Certificate III in Upholstery
| Course Code: | LMF31002 |
| Department: | Built & Natural Environments |
| Study Area(s): | Furniture and Upholstery |
| Location(s): | Coburg |
| 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 provides appropriate off-the-job training for someone working in the
upholstery sector of the Furnishing Industry.
Course Modules
| ELECTIVE | ||
| 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 |
| LMFFT4009A | Match Furnishing Style/Materials to Customer Requirements | 24 |
| LMFGN2002A | Move and Store Materials and Products | 16 |
| LMFGN3001A | Read and Interpret Work Documents | 24 |
| LMFGN3002A | Estimate and Cost Job | 16 |
| LMFUP2001A | Use Upholstery Sector Hand and Power Tools | 48 |
| LMFUP2002A | Fit Upholstery Components | 36 |
| LMFUP2003A | Apply Contemporary Foundations to Upholstered Furniture | 48 |
| LMFUP2004A | Machine Sew Upholstery Final Cover Materials (Basic) | 36 |
| LMFUP2005A | Develop Cutting Plan and Cut Single Layer Upholstery Fabric | 36 |
| LMFUP2006A | Dismantle/Reassemble Furniture For Upholstering | 48 |
| LMFUP3001A | Apply Traditional Foundations to Upholstered Furniture | 64 |
| LMFUP3002A | Fit and Apply Final Cover Materials to Furniture Using Basic Techniques | 48 |
| LMFUP3003A | Fit and Apply Final Cover Materials to Furniture Using Decorative Techniques | 60 |
| LMFUP3004A | Lay Out Patterns and Cut Leather | 24 |
| LMFUP3006A | Fit and Apply Leather to Furniture | 24 |
| LMFUP3007A | Manufacture and Fit Loose Covers | 24 |
| LMFUP3008A | Apply Finishing Techniques to Upholstered Furniture | 24 |
| LMFUP3010A | Cut Sew and Fit Skirts to Upholstered Furniture | 28 |
| LMFUP3011A | Cut Sew and Fit or Fill Cushions | 48 |
| TDTD397C | Handle Dangerous Goods/Hazardous Substances | 40 |
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?
Contact the Customer Service Centre on 9279 2222 for a fee schedule. There will be extra costs for reference books of approximately $150 and protective clothing of approximately $120.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course will enable graduates to work as tradespersons in the Upholstery Industry.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
This course provides comprehensive training for upholstery apprentices in all practical and theoretical aspects of the upholstery trade. Wherever possible, work is undertaken on full-sized projects on campus.
What qualifications will I receive?
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Upholstery. 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 go on to complete the Diploma of Furnishing (Furniture Technology), Diploma of Arts (Furniture Design) or the Certificate IV in Furnishing (Furniture Production). These courses are supported by Furnishing Training Victoria and the furnishing industry.
Can I apply?
There are no pre-requisites for this course. 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 furniture industry and find the work both suitable and challenging.
How do I apply?
You can register your intention to enrol through a registered Australian Apprenticeship Centre(AAC) in conjunction with your employer. AAC will contact the Furnishing Department, who will contact the apprentice and the employer. Enquiries to the Customer Service Centre on 9279 2222 or email: enquiries@kangan.edu.au
How will I be selected for this course?
You will be required to complete a comprehension, literacy and numeracy test.
How long is the course?
Apprentices attend the institute one day per week, for up to three years. A total of up to 813 hours of training is required by the training package requirements for this course.
Where and how can I study?
This course is offered at the Coburg campus.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will know in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be given this information.
Additional comments
This course has running enrolments throughout the year.
What will I study?
You will study: safe working policies and practices; workplace communication; measurements and calculations; work effectively with others; match furnishing style/materials to customer requirements; move and store materials and products; read and interpret work documents; estimate and cost job; use upholstery sector hand and power tools; fit upholstery components; apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture; machine sew upholstery final cover materials (basic); develop cutting plan and cut single layers upholstery fabric; dismantle/reassemble furniture for upholstery; apply traditional foundations to upholstered furniture; fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques; fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using decorative techniques; lay out patterns and cut leather; fit and apply leather to furniture; manufacture and fit loose covers; apply finishing techniques to upholstered furniture; cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture; cut, sew and fit or fill cushions; and handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances.
