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Apply finishing techniques to custom furniture

Apply finishing techniques to custom furniture

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDT4001
State Code
WI282
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
030117 - Furniture Polishing
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers applying finishing techniques to custom furniture involving application of skills and knowledge at a highly skilled craftsman or artisan level.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for work
  • 1.1 Applicable legislative, work health and safety (WHS), and organisational requirements relevant to finishing custom furniture are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Instructions, plans and design briefs are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks
  • 1.3 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • 1.4 Quality checking procedures are developed and documented for each step in the finishing process
2 Select appropriate finish technology
  • 2.1 Design brief and furniture material, style and purpose are appraised to identify finishing technique options
  • 2.2 Using samples of the type of material surface and specified finish, various finishing options are evaluated and the preferred option is selected
  • 2.3 Specifications for type of finishing material to be applied are identified to determine means of application
  • 2.4 Method of applying finishes to surfaces is identified and evaluated
  • 2.5 Sample of material is tested with selected finishing technique to ensure appropriateness
3 Finish furniture surface
  • 3.1 Furniture surface is prepared in accordance with the finishing specification
  • 3.2 Imperfections, pores, nail or screw holes on the surface are rectified
  • 3.3 Finishing processes and materials are applied in accordance with the agreed specifications
  • 3.4 Surface is polished or buffed depending on the shine required
  • 3.5 Work is checked against required quality standards
  • 3.6 Any non-conformity with the required quality standards is rectified
4 Complete housekeeping
  • 4.1 Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
  • 4.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
  • 4.3 Faulty and defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
  • 4.4 Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
  • 4.5 Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA369 LMFFDT4001A Apply finishing techniques to custom furniture Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J742 MSF40213 Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology Qualification