Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

LMFFDT4001A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply finishing techniques to custom furniture

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency LMFFDT4001A - Apply finishing techniques to custom furniture
Description This unit covers the competency required to apply finishing techniques to custom furniture.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required to research, select and apply appropriate finishes for custom furniture. The competency applies to a work room and on site environment and involves application of skills and knowledge at a highly skilled craftsman or artisan level. These skills and knowledge are to be used within the scope of the individual's job and authority.This unit requires employability skills in initiative and enterprise and problem solving in order to select suitable finishes. Communication skills are used to access and interpret information. Technology is used to access information and apply finishes.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare for work
  • Applicable legislative, OHS and organisational requirements relevant to finishing custom furniture are verified and complied with
  • Instructions, plans and design briefs are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks.
  • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • Quality checking procedures are developed and documented for each step in the finishing process
       
Element: Select appropriate finish technology
  • Design brief and furniture material, style and purpose are appraised to identify finishing technique options
  • Using samples of the type of material surface and specified finish, various finishing options are evaluated and the preferred option is selected
  • Specifications for type of finishing material to be applied are identified to determine means of application
  • Method of applying finishes to surfaces is identified and evaluated
  • Sample of material is tested with selected finishing technique to ensure appropriateness
       
Element: Finish furniture surface
  • Furniture surface is prepared in accordance with the finishing specification
  • Imperfections, pores, nail or screw holes on the surface are rectified
  • Finishing processes and materials are applied in accordance with the agreed specifications
  • Surface is polished or buffed depending on the shine required
  • Work is checked against required quality standards
  • Any non-conformity with the required quality standards is rectified
       
Element: Complete housekeeping
  • Unused materials are stored or recycled as required
  • Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately
  • Faulty and defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices
  • Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately
  • Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 off-site 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

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate finishing problems to avoid re-work 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 timbers/materials 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

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Applicable legislative, OHS and organisational requirements relevant to finishing custom furniture are verified and complied with 
Instructions, plans and design briefs are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks. 
Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition 
Quality checking procedures are developed and documented for each step in the finishing process 
Design brief and furniture material, style and purpose are appraised to identify finishing technique options 
Using samples of the type of material surface and specified finish, various finishing options are evaluated and the preferred option is selected 
Specifications for type of finishing material to be applied are identified to determine means of application 
Method of applying finishes to surfaces is identified and evaluated 
Sample of material is tested with selected finishing technique to ensure appropriateness 
Furniture surface is prepared in accordance with the finishing specification 
Imperfections, pores, nail or screw holes on the surface are rectified 
Finishing processes and materials are applied in accordance with the agreed specifications 
Surface is polished or buffed depending on the shine required 
Work is checked against required quality standards 
Any non-conformity with the required quality standards is rectified 
Unused materials are stored or recycled as required 
Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately 
Faulty and defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices 
Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately 
Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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