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Certificate III in Upholstery

This trade qualification covers upholstery work, and some people also specialise in marine or automotive work. It includes taking furniture apart and putting it back together, planning and cutting fabric and leather, sewing covers, fitting covers and parts, and costing jobs. If you already work as an upholsterer, your skills may be recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
MSF Furnishing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
MSF30713 Certificate III in Upholstery (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Upholsterers working on furniture, boats or vehicles who want their trade skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Upholsterer
  • Furniture upholsterer
  • Automotive upholsterer
  • Marine upholsterer

Qualification structure

25 units in total. 2 to 4 units from Group A. 4 to 11 units from Group B. Up to 7 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, 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. Electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation. For the award of Certificate III in Upholstery (Production), MSFUP2009 and MSFUP3022 must be selected.

Core units

12 units
  1. MSFGN2001Make measurements and calculations
  2. MSFGN3005Read and interpret work documents
  3. MSFGN3006Estimate and cost job
  4. MSFUP2007Use upholstery hand and power tools
  5. MSFUP2008Fit upholstery components
  6. MSFUP2010Machine sew basic upholstery final cover materials
  7. MSFUP2011Develop cutting plan and cut single- layer upholstery fabric
  8. MSFUP2012Dismantle and reassemble furniture for upholstering
  9. MSFUP3016Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques
  10. MSMSUP102Communicate in the workplace
  11. MSMSUP106Work in a team
  12. MSMWHS200Work safely

Elective units

20 units

Group A

  1. MSFUP2009Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture
  2. MSFUP3022Apply finishing techniques to upholstered furniture
  3. MSFUP3024Cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture
  4. MSFUP3025Cut, sew and fit or fill cushions

Group B

  1. BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
  2. BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
  3. BSBESB405Manage compliance for small businesses
  4. BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
  5. CUAACD312Produce computer-aided drawings
  6. MSFUP3015Apply traditional foundations to upholstered furniture
  7. MSFUP3017Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using decorative techniques
  8. MSFUP3018Lay out patterns and cut leather
  9. MSFUP3019Machine sew complex upholstery final cover materials
  10. MSFUP3020Fit and apply leather to furniture
  11. MSFUP3021Manufacture and fit loose covers
  12. MSFUP3023Develop cutting plan and cut multiple layer upholstery fabric
  13. MSFUP3026Apply marine sewing and installation techniques
  14. MSFUP3027Cut and sew canvas and acrylics
  15. MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  16. 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

OFFICIAL DETAILS

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