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Certificate III in Production Upholstery
Certificate III in Production Upholstery
LMF31102
W039
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 11/05/2009 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform production upholstery including dismantling and reassembling furniture and selecting, cutting, sewing and fitting fabric and leather upholstery materials and producing loose covers.
Job roles/employment outcomes
The LMF31102 Certificate III in Production 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 production 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.
Schedule
1.
CORE
These units are mandatory.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W0245 | LMFCR0003A | Carry out measurements and calculations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W0231 | LMFCR0002A | Communicate in the workplace | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W0223 | LMFCR0001A | Follow safe working policies and practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W0251 | LMFCR0004A | Work effectively with others | 15 | Unit of competency |
2.
SPECIALIST
These units are mandatory.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W0402 | LMFUP2003A | Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture | 48 | Unit of competency |
| W0413 | LMFUP3008A | Apply finishing techniques to upholstered furniture | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W0416 | LMFUP3011A | Cut, sew and fit or fill cushions | 48 | Unit of competency |
| W0404 | LMFUP2005A | Develop cutting plan and cut single layer upholstery fabric | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W0405 | LMFUP2006A | Dismantle/reassemble furniture for upholstering | 48 | Unit of competency |
| W0407 | LMFUP3002A | Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques | 48 | Unit of competency |
| W0411 | LMFUP3006A | Fit and apply leather to furniture | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W0401 | LMFUP2002A | Fit upholstery components | 36 | Unit of competency |
| W0403 | LMFUP2004A | Machine sew upholstery final cover materials (basic) | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W0400 | LMFUP2001A | Use upholstery sector hand and power tools | 48 | Unit of competency |
3.
SPECIALIST ELECTIVES
Select three (3) of the remaining specialist units in accordance with the General Structuring Rules.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W0417 | LMFUP3012A | Apply marine sewing and installation techniques | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W0406 | LMFUP3001A | Apply traditional foundations to upholstered furniture | 64 | Unit of competency |
| W0418 | LMFUP3013A | Cut and sew canvas and acrylics | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W0415 | LMFUP3010A | Cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture | 28 | Unit of competency |
| W0414 | LMFUP3009A | Develop cutting plan and cut multiple layer upholstery fabric | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W0408 | LMFUP3003A | Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using decorative techniques | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W0409 | LMFUP3004A | Lay out patterns and cut leather | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W0410 | LMFUP3005A | Machine sew upholstery final cover materials (complex) | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W0412 | LMFUP3007A | Manufacture and fit loose covers | 48 | Unit of competency |
| W0419 | LMFUP3014A | Set up, operate and maintain CNC cutting machines | 80 | Unit of competency |
4.
GENERIC
These units are mandatory.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W0310 | LMFGN3002A | Estimate and cost job | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W0309 | LMFGN3001A | Read and interpret work documents | 24 | Unit of competency |
5.
IMPORTED
This unit is mandatory.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2466 | TDTD397C | Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances | 20 | Unit of competency |
6.
ELECTIVES
Select four (4) units. These can be specialist, generic or imported in accordance with the General Structuring Rules. An example of electives may be:
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W0409 | LMFUP3004A | Lay out patterns and cut leather | 24 | Unit of competency |
| W0308 | LMFGN2002A | Move and store materials and products | 16 | Unit of competency |
| W0228 | LMFFT4003A | Organise production processes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S0688 | TDTA1697A | Use inventory systems to organise stock control | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J735 | MSF30713 | Certificate III in Upholstery | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the CSSN Swan TAFE on 11 November 2003.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.