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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for work
  2. Select appropriate finish technology
  3. Finish furniture surface
  4. Complete housekeeping

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to work orders basic plans and finishing procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of finishing requirements and specifications coordination of work with site supervisor other workers and customers and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate finishing problems to avoid rework and wastage

recognise and respond to circumstances outside instructions or personal competence

innovate and modify existing finishing techniques to suit the aesthetic and functional requirements of the product

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking work flow interruptions or wastage

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements calculate area and estimate other material requirements

clarify and confirm work instructions

plan work within given task parameters

accept responsibility for given tasks

set monitor and satisfy personal work goals

satisfy the competency requirements for the job

maintain current knowledge of tools and materials

maintain current knowledge of installation techniques

seek learning opportunities

use the workplace technology related to finishing operations including tools equipment calculators and measuring devices

evaluate finishing materials to confirm compatibility and feasibility of material usage

Required knowledge

State or Territory OHS legislation regulations standards and codes of practice relevant to the application of finishes

organisational and site standards requirements policies and procedures for the selection and use of finishing materials

finishing techniques

characteristics properties and selection criteria of finishing materials

finishing characteristics and properties of timber being used

matching requirements of adhesives and fasteners to timbersmaterials used

types of tools and equipment and procedures for their safe use operation and maintenance

work flow in relation to the furniture items being made or repaired

environmental protection requirements

established communication channels and protocols

problem identification and resolution

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the relevant Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Comply with legislation regulations standards codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for finishing the surface of timber furniture

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment products and materials including use of personal protective equipment

Follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection practices to

prevent damage to goods equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

Finish a minimum of four different pieces of furniture using different finish technologies on each as specified in the Range Statement in accordance with industry standards

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge other than confirmatory questions will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available

workplace location or simulated workplace

four realistic and differing finishing tasks

materials and equipment relevant to applying finishing techniques to custom furniture

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts together with application of underpinning knowledge

Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application

Assessment may be applied under project related conditions real or simulated and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency where finishing is involved

Guidance information for assessment


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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. Add any 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.

Legislative requirements

are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage

OHS requirements

are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures.

Requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination, control of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling, including lifting and carrying

Organisational requirements

may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Finishing custom furniture

refers to the preparation technique used on the furniture surface, the processes of selection, evaluation and application of any materials to the surface, the process of polishing and other final finishing processes

Instructions

workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment

production planning figures

workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, specifications, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications

manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials

Tools and equipment

may include power and hand sanders, brushes, steel wool, scrapers, rags, rubbing pads, brushes, spray guns, rottenstone, pumice and other polishing and rubbing compounds

Materials

may include timber (both indigenous and overseas), adhesives and fasteners, shellac, lacquer, polyurethane, oil finishes, stains, oxides, bleaching compounds, ammonia and filling compounds

Furniture surface preparation

may be by sanding by hand or power sander, scraping, planing or other smoothing technique

is to take account of the fact that the colour of the wood may be changed by staining, bleaching, painting, ammonia fuming and/or a number of other techniques

Surface may be filled

using wood putty, wood plugs or other fillers

Finishing processes and materials

may include waxing, shellacking, nitrocellulose lacquering, conversion lacquering, linseed oiling, tung oiling, alkyd varnishing, polyurethane varnishing, water-based polyurethane and/or oil-varnish mixes, depending on the finish required, the furniture's use and the timber type used.