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Overview
Workers with this qualification perform basic and defined entry-level work involving known routines and procedures under supervision in the furnishing industry. This qualification is typically used to develop basic employment related skills and knowledge.
It includes specialised collections of skills for those working at an entry or assistant level in a variety of industries: upholstery, interior and exterior window coverings, flooring, picture framing, furniture finishing.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
6 months – 1 year
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Communicate in the workplace | Core |
| Make measurements and calculations | Core |
| Adapt to work in industry | Elective |
| Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture | Elective |
| Apply stains, fillers and bleach | Elective |
| Apply surface coatings by hand | Elective |
| Apply surface coatings by spray gun | Elective |
| Apply WHS requirements, policies and procedures in the construction industry | Elective |
| Assemble basic artwork packages | Elective |
| Assemble interior blinds | Elective |
| Assemble non-security and security screens and grilles | Elective |
| Carry out concreting to simple forms | Elective |
| Carry out hand excavation | Elective |
| Coarse sand timber flooring | Elective |
| Construct lined curtains and drapes | Elective |
| Construct metal louvre and canopy-hooded style awnings | Elective |
| Construct padded pelmets | Elective |
| Construct Roman-style blinds | Elective |
| Construct unlined curtains and drapes | Elective |
| Cut and handle glazing materials for framing | Elective |
| Cut mat boards | Elective |
| Cut mouldings to length | Elective |
| Cut single layer fabrics | Elective |
| Demonstrate care and apply safe practices at work | Elective |
| Develop cutting plan and cut single layer upholstery fabric | Elective |
| Dismantle and reassemble furniture for finishing | Elective |
| Dismantle and reassemble furniture for upholstering | Elective |
| Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context | Elective |
| Explore the use of colour | Elective |
| Fit and adjust curtain hardware | Elective |
| Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques | Elective |
| Fit upholstery components | Elective |
| Follow a design process | Elective |
| Follow WHS procedures | Elective |
| Identify and select canvas and sail materials | Elective |
| Install expansion joints | Elective |
| Install hard underlays | Elective |
| Install impact and sound absorption underlay | Elective |
| Install laminate and hybrid vinyl flooring | Elective |
| Install lay flat vinyl floor coverings | Elective |
| Install mouldings and edge trims to timber flooring | Elective |
| Install products on and off site | Elective |
| Install soft carpet underlay and grippers | Elective |
| Install unpatterned tufted carpet | Elective |
| Interact with computing technology | Elective |
| Join mouldings | Elective |
| Lay out patterns and cut fabrics | Elective |
| Machine sew basic upholstery final cover materials | Elective |
| Maintain spray equipment and booth | Elective |
| Make up tracks for window coverings | Elective |
| Mechanically prepare surfaces for installation of flooring materials | Elective |
| Mount artwork | Elective |
| Nail strip timber flooring | Elective |
| Operate a steam press | Elective |
| Operate basic static machines safely | Elective |
| Organise and communicate information | Elective |
| Package goods | Elective |
| Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Elective |
| Perform industrial sewing on textile products | Elective |
| Perform minor maintenance | Elective |
| Prepare subfloors with cementitious coating applications | Elective |
| Prepare surfaces for finishing | Elective |
| Prepare to work safely in the construction industry | Elective |
| Produce simple scale drawings by hand | Elective |
| Receive and prepare flooring materials | Elective |
| Receive goods | Elective |
| Rectify faults in product | Elective |
| Remove existing floor coverings | Elective |
| Select and apply hardware and fixings for blinds, awnings, screens and grilles | Elective |
| Select, prepare and apply moisture barriers to concrete subfloors | Elective |
| Set up, operate and maintain blinds and awnings static machines | Elective |
| Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances | Elective |
| Undertake surface preparation | Elective |
| Use blinds, awnings, security screens and grilles hand and power tools | Elective |
| Use upholstery hand and power tools | Elective |
| Work in a team | Elective |
| Work safely | Elective |
| Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering | Elective |
Job prospects
The Certificate II in Furnishing sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Floor Finisher
ANZSCO 332111
Floor Finishers measure, cut, install and repair soft and resilient floor coverings.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Upholsterer
ANZSCO 393311
Upholsterers make, rebuild and repair upholstered articles such as chairs, sofas, beds and mattresses.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Furniture Finisher
ANZSCO 394211
Furniture Finishers apply finishes, such as stain, lacquer, paint, oil and varnish, to furniture, and polish and wax finished furniture surfaces.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Picture Framer
ANZSCO 394212
Picture Framers cut out and assemble mouldings to make picture frames, and frame paintings, photographs, needlework and other artwork.
Recommended education level:
Certificate III or IV -
Other Wood Processing Machine Operator
ANZSCO 711314
Other Wood Processing Machine Operators operate machines that strip and prepare logs, remove bark, cut logs and timber, create wood chips, and cut, glue, press, trim, sand, splice, mould and repair wooden boards of various grades, forms and combinations.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Home Improvement Installer
ANZSCO 821412
Home Improvement Installers install functional and decorative home improvements, such as awnings, curtains, blinds, security screens, garage doors, exterior cladding, shower screens, and prefabricated windows and doors.
Recommended education level:
Certificate II or III -
Product Assembler
ANZSCO 832211
Product Assemblers put together components and subassemblies that go into the production of metal products, electrical and electronic equipment, jewellery and precious metal articles, and joinery products.
Recommended education level:
Certificate I or secondary education
Training providers delivering Certificate II in Furnishing
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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