Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Furniture Finishing

Certificate III in Furniture Finishing

Qualification
National Code:
MSF30113
State Code:
J729
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
10/12/2013
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
800
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
03/06/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
3.00 03/06/2022 Current Transition (Replaced)
2.00 04/03/2016 Replaced Approved
1.00 10/12/2013 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform a wide range of tasks associated with the preparation of surfaces and applying stains, coatings and finishes to furniture in manufacture or repair. Participation in teams, including group or team coordination, may be required.

A specialisation in French polishing can be recognised in this qualification where the following elective units are achieved:
MSFFF2003 Remove surface coatings
MSFFF2004 Prepare surfaces for finishing
MSFFF2007 Apply stains, fillers and bleach
MSFFF2008 Apply surface coatings by hand
MSFFF3001 Match and make up colours
MSFFF3007 Apply graining and decorative finishes
MSFFF3008 Apply traditional French polishing techniques

Where this specialisation is achieved, RTOs should identify this as follows:
MSF30113 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing
(specialising in French Polishing)

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 MSF30113 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing, competency must be achieved in twenty-three (23) units of competency.
- ten (10) core units of competency
- thirteen (13) elective units of competency, of which:
- a minimum of eight (8) units from Group A
- at least one (1) unit from Group B
- up to four (4) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Groups A and B, or units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum 1 unit), Certificate III level (maximum 4 units) or Certificate IV 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.
1. Core Units

All ten (10) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWC20 MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace 26 Unit of competency
WI314 MSFFF2002 Dismantle and re-assemble furniture 56 Unit of competency
WI515 MSFGN3002 Estimate and cost job 16 Unit of competency
AWM76 TLID2003 Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances 20 Unit of competency
WI512 MSFGN2001 Make measurements and calculations 20 Unit of competency
AWC13 MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
WI514 MSFGN3001 Read and interpret work documents 24 Unit of competency
WI313 MSFFF2001 Use furniture finishing sector hand and power tools 48 Unit of competency
AWC31 MSMSUP106 Work in a team 26 Unit of competency
AWC15 MSMWHS200 Work safely 26 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of eight (8) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WI323 MSFFF3003 Apply plural component coatings 56 Unit of competency
WI324 MSFFF3004 Apply soft rubber techniques 20 Unit of competency
WI319 MSFFF2007 Apply stains, fillers and bleach 56 Unit of competency
WI318 MSFFF2006 Apply surface coatings by spray gun 60 Unit of competency
WI317 MSFFF2005 Maintain spray equipment and booth 24 Unit of competency
WI321 MSFFF3001 Match and make up colours 56 Unit of competency
WI316 MSFFF2004 Prepare surfaces for finishing 16 Unit of competency
WI315 MSFFF2003 Remove surface coatings 40 Unit of competency
WI326 MSFFF3006 Repair and touch up surfaces 42 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

At least one (1) unit to be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WI327 MSFFF3007 Apply graining and decorative finishes 40 Unit of competency
WI320 MSFFF2008 Apply surface coatings by hand 40 Unit of competency
WI328 MSFFF3008 Apply traditional French polishing techniques 60 Unit of competency
WI325 MSFFF3005 Enhance finishes 28 Unit of competency
WI329 MSFFF3009 Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) coating systems 40 Unit of competency
WI322 MSFFF3002 Set up, operate and maintain mechanical coating systems 44 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W030 LMF30202 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BIJ9 MSF30122 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing Qualification
VET Info Notes
MSF30113 is EQUIVALENT to LMF30202
Entry Requirements

Not applicable

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP01660) TIMBER FURNITURE FINISHER Apprenticeship