Modification History
Release 3. Metadata updated.
Release 2. Imported units updated. Equivalent.
Release 1. New qualification
Qualification Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform a wide range of tasks associated with the preparation of surfaces and applying stains, coatings and finishes to furniture in manufacture or repair. Participation in teams, including group or team coordination, may be required.
A specialisation in French polishing can be recognised in this qualification where the following elective units are achieved:
MSFFF2003 Remove surface coatings
MSFFF2004 Prepare surfaces for finishing
MSFFF2007 Apply stains, fillers and bleach
MSFFF2008 Apply surface coatings by hand
MSFFF3001 Match and make up colours
MSFFF3007 Apply graining and decorative finishes
MSFFF3008 Apply traditional French polishing techniques
Where this specialisation is achieved, RTOs should identify this as follows:
MSF30113 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing
(specialising in French Polishing)
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 MSF30113 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing, competency must be achieved in twenty-three (23) units of competency.
- ten (10) core units of competency
- thirteen (13) 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 ten (10) units from this list.
Unit code |
Unit title |
MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
MSMWHS200 |
Work safely |
MSMSUP102 |
Communicate in the workplace |
MSMSUP106 |
Work in a team |
MSFFF2001 |
Use furniture finishing sector hand and power tools |
MSFFF2002 |
Dismantle and re-assemble furniture |
MSFGN2001 |
Make measurements and calculations |
MSFGN3001 |
Read and interpret work documents |
MSFGN3002 |
Estimate and cost job |
TLID2003 |
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select thirteen (13) units from Groups A, B and C as specified below.
Group A
Select a minimum of eight (8) units from Group A.
Unit code |
Unit title |
MSFFF2003 |
Remove surface coatings |
MSFFF2004 |
Prepare surfaces for finishing |
MSFFF2005 |
Maintain spray equipment and booth |
MSFFF2006 |
Apply surface coatings by spray gun |
MSFFF2007 |
Apply stains, fillers and bleach |
MSFFF3001 |
Match and make up colours |
MSFFF3003 |
Apply plural component coatings |
MSFFF3004 |
Apply soft rubber techniques |
MSFFF3006 |
Repair and touch up surfaces |
Group B
Select at least one (1) unit from Group B.
Unit code |
Unit title |
MSFFF2008 |
Apply surface coatings by hand |
MSFFF3002 |
Set up, operate and maintain mechanical coatings systems |
MSFFF3005 |
Enhance finishes |
MSFFF3007 |
Apply graining and decorative finishes |
MSFFF3008 |
Apply traditional French polishing techniques |
MSFFF3009 |
Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) coating systems |
Group C
Up to four (4) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Groups A and B, or units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum 1 unit), Certificate III level (maximum 4 units) or Certificate IV 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 LMF30202 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing. 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