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Qualification details

LMF50202 - Diploma of Furnishing Technology (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
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Is superseded by MSF50313 - Diploma of Furniture Design and TechnologyNot equivalent 09/Dec/2013

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1 1 (this release) 11/May/2009

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Units of competency

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LMFFT4007B - Sample, inspect and test products to specificationsSample, inspect and test products to specificationsSupersededN/A
LMFFT5011B - Develop, trial and evaluate prototypesDevelop, trial and evaluate prototypesSupersededN/A
LMFFT5005B - Organise enterprise maintenance programsOrganise enterprise maintenance programsSupersededN/A
LMFFT4008B - Interpret and use workplace informationInterpret and use workplace informationSupersededN/A
LMFFT5006B - Plan productionPlan productionSupersededN/A
LMFFT4006B - Construct prototypes and samplesConstruct prototypes and samplesSupersededN/A
LMFFT4012B - Prepare a tender submissionPrepare a tender submissionSupersededN/A
LMFFT5012B - Determine production feasibility of designsDetermine production feasibility of designsSupersededN/A
LMFFT5003B - Manage installation and commissioning of equipmentManage installation and commissioning of equipmentSupersededN/A
MSAPMSUP383A - Facilitate a teamFacilitate a teamSupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 232312 Industrial Designer 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0301 Manufacturing Engineering And Technology 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 421 Diploma 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Furniture,Home Furnishing 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Furniture Designer,Furnishings Production Manager,Furnishings Design Manager 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 232312 Industrial Designer 02/Feb/2007 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4942-11 Furniture Upholsterer 01/Aug/2003 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0301 Manufacturing Engineering And Technology 01/Aug/2003 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 421 Diploma 11/May/2009 
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Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform furnishing design, manage production processes and business requirements in a furnishing manufacturing organisation.

Job roles /employment outcomes 

The LMF50202 Diploma of Furnishing Technology reflects vocational outcomes for those performing furnishing design, production and management processes and procedures and involves self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.

Application 

This qualification is typically used to develop a breadth, depth and complexity of skills and knowledge covering furnishing design and production planning plus initiation of alternative approaches to skills or knowledge application across a broad range of technical and/or management requirements, evaluation and co-ordination. Work would involve participation in development of strategic initiatives, as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others. It may include participation in teams, including teams concerned with planning and evaluation functions and could involve group or team coordination.

Pathways into the qualification 

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMF40202 Certificate IV in Furnishing Technology where competencies are common to this qualification or achieved equivalent industry experience.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification may include LMF60102 Advanced Diploma of Furnishing Management or LMF60308 Advanced Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology and relevant 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

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Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

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Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication
  • complete workplace documentation and records
  • use communication technologies efficiently
  • develop work instructions, specifications and procedures for production
  • demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with people from nesb
  • communicate with all team members
  • demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with clients
  • use most appropriate communication method given priority, cost and customer facilities
  • access, interpret and apply technical information
  • interpret and apply calculations and specifications
  • interpret production data

Teamwork
  • work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion
  • liaise with and provide support to other team members
  • work as part of a team
  • identify and manage performance required to meet customer needs in own work and team
  • manage technical processes and provide problem solving support to others

Problem-solving
  • investigate problem causes
  • identify, rectify or report potential difficulties associated with manufacture of products or provision of services
  • identify and report environmental features, regulations, insurance requirements, legal requirements and other factors which may affect the product or service to be provided
  • use material and process knowledge to solve problems
  • identify hazards and implement control measures
  • determine production requirements
  • apply information on furniture construction and design to determine solutions to production or design problems
  • conduct tests and analyse results to determine and assess production requirements

Initiative and enterprise
  • seek feedback on products, processes and procedures
  • gather and analyse information and apply to production processes
  • record information on the quality and other indicators of products
  • determine types and quantities of materials required for manufacture
  • support achievement of efficient production processes
  • determine and act on situations requiring further information or problem solving

Planning and organising
  • identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures
  • demonstrate time management skills
  • source and prepare materials and resources for production
  • identify and rectify stock shortages in advance
  • sequence work to maximise safety and productivity
  • interpret production requirements for furniture designs

Self-management
  • interpret and apply relevant acts and regulations
  • keep the work area clean and tidy at all times
  • monitor own work and work of team and identify and act on any quality issues
  • understand own work activities
  • manage own time to meet deadlines
  • implement workplace procedures and instructions

Learning
  • implement learning activities as appropriate to ensure achievement of specified production requirements
  • assess competencies in meeting job requirements
  • be supportive, assertive and use interpersonal skills
  • identify own training needs and seek skill development if required
  • gather feedback to own work to assess effectiveness in meeting objectives and integrate information into own practice

Technology
  • ensure production equipment is operated and maintained according to workplace standards
  • use computer software applications effectively
  • work with technology safely and according to workplace standards
  • help others use technology efficiently and safely
  • use testing technology

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

To be awarded the LMF50202 Diploma of Furnishing Technology, competency must be achieved in thirty  (30 ) units of competency.

  • three  (3 ) core units of competency
  • twenty-seven  (27 ) 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 three  (3 ) units from this list.

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

MSAPMOHS300A

Facilitate the implementation of OHS for a work group

MSAPMSUP383A

Facilitate a team

ELECTIVE UNITS 

Select twenty-seven  (27 ) units from Groups A, B and C as specified below.

Group A 

Select a minimum of twelve  (12 ) units from Group A

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

LMFDN4001B

Produce drawings from design concepts

LMFDN4002B

Produce line and component production drawings

LMFDN4003B

Produce patterns and/or templates

LMFDN4004B

Design, construct and test jigs

LMFDN4005B

Work within a furniture design team

LMFFT4001B

Coordinate on-site installation of furnishing products

LMFFT4002B

Customise stock lines

LMFFT4003B

Organise production processes

LMFFT4004B

Establish and monitor production inventory requirements

LMFFT4005B

Install and commission CNC software

LMFFT4006B

Construct prototypes and samples

LMFFT4007B

Sample, inspect and test products to specifications

LMFFT4008B

Interpret and use workplace information

LMFFT4009B

Match furnishing style/materials to customer requirements

LMFFT4010B

Identify and calculate production costs

LMFFT4011B

Purchase materials and consumables

LMFFT4012B

Prepare a tender submission

LMFPF4001B

Design and conduct ornamental frames

LMFPF4002B

Determine and apply gilding techniques

Group B 

Select a minimum of nine  (9 ) units from Group B

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

LMFDN5001B

Generate and transfer complex computer-aided drawings and specifications

LMFDN5006B

Manage furniture design

LMFFDT4015A

Research furniture styles and movements

LMFFT5001B

Evaluate and select production materials and equipment

LMFFT5001B

Evaluate and select production materials and equipment

LMFFT5002B

Establish and develop production processes and area layout

LMFFT5003B

Manage installation and commissioning of equipment

LMFFT5004B

Develop and document procedures and specifications

LMFFT5005B

Organise enterprise maintenance programs

LMFFT5006B

Plan production

LMFFT5010B

Optimise CNC operations

LMFFT5011B

Develop, trial and evaluate prototypes

LMFFT5012B

Determine production feasibility of designs

LMFFT5013B

Develop products and related processes

LMFFT5014B

Establish and monitor business information systems

LMFFT5015B

Establish and implement contracts for external goods or services

LMFFT5016B

Establish customer contracts

MSAENV472B

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Group C 

Up to five  (5 ) relevant units can be chosen from other units not already selected from Groups A and B, or units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate IV level (maximum 1 unit), Diploma level or Advanced Diploma 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.

If Competitive Manufacturing units are chosen (identified as MSACM in the code), these should only be selected on the basis of work requirements.

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