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Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining (Flat Panel Machining)

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Overview About this course

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.

This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

  • Set up and operate static machines

  • Produce manual and computer-aided drawings

  • Design real-world timber manufacturing products

  • Make measurements and calculations

  • Assemble timber products once manufactured

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

  • Skills to design real-world timber manufacturing projects

  • Confidence to use machining to create products for a variety of timber or composite applications

  • Ability to assemble timber products once manufactured

  • Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • Check the campus page for requirements to take this course as an apprenticeship

  • This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship

  • Enquire today to discuss your eligibility

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

  • A genuine interest in the timber machining industry

  • An aptitude for practical and manual tasks

  • An eye for detail

  • Good English, math and communication skills

  • The ability to work as part of a team

  • Good interpersonal skills

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like:

Wood MacHinist

Wood Machinists cut, plane, turn, shape and sand wood stock to specifications.

  • Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).

    87%

  • Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.

    600 workers

  • Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.

    41 years

  • Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.

    $990

  • Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.

    43 hours

  • Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.

    Medium

  • Gender share

    0% female

  • Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.

    Decline

Other jobs include: Qualified tradesperson, contractor or sub-contractor, Timber and composite supervisor and Timber crafter

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 0 Courses

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

The Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining (Flat Panel Machining) does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 0 Courses

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

The Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining (Flat Panel Machining) does not have any post-graduate courses.

Related study 2 Courses

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining (Flat Panel Machining) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 27 , including 11 core and 16 speciality units.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

  • Set up and operate basic static machines MSFFM2010

  • Prepare cutting list from plans and job specifications MSFFM3010

  • Read and interpret work documents MSFGN3001

  • Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings MSFFM3009

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

  • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

  • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

  • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

  • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

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