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Furnishing MSF

Overview

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Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Overview

These qualifications cover blinds, awnings, security screens and grilles, cabinet and furniture making and finishing, flooring, glass: glazing, stained glass and leadlight, interior decoration, mattress & base making, piano technology, picture framing, soft furnishings, timber and composites machining and upholstery areas of work.

‘Building, Plumbing and Services’, ‘Manufacturing’ ‘Textiles, Clothing and Footwear’ are associated industries.

Quick facts

The training units of competent structure and packing rules are detailed in Training Package documents.

The information provided here includes the most recent changes from the MSF (release 5.0) Training Package.

The Furnishing Training Package MSF (release 5.0) includes 26 qualifications and seven skill sets.

Registered Training Organisations can access the full details of this Training Package from the training.gov.au website.

Career information

Qualification and job outcome information is also presented in a Job Pathways Chart.

For specific industry information click here.

More detail of how training works can be accessed here: for employers; for potential employees.

Use the My Skills site to search for Registered Training Organisations registered to deliver courses. Each State and Territory separately approves Registered Training Organisations to deliver apprenticeships and traineeships in their jurisdiction.

Qualifications Summary

MSF20113 - Certificate II in Furnishing

This qualification covers basic furnishing industry tasks used in a range of industry job roles involving known routines and procedures. It covers mattress & base making, picture framing, upholstery, flooring, blinds & awnings, security screens & doors, soft furnishings, sail making, window covers & coopering.

Blinds and Awnings Installer

Blinds and Awnings Maker

Floor Preparation Worker (timber)

Floor Preparation Worker (laminates and vinyl)

Flooring Worker (carpet)

Mattress and Base Making Worker

Picture Frame Process Worker

Floor Preparation Worker (concrete)

Curtain Maker

Upholstery Worker

Window Coverings Installer

Security Screens and Grilles Maker

MSF20213 - Certificate II in Furniture Finishing

This qualification covers a range of finishing techniques for furniture and basic dismantling and assembly of furniture items for surface finishing involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes.

Furniture Finishing Worker

MSF20313 - Certificate II in Furniture Making

Suitable training for those who perform the manufacture of free-standing furniture or built-in cabinets, and provide on-site assistance in the installation of furniture or cabinets involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes.

Assistant to Cabinet Maker

Assistant Cabinet Installer

MSF20413 - Certificate II in Glass and Glazing

This qualification is suitable for basic glass and glazing job roles, such as safely processing and moving thin glass. It may include assembly/repair of leadlight and stained glass involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes.

Flat Glass Worker

MSF30113 - Certificate III in Furniture Finishing

Appropriate training for those who perform a wide range of tasks associated with the preparation of surfaces and applying stains, coatings and finishes to furniture in manufacture or repair. A specialisation in French polishing can be recognised in this qualification.

Furniture Finisher (French Polishing)

Furniture Finisher

MSF30213 - Certificate III in Furniture Making

This qualification covers a wide range of tasks in furniture making, including interpretation of specifications drawings, use of specialised machines and hand techniques.

Furniture Maker

MSF30313 - Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining

Suitable for those who perform timber and composites machining for the manufacture of furniture, cabinetry, windows and doors, and other components utilising a range of specialist machinery, and includes preparing and working from drawings and cutting lists. There are three possible specialist streams: Flat Panel Machining; Solid Timber Machining; and Machining Technician.

Machining Technician

Solid Timber Machinist

Flat Panel Timber Machinist

MSF30418 - Certificate III in Glass and Glazing

This qualification reflects the role of individuals involved in manufacturing, processing, moving or installing various types of glass products. Job roles may be in glass processing, glazing or designed glazing in both residential and commercial operations.

Stained Glass and Leadlight Tradesperson

Glass and Glazing Tradesperson

Glass Processing Tradesperson

MSF30518 - Certificate III in Picture Framing

This qualification reflects the role of a picture framer. Picture framers usually work in small retail outlets, which provide framing services to the general public. However, they may also undertake framing for businesses and specialise in particular types of framing.

Picture Framer

MSF30613 - Certificate III in Soft Furnishing

This qualification covers soft furnishing sewing, selection, manufacture and installation of curtains and drapes and/or blinds with required fittings and may include production administration, quality assurance, sales and manufacture of bedspreads, linen and soft furnishing accessories.

Soft Furnishing Maker & Installer (window coverings)

Soft Furnishing Maker

MSF30713 - Certificate III in Upholstery

This qualification is suitable for those who to perform upholstery, including dismantling and reassembling furniture; selecting, cutting, sewing and fitting fabric and leather upholstery materials; and producing loose covers. There is a specialist stream in production upholstery.

Production Upholsterer

Upholsterer

MSF30818 - Certificate III in Flooring Technology

This qualification reflects the role of flooring technicians who install floors or flooring materials in residential or commercial premises. Floors and flooring materials may be carpet, timber, vinyl, resilient, resin or concrete. Flooring technicians use a range of technical knowledge to perform skilled work involving known routines, methods and procedures. They use discretion and judgement to adapt and transfer their skills and knowledge to different job needs and take responsibility for their own work.

Timber Floor Sander and Polisher

Timber Floor Installer

Carpet Layer

Resilient Floor Layer

Resin Floor Finisher

MSF30913 - Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles

Suitable trianing for those required to design, construct, install and repair interior and exterior blinds and awnings and security screens and grilles using a range of materials, fixtures and fittings for residential and commercial premises. Specialisation is possible in Blinds and Awnings or in Security Screens and Grilles.

Blinds and Awnings Maker and Installer

Security Screens and Grilles Maker and Installer

MSF30919 - Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to estimate, fabricate, assemble and install blinds, awnings, shade sails, shutters, and screens and grilles using a range of materials, fixtures and fittings.

Interior Blind Fabricator

Window Furnishing Estimator

Shutter and Awnings Installer

MSF31018 - Certificate III in Interior Decoration Retail Services

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who provide practical assistance and advice to customers on furnishing products in a retail, showroom or domestic environment.

Floor Covering Sales Assistant

Blinds and Awnings Sales Assistant

MSF31113 - Certificate III in Cabinet Making

This qualification covers a range of skills at trade-level for those working in furniture making and those involved in the manufacture and installation of fitted furniture typically in a kitchen, bathroom and related context. Installation skills may be applied to new or renovation work.
There are two pathways offered within the Certificate III in Cabinet Making targeting the skill requirements of free-standing furniture makers and kitchen and bathroom cabinet makers and installers.

Cabinet Maker (Furniture)

Cabinet Maker (kitchens and bathrooms)

MSF40213 - Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology

This qualification covers the design of furniture and the application of the design into a finished furniture product. This qualification is streamed to reflect three complementary occupational outcomes in the areas of: fine furniture making; furniture design; furniture production.

Fine Furniture Maker

Furniture Designer

Furniture Producer

MSF40318 - Certificate IV in Kitchen and Bathroom Design

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who design kitchens and bathrooms that typically feature built-in cabinetry and furniture. They may work in larger organisations or as independent designers.

Kitchen and Bathroom Designer

MSF40418 - Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in glass and glazing enterprises who perform a range of specialist and/or leadership functions, including sales, estimating scheduling, design, production control and quality assurance. Leadership job roles include higher tradesperson (post-trade), factory-based leading hands/supervisors or site supervisors in glass processing, glazing or architectural glass functions in residential and commercial operations.

Glazing Supervisor

Glass Production Supervisor

MSF50218 - Diploma of Interior Design

This qualification reflects the role of interior designers who provide advice mainly for residential building interiors. They may also be involved in the provision of advice about interior decoration. Individuals may be self-employed or employed in businesses such as design studios.

Interior Decorator

Note: Employers should be aware that this information is provided as a guide only to the content and use of the Training Package. Employers should seek advice from an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) provider or Registered Training Organisation for more detail.

Commencements

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
MSF20113 - Certificate II in Furnishing
Annual Commencements	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
MSF20313 - Certificate II in Furniture Making
Annual Commencements	20	0	0	15	0	0	0	0
MSF30113 - Certificate III in Furniture Finishing
Annual Commencements	15	0	0	5	5	0	0	0
MSF30213 - Certificate III in Furniture Making
Annual Commencements	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	0
MSF30313 - Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining
Annual Commencements	20	0	25	10	0	0	0	0
MSF30418 - Certificate III in Glass and Glazing
Annual Commencements	110	85	135	60	25	35	10	0
MSF30518 - Certificate III in Picture Framing
Annual Commencements	25	0	25	0	0	0	0	0
MSF30713 - Certificate III in Upholstery
Annual Commencements	5	15	25	5	5	0	0	0
MSF30818 - Certificate III in Flooring Technology
Annual Commencements	100	120	90	20	15	30	0	0
MSF30913 - Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles
Annual Commencements	0	0	30	0	0	0	0	0
MSF31113 - Certificate III in Cabinet Making
Annual Commencements	560	435	420	170	140	50	45	20

Commencement data source: National Apprentices and Trainees collection, VOCSTATS, extracted 20/10/2021, rounded estimates for April 2020 to March 2021. Qualifications with no recorded commencements may not appear. This data is for general information purposes only.

Availability and Duration

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
MSF20113 - Certificate II in Furnishing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths	12 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	T				*
MSF20213 - Certificate II in Furniture Finishing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths			12 mths	12 mths		12 mths
Part Time
Classification	T			T	T	*	T
MSF20313 - Certificate II in Furniture Making
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths	12 mths	12 mths	12 mths	12 mths		12 mths	12 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	T	T	T	T	*	T	T
MSF20413 - Certificate II in Glass and Glazing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				12 mths	12 mths		12 mths
Part Time
Classification				T	T	*	T
MSF30113 - Certificate III in Furniture Finishing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	36 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	A	A	A	A	*	A
MSF30213 - Certificate III in Furniture Making
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths	48 mths		42 mths	48 mths		36 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	A		A	A	*	A
MSF30313 - Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	42 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	A	A	A	A	*	A
MSF30418 - Certificate III in Glass and Glazing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	36 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	A	A	A	A	*	A	A
MSF30518 - Certificate III in Picture Framing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths	48 mths	36 mths	24 mths	48 mths	36 mths	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	A	A	T	A	*	T
MSF30613 - Certificate III in Soft Furnishing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths			24 mths	36 mths		24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T			T	A	*	A
MSF30713 - Certificate III in Upholstery
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	36 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	A	A	A	A	*	A
MSF30818 - Certificate III in Flooring Technology
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	36 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	A	A	A	A	*	A	A
MSF30913 - Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
MSF30919 - Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		48 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification		A	T			*
MSF31018 - Certificate III in Interior Decoration Retail Services
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				12 mths
Part Time
Classification				T		*
MSF31113 - Certificate III in Cabinet Making
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	42 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A	A	A	A	A	*	A	A
MSF40213 - Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	T					*
MSF40318 - Certificate IV in Kitchen and Bathroom Design
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	36 mths	36 mths		24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T	T		T		*
MSF40418 - Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing
Full Time (Nominal Duration)								48 mths
Part Time
Classification						*		A
MSF50218 - Diploma of Interior Design
Full Time (Nominal Duration)							24 mths
Part Time
Classification						*	T

Legend: = Yes, = No, A = identified by the State or Territory as an Apprenticeship, T = identified by the State or Territory as a Traineeship, * = An approved qualification in Tasmania is available as an Apprenticeship/Traineeship.

Availability of Australian Apprenticeships and Nominal Duration (in months)
A Qualification registered by a State or Territory as available as an Australian Apprenticeship may not be eligible for public funding support, check with the relevant State or Territory Training Authority.

Nominal durations listed are for full time occuptations, stated in months. In some cases nominal durations provided may not include the completion of pre-requisites. This data is sourced from State and Territory Training Authorities and is provided for information only and must be confirmed with these authorities.

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
MSF20113 - Certificate II in Furnishing
Availability
MSF20213 - Certificate II in Furniture Finishing
Availability
MSF20313 - Certificate II in Furniture Making
Availability
MSF20413 - Certificate II in Glass and Glazing
Availability
MSF30113 - Certificate III in Furniture Finishing
Availability
MSF30213 - Certificate III in Furniture Making
Availability
MSF30313 - Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining
Availability
MSF30418 - Certificate III in Glass and Glazing
Availability
MSF30518 - Certificate III in Picture Framing
Availability
MSF30613 - Certificate III in Soft Furnishing
Availability
MSF30713 - Certificate III in Upholstery
Availability
MSF30818 - Certificate III in Flooring Technology
Availability
MSF30919 - Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles
Availability
MSF31018 - Certificate III in Interior Decoration Retail Services
Availability
MSF31113 - Certificate III in Cabinet Making
Availability

Legend: = Yes, = No

This information generally reflects availability of ASbAs that may contribute to study scores. In some cases ASbAs allow an individual to start training in a qualification that can be completed after they leave secondary school. Australian Apprenticeships may also be undertaken as part-time employment. Please note that applicable industrial arrangements must allow for ASbAs. Visit the relevant State or Territory website for more detailed information (click on the State or Territory link provided).

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Furnishing MSF

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Quick facts

Career information

Major Occupations Training

Qualifications Summary

MSF20113 - Certificate II in Furnishing

MSF20213 - Certificate II in Furniture Finishing

MSF20313 - Certificate II in Furniture Making

MSF20413 - Certificate II in Glass and Glazing

MSF30113 - Certificate III in Furniture Finishing

MSF30213 - Certificate III in Furniture Making

MSF30313 - Certificate III in Timber and Composites Machining

MSF30418 - Certificate III in Glass and Glazing

MSF30518 - Certificate III in Picture Framing

MSF30613 - Certificate III in Soft Furnishing

MSF30713 - Certificate III in Upholstery

MSF30818 - Certificate III in Flooring Technology

MSF30913 - Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles

MSF30919 - Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles

MSF31018 - Certificate III in Interior Decoration Retail Services

MSF31113 - Certificate III in Cabinet Making

MSF40213 - Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology

MSF40318 - Certificate IV in Kitchen and Bathroom Design

MSF40418 - Certificate IV in Glass and Glazing

MSF50218 - Diploma of Interior Design

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