courses
Turn your interest in carpentry, joinery and furniture into a career to be proud of with a respected trade qualification from TAFE NSW. From processing timber, to wall framing for residential and commercial projects; from hand crafting furniture that will last a lifetime to installing the kitchens that make a house a home, you’ll graduate with the skills to succeed in this growing industry.
Focus on the finer details in life as you create intricate handmade furniture and create custom cabinetry that will take pride of place in homes and be passed down through generations. more...
Craft a bright future as a trade qualified cabinet maker. Develop practical skills and learn to create pieces, with a focus on kitchens and bathrooms. Choose to work in commercial or residential, or build your own business in this in-demand area.
Gain Australia-wide recognition as a trade qualified cabinet maker and develop practical skills to assemble and create furniture pieces for clients. Choose to work in commercial or residential, or build your own business in this area of skills shortage.
Work towards your carpentry trade contractor licence with a carpentry and joinery qualification. You’ll craft a strong career working on residential and industrial projects. more...
Gain the skills you need to work in the joinery industry, and the opportunity to learn on the job or in workplace environments. If you're detail oriented and good with your hands, this practical course can help you build a career to be proud of.
Build fundamental skills to work as a carpenter and joiner in the building and construction industry. Learn project management skills and work on a range of indoor and outdoor projects including roofing, walls and floors.
Transform houses into homes as you learn to use a variety of elements to redesign and refine rooms while showcasing how personality can blend seamlessly with functionality. more...
Transform houses into homes and embrace your creative vision to bring personality into a space. Master practical skills to construct and install upholstery, mattresses, flooring, timber products and soft furnishings.
Specialise and thrive in the furniture industry as you design and embellish a variety of custom and standard furniture pieces to suit your clients. more...
Bring out the natural beauty and breathe life into timber. Master modern and traditional finishing methods to add character during manufacture or restoration. Use your expertise to craft timber masterpieces to elevate a residential or commercial space.
Combine your passion for furniture design with the manufacturing know-how you need to produce one of a kind pieces. This course develops your skills and knowledge in a range of furniture design, making and production techniques to help bring your vision to life.
Combine functionality with innovation to create eye catching displays for store-fronts and shopping centres. more...
Help people bring their business dreams to life as a qualified shopfitter. Assist in the designing, planning and construction of a range of different shopfronts, store floors and office spaces as you gain creative and in-demand skills valued across the construction industry.
Support and supply your fellow trades as you use specialist equipment to cut, shape and mould wood into functional pieces to be actively used across the furniture industry. more...
Work with your hands and get the job done when you become a qualified tradesperson, contractor or sub-contractor. Learn to perform timber and composites machining for the manufacturing of furniture and other components by utilising a range of specialist machinery.
Carve out your dream career with a hands-on course equipping you with the skills and knowledge to be a timber machinist. This course will give intricate workshop knowledge of timber craftsmanship, preparing you for a career or further study.
Become a qualified tradesperson, contractor or sub-contractor and learn to operate a range of specialist machinery. Learn to perform timber and composites machining for the manufacturing of furniture and other components and make your way into this in-demand occupation.
Restore antique pieces of furniture to their former glory or re-vamp newer models as you selectively cut, sew and fit fabric and leather to bring your client’s vision to life. more...
Show you have the right stuff to become a trade-qualified upholsterer. Create and craft bespoke, hand-made soft furnishings for both commercial and residential clients while earning a competitive salary in an industry in demand.