Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Upholstery
Certificate III in Upholstery
MSF30713
J735
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 upholstery, including dismantling and reassembling furniture; selecting, cutting, sewing and fitting fabric and leather upholstery materials; and producing loose covers. There is a specialist stream in production upholstery.
Specialisation is possible in this qualification depending on the electives chosen. A specialisation can be identified on the testamur where a minimum of two (2) Group A elective units of competency are achieved in production upholstery.
Where the production upholstery specialisation is achieved, RTOs should identify this as follows:
MSF30713 Certificate III in Upholstery
(specialising in Production Upholstery)
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 MSF30713 Certificate III in Upholstery, competency must be achieved in twenty-five (25) units of competency.- fourteen (14) core units of competency
- eleven (11) elective units of competency, of which:
- a minimum of two (2) units from Group A
- up to nine (9) units from Groups B and C
- up to six (6) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Groups A or B, or from units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum 1 unit), Certificate III level (maximum 6 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 fourteen (14) units must be completed.
2. Group A - Upholstery and Production Upholstery Streams
A minimum of two (2) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI663 | MSFUP2003 | Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture | 48 | Unit of competency |
| WI674 | MSFUP3008 | Apply finishing techniques to upholstered furniture | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WI677 | MSFUP3011 | Cut, sew and fit or fill cushions | 48 | Unit of competency |
| WI676 | MSFUP3010 | Cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture | 28 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to nine (9) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W039 | LMF31102 | Certificate III in Production Upholstery | Qualification |
| W038 | LMF31002 | Certificate III in Upholstery | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIK1 | MSF30722 | Certificate III in Upholstery | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
Not applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships