Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology
Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology
MSF50313
J731
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.00 | 07/05/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 5.00 | 03/12/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 4.00 | 09/12/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 12/07/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 04/03/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 10/12/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required where the design of furniture and the application of the design into a finished furniture product is the central focus. This qualification reflects two primary occupational outcomes in the areas of furniture design and technology - with a potential to focus on skills required to design and produce furniture for custom or volume production.
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MSF50313 Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology, competency must be achieved in twenty-three (23) units of competency.- five (5) core units of competency
- eighteen (18) 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.
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select eighteen (18) units from Groups A, B or C as specified below.
- Select at least eight (8) units from Group A, including a minimum of five (5) units coded MSF******
- Select at least four (4) units from Group B. A minimum of two (2) units must be units coded MSF*****
- Up to six (6) 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 2 units), Diploma level (maximum 6 units) or Advanced Diploma level (maximum 2 units).
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.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WI299 | MSFFDT5003 | Develop self as a furniture designer | 55 | Unit of competency |
| WI306 | MSFFDT5010 | Evaluate furniture design proposals and concepts | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AWC68 | MSMENV472 | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WI292 | MSFFDT4011 | Research and select furniture materials and technology | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WI293 | MSFFDT4012 | Research furniture styles and movements | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least eight (8) units to be chosen from Group A, including a minimum of five (5) units coded MSF******
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
At least four (4) units to be chosen from Group B, including a minimum of Two (2) units coded MSF******
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options..
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to six (6) 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 two (2) units), Diploma level (maximum 6 units) or Advanced Diploma level (maximum two (2) units).
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W041 | LMF50202 | Diploma of Furnishing Technology | Qualification |
| W644 | LMF50508 | Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BHR2 | MSF50322 | Diploma of Furniture Design and Manufacturing | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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