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Build, repair and install furniture and fixtures made from wood or wood substitutes

Cabinet makers work with hand tools and modern, computer-controlled  wood machining systems. They build furniture and fixtures, such as the modular flat-pack panels used in kitchens and bathrooms. Furniture makers create custom-built fine furniture or volume production timber items using traditional techniques.

Add the wow factor to finished furniture

TAFE SA qualifications in furniture finishing will prepare you for work in a modern field such as kitchens and commercial interiors, or in a more traditional environment such as restoration and preservation. A furniture finisher complements and provides the wow factor to a finished item of furniture. It’s an important part of the furnishing industry and there's a high demand for qualified and experienced furniture finishers.

Certificate III in Furniture Finishing

Carpentry and Furniture Making Courses

Award Courses Help… National Code
Certificate II in Furniture FinishingMSF20213
Certificate II Program in Construction Pathways (Carpentry and Joinery)
Certificate III in Furniture FinishingMSF30113
Certificate III in Furniture MakingMSF30213
Short Courses Help… Duration
Musical Instrument Making18 weeks
Apprenticeships and Traineeships Help… National Code
Certificate III in Cabinet MakingMSF31113
Certificate III in CarpentryCPC30211
Certificate III in Carpentry and JoineryCPC32011
Certificate III in Furniture FinishingMSF30113
Certificate III in Furniture MakingMSF30213
* Eligibility criteria applies. See course details to check if you meet the requirements for funding.

Work with timber to build residential and commercial structures and structural elements

Carpentry qualifications from TAFE SA prepare you for a range of woodworking careers. Examples include building construction, cabinet making, wood machining, furniture making, upholstery, glazing and flooring. Topics include safe work practices, interpreting plans, using power tools, making measurements, planning and costing.

Certificate III in Carpentry

Make cabinetry and furniture from timber

In a TAFE SA timber machining course, you’ll learn the skills and knowledge to work with timber to produce cabinetry and furniture. Topics include how to set up and operate basic static machines, working with a range of hand and power tools, interpreting work documents, and creating computer-aided production drawings.

Certificate III in Cabinet Making

Student Program Information Guides

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