
Use basic finishing techniques on timber surfaces Elective
Use basic upholstery techniques Elective
Use furniture making hand and power tools Elective
Use timber furnishing construction techniques Elective
Work in a team Elective
Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering Elective

Job prospects

The Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Product Assembler

    ANZSCO 832211

    Product Assemblers put together components and subassemblies that go into the production of metal products, electrical and electronic equipment, jewellery and precious metal articles, and joinery products.

    Recommended education level:
    Certificate I or secondary education

Training providers delivering Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways

It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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