Certificate III in Furniture Finishing
| Course Code: | LMF30202 |
| Department: | Built & Natural Environments |
| Study Area(s): | Furniture and Upholstery |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows |
| Course Length: | Part-time day (3 years) |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
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Course overview
This course is an Australian Apprenticeship, combining paid work with training. This course offers more advanced off-the-job training for someone wanting to work in the furniture finishing sector.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LMFCR0001A | Follow Safe Working Policies and Practices | 40 |
| LMFCR0002A | Communicate in The Workplace | 20 |
| LMFCR0003A | Carry Out Measurements and Calculations | 20 |
| LMFCR0004A | Work Effectively With Others | 15 |
| LMFFF2001A | Use Furniture Finishing Sector Hand and Power Tools | 48 |
| LMFFF2002A | Dismantle/Reassemble Furniture | 56 |
| LMFFF2003A | Remove Surface Coatings | 40 |
| LMFFF2004A | Prepare Surfaces For Finishing | 24 |
| LMFFF2005A | Maintain Spray Equipment and Booth | 24 |
| LMFFF2006A | Apply Surface Coatings by Spray Gun | 60 |
| LMFFF2007A | "Apply Stains Fillers and Bleach" | 52 |
| LMFFF2008A | Apply Surface Coatings by Hand | 40 |
| LMFFF3001A | Match and Make Up Colours | 52 |
| LMFFF3003A | Apply Plural Component Coatings | 52 |
| LMFFF3004A | Apply Soft Rubber Techniques | 20 |
| LMFFF3005A | Enhance Finishes | 24 |
| LMFFF3006A | Repair and Touch Up Surfaces | 40 |
| LMFFF3007A | Apply Graining and Decorative Finishes | 40 |
| LMFFF3008A | Apply Traditional French Polishing Techniques | 60 |
| LMFGN3001A | Read and Interpret Work Documents | 24 |
| LMFGN3002A | Estimate and Cost Job | 16 |
| TDTD397C | Handle Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Substances | 40 |
| Total hours: | 807 | |
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 188 | $ 990^ | $ 95 | n/a | $ 6,500^ | $ 3,250^ |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Building program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.75 x 200 = $350.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $440.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 | n/a | n/a | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 | n/a | n/a | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Building program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.75 x 900 = $1,575.00 but capped at the maximum of $990.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $1,228.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 900 = $7,200.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 900 = $3,600.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees structure.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
For a fee schedule, call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or (03) 9279 2222. Alternatively email enquiries@kangan.edu.au. There will be extra costs for reference books of approximately $150 and protective clothing of approximately $120.
What employment opportunities will I have?
Career prospects have been enhanced by industry restructuring with support from employers, union and the Industry Training Board, Furnishing Training Victoria.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain comprehensive training in the theoretical, communication, and practical elements of furniture polishing so that you can participate actively via employment across the broad spectrum of the furnishing industry.
What qualifications will I receive?
when you successfully complete this course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Furniture Finishing. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework, this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion, issued by the Victorian Qualifications Authority.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
You may continue on to complete the Diploma of Furnishing (Furniture Technology), Diploma of Arts (Furniture Design), or the Certificate IV in Furnishing (Furniture Production) which are all available at other Registered Training Organisations (RTO's). These courses are supported by Furnishing Training Victoria and the furnishing industry.
Can I apply?
There are no set pre-requisites for this course, however Year 11 or Year 12 is usually an advantage. You can apply if you have an employer prepared to offer you an apprenticeship (Contract of Training in this trade). The Institute has a policy of equal opportunity and welcomes both male and female students. Women are continually entering the furnishing industry and find the work both suitable and challenging.
How do I apply?
New Apprentices/Trainees will first need to be employed and signed up to a “Contract of training” by an Australian Apprenticeship Centre (AAC), with Kangan Institute listed as the preferred provider . For locations visit http://www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au/. For further information call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au.
How will I be selected for this course?
You will have to complete a pre-enrolment comprehension, literacy and numeracy test.
Applicants must be currently employed as a furniture finishing apprentice.
How long is the course?
Apprentices attend the institute one day per week, 40 weeks per year for three years. A total of 807 hours of training is demanded by the course syllabus.
Where and how can I study?
This course is delivered at the Broadmeadows campus.
How will I be assessed?
You will need to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. You may be assessed by a combination of written assignments or tests, oral tests and practical assessments in class, or at work. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. If needed, you will have the chance for reassessment and appeal.
Additional comments
This course has running enrolments throughout the year.
What will I study?
You will study: safe work policies and practices; workplace communication; work effectively with others; use furniture finishing sector hand and power tools; dismantle/reassemble furniture; remove surface coatings; prepare surfaces for finishing; maintain spray equipment ; booth; apply surface coatings by spray gun; apply stains, fillers ; bleach; apply surface coatings by hand; make up colours; apply plural component coatings; apply soft rubber techniques; enhance finishes; repair and touch up surfaces; apply graining decorative finishes; apply traditional French polishing techniques; read and interpret work documents; estimate and cost job; and handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances.
