Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to French polishing techniques and materials work orders plans and safety procedures

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

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

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

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

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate French polishing problems avoid reworking and wastage

use the workplace technology related to French polishing including tools equipment and measuring devices

Required knowledge

workplace and equipment safety requirements including relevant regulations codes and standards

construction techniques of rubbers

safe handling of materials associated with traditional French polishing including

lac

polishes

paraffin and linseed oils

methylated spirits

shellac mixing procedures

repair techniques to defects in timber surfaces and polish film

appropriate rubber charging and movements for each stage of French polishing

sorage requirements for lac products and rubbers

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

Locate interpret and apply information relevant to French polishing

Follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection practices to

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Accurately apply traditional French polishing techniques on a minimum of two occasions which must include and cover flat and curved surfaces and an enclosed panel

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource Implications

Safe work area French polishing materials timber componentsfurnishings requiring polish 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 may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant 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

Unit context

Polishes may include, but are not limited to:

Surfaces are to include:

Lubricating oils may include:

Surface faults may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Personal protective equipment includes:

Information and procedures