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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for work

1.1. Workplace information, including materials application and safety information, material safety data sheets, is used to inform work practices

1.2. Characteristics of the surface and the required surface treatment are identified from work orders or instructions

1.3. Processing and application techniques, time and safety requirements are identified and used for work planning

1.4. OHS requirements, including ventilation requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work

1.5. Tools, equipment and accessories are identified and checked for safe and effective operation for the staining, filling or bleaching task

2. Prepare for application of materials

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 repaired as appropriate

2.3. Materials required to stain and fill in are identified and prepared for the task

2.4. Trial applications of stains and or fillers are made to check equipment operation, materials consistency, viscosity and specified colour

2.5. Faults and or inconsistencies in colour are identified and workplace procedures for rectification and adjustment are followed

2.6. Materials required for bleaching are identified and labelled to prevent cross-contamination of bulk material during application

3. Apply finishing materials

3.1. Techniques for application of stain, filler or bleach are identified

3.2. Materials are applied according to job instructions, material manufacturers' specifications and workplace procedures

3.3. Bleached items are appropriately stored for drying

3.4. Finished products are inspected and approved for suitability for further processing

3.5. Products which do not meet quality specifications are restrained, filled, bleached or tagged for further investigation.

4. Clean work area and maintain equipment

4.1. Equipment used is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately

4.2. Unserviceable equipment is tagged, faults are identified and appropriate personnel are informed

4.3. Bleaching materials are disposed of in accordance with environmental concerns and workplace procedures. Unused material must not be returned to bulk stock

4.4. Work area is cleaned and returned to approved condition, all areas used for bleaching are washed down with water

4.5. Workplace records are completed

Required skills

collect, organise and understand information related to coating materials, cleaning materials, work orders 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 coating 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

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

use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate coating problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage

use the limited workplace technology related to coating, including tools, equipment and measuring devices

Required knowledge

identification of application techniques

characteristics of stains, fillers and bleaches in terms of toxicity, reactivity, flammability, viscosity.

the methods to prevent contamination of surfaces during and after processing

workflow in relation to the application stains, fillers and bleach

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 for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Method of assessment

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.

Unit context

Workplace health and safety requirements include OHS legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and local safe operating procedures

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 skills in the application of stains, fillers and bleach

Stains are to include:

lacquer-based wiping stain and spirit-based and may include: water and oil-based

Fillers are to include:

oil-based

water-based and plastic (one-pot) filler

Bleach is to include:

two-solution bleach and may include oxalic acid bleach

Surfaces

Surfaces include solid timber and manufactured board

Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:

liquid containers

rubber gloves

face masks

spray booths

spray guns

compressor

air lines

brushes

sanding block

Materials to be applied may include but are not limited to:

stains

fillers

bleaches

water

abrasive papers

cotton rags and hessian

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

Unit sector

Furniture Finishing

This unit contains employability skills.