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Qualification Title New Zealand Certificate in Furniture (Level 4) with strands in Cabinetmaking, Furniture Finishing, and Upholstery
Qualification Type Certificate
Level 4
Credits 95 - 105
Subject Area
  • Engineering and Related Technologies » Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology » Manufacturing Engineering and Technology not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the furniture industry with tradespeople who have advanced operational knowledge and skills, and the ability to supervise operations and make improvements in the areas of Cabinetmaking, Furniture Finishing or Upholstery.

This qualification is designed for people already working in the industry.

The strands recognise the specialist skills and knowledge required in cabinetmaking, furniture finishing, or furniture upholstery.
Graduate profile
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:

- Apply knowledge of hazard and risk management, quality requirements, and customer service to operate in a furniture manufacturing environment.
- Implement specific aspects of operational management that impact on the profitability, process improvement, or productivity of a furniture making business.

Graduates of the Cabinetmaking strand will also be able to:
- Cost out cabinetmaking jobs.
- Assemble a range of furniture components.
- Set and operate machinery and equipment using advanced technical skills to manufacture components to meet customer and production requirements.

Graduates of the Furniture Finishing strand will also be able to:
- Cost out furniture finishing jobs.
- Set up and maintain finishing product spray equipment and finish furniture.
- Prepare for and use specialist techniques to finish furniture in order to meet customer and production requirements.

Graduates of the Upholstery strand will also be able to:
- Cost out upholstery jobs.
- Apply advanced technical knowledge of upholstery materials to upholster products to meet customer and production requirements.
- Prepare for and upholster furniture.
Education pathways
This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Furniture (Level 3) with strands in Cabinetmaking, Furniture Finishing, and Upholstery [Ref: 2781].

Graduates of this qualification can progress to higher level qualifications in business management.
Entry Requirements
N/A.
Education Organisation Te Pukenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Developed By Hanga-Aro-Rau Manufacturing, Engineering and Logistics Workforce Development Council
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 2782
Status Current
Created August 2015
Next Review December 2025

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