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MSFFF3008 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply traditional French polishing techniques

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFFF3008 - Apply traditional French polishing techniques
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers hand application of shellac polish to timber surfaces using traditional French polishing techniques.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must:

hold training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Skills Standards Council (NSSC) or its successors

have vocational competency in the furnishing industry at least to the level being assessed with broad industry knowledge and experience, usually combined with a relevant industry qualification

be familiar with the current skills and knowledge used and have relevant, current experience in the furnishing industry.

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time rather than a single assessment event and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.

Assessment must be by observation of relevant tasks with questioning on underpinning knowledge and, where applicable, multimedia evidence, supervisor’s reports, projects and work samples.

Assessment is to be conducted on single units of competency or in conjunction with other related units of competency. Foundation skills are integral to competent performance in the unit and should not be assessed separately.

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

Access is required to French polishing materials, timber components/furnishings requiring polish and cleaning materials.
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
  • Work requirements are correctly identified from drawings, specifications and instructions
  • Quality assurance requirements are recognised and adhered to in accordance with company operations
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • Tools and equipment selected are consistent with job requirements and work instructions, checked for safety and serviceability, and any faults reported to supervisor
  • Skinning in, bodying up and spiriting out/stiffening up rubbers are prepared consistent with the requirements of the work
       
Element: Prepare for application of polish
  • Surfaces are checked for contamination and correct preparation according to workplace procedures and standards
  • Products with surface or other faults are identified and faults are reported or repaired
  • Techniques for hand application of polish using traditional methods are identified and used according to workplace procedures
  • Materials and equipment suitable for skinning in, bodying up and spiriting out/stiffening up operations are prepared
  • Surfaces are stained, filled in and then sealed with polish using a mop brush, blender or swooge
       
Element: Skin in job surface
  • Surface is lightly sanded and checked for defects which are rectified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Skinning in rubber is suitably charged with polish having regard for job colour and clarity
  • Surface is skinned in, covering small areas at a time, using correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements
  • Pumice powder is applied, as necessary, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Skinned in surface is inspected and any defects are repaired using suitable materials
       
Element: Body up a skinned in surface
  • Polish, lubricating oil and pumice powder is used to body up the skinned in surface, using correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements
  • Rubber and job surface are continuously monitored to evaluate their condition
  • Body up rubber is recharged and lubricating oil and pumice are applied, as necessary, to ensure surface faults and blemishes do not develop
  • Bodied up surface is full and flat with an even sheen and shows no blemishes
       
Element: Spirit off/stiffen up surface
  • Surface is stiffened up/spirited off using correctly charged rubber, correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements
  • Stiffened up/spirited off surface is free of oil, full, flat with an even sheen and shows no blemishes or rubber marks
       
Element: Clean up work area
  • Workplace is cleared of debris and unused materials
  • Rubbers are stored separately in airtight glass or plastic containers in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored
       


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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan and prepare for work

1.1

Work requirements are correctly identified from drawings, specifications and instructions

1.2

Quality assurance requirements are recognised and adhered to in accordance with company operations

1.3

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.4

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

1.5

Skinning in, bodying up and spiriting out/stiffening up rubbers are prepared consistent with the requirements of the work

2

Prepare for application of polish

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

2.3

Techniques for hand application of polish using traditional methods are identified and used according to workplace procedures

2.4

Materials and equipment suitable for skinning in, bodying up and spiriting out/stiffening up operations are prepared

2.5

Surfaces are stained, filled in and then sealed with polish using a mop brush, blender or swooge

3

Skin in job surface

3.1

Surface is lightly sanded and checked for defects which are rectified in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Skinning in rubber is suitably charged with polish having regard for job colour and clarity

3.3

Surface is skinned in, covering small areas at a time, using correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements

3.4

Pumice powder is applied, as necessary, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Skinned in surface is inspected and any defects are repaired using suitable materials

4

Body up a skinned in surface

4.1

Polish, lubricating oil and pumice powder is used to body up the skinned in surface, using correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements

4.2

Rubber and job surface are continuously monitored to evaluate their condition

4.3

Body up rubber is recharged and lubricating oil and pumice are applied, as necessary, to ensure surface faults and blemishes do not develop

4.4

Bodied up surface is full and flat with an even sheen and shows no blemishes

5

Spirit off/stiffen up surface

5.1

Surface is stiffened up/spirited off using correctly charged rubber, correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements

5.2

Stiffened up/spirited off surface is free of oil, full, flat with an even sheen and shows no blemishes or rubber marks

6

Clean up work area

6.1

Workplace is cleared of debris and unused materials

6.2

Rubbers are stored separately in airtight glass or plastic containers in accordance with workplace procedures

6.3

Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

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

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or 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 (2) occasions which must include and cover flat and curved surfaces and an enclosed panel

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

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Minimise wastage of resources, including materials, time and money

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

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

Storage requirements for lac products and rubbers

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Plan and prepare for work

1.1

Work requirements are correctly identified from drawings, specifications and instructions

1.2

Quality assurance requirements are recognised and adhered to in accordance with company operations

1.3

Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.4

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

1.5

Skinning in, bodying up and spiriting out/stiffening up rubbers are prepared consistent with the requirements of the work

2

Prepare for application of polish

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

2.3

Techniques for hand application of polish using traditional methods are identified and used according to workplace procedures

2.4

Materials and equipment suitable for skinning in, bodying up and spiriting out/stiffening up operations are prepared

2.5

Surfaces are stained, filled in and then sealed with polish using a mop brush, blender or swooge

3

Skin in job surface

3.1

Surface is lightly sanded and checked for defects which are rectified in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Skinning in rubber is suitably charged with polish having regard for job colour and clarity

3.3

Surface is skinned in, covering small areas at a time, using correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements

3.4

Pumice powder is applied, as necessary, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Skinned in surface is inspected and any defects are repaired using suitable materials

4

Body up a skinned in surface

4.1

Polish, lubricating oil and pumice powder is used to body up the skinned in surface, using correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements

4.2

Rubber and job surface are continuously monitored to evaluate their condition

4.3

Body up rubber is recharged and lubricating oil and pumice are applied, as necessary, to ensure surface faults and blemishes do not develop

4.4

Bodied up surface is full and flat with an even sheen and shows no blemishes

5

Spirit off/stiffen up surface

5.1

Surface is stiffened up/spirited off using correctly charged rubber, correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements

5.2

Stiffened up/spirited off surface is free of oil, full, flat with an even sheen and shows no blemishes or rubber marks

6

Clean up work area

6.1

Workplace is cleared of debris and unused materials

6.2

Rubbers are stored separately in airtight glass or plastic containers in accordance with workplace procedures

6.3

Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements, including 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 individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving in the process of French polishing

Polishes include:

shellac

button lac

de-waxed lac

de-waxed/de-coloured lac

white or bleached lac

Surfaces include:

solid timber or veneered manufactured board

Lubricating oils include:

paraffin

linseed

Surface faults include:

machine marks

bruising

pencil marks

grease

cross-sanding marks

scratches

glue marks

dirt marks

insect and termite holes

holes

knots

blisters

rubber marks

burns or tears

ropiness and foreign matter in the polish

Tools and equipment include:

filler blades

brushes

abrasive papers

skinning in

bodying up and spiriting out rubbers

mop brush

blender

swooge and scrapers

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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
Work requirements are correctly identified from drawings, specifications and instructions 
Quality assurance requirements are recognised and adhered to in accordance with company operations 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 
Tools and equipment selected are consistent with job requirements and work instructions, checked for safety and serviceability, and any faults reported to supervisor 
Skinning in, bodying up and spiriting out/stiffening up rubbers are prepared consistent with the requirements of the work 
Surfaces are checked for contamination and correct preparation according to workplace procedures and standards 
Products with surface or other faults are identified and faults are reported or repaired 
Techniques for hand application of polish using traditional methods are identified and used according to workplace procedures 
Materials and equipment suitable for skinning in, bodying up and spiriting out/stiffening up operations are prepared 
Surfaces are stained, filled in and then sealed with polish using a mop brush, blender or swooge 
Surface is lightly sanded and checked for defects which are rectified in accordance with workplace procedures 
Skinning in rubber is suitably charged with polish having regard for job colour and clarity 
Surface is skinned in, covering small areas at a time, using correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements 
Pumice powder is applied, as necessary, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Skinned in surface is inspected and any defects are repaired using suitable materials 
Polish, lubricating oil and pumice powder is used to body up the skinned in surface, using correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements 
Rubber and job surface are continuously monitored to evaluate their condition 
Body up rubber is recharged and lubricating oil and pumice are applied, as necessary, to ensure surface faults and blemishes do not develop 
Bodied up surface is full and flat with an even sheen and shows no blemishes 
Surface is stiffened up/spirited off using correctly charged rubber, correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements 
Stiffened up/spirited off surface is free of oil, full, flat with an even sheen and shows no blemishes or rubber marks 
Workplace is cleared of debris and unused materials 
Rubbers are stored separately in airtight glass or plastic containers in accordance with workplace procedures 
Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored 

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