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Prepare surfaces for finishing

Prepare surfaces for finishing

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFF2004
State Code
WI316
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
16
Description
This unit of competency covers preparing a range of furniture surfaces for the application of surface coatings by hand or machine.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for surface preparation
  • 1.1 Characteristics of the surface and the required surface coating materials are identified
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.3 Tools and equipment required, and related engineering controls are identified and set up
  • 1.4 Sources of contamination in work area are identified and excluded
  • 1.5 Workplace procedures for surface preparation are identified and followed according to the surface and surface coating materials being used
2 Prepare surfaces
  • 2.1 Surfaces are prepared according to workplace procedures and specification
  • 2.2 Surface preparation is checked for conformity with workplace specifications throughout the process
  • 2.3 Rectification of surface preparation faults are made as required
  • 2.4 Products are inspected and approved for suitability for further processing
  • 2.5 Defects are rectified and/or reported in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Clean work area and maintain equipment
  • 3.1 Prepared products are packed, stored and labelled ready for next process
  • 3.2 Equipment used is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately
  • 3.3 Unserviceable equipment is tagged, faults are identified and appropriate personnel are informed
  • 3.4 Chemicals used are stored or disposed of correctly according to regulations
  • 3.5 Work area is cleaned ready for next process or task
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8509 LMFFF2004B Prepare surfaces for finishing Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEL91 MSFFF2012 Prepare surfaces for finishing Unit of competency