Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Workplace information, including materials application and safety information, material safety data sheets, is used to inform work practices
- Characteristics of the surface and the required surface treatment are identified from work orders or instructions
- Processing and application techniques, time and safety requirements are identified and used for work planning
- OHS requirements, including ventilation requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Tools, equipment and accessories are identified and checked for safe and effective operation for the staining, filling or bleaching task
- Prepare for application of materials
- Surfaces are checked for contamination and correct preparation according to workplace procedures and standards
- Products with surface or other faults are identified and faults repaired as appropriate
- Materials required to stain and fill in are identified and prepared for the task
- Trial applications of stains and or fillers are made to check equipment operation, materials consistency, viscosity and specified colour
- Faults and or inconsistencies in colour are identified and workplace procedures for rectification and adjustment are followed
- Materials required for bleaching are identified and labelled to prevent cross-contamination of bulk material during application
- Apply finishing materials
- Techniques for application of stain, filler or bleach are identified
- Materials are applied according to job instructions, material manufacturers' specifications and workplace procedures
- Bleached items are appropriately stored for drying
- Finished products are inspected and approved for suitability for further processing
- Products which do not meet quality specifications are restrained, filled, bleached or tagged for further investigation.
- Clean work area and maintain equipment
- Equipment used is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately
- Unserviceable equipment is tagged, faults are identified and appropriate personnel are informed
- Bleaching materials are disposed of in accordance with environmental concerns and workplace procedures. Unused material must not be returned to bulk stock
- Work area is cleaned and returned to approved condition, all areas used for bleaching are washed down with water
- Workplace records are completed