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Research and select furniture finishes

Research and select furniture finishes

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFDT4010
State Code
WI291
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
20/06/2014
Field of Education
100599 - Graphic And Design Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit of competency covers researching and selecting finishes for various furniture design solutions in an industry workplace or design studio environment, and involves application of skills and knowledge at a supervisory or equivalent level.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan for finish research
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending finishes are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Design brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with appropriate personnel
  • 1.3 Communication with others is established and maintained in accordance with WHS requirements
  • 1.4 Client requirements and desires are reviewed, confirmed and clarified
2 Research finishes
  • 2.1 Aesthetic requirements of the finish are assessed
  • 2.2 New finish technologies are researched and reported
  • 2.3 Tactile requirements of the finish in relation to the design is researched
  • 2.4 Application methods and available expertise for the desired finish are assessed
  • 2.5 Costs of finishes are assessed and compared
  • 2.6 Environmental impact of finishes are assessed
  • 2.7 Longevity and restorability of finishes are researched
  • 2.8 Hazards associated with the use and application of finishes are researched
  • 2.9 Quality of finishes are assessed and reported
3 Select finishes
  • 3.1 Research information is critically analysed in the context of the design brief requirements
  • 3.2 Finishes and their elements of design are promoted, research explained and evaluated for the client
  • 3.3 Finishes and their principles of design are promoted, research explained and evaluated for the client
  • 3.4 Presentation of research information is made highlighting the findings and rationale for the finishes chosen
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA381 LMFFDT4013A Research and select furniture finishes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODZ79 MSFFDM4020 Research and select product finishes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J742 MSF40213 Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology Qualification