Apply finishing techniques to custom furniture

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver LMFFDT4001A, 'Apply finishing techniques to custom furniture'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Apply finishing techniques to custom furniture' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and prepare for work

1.1. Applicable legislative, OHS and organisational requirements relevant to finishing custom furniture are verified and complied with

1.2. Instructions, plans and design briefs are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks.

1.3. 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

1.4. Quality checking procedures are developed and documented for each step in the finishing process

2. Select appropriate finish technology

2.1. Design brief and furniture material, style and purpose are appraised to identify finishing technique options

2.2. Using samples of the type of material surface and specified finish, various finishing options are evaluated and the preferred option is selected

2.3. Specifications for type of finishing material to be applied are identified to determine means of application

2.4. Method of applying finishes to surfaces is identified and evaluated

2.5. Sample of material is tested with selected finishing technique to ensure appropriateness

3. Finish furniture surface

3.1. Furniture surface is prepared in accordance with the finishing specification

3.2. Imperfections, pores, nail or screw holes on the surface are rectified

3.3. Finishing processes and materials are applied in accordance with the agreed specifications

3.4. Surface is polished or buffed depending on the shine required

3.5. Work is checked against required quality standards

3.6. Any non-conformity with the required quality standards is rectified

4. Complete housekeeping

4.1. Unused materials are stored or recycled as required

4.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored appropriately

4.3. Faulty and defective equipment is tagged and reported in accordance with workplace practices

4.4. Work area is cleaned and rubbish disposed of appropriately

4.5. Workplace documentation and/or reports are completed


Qualifications and Skillsets

LMFFDT4001A appears in the following qualifications:

  • LMF60308 - Advanced Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology
  • LMF50508 - Diploma of Furniture Design and Technology
  • LMF40508 - Certificate IV in Furniture Design and Technology
  • CUV40311 - Certificate IV in Design