Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Furnishing

Certificate II in Furnishing

Qualification
National Code:
MSF20113
State Code:
J725
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
17/03/2014
Approved Date
27/08/2020
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
465
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
8.00
Current Release Date
03/06/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
8.00 03/06/2022 Current Approved
7.00 07/05/2020 Replaced Approved
6.00 03/12/2018 Replaced Approved
5.00 09/12/2016 Replaced Approved
4.00 12/07/2016 Replaced Approved
3.00 04/03/2016 Replaced Approved
2.00 17/03/2014 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform basic furnishing industry tasks used in a range of industry job roles involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes.

This qualification is typically used to develop skills and knowledge in basic furnishing techniques that include employment-related skills, including preparatory access and participation skills, broad-based induction skills and/or specific workplace skills. It involves collaboration with others through members of a group or team.

Meaningful involvement of industry is essential to achieving this qualification outcome and workplace visits and placement to ensure exposure of learners to realistic workplace conditions and employer expectations is required.

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 MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing, competency must be achieved in fourteen (14) units of competency.
- five (5) core units of competency
- nine (9) elective units of competency.

Note: Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisites and must be considered in the total number of units. Please refer to individual units for details.
1. Core Units

All five (5) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWC20 MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace 26 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
AWC31 MSMSUP106 Work in a team 26 Unit of competency
AWC15 MSMWHS200 Work safely 26 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

Up to nine (9) units may 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
WI663 MSFUP2003 Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture 48 Unit of competency
OAI42 MSFPF2014 Assemble basic artwork packages 40 Unit of competency
OAJ24 MSFGG2016 Assemble glazing products 25 Unit of competency
WI573 MSFMB2002 Assemble mattress components 40 Unit of competency
OBP09 MSFSS3005 Assemble non-security and security screens and grilles 35 Unit of competency
WI575 MSFMB2004 Assemble springs for mattresses 20 Unit of competency
OAJ74 MSFFL3054 Assess flooring installation sites 25 Unit of competency
WI621 MSFSF2006 Calculate fabric quantities for window coverings 52 Unit of competency
OCQ96 CPCCCO2013 Carry out concreting to simple forms 24 Unit of competency
OCR01 CPCCCM2002 Carry out hand excavation 16 Unit of competency
OAJ79 MSFFL2045 Coarse sand timber flooring 20 Unit of competency
WI261 MSFBA2010 Construct aluminium roll-up style awnings 56 Unit of competency
WI259 MSFBA2008 Construct aluminium Venetian-style blinds 56 Unit of competency
WI623 MSFSF2008 Construct lined curtains and drapes 40 Unit of competency
WI260 MSFBA2009 Construct metal louvre and canopy-hooded style awnings 56 Unit of competency
WI624 MSFSF2009 Construct padded pelmets 40 Unit of competency
WI258 MSFBA2007 Construct plastic and timber Venetian-style blinds 56 Unit of competency
WI255 MSFBA2004 Construct roll-up and pull-down style blinds and awnings 56 Unit of competency
WI257 MSFBA2006 Construct textiles for canopy-style awnings 56 Unit of competency
WI622 MSFSF2007 Construct unlined curtains and drapes 48 Unit of competency
WI256 MSFBA2005 Construct vertical-style blinds 56 Unit of competency
OAI43 MSFPF2013 Cut and handle glazing materials for framing 24 Unit of competency
OAI44 MSFPF2012 Cut mat boards 35 Unit of competency
WI574 MSFMB2003 Cut mattress and base fabrics 40 Unit of competency
OAI47 MSFPF2009 Cut mouldings to length 28 Unit of competency
OBP16 MSFSF2015 Cut single layer fabrics 40 Unit of competency
WI665 MSFUP2005 Develop cutting plan and cut single layer upholstery fabric 36 Unit of competency
WI666 MSFUP2006 Dismantle and re-assemble furniture for upholstering 48 Unit of competency
WI628 MSFSF2013 Dress windows 24 Unit of competency
WI626 MSFSF2011 Fit and adjust curtain hardware 48 Unit of competency
WI627 MSFSF2012 Fit and adjust interior blinds 24 Unit of competency
WI662 MSFUP2002 Fit upholstery components 36 Unit of competency
WI415 MSFFM2006 Hand make timber joints 36 Unit of competency
WI619 MSFSF2004 Hand sew soft furnishings 56 Unit of competency
BAU60 MSTTF2009 Identify and select canvas and sail materials 40 Unit of competency
OBP20 MSFBA3016 Install awnings 65 Unit of competency
OAJ71 MSFFL3059 Install carpet tiles 65 Unit of competency
OAJ80 MSFFL2043 Install expansion joints 20 Unit of competency
OAJ91 MSFFL2033 Install hard underlays 24 Unit of competency
OAJ82 MSFFL2041 Install impact and sound absorption underlay 36 Unit of competency
OAJ84 MSFFL2039 Install laminate flooring 25 Unit of competency
OAJ85 MSFFL2038 Install lay flat vinyl floor coverings 60 Unit of competency
ODU90 AHCLSC321 Install metal structures and features 30 Unit of competency
OAJ78 MSFFL2044 Install mouldings and edge trims to timber flooring 20 Unit of competency
BAU54 MSTTF2015 Install products on and off site 40 Unit of competency
OAJ59 MSFFL3070 Install resilient sheet to walls 25 Unit of competency
OAJ63 MSFFL3065 Install resilient tiles 50 Unit of competency
OAJ88 MSFFL2036 Install soft carpet underlays and gripper accessories 32 Unit of competency
OAJ86 MSFFL2037 Install unpatterned tufted carpet 115 Unit of competency
OAI45 MSFPF2010 Join mouldings 40 Unit of competency
WI664 MSFUP2004 Machine sew basic upholstery final cover materials 40 Unit of competency
WI617 MSFSF2002 Machine sew materials 48 Unit of competency
WI618 MSFSF2003 Machine sew specialised sewn products 56 Unit of competency
WI275 MSFCP2004 Maintain and repair barrels 20 Unit of competency
WI576 MSFMB2005 Make springs for mattresses and bases 40 Unit of competency
WI625 MSFSF2010 Make up tracks for window coverings 24 Unit of competency
OAJ87 MSFFL2035 Mechanically prepare surfaces for installation of flooring materials 25 Unit of competency
OAI46 MSFPF2011 Mount artwork 52 Unit of competency
OAJ81 MSFFL2042 Nail strip timber flooring 20 Unit of competency
WI620 MSFSF2005 Operate a steam press 16 Unit of competency
W5333 MEM05007C Perform manual heating and thermal cutting 18 Unit of competency
BAW04 MSTGN2005 Perform minor maintenance 40 Unit of competency
W5294 MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
WI572 MSFMB2001 Prepare and assemble base unit 20 Unit of competency
OAJ89 MSFFL2034 Prepare subfloors with cementitious coating applications 30 Unit of competency
ODX74 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6 Unit of competency
WI274 MSFCP2003 Produce barrels using fired processes 50 Unit of competency
WI273 MSFCP2002 Produce barrels using non-fired processes 40 Unit of competency
OAJ90 MSFFL2030 Receive and prepare flooring materials 10 Unit of competency
WI654 MSFSS2001 Rectify faults in product 30 Unit of competency
OAJ92 MSFFL2031 Remove existing floor coverings 24 Unit of competency
OBP24 MSFBA2011 Select and apply hardware and fixings for blinds, awnings, screens and grilles 20 Unit of competency
OAJ93 MSFFL2032 Select, prepare and apply moisture barriers to concrete subfloors 35 Unit of competency
WI419 MSFFM2010 Set up and operate basic static machines 56 Unit of competency
WI578 MSFMB2007 Set up, operate and maintain a quilting machine 80 Unit of competency
WI577 MSFMB2006 Set up, operate and maintain a tape edging machine 20 Unit of competency
WI253 MSFBA2002 Set up, operate and maintain blinds and awnings sector static machines 56 Unit of competency
WI421 MSFFM2012 Set up, operate and maintain pressure and clamping machines 16 Unit of competency
WI656 MSFSS2003 Undertake surface preparation 20 Unit of competency
WI252 MSFBA2001 Use blinds, awnings, security screens and grilles hand and power tools 40 Unit of competency
WI272 MSFCP2001 Use coopering sector hand and power tools 40 Unit of competency
WI629 MSFSF2014 Use soft furnishing sector hand and power tools 56 Unit of competency
WI661 MSFUP2001 Use upholstery sector hand and power tools 48 Unit of competency
BAU55 MSTTF2014 Weld plastic materials 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

Up to three (3) units may 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
BAK48 MSS402040 Apply 5S procedures 30 Unit of competency
BAK55 MSS402001 Apply competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
OAF04 MSS402082 Apply cost factors to work practices 35 Unit of competency
BAK51 MSS402021 Apply Just in Time procedures 30 Unit of competency
BAK44 MSS402051 Apply quality standards 30 Unit of competency
BAK52 MSS402020 Apply quick changeover procedures 30 Unit of competency
OCE28 BSBSTR301 Contribute to continuous improvement 35 Unit of competency
OCD34 BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers 40 Unit of competency
OCD56 BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents 70 Unit of competency
BAK53 MSS402010 Manage the impact of change on own work 40 Unit of competency
BAK46 MSS402050 Monitor process capability 30 Unit of competency
WI513 MSFGN2002 Move and store materials and products 16 Unit of competency
OCE06 BSBTEC101 Operate digital devices 20 Unit of competency
OCZ00 TLIA0020 Package goods 20 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OCY87 TLIA0023 Receive goods 20 Unit of competency
ODP93 TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances 20 Unit of competency
BAK54 MSS402002 Sustain process improvements 40 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BIJ6 MSF20122 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
VET Info Notes
The following qualifications have been moved into MSF20113, but are NOT EQUIVALENT:
- LMF20502 Certificate II in Mattress and Base Making
- LMF20602 Certificate II in Picture Framing
- LMF20702 Certificate II in Soft Furnishing
- LMF20802 Certificate II in Upholstery
- LMF20908 Certificate II in Flooring Technology
- LMF21008 Certificate II in Blinds and Awnings
- LMF21108 Certificate II in Security Screen and Grills
- LMF21308 Certificate II in Coopering
- LMF30702 Certificate III in Mattress and Base Making
- LMF31308 Certificate III in Coopering

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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