Unit of competency Outline

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Apply stains, fillers and bleach

Apply stains, fillers and bleach

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFF2007
State Code
WI319
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
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 treatment 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 staining, filling or bleaching 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 Materials required to stain and fill in are identified and prepared for the task
  • 2.4 Trial applications of stains and/or fillers are made to check equipment operation, materials consistency, viscosity and specified colour
  • 2.5 Faults and/or inconsistencies in colour are identified and workplace procedures for rectification and adjustment are followed
  • 2.6 Materials required for bleaching are identified and labelled to prevent cross-contamination of bulk material during application
3 Apply finishing materials
  • 3.1 Techniques for application of stain, filler or bleach are identified
  • 3.2 Materials are applied according to job instructions, manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Bleached items are appropriately stored for drying
  • 3.4 Finished products are inspected and approved for suitability for further processing
  • 3.5 Products which do not meet quality specifications are re-stained, filled, bleached or tagged for further investigation
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 Bleaching materials are disposed of in accordance with environmental requirements and workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Work area is cleaned and returned to approved condition, and all areas used for bleaching are washed down with water
  • 4.5 Workplace records are completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8512 LMFFF2007B Apply stains, fillers and bleach Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEK26 MSFFF2015 Apply stains, fillers and bleach Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J726 MSF20213 Certificate II in Furniture Finishing Qualification
J729 MSF30113 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing Qualification