Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Upholstery
Certificate III in Upholstery
MSF30722
BIK1
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 08/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
Workers with this qualification have trade-level skills in upholstery, including skills in dismantling and reassembling furniture, in selecting, cutting, sewing and fitting fabric and leather upholstery material, and in producing loose covers. They have core skills in tool use, measurement, interpretation of work documentation, preparation of cutting lists, communication, teamwork, and safe and environmentally sustainable work practices. Electives allow them to achieve specialised skills in, among others, marine and automotive upholstery, computer- aided drawing, and small business management. Workers in this role use discretion, judgement and problem solving, take responsibility for their own outputs, and may have limited responsibility for others in a team environment.
Depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty-five (25)- twelve (12) core units
- thirteen (13) elective units, consisting of:
- two (2) to four (4) units from Group A
- four (4) to eleven (11) units from Group B
- up to seven (7) units not listed below from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. These units must be relevant to the work role as outlined in the qualification description above, must not duplicate the outcome of other units used to achieve this qualification, and must not include more than 1 unit aligned at a level lower than Australian Qualifications Framework Level 3.
Electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
For the award of Certificate III in Upholstery (Production), MSFUP2009 and MSFUP3022 must be selected.
1. Core Units
All twelve (12) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWC20 | MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace | 26 | Unit of competency |
| OEK46 | MSFUP2011 | Develop cutting plan and cut single layer upholstery fabric | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEJ88 | MSFUP2012 | Dismantle and reassemble furniture for upholstering | 48 | Unit of competency |
| OEL17 | MSFGN3006 | Estimate and cost job | 16 | Unit of competency |
| OEM25 | MSFUP3016 | Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques | 48 | Unit of competency |
| OEK75 | MSFUP2008 | Fit upholstery components | 36 | Unit of competency |
| OEL01 | MSFUP2010 | Machine sew basic upholstery final cover materials | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI512 | MSFGN2001 | Make measurements and calculations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OEK83 | MSFGN3005 | Read and interpret work documents | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OEL63 | MSFUP2007 | Use upholstery 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
Two (2) to four (4) units to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEL02 | MSFUP2009 | Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture | 48 | Unit of competency |
| OEM42 | MSFUP3022 | Apply finishing techniques to upholstered furniture | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OEP92 | MSFUP3024 | Cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture | 28 | Unit of competency |
| OEK36 | MSFUP3025 | Cut, sew, fit or fill cushions | 48 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Four (4) to eleven (11) units to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| J735 | MSF30713 | Certificate III in Upholstery | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
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