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Certificate III in Furnishing (Upholstery)(national)
Certificate III in Furnishing (Upholstery)(national)
Accredited course
National Code:
State Code:
1570
1570
TGA Status:
Draft
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030115 - Furniture Upholstery And Renovation
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
960
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Complete Trades Course (3212)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
On satisfactory completion the learner will have displayed competence in modules for the Certificate III in Furniture (Upholstery), incorporating the declared vocations of upholstery. A 'composite' tradesperson may be considered by the industrial parties and be included when agreement has been reached.
Schedule
1. CORE
BROAD-BASED SKILLS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82641 | ABC516 | Basic Sewing Machines | 20 | Module |
| 83004 | ABC504 | Calculations | 24 | Module |
| 83005 | ABC505 | Communications | 40 | Module |
| 82642 | ABC512 | Drawing/Sketching | 20 | Module |
| 82638 | 82638 | Fabrics for Furniture and Furnishing | 24 | Module |
| 82639 | ABC514 | Hand Tools and Equipment | 24 | Module |
| 83007 | ABC507 | Information Technology | 24 | Module |
| 83001 | ABC501 | Introduction to Furnishings Industry | 8 | Module |
| 83010 | ABC510 | Materials Handling | 10 | Module |
| 83002 | ABC502 | Occupational Health and Safety (1) | 8 | Module |
| 82640 | ABC515 | Power Tools and Equipment | 16 | Module |
| 83013 | ABC513 | Working With Others | 20 | Module |
| 83003 | ABC503 | Workplace Environment | 8 | Module |
2. CORE
CORE SKILLS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83235 | ABC553 | Basic Frame Construction | 16 | Module |
| 83019 | ABC546 | Customer Relations and Services | 20 | Module |
| 83237 | ABC555 | Decorative Accessories (Sf) | 20 | Module |
| 83239 | ABC557 | Decorative Accessories (Uph) | 20 | Module |
| 83016 | ABC543 | General Ergonomics | 8 | Module |
| 83238 | ABC556 | Installation Techniques - Basic | 20 | Module |
| 83023 | ABC550 | Introduction to Cad | 40 | Module |
| 83234 | ABC552 | Manufacturing Processes | 16 | Module |
| 83014 | ABC541 | Occupational Health and Safety (2) | 20 | Module |
| 83021 | ABC548 | Quality Principles | 10 | Module |
| 83236 | ABC554 | Specifications/Job Sheets | 32 | Module |
3. CORE
SPECIFIC INDUSTRY SKILLS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83245 | ABC710 | Buttoning Techniques | 40 | Module |
| 82645 | ABC702 | Contemporary Foundations | 24 | Module |
| 82643 | 82643 | Cutting Furniture Fabrics | 24 | Module |
| 83246 | ABC711 | Decorative Machining Techniques | 24 | Module |
| 83247 | ABC712 | Fitted Cover Construction | 24 | Module |
| 83248 | ABC713 | Fluting Styles and Construction | 16 | Module |
| 83241 | ABC705 | Foam Applications and Fabrication | 40 | Module |
| 83244 | ABC709 | Furniture Cushion Construction | 30 | Module |
| 82647 | ABC704 | Hard Edge Treatments | 16 | Module |
| 83250 | ABC715 | Leather Application | 16 | Module |
| 83252 | ABC717 | Loose Cover Construction | 40 | Module |
| 83249 | ABC714 | Pattern Making | 24 | Module |
| 83243 | ABC708 | Specific Sewing Machines (Uph) | 40 | Module |
| 83251 | ABC716 | Spring Edge Construction | 16 | Module |
| 83242 | ABC707 | Stitched Edge Construction | 40 | Module |
| 82648 | ABC701 | Traditional Foundations | 8 | Module |
| 83240 | ABC703 | Valance/Skirt Construction | 16 | Module |
4. ELECTIVES
GROUP 1: CORE SKILLS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83235 | ABC553 | Basic Frame Construction | 16 | Module |
| 83237 | ABC555 | Decorative Accessories (Sf) | 20 | Module |
| 83238 | ABC556 | Installation Techniques - Basic | 20 | Module |
| 83023 | ABC550 | Introduction to Cad | 40 | Module |
5. ELECTIVES
GROUP 2: SPECIFIC INDUSTRY SKILLS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83254 | ABC719 | Antique Restoration - Upholstery | 40 | Module |
| 83256 | ABC722 | Commercial Furniture Manufacturing Process | 20 | Module |
| 83255 | ABC721 | Domestic Furniture Manufacturing Process | 20 | Module |
| 83253 | ABC718 | Fabric Care and Testing | 16 | Module |
| 83257 | ABC723 | Installation of Mechanical Actions | 24 | Module |
| 82644 | ABC720 | Renovations and Recover | 40 | Module |
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VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTES
1. Additional elective modules of 166 hours to be selected from within
the Specific Industry Skills and/or
Additional Specific Skills. These modules should be selected in
consultation with the employer,
participant and training provider.
1. Additional elective modules of 166 hours to be selected from within
the Specific Industry Skills and/or
Additional Specific Skills. These modules should be selected in
consultation with the employer,
participant and training provider.
No information