Apply stains, fillers and bleach

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 2:01 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
MSFFF2015

State Code
OEK26

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

Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply stains, fillers and bleach to solid timber and manufactured board surfaces. 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 the surface and required surface treatment, from work documentation
1.2 Select suitable stain, filler and bleach materials to meet job requirements
1.3 Plan work by identifying processing and application techniques, time and safety requirements and efficient work methods in accordance with workplace procedures
1.4 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
1.5 Identify tools, equipment and accessories and check for safe and effective operation for staining, filling or bleaching 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 products with surface or other faults and perform required repairs on faults
2.3 Identify and prepare materials requiring staining and filling
2.4 Perform trial applications of stains or fillers to check equipment operation, materials consistency, viscosity and specified colour
2.5 Identify and rectify or adjust for faults or inconsistencies in colour in accordance with workplace procedures
2.6 Identify and label materials required for bleaching to prevent cross-contamination of bulk material during application

3.Apply finishing materials

3.1 Identify techniques for applying stain, filler or bleach from work orders
3.2 Apply materials according to task instructions, manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
3.3 Store bleached items appropriately for drying and monitor in accordance with workplace procedures
3.4 Inspect and approve finished products for suitability for further processing
3.5 Re-stain, fill, or bleach products that do not meet quality requirements 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 and safely dispose of bleaching materials and rubbish identifying 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
WI319	MSFFF2007	Apply stains, fillers and bleach	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BIJ6	MSF20122	Certificate II in Furnishing	Qualification
BIJ9	MSF30122	Certificate III in Furniture Finishing	Qualification