• Soft Furnishing Training Courses
Workplace Training offers the following courses in the Soft Furnishing trade:Certificate II in Soft Furnishing
LMF20702
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Course Summary
This qualification focuses on performance of a prescribed range of functions within the Soft Furnishing sector, involving known routines and procedures and limited accountability for the quality of outcomes.
Entry Requirements
Completion of Year 10 or equivalent is recommended. You must be employed as an apprentice/trainee in the Soft Furnishing sector and must have signed a Registered Training Contract as an apprentice/trainee to be eligible to undertake training in this course.
Career Possibilities
- Soft Furnishing
- Interior Decoration, Designer, Installer
Duration
LMF20702 Certificate II in Soft Furnishing will take a nominal 12 months full-time to complete.
Location
Training is performed at Workplace Training Pty Ltd’s facility in Wynnum. Students attend the training facility for 4 weeks over a period of 12 months.
Status
This course is currently open for enrolment. Find out how to enrol by contacting Workplace Training on (07) 3393 4297.
Pathways
On successful completion of the Certificate III you can continue to further study, e.g. a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. If continuing on to the Soft Furnishing apprenticeship you may be eligible for Credit, please ask when enrolling.
Qualification Structure
Training Package Guidelines:- Select all mandatory units
- Select one group of units from Group 1(#) or Group 2 (##)
- Select five (5) other remaining units
Mandatory Units
Unit of Competency |
Code |
Follow safe working policies and practices - This unit covers the essential activities required to satisfy safe work practices within the furnishing industry. It incorporates and expands upon Worksafe Australia Guidelines. |
LMFCR0001A |
Communicate in the workplace - 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. |
LMFCR0002A |
Carry out measurements and calculations - This unit covers the competency to accurately complete measurements and calculations of materials relevant to the work requirements. |
LMFCR0003A |
Work effectively with others - This unit covers the competency required to work in a group environment requiring group commitment and cooperation and support of other group members. |
LMFCR0004A |
Use soft furnishing sector hand and power tools This unit covers the competency to use hand and power tools in applications relating to the soft furnishing sector of the furnishing industry. |
LMFSF2014A |
Elective Units
Unit of Competency |
Code |
Read and interpret work documents - This unit covers the competency to interpret work documents including cutting lists, standards, drawings and specifications to produce or repair furnishings and to install floor coverings, glass and other furnishing items. |
LMFGN3001A |
Estimate and cost job - This unit covers the competency to estimate materials labour and time requirements and establish costs for provision of services or products. |
LMFGN3002A |
Cut single layer fabrics - This unit covers the competency to measure out and cut single layer fabrics. |
LMFSF2001A |
Machine sew materials# - This unit covers the competency to use sewing machines for production of soft furnishings, mattresses and bases, and upholstered furniture. |
LMFSF2002A |
Machine sew using specific techniques# - This unit covers the competency to use specific sewing machine techniques, with attachments as required, to produce specialised sewn products. |
LMFSF2003A |
Hand sew soft furnishings - This unit covers the competency to hand sew hems and shaped components, and hand finish work for soft furnishings. |
LMFSF2004A |
Operate a steam press - This unit covers the competency to apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes to the operation of steam pressing equipment. |
LMFSF2005A |
Calculate fabric quantities for window coverings - This unit covers the competency to calculate fabric quantities for window coverings. |
LMFSF2006A |
Construct unlined curtains/drapes - This unit covers the competency to construct and machine sew unlined, pleated and gathered curtains/drapes. |
LMFSF2007A |
Construct lined curtains/drapes - This unit covers the competency to construct and machine sew lined curtains/drapes. |
LMFSF2008A |
Construct padded pelmets - This unit covers the competency to cut, prepare and assemble timber components, attach padding, fabric and trims to pelmets. |
LMFSF2009A |
Make up tracks for window coverings## - This unit covers the competency to cut, assemble and package tracking components and curtain hardware in preparation for on-site fitting. |
LMFSF2010A |
Fit and adjust curtain hardware## - This unit covers the competency to fit and adjust tracking, rods, poles and other curtain hardware. |
LMFSF2011A |
Fit and adjust interior blinds - This unit covers the competency to fit and adjust interior blinds, including roman, austrian, festoon, holland, venetian, vertical and pleated. |
LMFSF2012A |
Dress windows - This unit covers the competency to decoratively install and adjust window finishings. |
LMFSF2013A |
Operate drop cutting machines - This unit covers the competency to use drop cutting machines. |
LMFSF3001A |
Use automated curtain pleating equipment - This unit covers the competency to use automated pleating equipment to construct curtain headings. |
LMFSF3002A |
Follow patterns to produce window toppings - This unit covers the competency to produce window toppings such as swags, tails, and soft padded pelmets, following the requirements of patterns. |
LMFSF3003A |
Construct roman style blinds - This unit covers the competency to construct and sew roman style blinds to workplace requirements. |
LMFSF3004A |
Construct austrian/festoon style blinds - This unit identifies the requirements for constructing and sewing austrian/festoon style blinds. |
LMFSF3005A |
Chemically join textiles - This unit covers the competency to use specialised equipment and processes to bond or glue textiles and timber for the manufacture of items, including bonded blinds and padded pelmets. |
LMFSF3006A |
Lay out patterns and cut fabrics - This unit covers the competency to lay out patterns and cut fabrics for construction of soft furnishing, upholstery products and mattresses and bases. |
LMFSF3007A |
Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings - This unit covers the competency to measure up and calculate fabric and tracking quantities for window coverings during a site visit. The information is for subsequent use in job specifications and quotes/tenders. |
LMFSF3008A |
Manufacture bedspreads - This unit covers the competency to produce bedspreads in a range of styles to specifications using industrial sewing machines and equipment. |
LMFSF3009A |
Manufacture bed linen and table cloths - This unit covers the competency to produce bed linen and table cloths in a range of styles to specifications using industrial sewing machines and equipment. |
LMFSF3010A |
Advise customers on interior decoration - This unit covers the competency to advise customers on colour coordination, fabric selection and styles in relation to soft furnishings. |
LMFSF3011A |
Install motorised curtains and blinds - This unit covers the competency to install motorised curtains and blinds. |
LMFSF3012A |
Follow patterns to produce soft furnishing accessories - This unit covers the competency to produce soft furnishing accessories such as cushions, tie backs, bolsters and other decorative items, following the requirements of patterns. |
LMFSF3013A |
Provide technical advice to customers - This unit covers the competency to provide advice to customers on a range of technical issues that impact on soft furnishings. |
LMFSF3014A |
Useful Contacts
- Australian Apprenticeship Centres - 13 38 73
- Department of Education Training and the Arts - 1300 369 935
Certificate III in Soft Furnishing
LMF30902
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Course Summary
This qualification focuses on performance of a prescribed range of functions within the Soft Furnishing sector, usually within a broad range of 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.
Entry Requirements
Completion of Year 10 or equivalent, SA in maths and english is recommended. You must be employed as an apprentice/trainee in the Soft Furnishing sector and must have signed a Registered Training Contract as an apprentice/trainee to be eligible to undertake training in this course.
Career Possibilities
- Soft Furnishing
- Interior Decoration, Designer, Installer
Duration
LMF30902 Certificate III in Soft Furnishing will take a nominal 4 years full-time to complete.
Location
Training is performed at Workplace Training Pty Ltd’s facility in Wynnum. Students attend the training facility for 3 weeks every year over a period of 3 years.
Status
This course is currently open for enrolment. Find out how to enrol by contacting Workplace Training on (07) 3393 4297.
Pathways
On successful completion of the Certificate III you can continue to further study, e.g. a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
Qualification Structure
Training Package Guidelines:- Select all mandatory units
- Select one group of units from Group 1(#) or Group 2 (##)
- Select twelve (12) other remaining units
Mandatory Units
Unit of Competency |
Code |
Follow safe working policies and practices - This unit covers the essential activities required to satisfy safe work practices within the furnishing industry. It incorporates and expands upon Worksafe Australia Guidelines. |
LMFCR0001A |
Communicate in the workplace - 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. |
LMFCR0002A |
Carry out measurements and calculations - This unit covers the competency to accurately complete measurements and calculations of materials relevant to the work requirements. |
LMFCR0003A |
Work effectively with others - This unit covers the competency required to work in a group environment requiring group commitment and cooperation and support of other group members. |
LMFCR0004A |
Use soft furnishing sector hand and power tools This unit covers the competency to use hand and power tools in applications relating to the soft furnishing sector of the furnishing industry. |
LMFSF2014A |
Elective Units
Unit of Competency |
Code |
Read and interpret work documents - This unit covers the competency to interpret work documents including cutting lists, standards, drawings and specifications to produce or repair furnishings and to install floor coverings, glass and other furnishing items. |
LMFGN3001A |
Estimate and cost job - This unit covers the competency to estimate materials labour and time requirements and establish costs for provision of services or products. |
LMFGN3002A |
Cut single layer fabrics - This unit covers the competency to measure out and cut single layer fabrics. |
LMFSF2001A |
Machine sew materials# - This unit covers the competency to use sewing machines for production of soft furnishings, mattresses and bases, and upholstered furniture. |
LMFSF2002A |
Machine sew using specific techniques# - This unit covers the competency to use specific sewing machine techniques, with attachments as required, to produce specialised sewn products. |
LMFSF2003A |
Hand sew soft furnishings - This unit covers the competency to hand sew hems and shaped components, and hand finish work for soft furnishings. |
LMFSF2004A |
Operate a steam press - This unit covers the competency to apply knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes to the operation of steam pressing equipment. |
LMFSF2005A |
Calculate fabric quantities for window coverings - This unit covers the competency to calculate fabric quantities for window coverings. |
LMFSF2006A |
Construct unlined curtains/drapes - This unit covers the competency to construct and machine sew unlined, pleated and gathered curtains/drapes. |
LMFSF2007A |
Construct lined curtains/drapes - This unit covers the competency to construct and machine sew lined curtains/drapes. |
LMFSF2008A |
Construct padded pelmets - This unit covers the competency to cut, prepare and assemble timber components, attach padding, fabric and trims to pelmets. |
LMFSF2009A |
Make up tracks for window coverings## - This unit covers the competency to cut, assemble and package tracking components and curtain hardware in preparation for on-site fitting. |
LMFSF2010A |
Fit and adjust curtain hardware## - This unit covers the competency to fit and adjust tracking, rods, poles and other curtain hardware. |
LMFSF2011A |
Fit and adjust interior blinds - This unit covers the competency to fit and adjust interior blinds, including roman, austrian, festoon, holland, venetian, vertical and pleated. |
LMFSF2012A |
Dress windows - This unit covers the competency to decoratively install and adjust window finishings. |
LMFSF2013A |
Operate drop cutting machines - This unit covers the competency to use drop cutting machines. |
LMFSF3001A |
Use automated curtain pleating equipment - This unit covers the competency to use automated pleating equipment to construct curtain headings. |
LMFSF3002A |
Follow patterns to produce window toppings - This unit covers the competency to produce window toppings such as swags, tails, and soft padded pelmets, following the requirements of patterns. |
LMFSF3003A |
Construct roman style blinds - This unit covers the competency to construct and sew roman style blinds to workplace requirements. |
LMFSF3004A |
Construct austrian/festoon style blinds - This unit identifies the requirements for constructing and sewing austrian/festoon style blinds. |
LMFSF3005A |
Chemically join textiles - This unit covers the competency to use specialised equipment and processes to bond or glue textiles and timber for the manufacture of items, including bonded blinds and padded pelmets. |
LMFSF3006A |
Lay out patterns and cut fabrics - This unit covers the competency to lay out patterns and cut fabrics for construction of soft furnishing, upholstery products and mattresses and bases. |
LMFSF3007A |
Measure up and calculate fabric quantities for window coverings - This unit covers the competency to measure up and calculate fabric and tracking quantities for window coverings during a site visit. The information is for subsequent use in job specifications and quotes/tenders. |
LMFSF3008A |
Manufacture bedspreads - This unit covers the competency to produce bedspreads in a range of styles to specifications using industrial sewing machines and equipment. |
LMFSF3009A |
Manufacture bed linen and table cloths - This unit covers the competency to produce bed linen and table cloths in a range of styles to specifications using industrial sewing machines and equipment. |
LMFSF3010A |
Advise customers on interior decoration - This unit covers the competency to advise customers on colour coordination, fabric selection and styles in relation to soft furnishings. |
LMFSF3011A |
Install motorised curtains and blinds - This unit covers the competency to install motorised curtains and blinds. |
LMFSF3012A |
Follow patterns to produce soft furnishing accessories - This unit covers the competency to produce soft furnishing accessories such as cushions, tie backs, bolsters and other decorative items, following the requirements of patterns. |
LMFSF3013A |
Provide technical advice to customers - This unit covers the competency to provide advice to customers on a range of technical issues that impact on soft furnishings. |
LMFSF3014A |
Useful Contacts
- Australian Apprenticeship Centres - 13 38 73
- Department of Education and Training - 1300 369 935
