Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Soft Furnishing

Certificate III in Soft Furnishing

Qualification
National Code:
MSF30613
State Code:
J734
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Deleted
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
10/12/2013
Approved Date
27/08/2020
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
839
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
03/06/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
5.00 03/06/2022 Current Approved
4.00 07/05/2020 Replaced Approved
3.00 12/07/2016 Replaced Approved
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 soft furnishing sewing, selection, manufacture and installation of curtains and drapes and/or blinds with required fittings and may include production administration, quality assurance, sales and manufacture of bedspreads, linen and soft furnishing accessories.

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 MSF30613 Certificate III in Soft Furnishing, competency must be achieved in twenty (20) units of competency, including:

CORE UNITS
- Six (6) core units of competency
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select fourteen (14) units from Groups A, B and C as specified below.
- Fourteen (14) elective units of competency.
- Elective Groups A and B:
- Select a minimum of ten (10) units from Groups A and B.
- Elective Group C:
- Up to four (4) relevant units may be chosen from:
- units not already selected from Groups A and B
- Group C units, below
- other 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 4 units) or Certificate IV level (maximum 1 unit).

Notes:
- 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
- Units marked with an asterisk on TGA 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 six (6) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWC20 MSMSUP102 Communicate in the workplace 26 Unit of competency
WI637 MSFSF3008 Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings 56 Unit of competency
AWC13 MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
WI629 MSFSF2014 Use soft furnishing sector hand and power tools 56 Unit of competency
AWC31 MSMSUP106 Work in a team 26 Unit of competency
AWC15 MSMWHS200 Work safely 26 Unit of competency
2. Group A - Manufacture Elective Units

A minimum of ten (10) units must be chosen from Groups A and B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WI635 MSFSF3006 Chemically join textiles 24 Unit of competency
WI634 MSFSF3005 Construct Austrian festoon-style blinds 56 Unit of competency
WI623 MSFSF2008 Construct lined curtains and drapes 40 Unit of competency
WI624 MSFSF2009 Construct padded pelmets 40 Unit of competency
OBP11 MSFSF3014 Construct Roman-style blinds 55 Unit of competency
WI622 MSFSF2007 Construct unlined curtains and drapes 48 Unit of competency
OBP16 MSFSF2015 Cut single layer fabrics 40 Unit of competency
WI641 MSFSF3012 Follow patterns to produce soft furnishing accessories 40 Unit of competency
WI632 MSFSF3003 Follow patterns to produce window toppings 40 Unit of competency
WI619 MSFSF2004 Hand sew soft furnishings 56 Unit of competency
WI636 MSFSF3007 Lay out patterns and cut fabrics 40 Unit of competency
WI617 MSFSF2002 Machine sew materials 48 Unit of competency
WI618 MSFSF2003 Machine sew specialised sewn products 56 Unit of competency
WI638 MSFSF3009 Manufacture bedspreads, bed linen and table cloths 56 Unit of competency
WI620 MSFSF2005 Operate a steam press 16 Unit of competency
WI630 MSFSF3001 Operate drop cutting machines 24 Unit of competency
WI631 MSFSF3002 Use automated curtain pleating equipment 24 Unit of competency
3. Group B - Installation Elective Units

A minimum of ten (10) units must be chosen from Groups A and B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
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
WI640 MSFSF3011 Install motorised curtains and blinds 60 Unit of competency
WI625 MSFSF2010 Make up tracks for window coverings 24 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units

Up to four (4) relevant units may be chosen from Group C Elective Units
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WI639 MSFSF3010 Advise customers on interior decoration 52 Unit of competency
BAK48 MSS402040 Apply 5S procedures 30 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
OCF16 BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers 50 Unit of competency
OCD56 BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents 70 Unit of competency
WI515 MSFGN3002 Estimate and cost job 16 Unit of competency
ODZ43 MSFFDM4009 Match furnishing style and materials to customer requirements 24 Unit of competency
BAK46 MSS402050 Monitor process capability 30 Unit of competency
ODQ08 TLIA0031 Organise transport of freight or goods 40 Unit of competency
OCD47 BSBMKG434 Promote products and services 35 Unit of competency
WI642 MSFSF3013 Provide technical advice to customers 48 Unit of competency
AWY86 TAEDEL301 Provide work skill instruction 40 Unit of competency
ODZ73 MSFFDM4017 Purchase materials and consumables 36 Unit of competency
W8285 MSAPMSUP201A Receive or despatch goods 26 Unit of competency
AWC66 MSMOPS212 Use organisation computers or data systems 26 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W037 LMF30902 Certificate III in Soft Furnishing Qualification
VET Info Notes
MSF30613 is EQUIVALENT to LMF30902
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07990) SOFT FURNISHING (LEVEL 3) Traineeship