Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform a wide range of tasks in furniture making including interpretation of specifications drawings, use of specialised machines and hand techniques.
Job roles /employment outcomes
The LMF30302 Certificate III in Furniture Making reflects vocational outcomes for those performing furniture manufacture in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints.
Application
This qualification is typically used to develop skills and a breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge in furniture making techniques and would cover selecting, adapting and transferring this skill and knowledge to new environments and providing technical advice and some leadership in resolution of specific problems. Application would be across a range of roles in a variety of contexts with some complexity in the extent and choice of options available and may involve some responsibility for others. Participation in teams including group or team coordination may be required.
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMF20309 Certificate II in Furniture Making or achieved equivalent industry experience.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification may include LMF40202 Certificate IV in Furnishing Technology or similar qualifications plus 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.
Pathways Information
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the LMF30302 Certificate III in Furniture Making, competency must be achieved in twenty-eight (28 ) units of competency.
- fifteen (15 ) core units of competency
- thirteen (13 ) elective units of competency.
Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been listed, and must be considered in the total number of units.
CORE UNITS
Complete all fifteen (15 ) units from this list.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
LMFFF2004B |
Prepare surfaces for finishing |
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LMFFM2001B |
Use furniture making sector hand and power tools |
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LMFFM2002B |
Assemble furnishing components |
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LMFFM2006B |
Hand make timber joints |
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LMFFM2010B |
Set up, operate and maintain basic static machines |
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LMFFM2011B |
Apply manufactured board conversion techniques |
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LMFFM3011B |
Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings |
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LMFGN3001B |
Read and interpret work documents |
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LMFGN3002B |
Estimate and cost job |
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MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSAPMOHS200A |
Work safely |
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MSAPMOPS101A |
Make measurements |
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MSAPMSUP102A |
Communicate in the workplace |
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MSAPMSUP106A |
Work in a team |
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TLID307E |
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select thirteen (13 ) units from Groups A or B as specified below.
Group A
Select a minimum of seven (7 ) units from Group A.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
LMFFM2003B |
Select and apply hardware |
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LMFFM2004B |
Apply sheet laminates by hand |
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LMFFM2005B |
Join solid timber |
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LMFFM2007B |
Follow plans to assemble production furniture |
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LMFFM2008B |
Bend and form cane |
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LMFFM2009B |
Construct cane furniture |
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LMFFM2012B |
Set up, operate and maintain pressure and clamping machines |
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LMFFM3001B |
Construct chair and couch frames |
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LMFFM3002B |
Construct furniture using leg and rail method |
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LMFFM3003B |
Produce angled and curved furniture using manufactured board |
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LMFFM3004B |
Produce angled and curved furniture using solid timber |
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LMFFM3005B |
Fabricate custom furniture |
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LMFFM3006B |
Install furnishing products |
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LMFFM3007B |
Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furniture |
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LMFFM3010B |
Select timbers for furniture production |
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LMFFM3012B |
Prepare cutting list from plans and job specifications |
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LMFFM3013B |
Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products |
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LMFFM3020B |
Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines |
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LMFFM3021B |
Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines |
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LMFFM3022B |
Set up, operate and maintain joining machines |
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LMFFM3023B |
Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines |
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LMFFM3024B |
Set up, operate and maintain multi-head planing and moulding machines |
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LMFFM3025B |
Set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping machines |
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LMFFM3026B |
Set up, operate and maintain mechanical wood turning lathes |
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LMFFM3027B |
Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines |
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LMFFM3028B |
Fabricate synthetic solid surface products |
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LMFFM3030B |
Set up, operate and maintain CNC sizing machines |
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LMFFM3031B |
Set up, operate and maintain CNC machining and processing centres |
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LMFFM3032B |
Produce and maintain cutting tools |
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LMFFM3033B |
Construct jigs and fixtures |
Group B
Up to six (6 ) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Group A, or 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 6 units) or Certificate IV level (maximum 1 unit).
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.