Unit of competency Outline

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Enhance finishes

Enhance finishes

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFF3005
State Code
WI325
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030117 - Furniture Polishing
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
28
Description
This unit of competency covers cutting and buffing, and applying materials to a coated surface by hand to enhance the finish.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Workplace information, including materials application and safety information, and material safety data sheets (MSDS), is used to inform work practices
  • 1.2 Characteristics of the surface and the required surface finish are identified from work orders or instructions
  • 1.3 Processing and application techniques, time and safety requirements are identified and used for work planning
  • 1.4 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ventilation requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.5 Tools, equipment and accessories are identified and checked for safe and effective operation for the surface finishing task
2 Prepare for application of materials
  • 2.1 Surfaces are checked for contamination and correct preparation according to workplace procedures and standards
  • 2.2 Products with surface or other faults are identified and faults repaired as appropriate
  • 2.3 Surfaces are cut an buffed to prepare for finishing as required
  • 2.4 Finishing materials required are identified and prepared for the task
  • 2.5 Trial applications of surface materials are made to check equipment operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish
  • 2.6 Faults are identified and workplace procedures for rectification are followed
3 Apply finishing materials
  • 3.1 Techniques for hand application of materials are identified
  • 3.2 Finishing materials are applied according to job instructions, manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Finished products are inspected and approved for suitability for further processing
  • 3.4 Products which do not meet quality specifications are refinished or tagged for further investigation
4 Clean work area and maintain equipment
  • 4.1 Equipment used is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately
  • 4.2 Unserviceable equipment is tagged, faults are identified and appropriate personnel are informed
  • 4.3 Work area is cleaned and returned to approved condition
  • 4.4 Workplace records are completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8518 LMFFF3005B Enhance finishes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ57 MSFFF3014 Enhance finishes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J729 MSF30113 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing Qualification
J740 MSF31213 Certificate III in Piano Technology Qualification