Unit of competency Outline

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Match and make up colours

Match and make up colours

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFF3001
State Code
WI321
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
56
Description
This unit of competency covers matching and making up colours for surfaces which have previously been coated or polished, or for new work which must match existing work or a specified sample.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare work
  • 1.1 Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including design, colour, finish process and quality
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 Colour matching aids and colouring materials are accessed and readied for use
  • 1.4 Types of colouring materials are identified and prepared for colouring task
  • 1.5 Tools, equipment and accessories are identified and checked for safe and effective operation
2 Match colours
  • 2.1 Surfaces are cleaned and prepared to enable accurate colour matching
  • 2.2 Characteristics of the surface and the impact of these on colouring are taken into account
  • 2.3 Techniques for colour application are identified and selected according to workplace practices
  • 2.4 Properties of colouring agents are assessed in relation to the specific circumstances
  • 2.5 Colour matching techniques are applied to identify most likely fit in terms of product, colour and application techniques
  • 2.6 Colour matching outcomes are confirmed through trials of proposed products, colours and application techniques
  • 2.7 Colour matching formulae are recorded to enterprise or industry standards
3 Make up colours
  • 3.1 Product quantities are identified from client demand or accurate assessment of coating/colouring requirement
  • 3.2 Colouring additives are calculated from manufacturer specifications
  • 3.3 Colouring additives are accurately measured and blended with the base product
4 Apply colours
  • 4.1 Colour solution is applied in accordance with selected application techniques and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Colour application is constantly checked against sample colour
  • 4.3 Surface is inspected for faults in applied colour film and defects are rectified
  • 4.4 Coloured or matched up surface is sealed with finishing material in accordance with job specification and workplace procedures
5 Clean up work area
  • 5.1 Colouring materials are stored and labelled ready for next process
  • 5.2 Waste and unwanted material is disposed of safely and in accordance with relevant environmental regulations
  • 5.3 Unused materials are sealed and stored
  • 5.4 Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8514 LMFFF3001B Match and make up colours Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEL28 MSFFF3010 Match and make up colours Unit of competency