Unit of competency Outline

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Remove surface coatings

Remove surface coatings

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFF2011
State Code
OEK21
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
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to safely remove surface coatings by hand or by chemical means, in preparation for new surface coatings to be applied.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 coating removal
  • 1.1 Determine task requirements from work documentation
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
  • 1.3 Test and identify surface coating
  • 1.4 Select tools, equipment, materials, accessories and consumables to meet task requirements and check they are safe and functional
2. Remove surface coatings
  • 2.1 Identify sequence for coating removal operation
  • 2.2 Use equipment, chemicals and abrasives within manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Remove surface coating according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Inspect surfaces to ensure removal of surface coating meets workplace standards
  • 2.5 Report on defects found after removal of surface coating in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Store and label 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 workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Tag unserviceable equipment, identify faults and inform appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Clean work area, correctly store or dispose of chemicals and other materials and rubbish, and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures, regulations and environmental standards
  • 3.4 Complete required workplace records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI315 MSFFF2003 Remove surface coatings Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIJ9 MSF30122 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing Qualification