Unit of competency details

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers the planning, preparation and completion of a basic furniture finishing project involving the coating of surfaces by either hand or spray application.

Application of the unit 

Prerequisite units 

Nil

Employability skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1. Plan and prepare for work

1.1. Work requirements are correctly identified from drawings/ specifications/instructions

1.2. Quality assurance requirements are recognised and adhered to in accordance with enterprise operation

1.3. OHS requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.4. Tools, equipment and materials selected are consistent with job requirements and work instructions, checked for safety and serviceability and any faults reported to supervisor

2. Prepare surface and materials for finishing process

2.1. Surfaces are checked for contamination and correct preparation according to workplace procedures and standards

2.2. Products with surface or other faults are identified and faults are reported or repaired according to workplace procedures and standards

2.3. Techniques for application of materials for finishing process are identified and used according to workplace procedures

2.4. Materials suitable for basic surface finishing are prepared

3. Colour is applied to timber surface

3.1. Stain is applied to tiimber surfaces in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace procedures and standards

3.2. Stained surface is sealed with polish using mop brush, blender or swooge

3.3. Sealed surface is lightly sanded to make smooth

3.4. Wood filler or sanding sealer are applied in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace procedures and standards

3.5. Filled-in surface is sealed with oil varnish i n accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace procedures and standards

3.6. Sealed surface is lightly sanded to make smooth.

4. Finishing material is applied to surface

4.1. Finishing material is applied in accordance with manufacturers' specifications until required build is achieved

4.2. Finishing material is cut back to remove surface defects and/or foreign material in accordance with workplace procedures and standards

4.3. Surface is burnished with fine steel wool and lubricating oil to achieve even sheen

5. Clean up

5.1. Workplace is cleared of debris and unused materials

5.2. Wood filler and lubricating oil rags are disposed of safely having regard for spontaneous combustion

5.3. Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills 

• collect, organise and understand information related to materials, work orders, plans and safety procedures
• communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
• plan and organise activities, including the preparation and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any backtracking, workflow interruptions or wastage
• work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches
• use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements
• use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate coating problems, avoid re-working and avoid wastage
• use limited workplace technology related to coating

Required knowledge 

• characteristics, limitations and uses of coating materials required for the project
• coating application equipment, techniques and safe working procedures
• basic repair techniques to defects in timber surfaces
• safe handling of materials associated with applying coatings

EVIDENCE GUIDE 

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical Aspects of Evidence 

• Manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
• Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
• Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Resource Implications 

Safe work area, coating materials, timber components/furnishings requiring finishing and cleaning materials.

Method of Assessment 

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.

Assessment should be conducted over time and may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency.

Context of Assessment 

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

RANGE STATEMENT 

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Unit context 

• OHS requirements may include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures or equivalent
• Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements
• Work requires individual to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the accurate application of polish

A basic project may include :

• the coating of tables (occasional
• coffee)
• chairs or stools and other furnishing items

Stains may include but are not limited to :

• water stain
• pigment oil stain
• lacquer-based wiping stain

Wood grain filler may include but is not limited to :

• oil-based filler
• polyurethane (plastic) filler
• water-based filler

Finishing materials may include but are not limited to :

• oil varnish
• marine varnish
• lacquer and sanding sealer

Lubricating oil may include but is not limited to :

• linseed oil
• paraffin oil
• 'teak' oil

Surface faults may include :

• machine marks
• bruising
• pencil marks
• grease
• cross-sanding marks
• scratches
• glue marks
• dirt marks
• insect and termite holes
• holes
• knots
• and blisters

Tools and equipment may include :

• filler blades
• brushes
• spray equipment
• sandpapers
• skinning in
• bodying up and spiriting out rubbers
• mop brush
• blender
• swooge and scrapers

Personal protective equipment 

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures 

• Manufacturer specifications and operational procedures
• Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs
• Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Unit sector 

Furniture Finishing

Competency field 

Co-requisite units