Accredited course Outline
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Certificate III in Furnishing (Upholstery)
Certificate III in Furnishing (Upholstery)
Accredited course
National Code:
12356WA
12356WA
State Code:
2370
2370
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
842
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Complete Trades Course (3212)
Accredited Date
19/02/1998
Expiry Date
31/12/2003
VET Act Classifier
A
VET Act Conditions
Description
To enable the learner to develop skills and competencies in furniture making.
On satisfactory completion of this Certificate course and the workplace components, the learner will display competence in the declared vocation of upholstery and will be recognised as a qualified tradesperson in Furnishing (Upholstery).
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 |
| 83012 | Drawing/Sketching | 20 | Module | |
| 82638 | 82638 | Fabrics for Furniture and Furnishing | 24 | Module |
| 82639 | ABC514 | Hand Tools and Equipment | 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 |
| 83239 | ABC557 | Decorative Accessories (Uph) | 20 | Module |
| 83016 | ABC543 | General Ergonomics | 8 | Module |
| 83238 | ABC556 | Installation Techniques - Basic | 20 | 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 |
| 83256 | ABC722 | Commercial Furniture Manufacturing Process | 20 | Module |
| 82645 | ABC702 | Contemporary Foundations | 24 | Module |
| 82643 | 82643 | Cutting Furniture Fabrics | 24 | Module |
| 83255 | ABC721 | Domestic Furniture Manufacturing Process | 20 | Module |
| 83253 | ABC718 | Fabric Care and Testing | 16 | 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 |
| 83257 | ABC723 | Installation of Mechanical Actions | 24 | Module |
| 83250 | ABC715 | Leather Application | 16 | Module |
| 83249 | ABC714 | Pattern Making | 24 | Module |
| 82644 | ABC720 | Renovations and Recover | 40 | Module |
| 83242 | ABC707 | Stitched Edge Construction | 40 | Module |
| 82648 | ABC701 | Traditional Foundations | 8 | Module |
| 83240 | ABC703 | Valance/Skirt Construction | 16 | Module |
4. ELECTIVES
Students must complete electives to a minimum of 80 hours.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83254 | ABC719 | Antique Restoration - Upholstery | 40 | Module |
| 83019 | ABC546 | Customer Relations and Services | 20 | Module |
| 83246 | ABC711 | Decorative Machining Techniques | 24 | Module |
| 83023 | ABC550 | Introduction to Cad | 40 | Module |
| 83252 | ABC717 | Loose Cover Construction | 40 | Module |
| 83243 | ABC708 | Specific Sewing Machines (Uph) | 40 | Module |
| 83251 | ABC716 | Spring Edge Construction | 16 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2369 | Certificate III in Upholstery | Accredited course |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W038 | LMF31002 | Certificate III in Upholstery | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
GENERAL NOTES
1. This course is the copyright of the Western Australian Department of
Training. Training providers
who wish to deliver this program must obtain written approval from
the Western Australian
Department of Training, and be registered by their State accrediting
body.
2. The proponent for this course structure is the Great Southern Regional
College of TAFE, WA.
The course was based on the accredited Tasmanian course structure
(NTIS 5601) which was accredited in 1997.
It has been placed on the National Register as code 12356WA.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager,
Training Products
Information Service (TPIS) at the Western Australian Department of
Training or the Great Southern
Regional College of TAFE, Albany, WA.
1. This course is the copyright of the Western Australian Department of
Training. Training providers
who wish to deliver this program must obtain written approval from
the Western Australian
Department of Training, and be registered by their State accrediting
body.
2. The proponent for this course structure is the Great Southern Regional
College of TAFE, WA.
The course was based on the accredited Tasmanian course structure
(NTIS 5601) which was accredited in 1997.
It has been placed on the National Register as code 12356WA.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager,
Training Products
Information Service (TPIS) at the Western Australian Department of
Training or the Great Southern
Regional College of TAFE, Albany, WA.
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