LMF20202 - Certificate II in Furniture Finishing

Certificate II in Furniture Finishing

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of finishing techniques for furniture and covers basic dismantling and assembly of furniture items involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes.

Job roles/employment outcomes

The LMF20202 Certificate II in Furniture Finishing reflects vocational outcomes for those performing furniture component dismantling and assembly for surface finishing in furniture manufacturing enterprises.

This qualification is typically used to develop skills and knowledge in the finishing of furniture surfaces where there is a clearly defined range of contexts in which the choice of actions required is usually clear and there is limited complexity in the range of options to be applied. It could include collaboration with others through members of a group or team.

Pathways into the qualification

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMF10108 Certificate I in Furnishing or achieved equivalent industry experience.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification may include LMF30302 Certificate III in Furniture Making and relevant manufacturing qualifications.

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 LMF20202 Certificate II in Furniture Finishing, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency.

eight (8) core units of competency

five (5) elective units of competency.

Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been listed, and must be considered in the total number of units.

CORE UNITS

Complete all eight (8) units from this list.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFFF2001B	Use furniture finishing sector hand and power tools
LMFFF2003B	Remove surface coatings
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSAPMOHS100A	Follow OHS procedures
MSAPMOPS101A	Make measurements
MSAPMSUP102A	Communicate in the workplace
MSAPMSUP106A	Work in a team
TLID307E	Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select five (5) units from Groups A and B as specified below.

Group A

Select a minimum of three (3) units from Group A.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFFF2002B	Dismantle/reassemble furniture
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

Group B

A maximum of two (2) relevant units may be chosen from other units not selected in Group A, or units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. The units must be aligned at Certificate II or III level.

Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group B must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.

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

Pathways...

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	complete written documentation use communication technologies efficiently demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills interpret and apply workplace procedures and instructions share workplace information communicate information about problems with work read and understand job specifications communicate information relating to OHS
Teamwork	work independently and as part of a team provide support to others in the work area identify performance required to meet customer needs in own work and/or team identify own role and responsibility within a team
Problem-solving	identify and report any workplace hazards identify production problems and make contributions to their solution apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes to operations check machine performance and identify signs of faulty operations use material and process knowledge to solve problems monitor workplace activities and identify and report faults or problems recognise hazards and follow appropriate hazard control measures
Initiative and enterprise	provide feedback on procedures and processes gather and interpret information ask questions regarding requirements and expectations make suggestions for continuous improvement inspect quality of production on an ongoing basis record basic information on the quality and other indicators of production performance
Planning and organising	plan work activities monitor production and work load priorities select appropriate tools identify requirements for materials, quality and production direct items to the correct area for further processing identify and use relevant personal protective equipment organise work area to maintain housekeeping standards
Self-management	plan to meet own work requirements keep the work area clean and tidy at all times conduct regular housekeeping activities interpret data and information as required by own job monitor own work understand own work activities identify personal responsibilities accept responsibility for quality of own work follow OHS practices during the production and manufacturing of products
Learning	assess own competencies in meeting job requirements listen to feedback and advice of supervisors identify own skill requirements and seek skill development if required attend training or skill development activities ask questions to expand own knowledge
Technology	use appropriate tools, machines and equipment safely and effectively use machinery to meet productivity requirements perform minor maintenance on machinery in accordance with workplace practice use manual handling technologies in the workplace set up and adjust tools and equipment