Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 11:10 PM AWST
22/07/2026 11:10 PM AWST
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Enhance finishes
Enhance finishes
Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFF3014
MSFFF3014
State Code
OEJ57
OEJ57
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030117 - Furniture Polishing
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
28
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to cut and buff and apply materials to coated solid wood, manufactured board and metal surfaces by hand to enhance the finish.Furniture finishing workers with this competency follow established procedures, using 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for task
- 1.1 Determine task requirements, including surface characteristics and required surface finish, from work documentation
- 1.2 Plan for task by identifying processing and application techniques, time and safety requirements and efficient work methods
- 1.3 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
- 1.4 Identify tools, equipment and accessories to meet task requirements and check for safety and functionality
2. Prepare for application of materials
- 2.1 Check surfaces for contamination and correct preparation in accordance with workplace procedures and standards
- 2.2 Identify products with surface or other faults and perform required repairs
- 2.3 Perform required cutting and buffing surfaces to prepare for finishing
- 2.4 Identify and prepare required finishing materials
- 2.5 Perform trial applications of surface materials to check equipment operation, materials consistency and conformity with specified surface finish
- 2.6 Identify and rectify faults in accordance with workplace procedures
3. Apply finishing materials
- 3.1 Identify required techniques for applying materials by hand
- 3.2 Apply finishing materials in accordance with job instructions, 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 workplace procedures
- 4.2 Tag unserviceable equipment, identify faults and inform appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI325 | MSFFF3005 | Enhance finishes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIJ9 | MSF30122 | Certificate III in Furniture Finishing | Qualification |