Complete a basic furniture finishing project

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 MSFFF1001, 'Complete a basic furniture finishing project'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Complete a basic furniture finishing project' 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

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 enterprise operation

1.3

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

1.4

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

2

Prepare surface and materials for finishing process

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 according to workplace procedures and standards

2.3

Techniques for application of materials for finishing process are identified and used according to workplace procedures

2.4

Materials suitable for basic surface finishing are prepared

3

Colour is applied to timber surface

3.1

Stain is applied to timber surfaces in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures and standards

3.2

Stained surface is sealed with polish using mop brush, blender or swooge

3.3

Sealed surface is lightly sanded to make smooth

3.4

Wood filler or sanding sealer are applied in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures and standards

3.5

Filled-in surface is sealed with oil varnish in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures and standards

3.6

Sealed surface is lightly sanded to make smooth

4

Finishing material is applied to surface

4.1

Finishing material is applied in accordance with manufacturer specifications until required build is achieved

4.2

Finishing material is cut back to remove surface defects and/or foreign material in accordance with workplace procedures and standards

4.3

Surface is burnished with fine steel wool and lubricating oil to achieve even sheen

5

Clean up work area

5.1

Workplace is cleared of debris and unused materials

5.2

Wood filler and lubricating oil rags are disposed of safely having regard for spontaneous combustion

5.3

Tools and equipment are cleaned, maintained and stored


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSFFF1001 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSF10113 - Certificate I in Furnishing