TRAINING TESTIMONIALS
Hear it from our members themselves.
Building skills for the Cabinet Making, Furniture and Design Industries
Training
Apprenticeship Training
Apprenticeship Training in Cabinet and Furniture Making with nationally recognised qualifications
Training
RPL Programs
For people currently working in the industry who have not had their skills, knowledge and experience formally recognised.
Training
KBLR
Training on the specific units required to achieve the necessary skill set to apply for a KBLR Licence through the NSW Fair Trading / Building Commission in NSW.
Training
Short Courses
A range of non-accredited training courses to equip you and your team in both industry and business.
Enhancing the skills within our industry
The Australian Cabinet and Furniture Association (ACFA) provides industry-focused training and professional development for Australia’s cabinetmaking, furniture, kitchen, bathroom and design industries.
As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 90432), ACFA delivers nationally recognised apprenticeship training and Recognition of Prior Learning, alongside school-based pathways, licensing-related programs and industry-specific professional development.
Our training is developed with industry in mind and supported by trainers and assessors who understand the workplaces, machinery, skills and challenges of the sectors we serve.
Whether you’re employing your next apprentice, starting your career, looking to have existing skills formally recognised or developing your workforce, ACFA can help you find the right training pathway.
Australian Cabinet and Furniture Association (ACFA) has been delivering industry-specialised training for the cabinetmaking, furnishing, kitchen and bathroom industries for over 29 years using our workplace-based training model.
Training Designed Around Industry
Industry-Specialised Trainers
Our trainers and assessors bring practical industry knowledge and experience to the training relationship, helping apprentices connect nationally recognised training with the work they undertake every day.
Practical Workplace Learning
For apprenticeships, training and assessment take place in the workplace wherever appropriate, allowing learning to reflect real machinery, equipment and work activities.
Flexible Delivery
Different programs use different delivery models. Depending on the training pathway, ACFA may provide workplace-based, online, self-paced or blended learning and assessment options.
Connected to Industry
As an industry association and Registered Training Organisation, ACFA remains closely connected to the businesses, employers and professionals that make up Australia’s cabinet making, furniture, kitchen and bathroom industries.
Who Does ACFA Train?
ACFA works with people from across the industry, including:
- Cabinet making apprentices
- School-based apprentices
- Existing cabinet makers and tradespeople
- Kitchen and bathroom industry professionals
- Employers and workplace supervisors
- Business owners and managers
- Experienced workers seeking formal recognition of their skills
- Industry professionals undertaking continuing professional development
Not sure which option applies to you? Our Training Team can help identify the most appropriate pathway.
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Sheridan from DSA Kitchens & Joinery
We have had a fantastic experience with ACFA in general for our business side of assistance and their training services for our apprentices.
In particular, Liam has been an excellent trainer, he is extremely approachable, knowledgeable and accommodating, and has a great ability to communicate and teach in a way that our apprentices
understand and respond well to.
Liam takes the time to explain things properly, answer questions and ensure our apprentices are gaining a genuine understanding of their trade, rather than simply ticking boxes.
His practical knowledge and experience are evident in the way he delivers the training, and our apprentices feel comfortable asking questions and seeking guidance when they need it.
We have found ACFA to be very supportive and easy to work with, and Liam has been a real asset throughout our apprentices’ training.
We would have no hesitation in recommending ACFA and Liam to other businesses looking for quality apprenticeship training and support.
Apprenticeship Training
ACFA takes pride in its commitment to empowering the next generation of our industry through apprenticeship training and providing a pathway for upskilling our workforce. ACFA’s workplace-based training model offers a personalised and flexible approach that sets us apart from other providers.
How Does ACFA Workplace-Based Training Work?
For apprenticeship training, ACFA brings structured training and assessment into the workplace.
Our trainers travel to visit your workplace regularly to work directly with apprentices and employers, allowing practical skills to be developed and assessed using the machinery, tools, materials and processes apprentices work with as part of their everyday role.
Workplace training is supported by structured online learning, individual training plans, trainer contact and ongoing communication between the apprentice, employer, workplace supervisor and ACFA trainer.
This approach keeps the workplace central to the apprentice’s development while ensuring training and assessment meet the requirements of the nationally recognised qualification.
ACFA has a proven track record in delivering high-quality education. Our primary qualification is MSF30322 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and Timber Technology. This qualification encompasses specialised streams in:
- Furniture
- Kitchens & Bathrooms
- Wood Machining
What makes ACFA stand out is our commitment to one-on-one, hands-on training provided by our Industry Specialised Trainers. These trainers not only customise training plans to match each apprentice’s own learning style but also work flexibly to accommodate the employer’s schedule whilst ensuring the training meets the requirements of the accredited training.
ACFA is one of the largest private RTOs for Cabinet Making in NSW, and we strive for excellence in Vocational Education & Training and aspire to actively encourage our new Apprentices / Trainees to exceed industry expectations so they can reach outstanding success, showcasing the many skills of their chosen industry craft. With an established and integrated network of support services, our training programs ensure that your employees are:
- trained and competent
- up-to-date with current industry trends and technologies
- familiar with your business and its operations
This ensures you have:
- high staff retention rates
- a collaborative work environment
- effective and efficient workers
WHAT WE DO:
- develop a training plan that best reflects your business
- use your machinery and your methods to produce your product
- flexible scheduling of training and assessment visits
- skills development incorporating current industry trends and trade practices
- one-on-one contact with the apprentice and a direct supervisor
- real work projects and workplace assessments
- recognition of current skills, knowledge and work experience via our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Program
Our “we come to you” service offering guarantees a personalised training and assessment experience, while our rolling intakes enable apprentices to start their journey sooner, without the need to wait for the next round of enrolment days. At ACFA, we’re dedicated to making apprenticeship training efficient, effective, and tailored to your specific needs.
WHAT YOU GET:
- apprentices and trainees get one-on-one contact with an ACFA trainer and assessor
- real-time updates on how apprentices are progressing
- remove the need for your apprentice to travel or be released for block training
- have input into their ongoing training and development
- have developed and upskilled a team member as a valuable resource to your business
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