LMF30902 - Certificate III in Soft Furnishing

Certificate III in Soft Furnishing

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform soft furnishing sewing, selection, manufacture and installation of curtains and drapes and/or blinds with required fittings and may include manufacture of bedspreads, linen and soft furnishing accessories.

Job roles/employment outcomes

The LMF30902 Certificate III in Soft Furnishing reflects vocational outcomes for those performing reflects vocational outcomes for those performing soft furnishing manufacture and installation processes in a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broader related activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretion and judgement is required in the selection of equipment, services or contingency measures and within known time constraints.

This qualification is typically used to develop skills and a breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge in soft furnishing making and installing techniques and would cover selecting, adapting and transferring this skill and knowledge to new environments and providing technical advice and some leadership in resolution of specific problems. Application would be across a range of roles in a variety of contexts with some complexity in the extent and choice of options available and may involve some responsibility for others. Participation in teams including group or team coordination may be required.

Pathways into the qualification

This qualification may be accessed by direct entry. Credit can be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMF20702 Certificate II in Soft Furnishing or achieved equivalent industry experience.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification may include LMF40202 Certificate IV in Furnishing Technology, LMF40408 Certificate IV in Interior Decoration or similar qualifications plus relevant supervisory, management or competitive manufacturing qualifications.

Licensing considerations

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.

Subjects

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the LMF30902 Certificate III in Soft Furnishing, competency must be achieved in twenty (20) units of competency.

six (6) core units of competency

fourteen (14) elective units of competency.

Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been listed, and must be considered in the total number of units.

CORE UNITS

Complete all six (6) units from this list.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFSF2014B	Use soft furnishing sector hand and power tools
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSAPMOHS200A	Work safely
MSAPMOPS101A	Make measurements
MSAPMSUP102A	Communicate in the workplace
MSAPMSUP106A	Work in a team

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select fourteen (14) units from Groups A, B, C and D as specified below.

Group A

Select a maximum of four (4) units from either Group A or Group B.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFSF2001B	Cut single layer fabrics
LMFSF2002B	Machine sew materials
LMFSF2003B	Machine sew using specific techniques
LMFSF2007B	Construct unlined curtains/drapes
LMFSF2008B	Construct lined curtains/drapes

Group B

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFSF2010B	Make up tracks for window coverings
LMFSF2011B	Fit and adjust curtain hardware
LMFSF2012B	Fit and adjust interior blinds
LMFSF2013B	Dress windows
LMFSF3014B	Provide technical advice to customers

Group C

Select a minimum of five (5) units from Group C.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMFSF2004B	Hand sew soft furnishings
LMFSF2005B	Operate a steam press
LMFSF2006B	Calculate fabric quantities for window coverings
LMFSF2009B	Construct padded pelmets
LMFSF3001B	Operate drop cutting machines
LMFSF3002B	Use automated curtain pleating equipment
LMFSF3003B	Follow patterns to produce window toppings
LMFSF3004B	Construct Roman-style blinds
LMFSF3005B	Construct Austrian/festoon-style blinds
LMFSF3006B	Chemically join textiles
LMFSF3007B	Lay out patterns and cut fabrics
LMFSF3008B	Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings
LMFSF3009B	Manufacture bedspreads
LMFSF3010B	Manufacture bed linen and table cloths
LMFSF3011B	Advise customers on interior decoration
LMFSF3012B	Install motorised curtains and blinds
LMFSF3013B	Follow patterns to produce soft furnishing accessories

Group D

Up to five (5) relevant units may be chosen from units not already selected from Group C, or other units available in this Training Package or other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. Those units must be aligned at Certificate II level (maximum 1 unit), Certificate III level (maximum 5 units) or Certificate IV level (maximum 1 unit).

Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses via Group D must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.

If Competitive Manufacturing units are chosen (identified as MSACM in the code), these should only be selected on the basis of work requirements.

Pathways...

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	complete written documents, forms and timesheets use communication technologies efficiently communicate production abnormalities demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with people from a range of backgrounds read, interpret and communicate production schedules communicate with all team members
Teamwork	work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion liaise with and provide support to other team members work as part of a team keep team members informed of changes to work practices identify team performance required to meet customer needs provide leadership to others in the team encourage the sharing of information between team members plan and support team activities
Problem-solving	identify and report problems and make contributions to their solution investigate problem causes implement changes examine tools for damage, missing components or other defects identify and promptly address problems or issues assess quality of work pieces determine effective work practices provide problem solving support to team members problem solve machine operational and maintenance requirements
Initiative and enterprise	seek and provide feedback on procedures gather and analyse information record information on the quality and other indicators of production performance adjust and implement production schedules changes provide leadership identify and implement process improvements coordinate work activities and manufacturing processes monitor workplace performance use analytical and decision making skills
Planning and organising	identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures organise self and others to meet production schedules identify and rectify stock shortages in advance sequence work to maximise safety and productivity select and use appropriate tools and equipment determine materials, quality and production requirements apply time management skills to ensure work flow
Self-management	interpret and apply relevant acts and regulations keep the work area clean and tidy at all times conduct regular housekeeping activities understand own work activities manage own time and establish own work schedule develop and implement workplace procedures and instructions locate, interpret and apply information relevant to own work monitor and evaluate own work quality accept responsibility for quality of work
Learning	develop learning activities as appropriate assess competencies in meeting job requirements identify own training needs and seek skill development if required listen to feedback from others identify sources of information to expand knowledge and understanding identify and address skill development needs of others in the team
Technology	use software applications effectively properly start up, operate and shut down computers work with technology safely and according to workplace standards establish procedures carry out pre-operational checks on equipment and machines operate equipment and machines safely, efficiently and to productivity requirements monitor and adjust machine functions perform machine maintenance as determined by workplace procedures clean and check equipment and machines