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Match and make up colours

Match and make up colours

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFF3010
State Code
OEL28
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
56
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to match and make up colours for surfaces that have previously been coated or polished, or for new work that must match existing work or a specified sample.Furniture finishing workers with this competency follow established procedures, using some discretion, judgement and problem-solving to identify and resolve potential issues. They recognise dependencies and use cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare task
  • 1.1 Determine task requirements, including design, colour, finish process and quality, from work documentation
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Access colour matching aids and colouring materials and ready for use
  • 1.4 Identify and prepare types of colouring materials for colouring task
  • 1.5 Identify and check tools, equipment and accessories for safe and effective operation
2. Match colours
  • 2.1 Clean and prepare surfaces to enable accurate colour matching
  • 2.2 Consider characteristics of surface and the impact of these on colouring in work plan
  • 2.3 Identify and select required techniques for colour application in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Assess properties of colouring agents in relation to the specific circumstances
  • 2.5 Apply colour matching techniques to identify most likely fit in terms of product, colour and application techniques
  • 2.6 Trial proposed products, colours and application techniques to confirm colour-matching outcomes
  • 2.7 Record colour-matching formulae in accordance with workplace procedures or industry standards
3. Make up colours
  • 3.1 Identify product quantities from client demand or accurate assessment of coating or colouring requirement
  • 3.2 Calculate colouring additives from manufacturer specifications
  • 3.3 Accurately measure colouring additives and blend with the base product
4. Apply colours
  • 4.1 Apply colour solution in accordance with selected application techniques and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Repeatedly verify colour application against sample colour
  • 4.3 Inspect surface for faults in applied colour film and rectify defects
  • 4.4 Seal coloured or matched-up surface with finishing material in accordance with task requirements and workplace procedures
5.Clean up work area
  • 5.1 Check, clean, and store equipment and seal, store and label unused colouring and other materials in accordance with equipment instructions, regulations and workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Tag unserviceable equipment, identify faults and inform appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Clean work area, safely dispose of waste and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
  • 5.4 Complete required workplace records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI321 MSFFF3001 Match and make up colours Unit of competency