Modification History
Clarification made to elective choice in Group D.
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform soft furnishing sewing, selection, manufacture and installation of curtains and drapes and/or blinds with required fittings and may include manufacture of bedspreads, linen and soft furnishing accessories.
Job roles /employment outcomes
The LMF30902 Certificate III in Soft Furnishing reflects vocational outcomes for those performing reflects vocational outcomes for those performing soft furnishing manufacture and installation processes 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 soft furnishing making and installing 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 LMF20702 Certificate II in Soft Furnishing or achieved equivalent industry experience.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification may include LMF40202 Certificate IV in Furnishing Technology, LMF40408 Certificate IV in Interior Decoration 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 LMF30902 Certificate III in Soft Furnishing, competency must be achieved in twenty (20 ) units of competency.
- six (6 ) core units of competency
- fourteen (14 ) 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 six (6 ) units from this list.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
LMFSF2014B |
Use soft furnishing sector hand and power tools |
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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 |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select fourteen (14 ) units from Groups A, B, C and D as specified below.
Group A
Select a maximum of four (4 ) units from either Group A or Group B.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
LMFSF2001B |
Cut single layer fabrics |
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LMFSF2002B |
Machine sew materials |
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LMFSF2003B |
Machine sew using specific techniques |
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LMFSF2007B |
Construct unlined curtains/drapes |
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LMFSF2008B |
Construct lined curtains/drapes |
Group B
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
LMFSF2010B |
Make up tracks for window coverings |
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LMFSF2011B |
Fit and adjust curtain hardware |
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LMFSF2012B |
Fit and adjust interior blinds |
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LMFSF2013B |
Dress windows |
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LMFSF3014B |
Provide technical advice to customers |
Group C
Select a minimum of five (5 ) units from Group C.
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
LMFSF2004B |
Hand sew soft furnishings |
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LMFSF2005B |
Operate a steam press |
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LMFSF2006B |
Calculate fabric quantities for window coverings |
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LMFSF2009B |
Construct padded pelmets |
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LMFSF3001B |
Operate drop cutting machines |
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LMFSF3002B |
Use automated curtain pleating equipment |
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LMFSF3003B |
Follow patterns to produce window toppings |
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LMFSF3004B |
Construct Roman-style blinds |
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LMFSF3005B |
Construct Austrian/festoon-style blinds |
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LMFSF3006B |
Chemically join textiles |
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LMFSF3007B |
Lay out patterns and cut fabrics |
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LMFSF3008B |
Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings |
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LMFSF3009B |
Manufacture bedspreads |
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LMFSF3010B |
Manufacture bed linen and table cloths |
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LMFSF3011B |
Advise customers on interior decoration |
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LMFSF3012B |
Install motorised curtains and blinds |
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LMFSF3013B |
Follow patterns to produce soft furnishing accessories |
Group D
Up to five (5 ) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Group C, or other 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 5 units) or Certificate IV level (maximum 1 unit).
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group D 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.