Have you got all the skills, knowledge and experience of a Cabinet Maker?
Master Builders offers Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for those who have been working in the industry. If you have industry experience, your Certificate III trade qualification could be much quicker to achieve than you think.
To find out about the trade licence process in NSW, please visit Fair Trading NSW.
This course may be subsidised by the NSW Government Smart and Skilled initiative. If you are eligible for the government subsidy, your student fee will be determined by the NSW Government.
Smart and Skilled prices are subject to funding availability. A quote of applicable fees and funding will be provided prior to enrolment.
A general guide to fees for this qualification pathway is as follows:
| NSW Government Smart and Skilled Subsidy Indicative Pricing | |
| If you do not hold a previous qualification | from $1,290 |
| If you do hold a previous qualification | from $1,550 |
| Indicative Pricing without NSW Government Subsidy | |
| Master Builders Member Rate | $2,200 |
| Non-Member Rate | $2,400 |
Note: On enrolment, you will be invoiced for $1,000.00. This consists of a non-refundable administration fee. According to the Standards for RTOs 2015, at no stage will Master Builders charge more than $1,500 in advance of services being provided.
Student fees will increase if you are assessed as ‘not yet competent’ by Recognition of Prior Learning in any unit/s of competency and are required to undertake classroom or distance-based training and assessment.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process by which you can achieve a nationally recognised qualification, without the need to attend classes. Simply follow our RPL kit and provide video and photographic evidence of the knowledge, skills and experience you have. Plus, our industry expert assessors review your submission and provide feedback if we require more information or clarification.
The assessment practical activities are very specific and require you to have access to your workplace and a variety of job tasks. These tasks relate to the practical components of each unit of competency, and you must be able to have access to tools, equipment and materials necessary to carry out the tasks.
To participate you will need a laptop or computer with internet access to login. With our RPL program you can submit all the required assessment knowledge questions, practical activities and evidence in our online student system.
Watch our video for tips on how to gather evidence for your RPL kit.
Examples of the types of evidence that you will need to gather will depend on the qualification you are completing, however, examples could include:
Watch our video for tips on the types of evidence you need to gather for your RPL kit.
Expand your employment and business opportunities. The MSF30322 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology RPL program is designed to enable cabinet makers to formally recognise their skills.
Once the RPL program is successfully completed you will earn a nationally recognised qualification MSF30322 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology.
Career benefits:
Before making any training decisions we recommend you find out everything you need to know about becoming trade licenced from Fair Trading NSW.
Apply for your USI prior to application.
Master Builders has enrolment conditions to help you progress through your training:
This RPL program is designed to be completed within 6 months.
We recommend the knowledge-based assessment to be completed and submitted within 2 months and all evidence is to be submitted within 5 months.
We recommend committing 10-15 hours per week on the course to complete within the 6 months.
You will be required to complete an RPL Kit which includes sections for:
The knowledge questions are a series of questions designed to be answered comprehensively. These questions relate to different units within the qualification and assess understanding of tasks and processes within the construction industry. A portfolio of evidence is to be collected for practical projects outlined in your RPL kit. This evidence includes documentary evidence, photos, and videos. Detailed instructions of evidence required and tasks to be undertaken are included in the RPL Kit. You will be required to construct at least four different projects and install them on site. Sample evidence you will be required to provide includes:
Here is a list of the full units of competency in this course:
| CODE | UNITS OF COMPETENCY |
| MSFFM2013 | Use furniture marking hand and power tools |
| MSFFM3030 | Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings |
| MSFFM3031 | Prepare cutting lists from design and production documentation |
| MSFGN2001 | Make measurements and calculations |
| MSFGN3005 | Read and interpret work documents |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace |
| MSMSUP106 | Work in a team |
| CPCWHS1001 | Prepare to work safely in the construction industry |
| CPCCWHS2001 | Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry |
| MSFKB3012 | Plan kitchen and bathroom projects |
| MSFFM3030 | Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings |
| MSFFM3031 | Prepare cutting list from design and production documentation |
| MSFFDM4009 | Match furnishing style and materials to customer requirements |
| MSFFM2014 | Select and apply hardware |
| MSFGN3006 | Estimate and cost a job |
| MSFFM3032 | Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines |
| MSFFM3033 | Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines |
| MSFFM3038 | Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines |
| MSFFDM4005 | Design, construct and test jigs |
| MSFFM3042 | Fabricate cabinetry |
| MSFFM2019 | Assemble furnishing products |
| MSFFF2012 | Prepare surfaces for finishing |
| MSFFM3041 | Determine and document requirements for cabinet installation |
| MSFFT4013 | Coordinate onsite installation of cabinetry |
| MSFKB2003 | Prepare for cabinetry installation |
| MSFFM3043 | Install cabinetry |
“The process of submitting my evidence was easy. One of my favourite things was to do the tasks at work. All I had to do was setup my phone and record myself so that the assesor could see it was me and my skills were adequate to complete the tasks. I would recommend the RPL program because it’s a great stepping stone to a better future”.