Certificate IV in Furnishing Technology 
 

 
Traineeship
National Code
: 
LMF40202 
CRICOS Code: 070611D 
Centre:
Building and Furniture Studies
Location:
Elgar Campus,
Study Area: Furniture and Cabinet Making 
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Units of Competency

Duration

6 months

Intake dates

January and July

What does this course involve?

Want to work as a supervisor or senior technical operative in the manufacturing or cabinet-marking sector? Then this course is for you.

You will gain skills related to the coordination of furnishing manufacturing, compliance with specifications drawing and designing and the costing of furniture products. You will also gain skills in matching style and material to customer requirements.

Entrance requirements

Australian Year 12 or equivalent with a pass, however relevant senior employment experience in industry will be considered.

English language proficiency

A minimum IELTS overall score of 5.5 (Academic).

A minimum TOEFL score of 530 for paper examination; 179 for computer based and 71 for Internet based.

Special admission requirements

You must have passed Certificate III in the allied trades area.

Cost

$AUD6,350 for 6 months, plus amenities and materials fees.

What employment opportunities will I have?

What further study options will I have?

This program allows articulation into a Diploma level course such as Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology.

Accreditation

Nationally Recognised

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus,
All fees shown are in Australian dollars and do not include living or accommodation expenses. All fees quoted are indicative and are correct at the time of publishing. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.
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Units of Competency

Core
LMFCR0003B
Carry out measurements and calculations
20 hr
This unit covers the competency to accurately complete measurements and calculations of materials relevant to the work requirements.
LMFCR0001B
Follow safe working policies & practices
40 hr
This unit covers the essential activities required to satisfy safe work practices within the furnishing industry. It incorporates and expands upon WorkSafe Australia Guidelines (NOHSC-A).
LMFCR0002B
Communicate in the workplace
20 hr
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to communicate in a furnishing industry workplace. It covers the activities of gathering, conveying and receiving information together with completing routine written correspondence. This unit encompasses the requirements of Business Services Australia Unit BSBCMN203A within a furnishing industry context.
Specialist
LMFFT4001B
Coordinate on-site installation of furnishing products
40 hr
This unit covers the competency to coordinate tradespersons who provide services involved in the installation, refurbishment, restoration or repair of furnishing products, primarily in a kitchen, bathroom or laundry setting.
LMFDN4001B
Produce drawings from design concepts
64 hr
This unit covers the competency to produce manual and computer-aided drawings of objects from design concepts.
LMFDN4003B
Produce patterns and/or templates
36 hr
This unit covers the development of patterns and/or templates for production processes.
LMFDN4005B
Work within a furniture design team
54 hr
This unit covers the competency to research, develop and present design and development proposals and document outcomes and proposals within a multi-disciplinary enterprise team environment.
LMFFT4007B
Sample, inspect and test products to specifications
36 hr
LMFFT4008B
Interpret and use workplace information
54 hr
LMFFT4009B
Match furnishing style/materials to customer requirements
24 hr
LMFFT4010B
Identify and calculate production costs
36 hr
LMFFT4011B
Purchase materials and consumables
36 hr
Electives
LMFFDT4001A
Apply finishing techniques to custom furniture
54 hr
LMFFDT4016A
Select, use and maintain hand tools for the creation of custom furniture
54 hr
LMFFDT5009A
Design a one-off item of furniture
30 hr
LMFFM4006A
Construct joints for custom furniture
40 hr
LMFFM4008A
Produce veneered components for custom furniture
64 hr
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Course Enquiries

Phone:
+61 3 9286 9425