Certificate II in Furnishing
This qualification covers basic, supervised work in the furnishing industry. It can include upholstery, window coverings, flooring, picture framing and furniture finishing at an entry or assistant level, and also covers measuring, calculations and communicating at work. If you already do assistant work in furnishing, your experience may count through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- MSF Furnishing
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- MSF20113 Certificate II in Furnishing (not equivalent); MSF20213 Certificate II in Furniture Finishing (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
People working as assistants in upholstery, flooring, window coverings, framing or furniture finishing who want their basic skills recognised.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Furnishing assistant
- Upholstery assistant
- Flooring assistant
- Curtain and blind installer
- Furniture finishing assistant
Qualification structure
2 CORE UNITS
10 ELECTIVE UNITS
12 units in total. 1 or 2 units from Group A. 1 unit from Group B (only 1 unit from this group). 5 to 8 units from Group C. Up to 3 units not listed below from any endorsed training package or accredited course. These units must be relevant to the work role as outlined in the qualification description above and must not duplicate the outcome of other units used to achieve this qualification.
Core units
2 units- MSFGN2001Make measurements and calculations
- MSMSUP102Communicate in the workplace
Elective units
76 unitsGroup A
- MSMPCI101Adapt to work in industry
- MSMSUP106Work in a team
Group B
- CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry
- CPCCWHS2001Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry
- MSMPCI103Demonstrate care and apply safe practices at work
- MSMWHS100Follow WHS procedures
- MSMWHS200Work safely
Group C
- MSFBA2011Select and apply hardware and fixings for blinds, awnings, screens and grilles
- MSFBA2012Use blinds, awnings, security screens and grilles hand and power tools
- MSFBA2013Set up, operate and maintain blinds and awnings static machines
- MSFBA2014Construct metal louvre and canopy-hooded style awnings
- MSFBA3012Assemble interior blinds
- MSFSS2003Undertake surface preparation
- MSFSS2004Rectify faults in product
- MSFSS3005Assemble non-security and security screens and grilles
- MSFFL2031Remove existing floor coverings
- MSFFL2032Select, prepare and apply moisture barriers to concrete sub-floors
- MSFFL2033Install hard underlays
- MSFFL2034Prepare subfloors with cementitious coating applications
- MSFFL2035Mechanically prepare surfaces for installation of flooring materials
- MSFFL2038Install lay flat vinyl floor coverings
- MSFFL2041Install impact and sound absorption underlay
- MSFFL2042Nail strip timber flooring
- MSFFL2043Install expansion joints
- MSFFL2044Install mouldings and edge trims to timber flooring
- MSFFL2045Coarse sand timber flooring
- MSFFL3102Receive and prepare flooring materials
- MSFFL3103Install carpet cushion underlays and grippers
- MSFFL3104Install unpatterned tufted carpet
- MSFFL3105Install laminate and hybrid vinyl flooring
- MSFFF2010Dismantle and reassemble furniture for finishing
- MSFFF2012Prepare surfaces for finishing
- MSFFF2013Maintain spray equipment and booth
- MSFFF2014Apply surface coatings by spray gun
- MSFFF2015Apply stains, fillers and bleach
- MSFFF2016Apply surface coatings by hand
- MSFPF2009Cut mouldings to length
- MSFPF2010Join mouldings
- MSFPF2011Mount artwork
- MSFPF2012Cut mat boards
- MSFPF2013Cut and handle glazing
- MSFPF2014Assemble basic artwork packages
- MSFSF2016Operate a steam press
- MSFSF2017Construct unlined curtains and drapes
- MSFSF2018Construct lined curtains and drapes
- MSFSF2019Construct padded pelmets
- MSFSF2020Make up tracks for window coverings
- MSFSF2021Fit and adjust curtain hardware
- MSFSF2022Cut single layer fabrics
- MSFUP2007Use upholstery hand and power tools
- MSFUP2008Fit upholstery components
- MSFUP2009Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture
- MSFUP2010Machine sew basic upholstery final cover materials
- MSFUP2011Develop cutting plan and cut single layer upholstery fabric
- MSFUP2012Dismantle and re-assemble furniture for upholstering
- MSFUP3016Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques
- CPCCCM2002 (has a prerequisite)Carry out excavation
- CPCCCO2013 (has a prerequisite)Carry out concreting to simple forms
- CUADES201Follow a design process
- CUADES202Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context
- CUADES301Explore the use of colour
- MEM13015Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering
- MEM16006 (has a prerequisite)Organise and communicate information
- MEM16008 (has a prerequisite)Interact with computing technology
- MSFFM2018Operate basic static machines safely
- MSFGN2004Produce simple scale drawings by hand
- MSFSF3015Construct Roman-style blinds
- MSFSF3016Lay out patterns and cut fabrics
- MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- MSTGN2005Perform minor maintenance
- MSTTF2009Identify and select canvas and sail materials
- MSTTF2015Install products on and off site
- MSTTX2014Perform industrial sewing on textile products
- TLIA0020Package goods
- TLIA0023Receive goods
- TLID0021Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances
This unit has a prerequisite unit. Check the unit on training.gov.au for details.
PREREQUISITES
- MEM16008 Interact with computing technology (prerequisites: — prerequisite: MEM13015 & MEM16006)
EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED
- Resume showing your work history
- Reference letters from employers
- Photos or videos of jobs you've done
- Payslips or employment contracts
LICENSING
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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