Certificate III in Furniture Making (Wood Machining)

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform wood machining for the manufacture of furniture utilising a range of specialist machinery and including preparing and working from drawings and cutting lists.

Job roles/employment outcomes

The LMF30502 Certificate III in Furniture Making (Wood Machining) reflects vocational outcomes for those performing wood machining for furniture making processes in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints.

This qualification is typically used to develop skills and a breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge in wood machining and furniture making techniques and would cover selecting, adapting and transferring this skill and knowledge to new environments and providing technical advice and some leadership in resolution of specific problems. Application would be across a range of roles in a variety of contexts with some complexity in the extent and choice of options available and may involve some responsibility for others. Participation in teams including group or team coordination may be required.

Pathways into the qualification

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMF20309 Certificate II in Furniture Making or achieved equivalent industry experience.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification may include LMF40202 Certificate IV in Furnishing Technology or similar qualifications plus relevant supervisory, management or competitive 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 LMF30502 Certificate III in Furniture Making (Wood Machining), competency must be achieved in twenty-seven (27) units of competency.

seventeen (17) core units of competency

ten (10) 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 seventeen (17) units from this list.

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic LMFFF2004B

Prepare surfaces for finishing

add topic LMFFM2001B

Use furniture making sector hand and power tools

add topic LMFFM2002B

Assemble furnishing components

add topic LMFFM2006B

Hand make timber joints

add topic LMFFM2010B

Set up, operate and maintain basic static machines

add topic LMFFM2011B

Apply manufactured board conversion techniques

add topic LMFFM3011B

Produce manual and computer-aided production drawings

add topic LMFFM3012B

Prepare cutting list from plans and job specifications

add topic LMFFM3033B

Construct jigs and fixtures

add topic LMFGN3001B

Read and interpret work documents

add topic LMFGN3002B

Estimate and cost job

add topic MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic MSAPMOHS200A

Work safely

add topic MSAPMOPS101A

Make measurements

add topic MSAPMSUP102A

Communicate in the workplace

add topic MSAPMSUP106A

Work in a team

add topic TLID307E

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select ten (10) units from Groups A, B or C as specified below.

Group A

Select a minimum of four (4) units from Group A.

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic LMFFM3020B

Set up, operate and maintain sawing machines

add topic LMFFM3021B

Set up, operate and maintain drilling machines

add topic LMFFM3022B

Set up, operate and maintain joining machines

add topic LMFFM3023B

Set up, operate and maintain planing and finishing machines

add topic LMFFM3025B

Set up, operate and maintain routing and shaping machines

Group B

Select up to six (6) units from Groups B and C

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic LMFFM2003B

Select and apply hardware

add topic LMFFM2004B

Apply sheet laminates by hand

add topic LMFFM2005B

Join solid timber

add topic LMFFM2007B

Follow plans to assemble production furniture

add topic LMFFM2008B

Bend and form cane

add topic LMFFM2009B

Construct cane furniture

add topic LMFFM2012B

Set up, operate and maintain pressure and clamping machines

add topic LMFFM3001B

Construct chair and couch frames

add topic LMFFM3002B

Construct furniture using leg and rail method

add topic LMFFM3003B

Produce angled and curved furniture using manufactured board

add topic LMFFM3004B

Produce angled and curved furniture using solid timber

add topic LMFFM3005B

Fabricate custom furniture

add topic LMFFM3006B

Install furnishing products

add topic LMFFM3007B

Prepare and apply decorative surfaces for furniture

add topic LMFFM3010B

Select timbers for furniture production

add topic LMFFM3013B

Measure and draw site layout for manufactured furniture products

add topic LMFFM3024B

Set up, operate and maintain multi-head planing and moulding machines

add topic LMFFM3026B

Set up, operate and maintain mechanical wood turning lathes

add topic LMFFM3027B

Set up, operate and maintain automated edge banding machines

add topic LMFFM3028B

Fabricate synthetic solid surface products

add topic LMFFM3030B

Set up, operate and maintain CNC sizing machines

add topic LMFFM3031B

Set up, operate and maintain CNC machining and processing centres

add topic LMFFM3032B

Produce and maintain cutting tools

Group C

Up to five (5) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Group A and B, or units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum 1 unit), Certificate III level (maximum 6 units) or Certificate IV level (maximum 1 unit).

Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group C 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 documents, forms and timesheets

use communication technologies efficiently

communicate production abnormalities

demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with people from a range of backgrounds

read, interpret and communicate production schedules

communicate with all team members

Teamwork

work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion

liaise with and provide support to other team members

work as part of a team

keep team members informed of changes to work practices

identify team performance required to meet customer needs

provide leadership to others in the team

encourage the sharing of information between team members

plan and support team activities

Problem-solving

identify and report problems and make contributions to their solution

investigate problem causes

implement changes

examine tools for damage, missing components or other defects

identify and promptly address problems or issues

assess quality of work pieces

determine effective work practices

provide problem solving support to team members

problem solve machine operational and maintenance requirements

Initiative and enterprise

seek and provide feedback on procedures

gather and analyse information

record information on the quality and other indicators of production performance

adjust and implement production schedules changes

provide leadership

identify and implement process improvements

coordinate work activities and manufacturing processes

monitor workplace performance

use analytical and decision making skills

Planning and organising

identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures

organise self and others to meet production schedules

identify and rectify stock shortages in advance

sequence work to maximise safety and productivity

select and use appropriate tools and equipment

determine materials, quality and production requirements

apply time management skills to ensure work flow

Self-management

interpret and apply relevant acts and regulations

keep the work area clean and tidy at all times

conduct regular housekeeping activities

understand own work activities

manage own time and establish own work schedule

develop and implement workplace procedures and instructions

locate, interpret and apply information relevant to own work

monitor and evaluate own work quality

accept responsibility for quality of work

Learning

develop learning activities as appropriate

assess competencies in meeting job requirements

identify own training needs and seek skill development if required

listen to feedback from others

identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding

identify and address skill development needs of others in the team

Technology

use software applications effectively

properly start up, operate and shut down computers

work with technology safely and according to workplace standards

establish procedures

carry out pre-operational checks on equipment and machines

operate equipment and machines safely, efficiently and to productivity requirements

monitor and adjust machine functions

perform machine maintenance as determined by workplace procedures

clean and check equipment and machines