Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform design of furniture and the application of the design into a finished furniture product. This qualification is streamed to reflect two primary occupational outcomes in the areas of:

1. Fine furniture making - with a focus on skills required to design and produce individual fine furniture for display or custom production.

2. Furniture design - with a focus on skills required to design furniture for volume production.

Job roles/employment outcomes

The LMF40508 Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology reflects vocational outcomes in fine furniture making or furniture design with a broad range of skilled applications including requirements to evaluate and analyse current practices, develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices, and provision of some leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of the skills

This qualification is typically used to develop skills and a breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge in a range of furniture making and design. The work would cover a broad range of varied activities or applications in a wide variety of contexts, most of which are complex and non-routine. Leadership and guidance would be involved when organising self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature.

Pathways into the qualification

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMF30302 Certificate III in Furniture Making or other relevant qualifications or achieved equivalent industry experience.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification may include LMF50202 Diploma of Furnishing Technology, LMF50508 Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology and 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 LMF40508 Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology, competency must be achieved in nineteen (19) units of competency.

six (6) core units of competency

thirteen (13) 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 six (6) units from this list.

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic BSBDES401A

Generate design solutions

add topic LMFFDT4007A

Establish the design brief

add topic LMFFDT4012A

Produce ideation drawings

add topic LMFFDT4014A

Research and select furniture materials and technology

add topic LMFFDT4015A

Research furniture styles and movements

add topic MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select thirteen (13) units from Groups A, B, C and D as specified below.

Group A

Select one (1) unit from Group A

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

Stream 1: Fine Furniture Making

add topic LMFFDT4006A

Establish and maintain a safe furniture making work environment

Stream 2: Furniture Design

add topic LMFFDT4008A

Determine occupational health and safety implications of designs

Group B

Select a minimum of eight (8) units from Groups B OR C with at least five (5) units in each Group being coded LMF******

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic BSBDES301A

Explore the use of colour

add topic BSBPMG510A

Manage projects

add topic BSBSMB403A

Market the small business

add topic BSBSMB404A

Undertake small business planning

add topic CUFDIG303A

Produce and prepare photo images

add topic CUVCOR09B

Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

add topic CUVCRS03B

Produce computer-aided drawings

add topic CUVCRS04B

Produce technical drawings

add topic LMFFDT4001A

Apply finishing techniques to custom furniture

add topic LMFFDT4002A

Assemble custom furniture

add topic LMFFDT4005A

Construct and evaluate furniture prototypes and samples

add topic LMFFDT4009A

Prepare and present furniture design information

add topic LMFFDT4010A

Produce and evaluate developmental furniture models to scale

add topic LMFFDT4011A

Set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines

add topic LMFFDT4016A

Select, use and maintain hand tools for the creation of custom furniture

add topic LMFFDT4017A

Set up and operate a wood turning lathe to produce off-centre work

add topic LMFFDT4018A

Produce templates and jigs for custom made furniture

add topic LMFFM4005A

Hand carve wood to custom design

add topic LMFFM4006A

Construct joints for custom furniture

add topic LMFFM4007A

Produce curved and shaped components for custom furniture

add topic LMFFM4008A

Produce timber veneered components for custom furniture

add topic LMFFT4010B

Identify and calculate production costs

add topic LMFFT4011B

Purchase materials and consumables

Group C

Select up to four (4) units from Group C

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic BSBCRT401A

Articulate, present and debate ideas

add topic BSBCRT402A

Collaborate in a creative process

add topic BSBCRT403A

Explore the history and social impact of creativity

add topic BSBCRT501A

Originate and develop concepts

add topic BSBDES301A

Explore the use of colour

add topic BSBDES303A

Explore and apply the creative design process to 3D forms

add topic BSBDES305A

Source and apply information on the history and theory of design

add topic BSBDES403A

Develop and extend design skills and practice

add topic BSBPMG510A

Manage projects

add topic BSBSMB403A

Market the small business

add topic BSBSMB404A

Undertake small business planning

add topic BSBSMB407A

Manage a small team

add topic CUFDIG303A

Produce and prepare photo images

add topic CUFDIG304A

Create visual design components

add topic CUVCOR09B

Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

add topic CUVCRS03B

Produce computer-aided drawings

add topic CUVCRS04B

Produce technical drawings

add topic LMFFDT4003A

Assess and record the lifecycle of a product

add topic LMFFDT4004A

Assess environmental impact of a design

add topic LMFFDT4005A

Construct and evaluate furniture prototypes and samples

add topic LMFFDT4009A

Prepare and present furniture design information

add topic LMFFDT4013A

Research and select furniture finishes

add topic LMFFT4010B

Identify and calculate production costs

add topic MEM15001B

Perform basic statistical quality control

add topic MEM16006B

Organise and communicate information

add topic MEM16007B

Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment

add topic MEM16008B

Interact with computing technology

add topic MEM16013A

Operate in a self-directed team

add topic MEM16007B

add topic MEM30001B

Use computer aided drafting systems to produce basic engineering drawings

add topic MEM16006B

add topic MEM16008A

add topic MEM30004A

Use CAD to create and display 3D models

add topic MEM16008B

add topic MEM30024A

Participate in quality assurance techniques

add topic MEM15001B

add topic MSACMT230A

Apply cost factors to work practices

add topic MSACMT430A

Improve cost factors in work practices

add topic MSAENV472B

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Group D

Up to four (4) relevant units can be chosen from units not already selected from Group A, B or C, or units available in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate III level (maximum 2 units), Certificate IV level (maximum 4 units) or Diploma level (maximum 2 units). Note that if any units chosen from Group C have prerequisite requirements, these must be counted in the total number of units.

Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group D 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

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the furniture design and technology 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

communicate effectively and efficiently with colleagues, suppliers and clients

interpret correspondence, verbal and written project briefs

interpret work instructions, technical and conceptual information

communicate research findings and creative ideas

visually communicate creative concepts and direction to colleagues, suppliers and clients

produce drawings to communicate the concept

communicate verbally and in writing on technical issues

confirm a brief with client

complete standard documentation

undertake measurements and calculations

undertake interactive workplace communication

Teamwork

share or discuss concepts and ideas with others

work with a diverse range of cultures, trades and backgrounds

liaise and work with suppliers

collaborate with others

work with trades people to achieve successful project outcomes

work independently or as a team member

demonstrate and encourage others in working cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion

identify role of others in the design and manufacture processes

undertake appropriate and effective communication with others in the design or manufacture process

Problem solving

analyse research findings

recognise and address quality issues and problems relating to furniture design

solve problems in relation to the realisation of design within the client's budget

solve problems in relation to the realisation of design

seek outcomes that are environmentally, economically and socially sustainable

assess and evaluate skill requirements of self and others to perform tasks

apply knowledge of materials to solve problems

assess quality of materials before using in furniture or design

Initiative and enterprise

create or realise furniture designs

explore design and manufacture options

manage changes to brief or solution

identify non-conformances to standards and take appropriate action

rectify problems promptly and appropriately

Planning and organising

prepare for undertaking a furniture design project

organise materials and equipment

prepare effective and clear specifications on time and to agreed industry standards

collect, analyse and organise information to arrange projects professionally and on time

Self management

evaluate and monitor own work and the work of others

manage own time effectively

establish own work schedules and take responsibility for the deliverables associated with individual projects

manage own work

monitor information in work area

keep the work area clean and tidy at all times

locate, interpret and apply relevant information

monitor own work against quality standards

understand own work activities and responsibilities

manage work load priorities

Learning

conduct ongoing professional research in furniture design and technology knowledge

manage own learning and professional development activities

accept and respond to feedback, and use feedback as an opportunity to improve professional knowledge and skills

manage own self-directed learning to continually keep up to date with available products, services and current trends

identify shortfalls in knowledge and undertake research or training to fill gaps

maintain a knowledge of industry standards

assess competencies in meeting job requirements

ask questions to expand own knowledge

Technology

observe OHS principles when using technology

research technological developments relevant to work

work with technology safely and according to workplace standards