Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining - MSF30313

Course Overview

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Average Course Duration: 3 Years

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Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform timber and composites machining for the manufacture of furniture, cabinetry, windows and doors, and other components utilising a range of specialist machinery, and includes preparing and working from drawings and cutting lists. The skills include static and computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine set up, operation maintenance and basic troubleshooting.

There are three possible specialist streams embedded in this qualification:

Stream 1 -- Flat Panel Machining

Stream 2 – Solid Timber Machining

Stream 3 – Machining Technician

Units may be chosen from the specialist stream elective groups to achieve any of the three specialisations or a broad combination of competencies can be selected from all electives with no identified specialisation.

Where specialisation is achieved, RTOs should identify this as follows:

MSF30313 Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining

(Flat Panel Machining)

MSF30313 Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining

(Solid Timber Machining)

MSF30313 Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining

(Machining Technician)

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Architecture and Building field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Architecture and Building field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Architecture and Building field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Architecture and Building field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

85.3%

Technicians and Trades Workers

7.3%

Labourers

3.5%

Managers

Industries

Graduates of the Architecture and Building field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

88.3%

Construction

3.6%

Manufacturing

2.1%

Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Furnishing Career Pathway

Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining is in the Architecture and Building Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Furnishing .

Stream

Timber and Composites Machining

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Cabinet, Furniture Making and Finishing

Flooring Technology

Upholstery

Picture Framing

Blinds and Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles

Piano Technology

Interior Decoration and Design

Glass Processing and Glazing

Certificate II

Upholstery Worker

Picture Frame Process Worker

Flat Glass Worker

Certificate III

Picture Framer

Certificate IV

Diploma

Mid-Level Interior Designer

Advanced Diploma

Commercial Interior Designer

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

To be awarded the MSF30313 Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining, competency must be achieved in twenty-seven (27) units of competency.

eleven (11) core units of competency

sixteen (16) elective units of competency.

Note: Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisites and must be considered in the total number of units. Please refer to individual units for details.

CORE UNITS

Complete all eleven (11) units from this list.

Unit code	Unit title
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMWHS200	Work safely
MSMSUP102	Communicate in the workplace
MSMSUP106	Work in a team
MSFFM2001	Use furniture making sector hand and power tools
MSFFM2010	Set up and operate basic static machines
MSFFM3009	Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings
MSFFM3010	Prepare cutting list from plans and job specifications
MSFGN2001	Make measurements and calculations
MSFGN3001	Read and interpret work documents
MSFGN3002	Estimate and cost job

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select sixteen (16) units from Groups A, B, C, D or E as specified below.

Group A

Select a minimum of seven (7) units from Group A for a specialisation in Stream 1 - Flat Panel Machining

Unit code	Unit title
MSFFF2004	Prepare surfaces for finishing
MSFFM2002	Assemble furnishing components
MSFFM2004	Apply sheet laminates by hand
MSFFM2007	Follow plans to assemble production furniture
MSFFM2011	Apply manufactured board conversion techniques
MSFFM3012	Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines
MSFFM3013	Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines
MSFFM3019	Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines
MSFFM3020	Fabricate synthetic solid surface products

Group B

Select a minimum of seven (7) units from Group B for a specialisation in Stream 2 – Solid Timber Machining

Unit code	Unit title
MSFFDM4023	Set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines for furniture designs
MSFFM2005	Join solid timber
MSFFM3008	Select timbers for furniture production
MSFFM3014	Set up, operate and maintain joining machines
MSFFM3015	Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines
MSFFM3016	Set up, operate and maintain multi-head planing and moulding machines
MSFFM3017	Set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping machines
MSFFM3018	Set up, operate and maintain mechanical wood-turning lathes
MSFFM3024	Construct jigs and fixtures

Group C

Select a minimum of seven (7) units from Group C for a specialisation in Stream 3 –Machining Technician

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEM07001B	Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment	*
MEM14003B	Undertake basic production scheduling
MEM18001C	Use hand tools
MEM30017A	Use basic preventative maintenance techniques and tools
MSFFM3021	Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) sizing machines
MSFFM3022	Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) machining and processing centres
MSFFM3023	Produce and maintain cutting tools
MSS402001	Apply competitive manufacturing practices
MSS402020	Apply quick changeover procedures
MSS402083	Use planning software systems in operations
MSS402081	Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy
MSS403087	Mistake proof an operational process
UEEEC0072	Troubleshoot microcontroller-based hardware systems

Group D

Select up to five (5) units from Group D.

Unit code	Unit title
MEM30031A	Operate computer-aided design (CAD) system to produce basic drawing elements
MSFDN4003	Produce patterns and templates
MSFFM2012	Set up, operate and maintain pressure and clamping machines
MSFFM3007	Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furniture
MSFFM3011	Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products
MSFFT4007	Sample, inspect and test products to specifications
MSS402010	Manage the impact of change on own work
MSS402021	Apply Just in Time procedures
MSS402051	Apply quality standards
TLID0021	Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances

Group E

Up to five (5) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Groups A, B C, or D or units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum 1 unit), Certificate III level (maximum 5 units) or Certificate IV level (maximum 1 unit).

Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group E must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.

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