Certificate III in Furniture Finishing
This qualification covers furniture finishing. It includes preparing surfaces, applying stains, coatings and finishes, taking furniture apart and putting it back together, reading work documents and costing jobs. If you already finish or repair furniture, your experience may count through RPL.
- TRAINING PACKAGE
- MSF Furnishing
- ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Nil
- SUPERSEDES
- MSF30113 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing (not equivalent)
WHO IT'S FOR
Furniture finishers and polishers who work in manufacturing or repair and want their trade skills formally recognised.
TYPICAL JOB ROLES
- Furniture finisher
- Furniture polisher
- French polisher
- Furniture spray painter
- Wood finisher
Qualification structure
22 units in total. 10 to 14 units from the electives listed below. Up to 4 units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. These units must be relevant to the work role outlined in the qualification description above, must not duplicate the outcome of other units used to achieve this qualification and must not include more than 1 unit aligned at a level lower than Australian Qualifications Framework Level 3. The Certificate III in Furniture Finishing allows for a general qualification or may be packaged to provide a single or double specialisation. For the Certificate III in Furniture Finishing (French Polishing), all 7 units in Group A must be selected. For the Certificate III in Furniture Finishing (Polyurethane Coating), all 6 units in Group B must be selected. For the Certificate III in Furniture Finishing (French Polishing) (Polyurethane Coating), all 10 units in Group A and B must be selected. Note: Some units are listed in both Group A and Group B.
Core units
8 units- MSFFF2009Use furniture finishing hand and power tools
- MSFFF2010Dismantle and reassemble furniture for finishing
- MSFGN2001Make measurements and calculations
- MSFGN3005Read and interpret work documents
- MSFGN3006Estimate and cost job
- MSMSUP102Communicate in the workplace
- MSMSUP106Work in a team
- MSMWHS200Work safely
Elective units
25 unitsGroup A: French polishing
- MSFFF2011Remove surface coatings
- MSFFF2012Prepare surfaces for finishing
- MSFFF2015Apply stains, fillers and bleach
- MSFFF2016Apply surface coatings by hand
- MSFFF3010Match and make up colours
- MSFFF3016Apply graining and decorative finishes
- MSFFF3017Apply traditional French polishing techniques
Group B: Polyurethane coating
- MSFFF2011Remove surface coatings
- MSFFF2012Prepare surfaces for finishing
- MSFFF2013Maintain spray equipment and booth
- MSFFF2014Apply surface coatings by spray gun
- MSFFF3010Match and make up colours
- MSFFF3012Apply plural component coatings
Group C: General
- BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
- BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
- BSBESB405Manage compliance for small businesses
- BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
- BSBOPS304Deliver and monitor a service to customers
- MSFFF3011Set up, operate and maintain mechanical coating systems
- MSFFF3013Apply soft rubber techniques
- MSFFF3014Enhance finishes
- MSFFF3015Repair and touch up surfaces
- MSFFF3018Set up, operate and maintain computer numerically controlled (CNC) coating systems
- MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- TLID0021Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances
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 or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked.
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