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    National code: MSF30122

    Certificate III in Furniture Finishing

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    OverviewAbout this course

    Craft your career as you learn to bring furniture to life. From restoring antique mantles, to polishing a mid-century modern piece, use your skills to become a trade specialist in the timber and furniture industry.

    OutcomesWhat you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • Remove old finishes and prepare furniture to receive finishes

    • Select appropriate materials for finishing furniture

    • Apply lacquer, polyurethane, oil and water-based finishes

    • Perform traditional French polishing and explore heritage skills

    • Repair or restore timber and composite components in furniture

    • Apply decorative finishes and colour matching to samples

    Course outcomes

    Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

    • A nationally accredited qualification at certificate III level

    • The skills to colour match to different types of wood including walnut, cedar and teak

    • The ability to perform marbling, verdigrising, imitation-wood graining and touch-up repair work

    • Confidence completing finishing work on dining furniture, shop fittings, installations and kitchens

    • Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

    SuitabilityIs this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

    • Be employed as an apprentice in industry

    • Register with an Apprenticeship Network Provider who will support your application

    Note

    • This course may also be offered as a non-apprenticeship. Enquire today to discuss your eligibility.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • Relevant employment or access to an appropriate simulated workplace environment

    • Some experience handling tools and equipment

    • A reasonable level of fitness to manage the physical demands of the role

    • Literacy and numeracy skills at year 10 high school level

    TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

    PathwaysFuture career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: qualified tradesperson, contractor or sub-contractor, specialist furniture restorer or finisher, technical and sales representative for furniture finishing suppliers and retail specialist in furniture finishing retailer.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study1 Course

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    Further study1 Course

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study0 Courses

    Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

    The Certificate III in Furniture Finishing does not have any related courses.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Furniture Finishing qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 22 units of competency, including 8 core and 14 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Use furniture finishing hand and power toolsMSFFF2009

    • Dismantle and reassemble furniture for finishingMSFFF2010

    • Make measurements and calculationsMSFGN2001

    • Read and interpret work documentsMSFGN3005

    TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations – get social with our student community

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