Unit of competency Outline

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Prepare surfaces for finishing

Prepare surfaces for finishing

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFF2012
State Code
OEL91
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
16
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare a range of furniture surfaces for the application of surface coatings by hand or machine. 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 surface preparation
  • 1.1 Determine task requirements, including identifying characteristics of surface, required surface coating materials and efficient work methods, from work documentation
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety (WHS) requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and set up required materials, tools and equipment and related engineering controls
  • 1.4 Identify and exclude sources of contamination in work area
  • 1.5 Identify and follow workplace procedures for surface preparation in accordance with the surface and surface coating materials being used
2. Prepare surfaces
  • 2.1 Prepare surfaces of furniture item in accordance with workplace procedures and specifications
  • 2.2 Rectify surface faults
  • 2.3 Inspect surfaces and approve for suitability for further processing
  • 2.4 Rectify or report item defects in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Store item ready for next process
3. Clean work area and maintain equipment
  • 3.1 Check, clean and store equipment and unused materials in accordance with equipment instructions and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Tag unserviceable equipment, identify faults and inform appropriate personnel
  • 3.3 Clean work area, safely store or dispose of chemicals and waste and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
  • 3.4 Complete required workplace records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI316 MSFFF2004 Prepare surfaces for finishing Unit of competency