LMF10108 - Certificate I in Furnishing

Certificate I in Furnishing

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform basic furnishing industry tasks used in a range of industry job roles involving given routines and procedures and limited accountability for the quality of outcomes.

Job roles/employment outcomes

The LMF10108 Certificate I in Furnishing reflects vocational outcomes for those performing operational duties in a furnishing enterprise supporting others.

This qualification is typically used to develop skills and knowledge in basic furnishing techniques that may include a variety of employment-related skills including preparatory access and participation skills, broad-based induction skills and/or specific workplace skills. It may also include participation in a team or work group.

Pathways into the qualification

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have achieved equivalent industry experience.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification may include a Certificate II or III Furnishing qualification.

Exemptions applying to Certificate I

The furnishing industry recognises the needs of participants with special training and employment needs, and wishes to support State and Territory equity objectives of facilitating meaningful and recognised vocational training. A special training and employment needs exemption within Certificate I requirements may be granted to those participants by RTOs. This exemption is in respect of core unit MSAPMOPS101A Make measurements. The total requirement of six units must still be satisfied by the substitution of a unit from the sector specialist unit inventory.

At the discretion of RTOs, for those already in the picture framing workforce but not yet having qualifications, LMFPF1001B Frame a simple artwork, may be replaced for Certificate I purposes by another sector specialist unit.

If Certificate I is being applied in an Interior Design and Decoration context, please note LMFID1001A Plan the decoration of a simple space cannot be used as a credit unit for future training.

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.

Subjects

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the LMF10108 Certificate I in Furnishing, competency must be achieved in seven (7) units of competency.

four (4) core units of competency

three (3) elective units of competency.

Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been listed, and must be considered in the total number of units. No LMF unit aligned initially at Certificate I has prerequisite requirements.

CORE UNITS

Complete all four (4) units from this list:

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MSAPMOHS100A	Follow OHS procedures
MSAPMOPS101A	Make measurements
MSAPMSUP102A	Communicate in the workplace
MSAPMSUP106A	Work in a team

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select three (3) elective units from Groups A, B or C as specified below.

Group A

Select one (1) specialist unit from Group A.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFBA1001A	Construct a basic roll up blind
LMFFF1001B	Complete a basic furniture finishing product
LMFFL1001A	Complete simple floor covering installation
LMFFM1001B	Construct a basic timber furnishing product
LMFFM1002B	Operate basic woodworking machines
LMFGG1001B	Complete a basic glass and glazing project
LMFID1001A	Plan the decoration of a simple space
LMFMB1001B	Construct a basic mattress and base product
LMFPF1001B	Frame a simple artwork
LMFSF1001B	Produce basic soft furnishing accessories
LMFUP1001B	Complete a basic upholstery project

Group B

Select a minimum of one (1) elective unit from the specialist sector units listed below from the same industry sector as the unit chosen from Group A.

Furniture Finishing

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFFF2001B	Use furniture finishing sector hand and power tools
LMFFF2002B	Dismantle/re-assemble furniture
LMFFF2003B	Remove surface coatings
LMFFF2004B	Prepare surfaces for finishing
LMFFF2005B	Maintain spray equipment and booth
LMFFF2006B	Apply surface coatings by spray gun
LMFFF2007B	Apply stains, fillers and bleach
LMFFF2008B	Apply surface coatings by hand

Furniture Making

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFFM2001B	Use furniture making sector hand and power tools
LMFFM2002B	Assemble furnishing components
LMFFM2003B	Select and apply hardware
LMFFM2004B	Apply sheet laminates by hand
LMFFM2005B	Join solid timber
LMFFM2006B	Hand make timber joints
LMFFM2007B	Follow plans to assemble production furniture
LMFFM2008B	Bend and form cane
LMFFM2009B	Construct cane furniture
LMFFM2010B	Set up, operate and maintain basic static machines
LMFFM2011B	Apply manufactured board conversion techniques
LMFFM2012B	Set up, operate and maintain pressure and clamping machines

Coopering (note that an LMFFM unit listed above may be chosen for this sector)

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFCP2001A	Use coopering sector hand and power tools
LMFCP2002A	Produce barrels using non-fired processes

Glass and Glazing

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFGG2001B	Use glass and glazing sector hand and power tools
HLTFA301B	Apply First Aid
LMFGG2003B	Operate glass freefall rack and Table
LMFGG2004B	Process thin glass by hand
LMFGG2005B	Move glass sheets by hand
LMFGG2006B	Move single glass sheets by mechanical means
LMFGG2007B	Process glass by basic machines
LMFGG2008B	Glaze/re-glaze residential windows and doors
LMFGG2009B	Fabricate and assemble metal frames
LMFGG2010B	Fabricate and install insect and security screens

Mattress and Base Making

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFMB2001B	Use mattress and base sector hand and power tools
LMFMB2002B	Prepare and assemble base unit
LMFMB2003B	Assemble mattress components
LMFMB2004B	Cut mattress and base fabrics

Picture Framing

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFPF2001B	Use picture framing sector hand and power tools
LMFPF2002B	Cut mouldings to length
LMFPF2003B	Join mouldings
LMFPF2004B	Mount artwork
LMFPF2005B	Cut mat boards
LMFPF2006B	Cut and handle glazing materials for framing
LMFPF2007B	Assemble artwork package (basic)
LMFPF2008B	Recognise and repair finishes of framing materials

Soft Furnishings

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFSF2001B	Cut single layer fabrics
LMFSF2002B	Machine sew materials
LMFSF2003B	Machine sew using specific techniques
LMFSF2004B	Hand sew soft furnishings
LMFSF2005B	Operate a steam press
LMFSF2006B	Calculate fabric quantities for window coverings
LMFSF2007B	Construct unlined curtains/drapes
LMFSF2008B	Construct lined curtains/drapes
LMFSF2009B	Construct padded pelmets
LMFSF2010B	Make up tracks for window coverings
LMFSF2011B	Fit and adjust curtain hardware
LMFSF2012B	Fit and adjust interior blinds
LMFSF2013B	Dress windows
LMFSF2014B	Use soft furnishing sector hand and power tools

Upholstery

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFUP2001B	Use upholstery sector hand and power tools
LMFUP2002B	Fit upholstery components
LMFUP2003B	Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture
LMFUP2004B	Machine sew upholstery final cover materials (basic)
LMFUP2005B	Develop cutting plan and cut single layer upholstery fabric
LMFUP2006B	Dismantle/re-assemble furniture for upholstering

Flooring Technology

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFFL2001A	Use flooring technology sector hand and power tools
LMFFL2002A	Receive and prepare floor covering materials for installation
LMFFL2003A	Select, operate and maintain floor covering cutting machine
LMFFL2004A	Moisture test timber and concrete
LMFFL2101A	Remove existing floor coverings
LMFFL2102A	Prepare, select and apply smoothing and patching compounds
LMFFL2103A	Select and apply appropriate compounds and additives
LMFFL2104A	Prepare concrete sub-floors using wet cleaning methods
LMFFL2105A	Select, prepare and apply moisture barriers and damp proof membranes to concrete sub-floors
LMFFL2106A	Prepare walls for covering
LMFFL2107A	Select, operate and maintain grinding equipment
LMFFL2108A	Select, operate and maintain shot blasting equipment
LMFFL2109A	Select, operate and maintain demolition equipment
LMFFL2110A	Select, operate and maintain scarifying equipment
LMFFL2111A	Coarse sand timber flooring
LMFFL2112A	Install hard underlays
LMFFL2201A	Install carpet cushion/underlays and gripper accessories
LMFFL2202A	Install unpatterned tufted and bonded carpet floor coverings
LMFFL2203A	Install carpet tiles using standard installation procedures
LMFFL2204A	Install unpatterned tufted and bonded carpet floor coverings to stairs
LMFFL2301A	Install lay flat vinyl floor coverings
LMFFL2302A	Install resilient tiles using standard installation procedures
LMFFL2501A	Install laminate and engineered timber flooring
LMFFL2502A	Install impact and sound absorption underlay
LMFFL2503A	Nail strip timber flooring
LMFFL2504A	Install expansion joints
LMFFL2505A	Install mouldings and edge trims to timber flooring

Blinds and Awnings

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFBA2001A	Use blinds and awnings sector hand and power tools
LMFBA2002A	Set up, operate and maintain blinds and awnings sector static machines
LMFBA2004A	Select and apply blinds and awnings sector hardware and fixings
LMFBA2005A	Construct roll up and pull down style blinds and awnings
LMFBA2006A	Construct vertical style blinds
LMFBA2007A	Construct textiles for canopy-style awnings
LMFBA2008A	Construct plastic and timber Venetian-style blinds
LMFBA2009A	Construct aluminium Venetian-style blinds
LMFBA2010A	Construct metal louvre and canopy hooded style awnings
LMFBA2011A	Construct aluminium roll up style awnings

Interior Design & Decoration

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
BSBDES201A	Follow a design process
BSBDES202A	Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context
BSBDES301A	Explore the use of colour

Group C

A maximum of one (1) relevant unit may be chosen from Group C.

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

One unit may be chosen from units not selected in Group B, units available in this Training Package or from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. The units must be aligned at Certificate I or II level.

If a Competitive Manufacturing units is chosen (identified as MSACM in the code), these should only be selected on the basis of work requirements.

A unit selected from another Training Package or accredited course via Group C must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.

Pathways...

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
The following Table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the furnishing industries for this qualification. This Table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level.
Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	discuss production requirements with a supervisor use production information such as patterns or specifications to guide work follow work instructions ask questions and listen to gain information about processes to be used
Teamwork	work cooperatively with others use skills of others to assist work activity observe demonstrations of others
Problem-solving	identify problems with production activities report hazards determine requirements in own work to meet quality standards seek skills and knowledge of supervisors to solve problems
Initiative and enterprise	identify and recommend improvements to own work processes seek skill development support monitor and adjust activity in response to progress and outcomes
Planning and organising	recognise hazards and follow appropriate hazard control measures follow production sequences for a given process or product identify production and resource requirements coordinate activity to meet timetables identify and use relevant personal protective equipment
Self-management	keep the work area clean and tidy at all times monitor own work to ensure quality standards are achieved understand own work activities and ask questions if required apply safety procedures, including the use of protective equipment follow operation instructions for machines and equipment
Learning	ask questions to expand own understanding of work processes or requirements demonstrate listening skills identify own skill requirements and seek skill development access operator manuals to assist own learning
Technology	operate machinery, tools and equipment safely and according to operating standards