Certificate I in Furnishing
 

Traineeship
National Code
: 
LMF10108
Short Course Guide
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Building and Furniture Studies
Location:
Elgar Campus
Study Area: Furniture and Cabinet Making;
Study Area Sub Category:  
Career Card:
Furniture Designer
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

If you have little or no furnishing experience or training, then this course is for you. You may study this course as a traineeship whilst attending secondary school.

You will learn how to develop hand and power tool skills to help you construct basic furniture products. You will gain the basic skills required for the furnishing industry, and you will study the Occupational Health and Safety requirements. You will participate in practical exercises, using hand tools to complete exercises. You will learn how to maintain edge tools and complete basic solid timber and manufactured board projects along with develop hand and power tool skills to help you construct basic furniture products.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course could give you an entry level opportunity into the furnishing industry with progression into an apprenticeship. Entry level roles may include production operator, assistant cabinet maker, trainee furniture assembly operator.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

After successful completion of this course you may choose to study either the Certificate II in Furnishing or the Certificate III in Furnishing.

Can I apply?

You must be 16 years (or mature age)

How do I apply?

Direct entry - beginning and mid-year entry.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Individual interview
  • Assessment of application

Length of course

Part time - 30 weeks (1 day a week)

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $2.17 per hour *
  2. Concession Tuition Fee - $187.50
  3. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  4. Material Fees - contact the Institute

*Annual indicative tuition fee for full-time commencing students, and maximum for continuing students		Fee For Service Fees

Contact the Institute

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work
  • Examination or testing
  • Online assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

 
Units of Competency

Core
LMFCR0001B
Follow Safe Working Policies & Practices
40.00 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
20.00 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.

LMFCR0003B
Carry Out Measurements And Calculations
20.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to accurately complete measurements and calculations of materials relevant to the work requirements.

LMFCR0004B
Work Effectively With Others
15.00 hr

This unit covers the competency required to work in a group environment requiring group commitment and cooperation and support of other group members. This unit encompasses the requirements of Business Services Australia Unit BSBCMN204A within a furnishing industry context.

Electives
LMFFF2001B
Use Furniture Finishing Sector Hand And Power Tools
48.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to use hand and power tools, and basic static machines, in applications relating to the furniture finishing sector of the furnishing industry

LMFFM1001B
Construct a Basic Timber Furnishing Product
100.00 hr

This unit covers the competency to construct, assemble and finish a basic timber furnishing product

All fees quoted are annual indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. The Victorian state government recently announced a series of government funding and fee policy changes for TAFEs. As a result, the advertised tuition fee rates are subject to change, for students commencing their course from 1 July 2012. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Course Enquiries

Local Students
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)

International Students
+61 3 9286 9425

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