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  • MSF40222
  • Certificate IV
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  • NATIONALLY RECOGNISED · AQF

Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Manufacturing

This qualification covers designing and making furniture, including custom-made pieces. It includes responding to design briefs, creating design ideas, researching materials and technology, and producing manual and computer drawings. People who already design or make fine furniture could have their experience recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
MSF Furnishing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
MSF40213 Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology (not equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

Furniture makers and designers who combine creative design with production and want their skills formally recognised.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Furniture designer
  • Fine furniture maker
  • Custom furniture maker
  • Furniture product designer
  • Furniture production coordinator

Qualification structure

18 units in total. 13 elective units selected from those listed below, or from any endorsed training package or accredited course (these units must be relevant to the work outcome), and comprising: A minimum of 8 MSF-coded units. A minimum of 1 unit from each of Groups A to F. The remaining 4 electives may be chosen from any endorsed training package or accredited course (these units must be relevant to the work outcome). Units selected from other training packages and accredited courses must not duplicate units available within this qualification.

Core units

5 units
  1. CUADES411Generate design solutions
  2. CUADES412Interpret and respond to a design brief
  3. MSFFDM4008Investigate materials and technologies for design projects
  4. MSFFDM4010Prepare and present design and manufacturing information
  5. MSFFDM4014Produce manual and computer-aided drawings from design concepts

Elective units

54 units

Group A Electives: History of design

  1. CUARES301Apply knowledge of history and theory to own arts practice
  2. CUADES305Source and apply information on the history and theory of design
  3. MSFFDM4021Research furniture styles and movements

Group B Electives: Design communication

  1. BSBCRT311Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
  2. BSBCRT412Articulate, present and debate ideas
  3. BSBCRT413Collaborate in a creative process
  4. BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategies
  5. CUAACD311Produce drawings to communicate ideas
  6. CUADIG303Produce and prepare photo images

Group C Electives: Design practice

  1. CUADES301Explore the use of colour
  2. CUADES303Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms
  3. CUADES304Source and apply design industry knowledge
  4. BSBPMG430Undertake project work
  5. MSFFDM4009Match furnishing style and materials to customer requirements
  6. MSFFDM4020Research and select product finishes
  7. MSFFM3029Select timbers for furniture production
  8. MSFKB4011Design ancillary residential cabinetry

Group D Electives: Workshop practice

  1. BSBWHS311Assist with maintaining workplace safety
  2. CUAACD314Make scale models
  3. CUAACD412Experiment with moulding and casting techniques
  4. CUADES422Research and apply techniques in product design
  5. CUASCU411Experiment with techniques to produce sculpture
  6. CUAWOO401Experiment with techniques to produce wood objects
  7. MSFFDM4001Assemble custom furniture
  8. MSFFDM4003Construct and evaluate prototypes and samples
  9. MSFFDM4004Construct joints for custom furniture
  10. MSFFDM4005Design, construct and test jigs
  11. MSFFDM4006Hand carve wood to custom design
  12. MSFFDM4013Produce curved and shaped components for custom furniture
  13. MSFFDM4016Produce timber veneered components for custom furniture
  14. MSFFDM4022Select, use and maintain hand tools for the creation of custom products
  15. MSFFDM4023Set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines for furniture designs
  16. MSMWHS200Work safely

Group E Electives: Design documentation and machine interface

  1. CUAACD312Produce computer-aided drawings
  2. CUAACD313Produce technical drawings
  3. CUAANM313Create 3D digital models
  4. CUADIG519Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art
  5. MSFFDM4012Produce computer-aided line and component production drawings
  6. MSFFDM4015Produce patterns and templates
  7. MSFFDM4019Research and select manufacturing technologies
  8. MSFFDM5002Coordinate and optimise workplace maintenance programs

Group F Electives: Project management and professional development

  1. BSBESB401Research and develop business plans
  2. BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
  3. BSBESB404Market new business ventures
  4. BSBESB407Manage finances for new business ventures
  5. BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
  6. BSBTWK401Build and maintain business relationships
  7. MSFFDM4002Collect and interpret information to support production processes
  8. MSFFDM4007Identify and calculate production costs
  9. MSFFDM4011Prepare tender submissions
  10. MSFFDM4017Purchase materials and consumables
  11. MSFFDM4018Research and organise product inspection and testing
  12. MSFGN4001Research and meet ethical and compliance requirements
  13. MSS402087Apply cost factors to work practices

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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