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Recognition of prior learning: You may be able to shorten the length of 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.
IELTS 5.5 or equivalence.
The Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology will provide you with skills in designing furniture and applying those designs into a finished furniture product.
Throughout your Holmesglen training, you will have the opportunity to be mentored by industry experts, setting you up for a career in this growing, competitive industry.
The course focus is on enabling students to design and produce individual fine furniture for display, custom production, and furniture for volume production.
Furniture designers are experts in creating and designing furnishings while considering both fashion and functionality.
They design interior and exterior furniture, often keeping factors like sustainability, ergonomics, customer style preferences and practicality in mind.
CRICOS 088123F
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Course structure
To receive this qualification, you must complete six core units and 13 elective units.
Elective units have been chosen by Holmesglen based on feedback from industry and staff qualifications.
If you have already completed other eligible elective units, these may be counted towards the completion of this course.
Units
Determine work health and safety (WHS) implications of designs
Construct joints for custom furniture
Generate design solutions
Research furniture styles and movements
Select, use and maintain hand tools for the creation of custom furniture
Organise and communicate information
Assemble custom furniture
Research and select furniture materials and technology
Set up, operate and maintain basic static woodworking machines for furniture designs
Produce computer-aided drawings
Purchase materials and consumables
Produce curved and shaped components for custom furniture
Produce timber veneered components for custom furniture
Construct and evaluate furniture prototypes and samples
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Produce and evaluate developmental furniture models to scale
Construct prototypes and samples
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
Prepare and present furniture design information
Pathways to further study
Certificate IV in Interior Decoration
Diploma of Interior Design
Diploma of Building and Construction (Building).
Career opportunities, include:
fine furniture maker
furniture designer
furniture producer
caravan interior designer
OSHC: 530 ($) per year
