Certificate II in Furniture Finishing - MSF20213

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Description

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 for surface finishing involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes. It involves collaboration with others through members of a group or team.

Meaningful involvement of industry is essential to achieving this qualification outcome and workplace visits and placement to ensure exposure of learners to realistic workplace conditions and employer expectations is required.

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.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate II).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate II).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate II).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate II) are most often employed as:

44%

Technicians and Trades Workers

21.4%

Labourers

10.9%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate II) are most often employed in:

22.3%

Construction

13.4%

Accommodation and Food Services

12.9%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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VET Student Loans

Certain courses are eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Furnishing Career Pathway

Certificate II in Furniture Finishing is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Furnishing .

Stream

Cabinet, Furniture Making & Finishing

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Flooring Technology

Upholstery

Picture Framing

Soft Furnishings

Blinds and Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles

Piano Technology

Interior Decoration, Design & Sales

Glass: Glazing, Stained Glass & Leadlight

Timber & Composites Machining

Certificate II

Upholstery Worker

Picture Frame Process Worker

Curtain Maker

Flat Glass Worker

Certificate III

Picture Framer

Certificate IV

Diploma

Interior Decorator

Advanced Diploma

Interior Designer

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

To be awarded the MSF20213 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: Units marked with an asterisk have one or more prerequisites and must be considered in the total number of units. Please refer to individual units for details.

CORE UNITS

Complete all eight (8) units from this list.

Unit code	Unit title
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMWHS100	Follow WHS procedures
MSMSUP102	Communicate in the workplace
MSMSUP106	Work in a team
MSFFF2001	Use furniture finishing sector hand and power tools
MSFFF2003	Remove surface coatings
MSFGN2001	Make measurements and calculations
TLID2003	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
MSFFF2002	Dismantle and reassemble furniture
MSFFF2004	Prepare surfaces for finishing
MSFFF2005	Maintain spray equipment and booth
MSFFF2006	Apply surface coatings by spray gun
MSFFF2007	Apply stains, fillers and bleach
MSFFF2008	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.

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