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Certificate III in Furniture Finishing

Certificate III in Furniture Finishing

Qualification
National Code:
LMF30202
State Code:
W030
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
11/05/2009
Approved Date
09/12/2003
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
A
Nominal Hours
800
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/05/2009
VET Act Conditions
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 a wide range of tasks associated with the preparation of surfaces and applying stains, coatings and finishes to furniture in manufacture or repair.

Job roles/employment outcomes
The LMF30202 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing reflects vocational outcomes for those performing furniture finishing job roles in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints.

Application
This qualification is typically used to develop skills and a breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge in furniture finishing and would cover selecting, adapting and transferring this skill and knowledge to new environments and providing technical advice and some leadership in resolution of specific problems. Application would be across a range of roles in a variety of contexts with some complexity in the extent and choice of options available and may involve some responsibility for others. Participation in teams including group or team coordination may be required.

Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMF20202 Certificate II in Furniture Finishing or achieved equivalent industry experience.

Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification may include LMF40202 Certificate IV in Furnishing Technology or similar qualifications plus relevant supervisory, management or 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 LMF30202 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.

Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been listed, and must be considered in the
total number of units.
1. Core Units

Complete all ten ( 10) units from this list

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W8281 MSAPMSUP102A Communicate in the workplace 26 Unit of competency
W8507 LMFFF2002B Dismantle/re-assemble furniture 56 Unit of competency
W8696 LMFGN3002B Estimate and cost job 16 Unit of competency
S7151 TLID307E Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances 20 Unit of competency
W7008 MSAPMOPS101A Make measurements 20 Unit of competency
D3655 MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
W8695 LMFGN3001B Read and interpret work documents 24 Unit of competency
W8506 LMFFF2001B Use furniture finishing sector hand and power tools 48 Unit of competency
W8282 MSAPMSUP106A Work in a team 26 Unit of competency
W8249 MSAPMOHS200A Work safely 26 Unit of competency
2. Group A Electives

Select thirteen ( 13) units from Groups A, B and C as specified below.

Group A
Select a minimum of eight ( 8) units from Group A

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W8516 LMFFF3003B Apply plural component coatings 56 Unit of competency
W8517 LMFFF3004B Apply soft rubber techniques 20 Unit of competency
W8512 LMFFF2007B Apply stains, fillers and bleach 56 Unit of competency
W8511 LMFFF2006B Apply surface coatings by spray gun 60 Unit of competency
W8510 LMFFF2005B Maintain spray equipment and booth 24 Unit of competency
W8514 LMFFF3001B Match and make up colours 56 Unit of competency
W8509 LMFFF2004B Prepare surfaces for finishing 16 Unit of competency
W8508 LMFFF2003B Remove surface coatings 40 Unit of competency
W8519 LMFFF3006B Repair and touch up surfaces 42 Unit of competency
3. Group B Electives

Select at least one ( 1) unit from Group B

Group C
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.

If Competitive Manufacturing units are chosen (identified as MSACM in the code), these should only be selected on the basis of work requirements.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W8520 LMFFF3007B Apply graining and decorative finishes 40 Unit of competency
W8513 LMFFF2008B Apply surface coatings by hand 40 Unit of competency
W8521 LMFFF3008B Apply traditional French polishing techniques 60 Unit of competency
W8518 LMFFF3005B Enhance finishes 28 Unit of competency
W8522 LMFFF3009B Set up, operate and maintain CNC coating systems 40 Unit of competency
W8515 LMFFF3002B Set up, operate and maintain mechanical coatings systems 44 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
2318 12519WA Certificate III in Furniture Making (Polishing) Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
J729 MSF30113 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing Qualification
VET Info Notes
This training program is a representation of the qualification code LMF30202 taken from the Furnishing Training Package LMF02 which should be consulted for full description of requirements. LMF30202 is endorsed until 31 October 2005.

1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.

2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.

3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the CSSN Swan TAFE on 7 November 2003.
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(AP01660) TIMBER FURNITURE FINISHER Apprenticeship