Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Furniture Finishing
Certificate II in Furniture Finishing
MSF20213
J726
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 03/06/2022 | Current | 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 a range of finishing techniques for furniture and covers basic dismantling and assembly of furniture items for surface finishing involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes. 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 MSF20213 Certificate II in Furniture Finishing, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency.- eight (8) core units of competency
- five (5) elective units of competency, of which:
- a minimum of three (3) units from Group A
- Group B, a maximum of two (2) relevant units may be chosen from other units not selected in Group A, or units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. The units must be aligned at Certificate II or III level.
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group B must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
No entry requirements
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWC20 | MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace | 26 | Unit of competency |
| AXN85 | MSMWHS100 | Follow WHS procedures | 26 | Unit of competency |
| AWM76 | TLID2003 | Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances | 20 | 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 |
| WI315 | MSFFF2003 | Remove surface coatings | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI313 | MSFFF2001 | Use furniture finishing sector hand and power tools | 48 | Unit of competency |
| AWC31 | MSMSUP106 | Work in a team | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of three (3) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI319 | MSFFF2007 | Apply stains, fillers and bleach | 56 | Unit of competency |
| WI320 | MSFFF2008 | Apply surface coatings by hand | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI318 | MSFFF2006 | Apply surface coatings by spray gun | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WI314 | MSFFF2002 | Dismantle and re-assemble furniture | 56 | Unit of competency |
| WI317 | MSFFF2005 | Maintain spray equipment and booth | 24 | Unit of competency |
| WI316 | MSFFF2004 | Prepare surfaces for finishing | 16 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A maximum of two (2) relevant units may be chosen from other units not selected in Group A, or units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. The units must be aligned at Certificate II or III level.
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group B must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W022 | LMF20202 | Certificate II in Furniture Finishing | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIJ6 | MSF20122 | Certificate II in Furnishing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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