Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Upholstery
Certificate II in Upholstery
LMF20802
W028
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/05/2009 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform basic tasks in the upholstery sector involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The LMF20802 Certificate II in Upholstery reflects vocational outcomes for those in upholstery job roles that may include dismantling and assembly of upholstery components and sewing and fitting of upholstery fabrics.
Application
This qualification is typically used to develop skills and knowledge in upholstery applications where there is a clearly defined range of contexts in which the choice of actions required is usually clear and there is limited complexity in the range of options to be applied. It can involve collaboration with others through members of a group or team.
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMF10108 Certificate I in Furnishing or achieved equivalent industry experience.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification may include LMF31002 Certificate III in Upholstery and relevant supervisory, management or competitive manufacturing qualifications.
Licensing considerations
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 LMF20802Certificate II in Upholstery, competency must be achieved in fourteen (14) units of competency:- seven (7) core units of competency
- seven (7) elective units of competency made up of;
- a minimum of three (3) units from Group A
- Up to four (4) relevant units may be chosen from a unit not already selected in Group B, or units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level or Certificate III level (maximum 2 Certificate III aligned units).
- 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.
- If Competitive Manufacturing units are chosen (identified as MSACM in the code), these should only be selected on the basis of work requirements.
Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been listed,
1. Core Units
All seven (7) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8281 | MSAPMSUP102A | Communicate in the workplace | 26 | Unit of competency |
| W8810 | LMFUP2006B | Dismantle/reassemble furniture for upholstering | 48 | Unit of competency |
| W8247 | MSAPMOHS100A | Follow OHS procedures | 26 | Unit of competency |
| W7008 | MSAPMOPS101A | Make measurements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W8805 | LMFUP2001B | Use upholstery sector hand and power tools | 48 | Unit of competency |
| W8282 | MSAPMSUP106A | Work in a team | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Four (4) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8807 | LMFUP2003B | Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture | 48 | Unit of competency |
| W8809 | LMFUP2005B | Develop cutting plan and cut single layer upholstery fabric | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W8806 | LMFUP2002B | Fit upholstery components | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W8808 | LMFUP2004B | Machine sew upholstery final cover materials (basic) | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Three (3) units to be completed
The following outlines ONE example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W8810 | LMFUP2006B | Dismantle/reassemble furniture for upholstering | 48 | Unit of competency |
| W8812 | LMFUP3002B | Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques | 48 | Unit of competency |
| W8805 | LMFUP2001B | Use upholstery sector hand and power tools | 48 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3649 | 50445 | Certificate II in Furnishing (Upholstery) | Accredited course |
VET Info Notes
TGA release date 10 December 2013.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.