Overview
The Certificate III in Upholstery will give you the skills to create new furniture masterpieces and return old furniture to its former glory.
Career opportunities, include:
- sewing machinist
- cutter
- pattern maker
Pathways to further study:
- MSF40213 Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology
- MSF50313 Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology
Studying the Certificate III in Upholstery at Holmesglen
You will learn to perform upholstery including dismantling and reassembling furniture and selecting, cutting, sewing and fitting fabric and leather upholstery materials.
When you complete the course, you will be creating new masterpieces and have the skills to return old furniture to its former glory.
Course structure
This accredited program is made up of 25 units that have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications. Our qualified and experienced trainers offer personalised support to suit your needs. If you have already completed one or more of these units before, these may be counted towards the completion of this course.
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| MSMWHS200 |
Work safely |
| MSFUP2001 |
Use upholstery sector hand and power tools |
| MSFGN2001 |
Make measurements and calculations |
| MSFUP2004 |
Machine sew basic upholstery final cover materials |
| MSFUP2005 |
Develop cutting plan and cut single layer upholstery fabric |
| MSFGN3001 |
Read and interpret work documents |
| MSMSUP102 |
Communicate in the workplace |
| MSMSUP106 |
Work in a team |
| MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MSFGN3002 |
Estimate and cost job |
| MSFFF3006 |
Repair and touch up surfaces |
| MSFUP2002 |
Fit upholstery components |
| MSFUP2003 |
Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture |
| MSFUP2006 |
Dismantle and re-assemble furniture for upholstering |
| MSFUP3002 |
Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques |
| MSFUP3008 |
Apply finishing techniques to upholstered furniture |
| TLID2003 |
Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances |
| MSFUP3010 |
Cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture |
| MSFUP3011 |
Cut, sew and fit or fill cushions |
| MSFUP3003 |
Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using decorative techniques |
| MSFUP3007 |
Manufacture and fit loose covers |
| MSFUP3001 |
Apply traditional foundations to upholstered furniture |
| MSFUP3004 |
Lay out patterns and cut leather |
| MSFUP3006 |
Fit and apply leather to furniture |
| MSTLG2002 |
Sew leather by machine |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| MSMWHS200 | Work safely |
| MSFUP2001 | Use upholstery sector hand and power tools |
| MSFGN2001 | Make measurements and calculations |
| MSFUP2004 | Machine sew basic upholstery final cover materials |
| MSFUP2005 | Develop cutting plan and cut single layer upholstery fabric |
| MSFGN3001 | Read and interpret work documents |
| MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace |
| MSMSUP106 | Work in a team |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MSFGN3002 | Estimate and cost job |
| MSFFF3006 | Repair and touch up surfaces |
| MSFUP2002 | Fit upholstery components |
| MSFUP2003 | Apply contemporary foundations to upholstered furniture |
| MSFUP2006 | Dismantle and re-assemble furniture for upholstering |
| MSFUP3002 | Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using basic techniques |
| MSFUP3008 | Apply finishing techniques to upholstered furniture |
| TLID2003 | Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances |
| MSFUP3010 | Cut, sew and fit skirts to upholstered furniture |
| MSFUP3011 | Cut, sew and fit or fill cushions |
| MSFUP3003 | Fit and apply final cover materials to furniture using decorative techniques |
| MSFUP3007 | Manufacture and fit loose covers |
| MSFUP3001 | Apply traditional foundations to upholstered furniture |
| MSFUP3004 | Lay out patterns and cut leather |
| MSFUP3006 | Fit and apply leather to furniture |
| MSTLG2002 | Sew leather by machine |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Entry requirements
To be eligible, students must be at least 16 years of age.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training you will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training interview. These will assist with determining your suitability to the course, verify your training plan, and identify any learning support needs.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to reduce the number of units to be studied in your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
After completing this course, you will receive the nationally accredited MSF30713 Certificate III in Upholstery
How to apply
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Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
| Tuition fees (GST exempt) |
Cost |
|
| Full Fee | $16,368 | |
| Government subsidised | $1,776 | |
| Concession | $355 | |
| Mandatory Materials and Activities fees * (GST inc) |
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| Materials fee | $0 | |
| Activities fee | $0 | |
**Additional costs may also apply for course consumable and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses. To view the additional costs that apply for each course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession
.