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Certificate III in Furnishing (Soft Furnishing)(national)
Certificate III in Furnishing (Soft Furnishing)(national)
1568
Draft
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Description
On satisfactory completion the learner will have displayed competence in modules for the Certificate III in Furniture (Soft Furnishing), incorporating the declared vocations of soft furnishing. A 'composite' tradesperson may be considered by the industrial parties and be included when agreement has been reached.
Schedule
1. CORE
BROAD-BASED SKILLS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82641 | ABC516 | Basic Sewing Machines | 20 | Module |
| 83004 | ABC504 | Calculations | 24 | Module |
| 83005 | ABC505 | Communications | 40 | Module |
| 82642 | ABC512 | Drawing/Sketching | 20 | Module |
| 82638 | 82638 | Fabrics for Furniture and Furnishing | 24 | Module |
| 82639 | ABC514 | Hand Tools and Equipment | 24 | Module |
| 83007 | ABC507 | Information Technology | 24 | Module |
| 83001 | ABC501 | Introduction to Furnishings Industry | 8 | Module |
| 83010 | ABC510 | Materials Handling | 10 | Module |
| 83002 | ABC502 | Occupational Health and Safety (1) | 8 | Module |
| 82640 | ABC515 | Power Tools and Equipment | 16 | Module |
| 83013 | ABC513 | Working With Others | 20 | Module |
| 83003 | ABC503 | Workplace Environment | 8 | Module |
2. CORE
CORE SKILLS Core Skills plus Core Skill electives to equal 122 hours.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83019 | ABC546 | Customer Relations and Services | 20 | Module |
| 83237 | ABC555 | Decorative Accessories (Sf) | 20 | Module |
| 83238 | ABC556 | Installation Techniques - Basic | 20 | Module |
| 83014 | ABC541 | Occupational Health and Safety (2) | 20 | Module |
| 83021 | ABC548 | Quality Principles | 10 | Module |
| 83236 | ABC554 | Specifications/Job Sheets | 32 | Module |
3. CORE
SPECIFIC INDUSTRY SKILLS (466 hours)
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83287 | ABC750 | Accessories - Bedroom Linen and Cushions | 48 | Module |
| 83282 | ABC745 | Bedspread Manufacture | 40 | Module |
| 83278 | ABC741 | Care and Maintenance of Curtains | 16 | Module |
| 83270 | ABC733 | Curtain Manufacturing Process | 40 | Module |
| 83269 | ABC732 | Curtain Styles and Applications | 28 | Module |
| 83268 | ABC731 | Fabric Technology | 16 | Module |
| 83274 | ABC737 | Festoon (Austrian) Curtain Manufacture | 24 | Module |
| 83280 | ABC743 | Holland Blind Manufacture | 16 | Module |
| 83277 | ABC740 | Installation Practices (Sf) | 24 | Module |
| 83272 | 83272 | Measuring and Cutting Curtain Fabrics | 40 | Module |
| 83271 | ABC734 | Obtaining and Recording Job Details | 30 | Module |
| 83276 | ABC739 | Pelmets, Swags and Tails Manufacture | 48 | Module |
| 83279 | ABC742 | Roman Blind Manufacture | 16 | Module |
| 83273 | ABC736 | Sewing Machines - Specific Purpose (Sf) | 48 | Module |
| 83275 | ABC738 | Top Treatments and Accessories | 40 | Module |
4. ELECTIVES
GROUP 1: CORE SKILLS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83235 | ABC553 | Basic Frame Construction | 16 | Module |
| 83239 | ABC557 | Decorative Accessories (Uph) | 20 | Module |
| 83016 | ABC543 | General Ergonomics | 8 | Module |
| 83023 | ABC550 | Introduction to Cad | 40 | Module |
| 83234 | ABC552 | Manufacturing Processes | 16 | Module |
5. ELECTIVES
GROUP 2: SPECIFIC INDUSTRY SKILLS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83283 | ABC746 | Bedroom Linen and Accessories Manufacture | 24 | Module |
| 83286 | ABC749 | Blind Alterations | 16 | Module |
| 83285 | ABC748 | Curtain Alterations | 16 | Module |
| 83284 | ABC747 | Loose Cushion Styles and Manufacture | 24 | Module |
| 83281 | ABC744 | Vertical Blind Manufacture | 16 | Module |
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VET Info Notes
1. Additional elective modules of 166 hours to be selected from within
the Specific Industry Skills
and/or Additional Specific Skills. These modules should be selected
in consultation with the
employer, participant and training provider.
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