MSF40222
Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in product design–related and manufacturing or custom-made furniture roles in furniture or similar organisations where a combination of technical, creative, practical, research and project coordination skills is required.
At this level, these individuals use knowledge of design principles and concepts in a practical way to drive design process, materials capability and production processes to develop and create product and process solutions in response to varied design briefs.
Depending on the context, an individual may also use other product-specific technical production skills.
TARGET MARKET
The target market for this course is international students:
- who possess an appropriate visa that allows them to study at an Australian registered CRICOS provider.
- who wish to undertake this course to access further study or employment opportunities.
- who have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in their home country or in Australia.
- with little or no vocational experience.
- who are 18 years of age at course commencement.
Information on course demands and expectations will be clearly communicated to all students prior to enrolment.

COURSE DURATION AND DEMANDS
40 weeks (including 35 weeks term time and 5 weeks holiday breaks.)
The delivery hours for this course are as follows:
- Face to face classes with assessment – Classes are scheduled 2.5 days per week
The duration and schedule will consider the need for students to fully gain and develop the skills and knowledge that the assessment will assess. Allowing for variations of some students due to specific learning needs and time for students to reflect on their learning and practice the skills and knowledge in a real or simulated workplace prior to presenting for assessment.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To gain entry to this course, students must have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in applicants home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11* or 12 qualification. (*Subject to the country Assessment Level) and course.
- Applicants must be minimum 18 years of age at the time of commencement.
Applicants for this qualification must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 (overall band) or an equivalent exam result recognised by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. Students complete Enrolment and Pre training review forms during the enrolment process.
Students’ knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications are assessed using the information provided and these forms.
On completion of the assessment Australian Institute of Professionals determines if the course is suitable for the client and addresses their learning needs. Students must be at least 18 years of age at course commencement.
Students must secure an appropriate visa that allows them to study in an Australian Registered Training Organisation prior to course commencement.
COURSE DELIVERY
A blended delivery mode is implemented including face to face training and independent study and assessment outside of scheduled classes.
All face to face delivery of classes take place in the AIP’s Lalor campus situated at 405 High St, LALOR, Victoria 3075 Australia. Students do not travel between campuses for classes. Students are also required to undertake structured
learning activities each week in their own time. Students will also be supported outside of face to face classes through e-mail and/or telephone.A delivery schedule is provided to each student pre course commencement. Students are provided with an orientation to the course to outline the learning and assessment processes, support services and other relevant information.
The following delivery methodologies are implemented during face to face classes: trainer presentations and demonstrations, individual tasks, case studies, research, role plays, practical demonstrations and group work. The context of the simulated workplace environment will be incorporated into delivery methodologies and students’ complete tasks to appropriate workplace standards.
During independent study and assessment outside of class time students undertake a variety of structured learning and assessment activities. The learning activities includes a mixture of theoretical and practical tasks. Learning material includes sufficient information for the students to learn the topic, undertake practice activities and complete tasks. Students will be provided opportunities for formative assessment during delivery. Trainers provide feedback to students on areas for improvements to facilitate the development of appropriate knowledge and skills and prepare them for summative assessment.
ASSESSMENT
Each unit is assessed individually. Each unit contains two or more assessment tasks that are undertaken in class or in the student’s own time. Some assessment tasks are open book, and some are closed book. Students will undertake in class assessments at the AIP campus at Level 1, 333 Queen Street, Melbourne, VIC-3000 Australia. All assessment activities will be conducted by AIP Assessors.
COURSE START DATES
Monthly Intakes, Please contact AIP for more information
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) AND CREDIT TRANSFER (CT)
All students are provided with the opportunity to have their prior learning and experience assessed and gain recognition for this. Students who have successfully completed whole units of competency with an Australian Registered Training Organisation that are identical to any of those contained within this course can apply for Credit Transfer.
QUALIFICATION
After achieving this qualification, individuals could progress to Vocational Certificate qualifications such as CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
COURSE CURRENCY STATUS
Current
COURSE STRUCTURE
In order to achieve this qualification students must satisfactorily complete the following 18 units of competency:
Core units
CUADES411 – Generate Design Solutions
CUADES412 – Interpret and respond to a design brief
MSFFDM4008 – Investigate materials and technologies for design projects
MSFFDM4010 – Prepare and present design and manufacturing information
MSFFDM4014 – Produce manual and computer-aided drawings from design concepts
Elective units
MSFFDM4021 – Research furniture styles and movements
BSBCRT311 – Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
BSBOPS404 – Implement customer service strategies
MSFFM3029 – Select timbers for furniture production
BSBWHS311 – Assist with maintaining workplace safety
MSFFDM4001 – Assemble custom furniture
MSFFDM4003 – Construct and evaluate prototypes and samples
MSFFDM4019 – Research and select manufacturing technologies
BSBTWK401 – Build and maintain business relationships
MSFFDM4002 – Collect and interpret information to support production processes
MSFFDM4007 – Identify and calculate production costs
MSFFDM4017 – Purchase materials and consumables
MSFGN4001 – Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements
PATHWAY INFORMATION
Training Pathway
After achieving this qualification, individuals could progress to Vocational Certificate qualifications such as CPC50220 Diploma of Building and Construction (Building)
Employment Pathways
Successful completion of this qualification may provide career opportunities as Fine Furniture Maker, Furniture Designer, Furniture Producer, Cabinet maker, CAD designer.

- Location
Theory and Assessment will take place at Level 1, 333 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 The workshop will take place at 407 High Street, Lalor VIC 3075
- Course Brochure
For the course structure and further details please download the CPC30220 – Certificate III in Carpentry brochure below.
- Course Fee
The total fee for this course is $12,500 (including resources), and the Application fee is $300.