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1 NZQF NQ Ref 1504 Version 2 Page 1 of 14 National Certificate in Furniture (Level 4) with strands in Furniture Design and Markets, Craft Finisher, Machine Setter, Furniture Maker, Advanced Upholstery, and Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery (CNC) Level 4 Credits This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December Transition Arrangements This qualification was republished in June 2016 to extend the last date for entry from 31 December 2016 to 31 December This qualification has been replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Furniture (Level 4) with strands in Cabinetmaking, Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery (CNC), Furniture Finishing, and Upholstery [Ref: 2782] The last date for entry into programmes leading to this qualification is 31 December The last date for assessments to take place for this qualification is 31 December 2019 when the qualification will be discontinued. People currently working towards this qualification may either complete the requirements by 31 December 2019 or transfer their results to the replacement qualification. For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website. This qualification contains an expiring unit standard for which a replacement assessment standard is registered. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the replacement assessment standard are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the expiring unit standard. Credit for Exempt from NZQF National Qualification Registration Information Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment Registration 1 July 2009 December 2013 Republished 1 September 2009 December 2013 Review 2 July 2015 December 2019 Republication 2 June 2016 December 2019

2 NZQF NQ Ref 1504 Version 2 Page 2 of 14 Standard Setting Body PO Box 9005 Newmarket Auckland 1149 Telephone Fax info@competenz.org.nz Website

3 NZQF NQ Ref 1504 Version 2 Page 3 of 14 National Certificate in Furniture (Level 4) with strands in Furniture Design and Markets, Craft Finisher, Machine Setter, Furniture Maker, Advanced Upholstery, and Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery (CNC) Level 4 Credits Purpose This qualification covers skills and knowledge that contribute to running an efficient and profitable furniture manufacturing operation as well as advanced technical skills in furniture making. On completion candidates will understand how to cost jobs and manage stock levels. They will also have a range of advanced expertise in the technical area they specialise in. However, candidates who choose to complete the Furniture Design and Markets strand will be introduced to non-technical knowledge and skills that contribute to the success of a furniture manufacturing operation. The core section of this qualification covers job costing and purchasing of materials and hardware. The strands allow candidates to specialise their skills in an area of the furniture industry that is most suited to their role and workplace. This qualification follows on from the National Certificate in Furniture (Level 3) with strands in Finishing, Machine Operator, Free Standing Furniture, Frame Making, Upholstery, Upholstery Cutting, and Upholstery Sewing [Ref: 1503]. People who complete this qualification may wish to continue onto the National Certificate in Competitive Manufacturing (Level 4) [Ref: 1216] or the National Diploma in Design with strands in Graphic Design, Product Design, and Spatial Design [Ref: 0567]. Replacement Information This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Furniture (Restoration and Recovery Upholstery) (Level 4) [Ref: 0623], the National Certificate in Furniture Finishing (Level 4) [Ref: 1181], and the National Certificate in Furniture Making (Level 4) [Ref: 0091]. Special Notes People completing the Furniture Design and Markets strand must have completed the National Certificate in Furniture (Level 3) [Ref: 1503], or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. People completing the Craft Finisher strand must have completed the National Certificate in Furniture (Level 3) with strand in Finishing [Ref: 1503], or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. People completing the Machine Setter strand must have completed the National Certificate in Furniture (Level 3) with strand in Machine Operator [Ref: 1503], or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.

4 NZQF NQ Ref 1504 Version 2 Page 4 of 14 People completing the Furniture Maker strand must have completed the National Certificate in Furniture (Level 3) with a strand in Free Standing Furniture [Ref: 1503], or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. People completing the Advanced Upholstery strand must have completed the National Certificate in Furniture (Level 3) with strand in Upholstery [Ref: 1503], or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills. It is recommended that candidates also have achieved prior award of the Level 3 qualification with strands in Upholstery Cutting and/or Upholstery Sewing. The diagram in Appendix 1 illustrates pathways between Furniture qualifications at Levels 2, 3 and 4. Credit Range Core Compulsory Furniture Design and Markets Craft Finisher Strand Strand C E Level 4 or above credits Minimum totals Qualification total with strand Machine Setter Strand Furniture Maker Strand C E C EA EB Level 3 credits Level 4 or above credits Minimum totals Qualification total with strand Advanced Upholstery Strand Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery (CNC) Strand C E C EA EB Set A Set B Level 2 credits Level 3 credits Level 4 or above credits Minimum totals Qualification total with strand 70 65

5 NZQF NQ Ref 1504 Version 2 Page 5 of 14 Requirements for Award of Qualification Award of NQF Qualifications Credit gained for a standard may be used only once to meet the requirements of this qualification. Unit standards and achievement standards that are equivalent in outcome are mutually exclusive for the purpose of award. The table of mutually exclusive standards is provided in section 7 of the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Rules and Procedures publications available at Reviewed standards that continue to recognise the same overall outcome are registered as new versions and retain their identification number (ID). Any version of a standard with the same ID may be used to meet qualification requirements that list the ID and/or that specify the past or current classification of the standard. Summary of Requirements Core Compulsory standards One of the following strands is required Furniture Design and Markets Strand Craft Finisher Strand Machine Setter Strand Furniture Maker Strand Advanced Upholstery Strand Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery (CNC) Strand Detailed Requirements Core Compulsory The following standards are required Manufacturing > Furniture > Furniture Operations Cost jobs for a furniture business Purchase materials and hardware for furniture operations 4 8 Furniture Design and Markets Strand The following standards are required

6 NZQF NQ Ref 1504 Version 2 Page 6 of 14 Manufacturing > Furniture > Furniture Operations Research current trends in furniture products, and report on trends in a furniture product category Analyse furniture product markets, and customer and supplier relationships for a furniture business Interpret and evaluate a furniture product design and recommend a cost effective manufacturing option Craft Finisher Strand Meet the requirements of all of the following sets Craft Finisher Strand Compulsory Craft Finisher Strand Elective Craft Finisher Strand Compulsory The following standards are required Manufacturing > Furniture > Furniture Finishing 2211 Refinish an existing furniture finish Remove existing coatings and restore furniture article 4 6 finishes 3156 Prepare and apply pigmented top coats to furniture 4 5 surfaces 3157 Colour match and formulate stain for furniture surfaces Apply decorative grain finish to furniture by hand Apply distressed finish to furniture by hand 4 6 Craft Finisher Strand Elective A minimum of 14 credits Manufacturing > Furniture > Furniture Finishing 3158 Tint and match pigmented coatings for furniture 4 8 surfaces Select and apply metallic coatings to furniture surfaces Apply two-tone marbled finish to furniture by hand Cut and buff a high-gloss furniture finish 4 6

7 NZQF NQ Ref 1504 Version 2 Page 7 of 14 Machine Setter Strand Meet the requirements of all of the following sets Machine Setter Strand Compulsory Machine Setter Strand Elective Machine Setter Strand Compulsory The following standards are required Manufacturing > Furniture > Furniture Making Make a machining jig for a spindle moulder or overhead router to machine wooden Set a spindle moulder to profile wooden furniture Set a spindle moulder for straight fence work in furniture making Machine Setter Strand Elective A minimum of 14 credits Manufacturing > Furniture > Furniture Making 2231 Set a wide belt sander to sand wooden furniture 2244 Set a multi-boring machine to bore furniture 9796 Set an automatic wood turning lathe to turn wooden furniture 9797 Set a dovetailing machine to dovetail wooden drawer 9799 Operate a multi-headed shaping machine to produce wooden furniture 9803 Hand turn wood for furniture using off-centre turning techniques Set an automatic feed edge-banding machine to edge panels Operate an automatic feed edge-banding machine to edge furniture panels Set a four sider to square dress wooden furniture Set a four sider to produce moulded profile wooden furniture Set an overhead router with cutter and fence, and with cutter and guide pin, to shape wooden furniture Set an overhead router with floating head, power feed, and vacuum clamp to shape wooden furniture

8 NZQF NQ Ref 1504 Version 2 Page 8 of Set a round-ended tenoner to tenon wooden furniture Set a slot mortiser to mortise wooden furniture Set a twin saw to saw wooden Operate a twin saw to saw wooden 3 2 Furniture Maker Strand Meet the requirements of all of the following sets Furniture Maker Strand Compulsory Furniture Maker Strand Elective A Furniture Maker Strand Elective B Furniture Maker Strand Compulsory The following standards are required Manufacturing > Furniture > Furniture Making Manufacture a one-off furniture article Produce a cutting list for furniture making Calculate material quantities from a cutting list or furniture drawing Furniture Maker Strand Elective A A minimum of 15 credits Manufacturing > Furniture > Furniture Making 2202 Attach accessories to furniture 2203 Repair wooden furniture ready for finishing Restore antique wooden furniture ready for finishing Match, join, and press veneer overlay for furniture 4 5 making Construct perspective drawings for use in furniture 3 4 making Manufacture laminated, shaped furniture Make a former to press and laminate curved furniture Assemble an extension table 4 5

9 NZQF NQ Ref 1504 Version 2 Page 9 of 14 Furniture Maker Strand Elective B A minimum of 12 credits at Level 4 or above Field Subfield Domain Manufacturing Furniture Any Advanced Upholstery Strand Meet the requirements of all of the following sets Advanced Upholstery Strand Compulsory Advanced Upholstery Strand Elective Advanced Upholstery Strand Compulsory The following standards are required Manufacturing > Furniture > Upholstery Match, mark out, and cut single-lay patterned 3 8 upholstery fabric Estimate fabric quantities for upholstery covers Produce a cutting plan for layout of templates on upholstery fabric Produce templates for marking and cutting upholstery fabric for a furniture item Fit non-sewn, shaped upholstery covers to lounge chairs or settees Carry out non-show wood furniture frame repairs for upholstery Advanced Upholstery Strand Elective A minimum of 14 credits at Level 4 or above From the following sets Elective Set A Elective Set B Elective Set A A minimum of 8 credits Manufacturing > Furniture > Upholstery 2194 Carry out deep buttoning on upholstery covers Hand cut leather for upholstery Match, mark out, and cut multiple-lay patterned upholstery fabric 4 8

10 NZQF NQ Ref 1504 Version 2 Page 10 of Sew striped fabric, box-piped cushion covers for upholstery Insert zips, top stitch, and sew tucks and darts, on heavy pile fabric or leather, upholstery covers Hand build upholstery suspension systems Match, mark out, and cut multiple-lay piled upholstery fabric 4 8 Elective Set B The balance of credits to achieve A minimum of 14 credits at Level 4 or above May come from anywhere on the NQF Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery (CNC) Strand Meet the requirements of all of the following sets Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery Strand Compulsory Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery Strand Elective A Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery Strand Elective B Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery Strand Compulsory The following standards are required Manufacturing > Furniture > Furniture Making 2250 Set a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine centre Use CAM software to program a CNC machine to produce furniture Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to generate component drawings Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery Strand Elective A A minimum of 5 credits Manufacturing > Furniture > Furniture Making Program and set a computer-controlled edge-bander Program and set a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) beam saw Make a vacuum holding jig for a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine

11 NZQF NQ Ref 1504 Version 2 Page 11 of 14 Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery Strand Elective B A minimum of 10 credits Engineering and Technology > Design > Design - Computer Graphics Produce scale production drawings using computer aided draughting (CAD) programs 3 8 Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering Drawing and Design 2433 Create simple engineering drawings using computer aided design (CAD) software Produce advanced two-dimensional engineering drawings using CAD software Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering Machining and Toolmaking Program a 3-axis CNC machining centre using proprietary software 4 15 Manufacturing > Furniture > Furniture Making Construct working drawings for use in furniture making 3 5 Field Subfield Domain Manufacturing Furniture Any Transition Arrangements Version 1 Version 1 of this qualification was republished to update the Furniture Qualifications Overview diagram, following the removal of the Interior Fitments strand from National Certificate in Furniture (Level 3) with strands in Finishing, Machine Operator, Free Standing Furniture, Frame Making, Upholstery, Upholstery Cutting, and Upholstery Sewing [Ref: 1503]. This qualification replaced the National Certificate in Furniture (Restoration and Recovery Upholstery) (Level 4) [Ref: 0623], the National Certificate in Furniture Finishing (Level 4) [Ref: 1181], and the National Certificate in Furniture Making (Level 4) [Ref: 0091]. There are substantial differences between the new and replaced qualifications. For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.

12 NZQF NQ Ref 1504 Version 2 Page 12 of 14 The last date for entry in to programmes of study leading towards any of the replaced qualifications is 31 December People currently enrolled in programmes of study leading towards the National Certificate in Furniture Finishing (Level 4) [Ref: 1181] have until 31 December 2013 to complete the assessment requirements for that qualification. People currently enrolled in programmes of study leading towards either the National Certificate in Furniture (Restoration and Recovery Upholstery) (Level 4) [Ref: 0623] or the National Certificate in Furniture Making (Level 4) [Ref: 0091] have until 31 December 2014 to complete the assessment requirements for that qualification. The replaced qualifications will continue to be recognised by industry and there is no requirement for existing holders to complete the new qualifications. This qualification contains standards that replace earlier standards. For the purposes of this qualification, people who have gained credit for the expiring standards are exempt from the requirement to gain credit for the replacement standards see table below. Credit for Exempt from , 25521, , , , , , , , , It is anticipated that no existing trainees will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who feels they have been disadvantaged by these transition arrangements should contact at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

13 NZQF NQ Ref 1504 Version 2 Page 13 of 14 Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification NZQA Certification This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the and the accredited organisation. Classification This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below. DAS Classification NZSCED Code Description Code Description 356 Manufacturing > Furniture Engineering and Related Technologies > Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology > Manufacturing Engineering and Technology not elsewhere classified Quality Management Systems Providers and Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by a recognised Quality Assurance Body before they can register credits from assessment against standards. Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against standards must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards. Accreditation requirements and the moderation system are outlined in the associated Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) for each standard.

14 NZQF NQ Ref 1504 Version 2 Page 14 of 14 Appendix 1

National Certificate in Furniture (Manufacturing Upholstery Cutting) (Level 3)

NQF Ref 0619 Version 3 Page 1 of 5 National Certificate in Furniture (Manufacturing Upholstery Cutting) (Level 3) Level 3 Credits 59 This qualification is expiring. The last date to meet the requirements