Elements and Performance Criteria
- 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 enterprise operation
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Tools, equipment and materials selected are consistent with job requirements and work instructions, checked for safety and serviceability, and any faults reported to supervisor
- Prepare surface and materials for finishing process
- 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 according to workplace procedures and standards
- Techniques for application of materials for finishing process are identified and used according to workplace procedures
- Materials suitable for basic surface finishing are prepared
- Colour is applied to timber surface
- Stain is applied to timber surfaces in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures and standards
- Stained surface is sealed with polish using mop brush, blender or swooge
- Sealed surface is lightly sanded to make smooth
- Wood filler or sanding sealer are applied in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures and standards
- Filled-in surface is sealed with oil varnish in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures and standards
- Finishing material is applied to surface
- Finishing material is applied in accordance with manufacturer specifications until required build is achieved
- Finishing material is cut back to remove surface defects and/or foreign material in accordance with workplace procedures and standards
- Surface is burnished with fine steel wool and lubricating oil to achieve even sheen
- Clean up work area