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Apply surface coatings by hand

Apply surface coatings by hand

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFF2016
State Code
OEL92
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030117 - Furniture Polishing
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply coatings to solid timber, manufactured board and metal surfaces by hand.Workers with this competency complete routine tasks in the furniture finishing industry.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for task
  • 1.1 Determine task requirements, including characteristics of surface and required surface finish, from work documentation
  • 1.2 Plan task by identifying processing and application techniques, time and safety requirements and efficient working methods in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
  • 1.4 Identify and check materials, tools, equipment and accessories for safe and effective operation for the surface coating task
2. Prepare for application of materials
  • 2.1 Check surfaces for contamination and correct preparation according to workplace procedures and standards
  • 2.2 Identify and perform required repairs on products with surface or other faults
  • 2.3 Identify and prepare required finishing materials
  • 2.4 Perform trial applications of surface materials to check equipment operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish
  • 2.5 Identify and rectify faults in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Apply finishing materials
  • 3.1 Identify techniques for hand-applying materials
  • 3.2 Apply finishing materials according to job instructions, material manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Inspect finished products and approve for suitability for further processing
  • 3.4 Refinish products that do not meet quality specifications or tag for further investigation
4.Clean work area and maintain equipment
  • 4.1 Check, clean and store equipment and unused materials in accordance with equipment instructions and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Tag unserviceable equipment, identify faults and inform appropriate personnel
  • 4.3 Clean work area, safely dispose of waste and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
  • 4.4 Complete required workplace records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI320 MSFFF2008 Apply surface coatings by hand Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIJ6 MSF20122 Certificate II in Furnishing Qualification
BIJ9 MSF30122 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing Qualification