LMF31002 Certificate III in Upholstery

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LMF31002 Certificate III in Upholstery

Modification History

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Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform upholstery including dismantling and reassembling furniture and selecting, cutting, sewing and fitting fabric and leather upholstery materials.

Job roles/employment outcomes

The LMF31002 Certificate III in Upholstery reflects vocational outcomes for those performing upholstery job roles including dismantling/reassembling furniture 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 upholstery 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 LMF20802 Certificate II in Upholstery 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

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Licensing/Regulatory Information

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Entry Requirements

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Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	complete written documents, forms and timesheets use communication technologies efficiently communicate production abnormalities demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with people from a range of backgrounds read, interpret and communicate production schedules communicate with all team members
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 keep team members informed of changes to work practices identify team performance required to meet customer needs provide leadership to others in the team encourage the sharing of information between team members plan and support team activities
Problem-solving	identify and report problems and make contributions to their solution investigate problem causes implement changes examine tools for damage, missing components or other defects identify and promptly address problems or issues assess quality of work pieces determine effective work practices provide problem solving support to team members problem solve machine operational and maintenance requirements
Initiative and enterprise	seek and provide feedback on procedures gather and analyse information record information on the quality and other indicators of production performance adjust and implement production schedules changes provide leadership identify and implement process improvements coordinate work activities and manufacturing processes monitor workplace performance use analytical and decision making skills
Planning and organising	identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures organise self and others to meet production schedules identify and rectify stock shortages in advance sequence work to maximise safety and productivity select and use appropriate tools and equipment determine materials, quality and production requirements apply time management skills to ensure work flow
Self-management	interpret and apply relevant acts and regulations keep the work area clean and tidy at all times conduct regular housekeeping activities understand own work activities manage own time and establish own work schedule develop and implement workplace procedures and instructions locate, interpret and apply information relevant to own work monitor and evaluate own work quality accept responsibility for quality of work
Learning	develop learning activities as appropriate assess competencies in meeting job requirements identify own training needs and seek skill development if required listen to feedback from others identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding identify and address skill development needs of others in the team
Technology	use software applications effectively properly start up, operate and shut down computers work with technology safely and according to workplace standards establish procedures carry out pre-operational checks on equipment and machines operate equipment and machines safely, efficiently and to productivity requirements monitor and adjust machine functions perform machine maintenance as determined by workplace procedures clean and check equipment and machines

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the Certificate III in Upholstery, competency must be achieved in twenty-five (25) units of competency.

sixteen (16) core units of competency

nine (9) 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 sixteen (16) units from this list.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFGN3001B	Read and interpret work documents
LMFGN3002B	Estimate and cost job
LMFUP2001B	Use upholstery sector hand and power tools
LMFUP2002B	Fit upholstery components
LMFUP2004B	Machine sew upholstery final cover materials (basic)
LMFUP2005B	Develop cutting plan and cut single layer upholstery fabric
LMFUP2006B	Dismantle/reassemble furniture for upholstering
LMFUP3002B	Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques
LMFUP3010B	Cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture
LMFUP3011B	Cut, sew and fit or fill cushions
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSAPMOHS200A	Work safely
MSAPMOPS101A	Make measurements
MSAPMSUP102A	Communicate in the workplace
MSAPMSUP106A	Work in a team
TLID307E	Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select nine (9) units from Groups A, B and C as specified below.

Group A

Select a minimum of three (3) units from Group A

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFUP2003B	Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture
LMFUP3001B	Apply traditional foundations to upholstered furniture
LMFUP3006B	Fit and apply leather to furniture
LMFUP3008B	Apply finishing techniques to upholstered furniture

Group B

Select a maximum of six (6) units from Groups B and C.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFUP3003B	Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using decorative techniques
LMFUP3004B	Lay out patterns and cut leather
LMFUP3005B	Machine sew upholstery final cover materials (complex)
LMFUP3007B	Manufacture and fit loose covers
LMFUP3009B	Develop cutting plan and cut multiple layer upholstery fabric
LMFUP3012B	Apply marine sewing and installation techniques
LMFUP3013B	Cut and sew canvas and acrylics
LMFUP3014B	Set up, operate and maintain CNC cutting machines

Group C

Up to six (6) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Groups A or B, or a maximum of five (5) from 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 4 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.