Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Furniture Making
Certificate II in Furniture Making
LMF20309
W649
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/05/2009 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform the manufacture of free-standing furniture or built-in cabinets, and provide on-site assistance in the installation of furniture or cabinets involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The LMF20309 Certificate II in Furniture Making reflects vocational outcomes for those performing assistant cabinet maker, assistant installer of built-in cabinets, and production operator within a cabinet making enterprise. Cabinets include free-standing and built-in furniture.
Application
This qualification is typically used to develop skills and knowledge in non trade work involved in the manufacture of furniture or fitted cabinets such as those used in kitchens and bathrooms. Skills are also included that cover assisting in the installation or renovation of kitchens and bathrooms and other fitted cabinets. This qualification does not cover shopfitting.
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMF10108 Certificate I in Furnishing or achieved equivalent industry experience.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification may include LMF30302 Certificate III in Furniture Making , LMF32109 Certificate III in Cabinet Making and relevant competitive manufacturing qualifications.
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the LMF20309 Certificate II in Furniture Making, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency.- five (5) core units of competency
- eight (8) elective units of competency, made up of:
- at least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group A
- a minimum of four (4) units from Group B with a maximum of two (2) units coded MSACM.
- Group C units:
- Up to three (3) relevant units may be chosen from other or units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum 3 units) or Certificate III level (maximum 1 unit)
- Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group C must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification
- If Competitive Manufacturing units are chosen (identified as MSACM in the code), these should only be selected on th
Pathways
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8281 | MSAPMSUP102A | Communicate in the workplace | 26 | Unit of competency |
| W7008 | MSAPMOPS101A | Make measurements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W8599 | LMFFM2001B | Use furniture making sector hand and power tools | 38 | Unit of competency |
| W8282 | MSAPMSUP106A | Work in a team | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Electives
One (1) unit to be completed
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8249 | MSAPMOHS200A | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Electives
Six (6) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8608 | LMFFM2011B | Apply manufactured board conversion techniques | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W8600 | LMFFM2002B | Assemble furnishing components | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W8604 | LMFFM2007B | Follow plans to assemble production furniture | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W0277 | LMFFM2006A | Hand make timber joints | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W8509 | LMFFF2004B | Prepare surfaces for finishing | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W8607 | LMFFM2010B | Set up, operate and maintain basic static machines | 56 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Unit
One (1) unit to be completed
The following group outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available options
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W023 | LMF20302 | Certificate II in Furniture Making | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J727 | MSF20313 | Certificate II in Furniture Making | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. Further information on this qualification is available from the Training Package published by Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836 or on the NTIS website.
2. Details of this training program were entered on to STARS by VET Teaching & Learning Directorate, 27/10/2009.
3. The outline has been updated on 28/3/2011 to relect the version 6 changes.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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