Unit of competency Outline

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Apply soft rubber techniques

Apply soft rubber techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFF3004
State Code
WI324
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
20
Description
This unit of competency covers applying polish and/or spirit varnish to surfaces using soft rubber techniques.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 Finishing materials required are identified and prepared for the task
  • 2.4 Trial applications of flat surface or furniture materials are made to check rubber operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish
  • 2.5 Faults are identified and workplace procedures for rectification are followed
3 Apply soft varnish/rubber polish and/or varnish using soft rubber
  • 3.1 Surface is lightly sanded and checked for defects which are rectified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Rubber is suitably charged
  • 3.3 Surface is soft-rubbered/varnish rubbered using correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements
  • 3.4 Surface is inspected and any defects repaired/rectified
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
W8517 LMFFF3004B Apply soft rubber techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEL32 MSFFF3013 Apply soft rubber techniques Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J729 MSF30113 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing Qualification