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 / 4Credits / 46-70
This qualification has been reviewed. The last date to meet the requirements is 31 December 2019.
Transition Arrangements
This qualification was republished in March 2018 to extend the last date for entry from 31 December 2017 to 31 December 2018.
This qualification was republished in June 2016 to extend the last date for entry from 31 December 2016 to 31 December 2017.
This qualification has been replaced by the New Zealand Certificate in Furniture (Level 4) with strands in Cabinetmaking, Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery (CNC), Furniture Finishing, and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 2018.
The last date for assessments to take place forthis 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 standardis 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 from91631 / 19355
NZQF National Qualification Registration Information
Process / Version / Date / Last Date for AssessmentRegistration / 1 / July 2009 / December 2013
Republished / 1 / September 2009 / December 2013
Review / 2 / July 2015 / December 2019
Republication / 2 / June 2016 / December 2019
Republication / 2 / March 2018 / December 2019
Standard Setting Body
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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 / 4Credits / 46-70
Purpose
This qualification covers skills and knowledgethat 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 (Level3) 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 (Level4) [Ref:1216] or theNational 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) (Level4) [Ref:0623], the National Certificate in Furniture Finishing (Level4) [Ref:1181], and the National Certificate in Furniture Making (Level4) [Ref:0091].
Special Notes
- People completing the Furniture Design and Markets strand must have completed the National Certificate in Furniture (Level3) [Ref:1503], or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
- People completing the Craft Finisherstrand must have completed the National Certificate in Furniture (Level3) with strand in Finishing [Ref:1503], or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
- People completing the Machine Setterstrand must have completed the National Certificate in Furniture (Level3) with strand in Machine Operator[Ref:1503], or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
- People completing the Furniture Makerstrand must have completed the National Certificate in Furniture (Level3) 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 (Level3) 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.
CreditRange
Core Compulsory / Furniture Design and MarketsStrand / Craft FinisherStrandC / E
Level 4 or above credits / 20 / 30 / 34 / 14
Minimum totals / 20 / 30 / 34 / 14
Qualification total with strand / 50 / 68
Machine Setter Strand / Furniture Maker Strand
C / E / C / EA / EB
Level 3 credits / - / 0-4 / - / 0-9 / -
Level 4 or above credits / 12 / 10-14 / 16 / 6-15 / 12
Minimum totals / 12 / 14 / 16 / 15 / 12
Qualification total with strand / 46 / 63
Advanced Upholstery Strand / Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery (CNC) Strand
C / E / C / EA / EB
Set A / Set B
Level 2 credits / - / - / - / - / - / 0-6
Level 3 credits / 26 / - / - / - / - / 0-10
Level 4 or above credits / 10 / 8-14 / 0-6 / 30 / 5 / 0-10
Minimum totals / 36 / 14 / 30 / 5 / 10
Qualification total with strand / 70 / 65
Requirements for Award of Qualification
Award of NQF QualificationsCredit 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
ID / Title / Level / Credit17636 / Cost jobs for a furniture business / 4 / 12
25575 / Purchase materials and hardware for furniture operations / 4 / 8
Furniture Design and Markets Strand
The following standards are required
Manufacturing > Furniture > Furniture Operations
ID / Title / Level / Credit25574 / Research current trends in furniture products, and report on trends in a furniture product category / 4 / 10
25668 / Analyse furniture product markets, and customer and supplier relationships for a furniture business / 4 / 10
25669 / Interpret and evaluate a furniture product design and recommend a cost effective manufacturing option / 5 / 10
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
ID / Title / Level / Credit2211 / Refinish an existing furniture finish / 4 / 6
2213 / Remove existing coatings and restore furniture article finishes / 4 / 6
3156 / Prepare and apply pigmented top coats to furniture surfaces / 4 / 5
3157 / Colour match and formulate stain for furniture surfaces / 4 / 6
25520 / Apply decorative grain finish to furniture by hand / 4 / 5
25521 / Apply distressed finish to furniture by hand / 4 / 6
Craft Finisher Strand Elective
A minimum of 14 credits
Manufacturing > Furniture > Furniture Finishing
ID / Title / Level / Credit3158 / Tint and match pigmented coatings for furniture surfaces / 4 / 8
17641 / Select and apply metallic coatings to furniture surfaces / 4 / 8
25522 / Apply two-tone marbled finish to furniture by hand / 4 / 6
25531 / Cut and buff a high-gloss furniture finish / 4 / 6
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
ID / Title / Level / Credit18901 / Make a machining jig for a spindle moulder or overhead router to machine wooden components / 4 / 4
25540 / Set a spindle moulder to profile wooden furniture components / 4 / 4
25541 / Set a spindle moulder for straight fence work in furniture making / 4 / 4
Machine Setter Strand Elective
A minimum of 14 credits
Manufacturing > Furniture > Furniture Making
ID / Title / Level / Credit2231 / Set a wide belt sander to sand wooden furniture components / 4 / 2
2244 / Set a multi-boring machine to bore furniture components / 4 / 4
9796 / Set an automatic wood turning lathe to turn wooden furniture components / 4 / 2
9797 / Set a dovetailing machine to dovetail wooden drawer components / 4 / 3
9799 / Operate a multi-headed shaping machine to produce wooden furniture components / 4 / 4
9803 / Hand turn wood for furniture using off-centre turning techniques / 4 / 5
18893 / Set an automatic feed edge-banding machine to edge panels / 4 / 3
18894 / Operate an automatic feed edge-banding machine to edge furniture panels / 3 / 2
18898 / Set a four sider to square dress wooden furniture components / 4 / 4
18899 / Set a four sider to produce moulded profile wooden furniture components / 4 / 4
25542 / Set an overhead router with cutter and fence, and with cutter and guide pin, to shape wooden furniture components / 4 / 2
25543 / Set an overhead router with floating head, power feed, and vacuum clamp to shape wooden furniture components / 4 / 3
25544 / Set a round-ended tenoner to tenon wooden furniture components / 4 / 4
25545 / Set a slot mortiser to mortise wooden furniture components / 4 / 3
25766 / Set a twin saw to saw wooden components / 4 / 4
25767 / Operate a twin saw to saw wooden components / 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
ID / Title / Level / Credit18914 / Manufacture a one-off furniture article / 4 / 8
25546 / Produce a cutting list for furniture making / 4 / 4
25547 / Calculate material quantities from a cutting list or furniture drawing / 4 / 4
Furniture Maker Strand Elective A
A minimum of 15 credits
Manufacturing > Furniture > Furniture Making
ID / Title / Level / Credit2202 / Attach accessories to furniture / 4 / 4
2203 / Repair wooden furniture ready for finishing / 4 / 5
2205 / Restore antique wooden furniture ready for finishing / 4 / 10
2241 / Match, join, and press veneer overlay for furniture making / 4 / 5
14997 / Construct perspective drawings for use in furniture making / 3 / 4
18896 / Manufacture laminated, shaped furniture components / 4 / 5
18911 / Make a former to press and laminate curved furniture components / 3 / 5
25558 / Assemble an extension table / 4 / 5
Furniture Maker Strand Elective B
A minimum of 12 credits at Level 4 or above
Field / Subfield / DomainManufacturing / 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
ID / Title / Level / Credit14349 / Match, mark out, and cut single-lay patterned upholstery fabric / 3 / 8
14989 / Estimate fabric quantities for upholstery covers / 3 / 4
14994 / Produce a cutting plan for layout of templates on upholstery fabric / 3 / 4
20975 / Produce templates for marking and cutting upholstery fabric for a furniture item / 3 / 6
25583 / Fit non-sewn, shaped upholstery covers to lounge chairs or settees / 4 / 10
25765 / Carry out non-show wood furniture frame repairs for upholstery / 3 / 4
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
ID / Title / Level / Credit2194 / Carry out deep buttoning on upholstery covers / 4 / 4
14987 / Hand cut leather for upholstery / 4 / 6
25579 / Match, mark out, and cut multiple-lay patterned upholstery fabric / 4 / 8
25589 / Sew striped fabric, box-piped cushion covers for upholstery / 4 / 4
25590 / Insert zips, top stitch, and sew tucks and darts, on heavy pile fabric or leather, upholstery covers / 4 / 4
25594 / Hand build upholstery suspension systems / 4 / 8
25769 / 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
ID / Title / Level / Credit2250 / Set a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine centre / 4 / 6
25534 / Use CAM software to program a CNC machine to produce furniture components / 4 / 12
25535 / Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software to generate component drawings / 4 / 12
Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery Strand Elective A
A minimum of 5 credits
Manufacturing > Furniture > Furniture Making
ID / Title / Level / Credit18891 / Program and set a computer-controlled edge-bander / 4 / 5
18895 / Program and set a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) beam saw / 4 / 5
25548 / Make a vacuum holding jig for a Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) machine / 4 / 5
Computer Numerical Controlled Machinery Strand Elective B
A minimum of 10 credits
Engineering and Technology > Design > Design - Computer Graphics
ID / Title / Level / Credit19355 / Produce scale production drawings using computer aided draughting (CAD) programs / 3 / 8
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering Drawing and Design
ID / Title / Level / Credit2433 / Create simple engineering drawings using computer aided design (CAD) software / 2 / 6
20804 / Produce advanced two-dimensional engineering drawings using CAD software / 4 / 10
Engineering and Technology > Mechanical Engineering > Engineering Machining and Toolmaking
ID / Title / Level / Credit18616 / Program a 3-axis CNC machining centre using proprietary software / 4 / 15
Manufacturing > Furniture > Furniture Making
ID / Title / Level / Credit14996 / 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) (Level4) [Ref:0623], the National Certificate in Furniture Finishing (Level4) [Ref:1181], and the National Certificate in Furniture Making (Level4) [Ref:0091].
There are substantial differences between the new and replaced qualifications.
For detailed information see Review Summaries on the NZQA website.
The last date for entry in to programmes of study leading towards any of the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2009. People currently enrolled in programmes of study leading towards the National Certificate in Furniture Finishing (Level4) [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) (Level4) [Ref:0623] or the National Certificate in Furniture Making (Level4) [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 from2187 / 14349
2214 / 25520, 25521, 25522
2251 / 25534
2253 / 25535
9794 / 25540, 25541
9795 / 25542, 25543
9798 / 25544, 25545
14350, 14351 / 25579, 25769
14360 / 25583
14363, 14364 / 25589, 25590
14984 / 25765
14999 / 25546, 25547
18902 / 25548
18905 / 25766
18906 / 25767
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 Competenz at the address below. Appeals will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Other standard setting bodies whose standards are included in the qualification
Competenz
NZQA
Certification
This certificate will display the logos of NZQA, the Competenzand the accredited organisation.
Classification
This qualification is classified according to the NQF classification system and the NewZealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) system as specified below.
DAS Classification / NZSCEDCode / Description / Code / Description
356 / Manufacturing > Furniture / 030199 / 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.
Appendix 1
CompetenzSSB Code 101571 / New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2018