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Certificate IV in Furniture Studies (Hard Stream)
Certificate IV in Furniture Studies (Hard Stream)
12849WA
2320
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Description
To provide the learner with a structure to study the specific and additional specific trade modules, required for more advanced furniture production, which were unable to be achieved as part of indentured trade studies due to the limited duration of the Certificate III course.
To provide an opportunity for the learner to integrate their trade skills to produce major furniture projects.
To introduce the learner to studies in small business management.
Schedule
1. CORE
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19836 | SB01 | Sb01 Introduction to Small Business | 40 | Module |
2. ELECTIVES
GROUP 1 Learners are to select one pair of modules from the Group 1 elective stream.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30476 | Advanced Cabinetmaking A (Hard Stream) | 60 | Module | |
| 30477 | Advanced Cabinetmaking B (Hard Stream) | 80 | Module | |
| 30480 | Advanced Furniture Finishing A (Hard Stream) | 60 | Module | |
| 30481 | Advanced Furniture Finishing B (Hard Stream) | 60 | Module | |
| 30478 | Advanced Machine Woodworking A (Hard Stream) | 60 | Module | |
| 30479 | Advanced Machine Woodworking B (Hard Stream) | 60 | Module |
3. ELECTIVES
GROUP 2 Learners are to select modules (not completed as part of Certificate III) to a minimum of 240 hours from the Group 2 elective stream.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30482 | Advanced Cad (2d) Furniture Drawing | 50 | Module | |
| 30483 | Advanced Cad (3d) Furniture Drawing | 50 | Module | |
| 30484 | Integrated Cabinetmaking Techniques | 60 | Module | |
| 30486 | Integrated Furniture Finishing Techniques | 60 | Module | |
| 30485 | Integrated Machine Woodworking Techniques | 60 | Module |
4. ELECTIVES
Wood Machining
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83046 | ABC593 | C.n.c. Machines | 32 | Module |
| 83034 | ABC581 | C.n.c. Routers | 60 | Module |
| 83038 | ABC585 | Edge Bander | 40 | Module |
| 83035 | ABC582 | Jig Making | 32 | Module |
| 83042 | ABC589 | Moulders | 40 | Module |
| 83037 | ABC584 | Multi-head Boring Machines. | 16 | Module |
| 83032 | ABC579 | N.c. Beam Saw | 20 | Module |
| 83039 | ABC586 | Overhead Router/Floating Head Router | 24 | Module |
| 83031 | ABC578 | Spindle Moulders | 40 | Module |
5. ELECTIVES
Cabinetmaking
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83057 | ABC611 | Angular Construction | 40 | Module |
| 83056 | ABC610 | Curved Construction | 80 | Module |
| 83049 | ABC603 | Modular Construction | 40 | Module |
| 83052 | ABC606 | Pattern and Template Making | 20 | Module |
| 83063 | ABC617 | Post Forming Machine | 8 | Module |
| 83054 | ABC608 | Pre-production Planning | 20 | Module |
6. ELECTIVES
Polishing - Furniture
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83076 | ABC653 | Airless Spraying | 20 | Module |
| 83072 | ABC649 | Alternate Coatings | 40 | Module |
| 83065 | ABC642 | Bodying Up and Finishing | 24 | Module |
| 83066 | ABC643 | Colour Matching | 40 | Module |
| 83071 | ABC648 | False Graining | 20 | Module |
| 83069 | ABC646 | Shellac and Shellac Coatings | 16 | Module |
| 83067 | ABC644 | Skinning In | 20 | Module |
| 83078 | ABC655 | Two Part Finishes | 40 | Module |
| 83075 | ABC652 | Wet Rubbing and Mechanical Buffing | 16 | Module |
7. ELECTIVES
Additional Specific Skills
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83111 | ABC965 | Antique Restoration | 40 | Module |
| 83104 | ABC958 | Business Principles - Basic | 40 | Module |
| 83102 | ABC956 | Cad/Cam | 40 | Module |
| 83106 | ABC960 | Design Principles Furniture - Basic | 40 | Module |
| 83103 | ABC957 | Estimating and Costing | 20 | Module |
| 83101 | ABC955 | Laminated Chair and Tables | 40 | Module |
| 83108 | ABC962 | Upholstery Techniques - Basic | 40 | Module |
| 83110 | ABC964 | Wood Carving | 40 | Module |
| 83109 | ABC963 | Wood Turning | 40 | Module |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2426 | Furniture Studies | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of the Western Australian Department of
Training on behalf of the
Crown. Training providers who wish to deliver this program must obtain
written approval from the
proponent and be registered by their State accrediting body.
2. The proponent for this course is the North Metropolitan College of
TAFE, 35 Kendrew Crescent,
Joondalup, WA, 6027 (Telephone: [08] 9233 1000). The course was
originally accredited by the
Training and Accreditation Council, WA from 01/01/98 - 31/12/00. It has
been placed on the National
Register as code 12849WA.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Manager,
Training Products
Information Service (TPIS) at the WA Department of Training (Telephone:
9235 6322) or from the
Director, Academic Services, North Metropolitan College of TAFE.
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