Description

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform basic furnishing industry tasks used in a range of industry job roles involving given routines and procedures and limited accountability for the quality of outcomes.

Job roles/employment outcomes
The LMF10108 Certificate I in Furnishing reflects vocational outcomes for those performing operational duties in a furnishing enterprise supporting others.

Application
This qualification is typically used to develop skills and knowledge in basic furnishing techniques that may include a variety of employment-related skills including preparatory access and participation skills, broad-based induction skills and/or specific workplace skills. It may also include participation in a team or work group.

Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have achieved equivalent industry experience.

Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification may include a Certificate II or III Furnishing qualification.

Exemptions applying to Certificate I
The furnishing industry recognises the needs of participants with special training and employment needs, and wishes to support State and Territory equity objectives of facilitating meaningful and recognised vocational training. A special training and employment needs exemption within Certificate I requirements may be granted to those participants by RTOs. This exemption is in respect of core unit MSAPMOPS101A Make measurements. The total requirement of six units must still be satisfied by the substitution of a unit from the sector specialist unit inventory.

At the discretion of RTOs, for those already in the picture framing workforce but not yet having qualifications, LMFPF1001B Frame a simple artwork, may be replaced for Certificate I purposes by another sector specialist unit.

If Certificate I is being applied in an Interior Design and Decoration context, please note LMFID1001A Plan the decoration of a simple space cannot be used as a credit unit for future training.

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.