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8 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 custom cabinetry that will take pride of place in homes and be passed down through generations. more...
Gain the skills to expertly manage kitchen and bathroom installations. Qualify for your license and boost your employability or launch your small business. Perfect for tradespeople with industry experience as you can complete assessments on the job.
Gain the specialist skills to manufacture and assist in installing free-standing furniture or built-in cabinets. Gain credits to apply to a cabinet making apprenticeship or graduate ready to assist cabinet makers on various job sites.
Carve out your dream career as a tech-savvy wood machinist. Learn to use computer numerical control (CNC) technology and craft beautiful timber furniture for a range of industries.
Gain national recognition as a trade qualified cabinet maker. Apply practical skills to build, create and install furniture pieces for clients. Choose to work in commercial or residential spaces, or even start your own business.
Gain Australia-wide recognition with this trade-level qualification. Learn on the job as an apprentice and fabricate and install cabinetry with precision. Choose to work in commercial or residential, or start up your own lucrative business.
Learn on the job, on real residential and industrial projects. Graduate ready to take on everyday challenges as a carpenter or joiner, and have the skills to apply for your joinery licence with NSW Fair Trading. more...
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.
Work in teams to make a house feel like a home. Learn to construct and install upholstery, flooring and soft furnishings as key elements that add functionality and personality to a room. more...
Specialise and thrive in the furniture industry as you gain the skills to design and craft a variety of custom and standard furniture pieces to suit your clients. more...
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 shopfitting displays for store-fronts and shopping centres. Learn to design and install fixtures and enhance the use of spaces. more...
Build on your basic skills in PYTHA Design Software. Use generators to draw items like cupboards, staircases, parquetry flooring and perforated panelling. Follow step-by-step instructions from the PYTHA schoolbook and learn handy tips and tricks.
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...
Restore antique furniture pieces to their former glory or upholster interior furnishings of marine vessels and caravans. Selectively cut, sew and fit fabric, leather and specialised materials to bring your client’s vision to life. more...