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About the course
This Certificate III builds entry-level trade skills in cabinet making and timber technology, and can be completed as an apprenticeship while you work. You’ll learn to make and repair timber products using solid timber and panel materials, following processes from design through to production. Training includes manual and computer-aided drawings, safe use of power tools and wood machines, and completing jobs to time and cost requirements in cabinetmaking and timber work. The programme focuses on applied engineering drawings, workshop skills, and technical maintenance competencies.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue roles across manufacturing, construction and related wood trades. Typical outcomes include working as a cabinetmaker (including furniture or kitchen and bathroom fit-outs), solid timber machinist, wood machinist, machining technician, or wood trades worker. Skills support work in producing and installing timber furniture and fittings, and provide a foundation to progress within cabinetmaking and timber technology at Certificate III level. Preparing graduates for engineering technician, draftsperson, and technical service roles, or degree articulation.
Living Costs in Gold Coast**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310 |
Average Salary***
