Furniture and interior design courses at TAFE
21 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate I
Certificate I in Furnishing (MSF10122)
Leads to: Product Assembler
Certificate II
Certificate II in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (MSF20322)
Leads to: Carpenter, Carpenter and Joiner, Joiner, Product Assembler, Timber and Wood Process Worker, Timber and Wood Production Operator
Certificate II in Furnishing (MSF20122)
Leads to: Product Assembler, Window Furnishing Installer
Certificate II in Furniture Making Pathways (MSF20522)
Leads to: Furniture Finisher, Furniture Maker, Product Assembler, Upholsterer
Certificate II in Glass and Glazing (MSF20413)
Leads to: Glass Processing Worker, Glass Production Machine Operator
Certificate III
Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles (MSF30919)
Leads to: Window Furnishing Installer
Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology (MSF30322)
Leads to: Cabinet Maker, Carpenter, Carpenter and Joiner, Furniture Maker, Joiner, Shopfitter, Wood Machinist, Shed Builder
Certificate III in Flooring Technology (MSF30822)
Leads to: Floor Finisher
Certificate III in Furniture Finishing (MSF30122)
Leads to: Furniture Finisher, Metal Polisher, Industrial Spray Painter
Certificate III in Glass and Glazing (MSF30422)
Leads to: Glazier, Glass Production Machine Operator, Window Furnishing Installer
Certificate III in Interior Decoration Retail Services (MSF31018)
Leads to: Retail Supervisor, Door-to-door Salesperson, Personal Shopper, Sales Assistant (General), Sales Demonstrator, Telemarketer, Antique Dealer, Interior Decorator, Interior Designer, Receptionist (General), Retail Buyer, Retail Manager (General), Sales Representative (Personal and Household Goods), Shopfitter, Storeperson, Visual Merchandiser
Certificate III in Picture Framing (MSF30518)
Leads to: Picture Framer
Certificate III in Upholstery (MSF30722)
Leads to: Upholsterer
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing (MSF40222)
Leads to: Furniture Maker, Industrial Designer
Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing (MSF40422)
Leads to: Glazier, Glass Production Machine Operator
Certificate IV in Interior Decoration (MSF40122)
Leads to: Interior Decorator, Window Furnishing Installer, Interior Designer, Painter
Certificate IV in Kitchen and Bathroom Design (MSF40318)
Leads to: Building Designer, Interior Designer, Construction Site Supervisor, Interior Decorator
Certificate IV in Piano Technology (MSF40522)
Leads to: Musical Instrument Maker or Repairer, Precision Instrument Maker and Repairer
Diploma
Diploma of Furniture Design and Manufacturing (MSF50322)
Leads to: Industrial Designer
Diploma of Interior Design (MSF50222)
Leads to: Interior Designer, Interior Decorator
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Interior Design (MSF60122)
Leads to: Interior Decorator, Interior Designer
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TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.