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Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing
Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing
MSF40222
BHR4
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 21/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 08/12/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 03/06/2022 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in product design-related and manufacturing or custom-made furniture roles in furniture or similar organisations where a combination of technical, creative, practical, research and project coordination skills is required. At this level, these individuals use knowledge of design principles and concepts in a practical way to drive design process, materials capability and production processes to develop and create product and process solutions in response to varied design briefs. Depending on the context, an individual may also use other product-specific technical production skills.
There are no specific licenses 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
Total number of units = eighteen (18)- five (5) core units
- thirteen (13) elective units selected from those listed below, or from any endorsed training package or accredited course (these units must be relevant to the work outcome), and comprising:
- a minimum of eight (8) MSF - coded units
- a minimum of one (1) unit from each of Groups A to F.
The remaining four (4) electives may be chosen from any endorsed training package or accredited course (these units must be relevant to the work outcome). Units selected from other training packages and accredited courses must not duplicate units available within this qualification.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODE92 | CUADES411 | Generate design solutions | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODE91 | CUADES412 | Interpret and respond to a design brief | 20 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ69 | MSFFDM4008 | Investigate materials and technologies for design projects | 65 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ81 | MSFFDM4010 | Prepare and present design and manufacturing information | 18 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ65 | MSFFDM4014 | Produce manual and computer-aided drawings from design concepts | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Electives: History of design
A minimum of one (1) unit to be chosen from each of Groups A to F. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWH02 | CUARES301 | Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ49 | MSFFDM4021 | Research furniture styles and movements | 25 | Unit of competency |
| ODE95 | CUADES305 | Source and apply information on the history and theory of design | 65 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Electives: Design communication
A minimum of one (1) unit to be chosen from each of Groups A to F. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCF64 | BSBCRT311 | Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCE59 | BSBCRT412 | Articulate, present and debate ideas | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE82 | BSBOPS404 | Implement customer service strategies | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWF52 | CUADIG303 | Produce and prepare photo images | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODF76 | CUAACD311 | Produce drawings to communicate ideas | 40 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Electives: Design practice
A minimum of one (1) unit to be chosen from each of Groups A to F. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAI53 | MSFKB4011 | Design ancillary residential cabinetry | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODD91 | CUADES303 | Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODE99 | CUADES301 | Explore the use of colour | 40 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ43 | MSFFDM4009 | Match furnishing style and materials to customer requirements | 24 | Unit of competency |
| OEK58 | MSFFM3029 | Select timbers for furniture production | 16 | Unit of competency |
| ODE96 | CUADES304 | Source and apply design industry knowledge | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OCE84 | BSBPMG430 | Undertake project work | 55 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Electives: Workshop practice
A minimum of one (1) unit to be chosen from each of Groups A to F. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
6. Group E Electives: Design documentation and machine interface
A minimum of one (1) unit to be chosen from each of Groups A to F. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODZ63 | MSFFDM5002 | Coordinate and optimise workplace maintenance programs | 65 | Unit of competency |
| ODD80 | CUAANM313 | Create 3D digital models | 75 | Unit of competency |
| ODE51 | CUADIG519 | Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODD24 | CUAACD312 | Produce computer-aided drawings | 60 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ82 | MSFFDM4012 | Produce computer-aided line and component production drawings | 64 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ55 | MSFFDM4015 | Produce patterns and templates | 36 | Unit of competency |
| ODF74 | CUAACD313 | Produce technical drawings | 70 | Unit of competency |
| ODZ74 | MSFFDM4019 | Research and select manufacturing technologies | 25 | Unit of competency |
7. Group F Electives: Project management and professional development
A minimum of one (1) unit to be chosen from each of Groups A to F. Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J742 | MSF40213 | Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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