Modification History
Release 1 - New qualification
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform the manufacture of free-standing furniture or built-in cabinets, and provide on-site assistance in the installation of furniture or cabinets involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes. It reflects vocational outcomes for those performing assistant cabinet maker, assistant installer of built-in cabinets, and production operator within a cabinet making enterprise. Cabinets include free-standing and built-in furniture or fitted cabinets, such as those used in kitchens and bathrooms. Skills are also included that cover assisting in the installation or renovation of kitchens and bathrooms and other fitted cabinets, which involves collaboration with others through members of a group or team. This qualification does not cover shopfitting.
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.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSF20313 Certificate II in Furniture Making, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency.
- five (5) core units of competency
- eight (8) elective units of competency.
Note: Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisites and must be considered in the total number of units. Please refer to individual units for details.
CORE UNITS
Complete all five (5) units from this list.
Unit code |
Unit title |
MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
MSAPMSUP102A |
Communicate in the workplace |
MSAPMSUP106A |
Work in a team |
MSFFM2001 |
Use furniture making sector hand and power tools |
MSFGN2001 |
Make measurements and calculations |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select eight (8) unit from Groups A, B or C as specified below.
Group A
Select at least one (1) unit from Group A.
Unit code |
Unit title |
CPCCOHS1001A |
Work safely in the construction industry |
MSAPMOHS200A |
Work safely |
NB: Unit CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry above is necessary to achieve a National Construction Safety Card required for all on-site work access.
Group B
Select a minimum of four (4) units from Group B with a maximum of two (2) units coded MSS.
Unit code |
Unit title |
MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
MSAPMSUP201A |
Receive or despatch goods |
MSAPMSUP240A |
Undertake minor maintenance |
MSAPMSUP273A |
Handle goods |
MSFFF2004 |
Prepare surfaces for finishing |
MSFFF2006 |
Apply surface coatings by spray gun |
MSFFM2002 |
Assemble furnishing components |
MSFFM2003 |
Select and apply hardware |
MSFFM2004 |
Apply sheet laminates by hand |
MSFFM2005 |
Join solid timber |
MSFFM2006 |
Hand make timber joints |
MSFFM2007 |
Follow plans to assemble production furniture |
MSFFM2008 |
Bend and form cane |
MSFFM2009 |
Construct cane furniture |
MSFFM2010 |
Set up, operate and maintain basic static machines |
MSFFM2011 |
Apply manufactured board conversion techniques |
MSFFM2012 |
Set up, operate and maintain pressure and clamping machines |
MSFKB2001 |
Prepare for cabinet installation |
MSFKB2002 |
Provide assistance in cabinet installation |
MSS402001A |
Apply competitive manufacturing practices |
MSS402002A |
Sustain process improvements |
MSS402020A |
Apply quick changeover procedures |
MSS402010A |
Manage the impact of change on own work |
MSS402050A |
Monitor process capability |
MSS402051A |
Apply quality standards |
MSS402081A |
Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy |
Group C
Up to three (3) relevant units may be chosen from other or units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum 3 units) or Certificate III level (maximum 1 unit).
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group C must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
Qualification Mapping Information
Supersedes and is based on LMF20309 Certificate II in Furniture Making. Outcomes are equivalent.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73