Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSFFF3004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply soft rubber techniques

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSFFF3004 - Apply soft rubber techniques
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers applying polish and/or spirit varnish to surfaces using soft rubber 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 soft rubber materials, coating materials, other consumables and surfaces to be coated.
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: Prepare for work
  • Workplace information, including materials application and safety information, and material safety data sheets (MSDS), is used to inform work practices
  • Characteristics of the surface and the required surface finish are identified from work orders or instructions
  • Processing and application techniques, time and safety requirements are identified and used for work planning
  • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ventilation requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • Tools, equipment and accessories are identified and checked for safe and effective operation for the surface finishing task
       
Element: Prepare for application of materials
  • Surfaces are checked for contamination and correct preparation according to workplace procedures and standards
  • Products with surface or other faults are identified and faults repaired as appropriate
  • Finishing materials required are identified and prepared for the task
  • Trial applications of flat surface or furniture materials are made to check rubber operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish
  • Faults are identified and workplace procedures for rectification are followed
       
Element: Apply soft varnish/rubber polish and/or varnish using soft rubber
  • Surface is lightly sanded and checked for defects which are rectified in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Rubber is suitably charged
  • Surface is soft-rubbered/varnish rubbered using correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements
  • Surface is inspected and any defects repaired/rectified
       
Element: Clean work area and maintain equipment
  • Equipment used is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately
  • Unserviceable equipment is tagged, faults are identified and appropriate personnel are informed
  • Work area is cleaned and returned to approved condition
  • Workplace records are completed
       


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

Prepare for work

1.1

Workplace information, including materials application and safety information, and material safety data sheets (MSDS), is used to inform work practices

1.2

Characteristics of the surface and the required surface finish 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

Work health and safety (WHS) 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 surface finishing 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

Finishing materials required are identified and prepared for the task

2.4

Trial applications of flat surface or furniture materials are made to check rubber operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish

2.5

Faults are identified and workplace procedures for rectification are followed

3

Apply soft varnish/rubber polish and/or varnish using soft rubber

3.1

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

3.2

Rubber is suitably charged

3.3

Surface is soft-rubbered/varnish rubbered using correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements

3.4

Surface is inspected and any defects repaired/rectified

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

Work area is cleaned and returned to approved condition

4.4

Workplace records are completed

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 soft/varnish rubber techniques on a minimum of two (2) occasions which must cover a chair or equivalent, and a large flat surface

Maintain application equipment

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

Soft rubber applications, limitations and techniques

Characteristics of coatings in terms of toxicity, reactivity, flammability and required viscosity

Methods to prevent contamination of surfaces during and after finishing

Work flow in relation to the application of finishing material

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:

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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

Prepare for work

1.1

Workplace information, including materials application and safety information, and material safety data sheets (MSDS), is used to inform work practices

1.2

Characteristics of the surface and the required surface finish 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

Work health and safety (WHS) 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 surface finishing 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

Finishing materials required are identified and prepared for the task

2.4

Trial applications of flat surface or furniture materials are made to check rubber operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish

2.5

Faults are identified and workplace procedures for rectification are followed

3

Apply soft varnish/rubber polish and/or varnish using soft rubber

3.1

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

3.2

Rubber is suitably charged

3.3

Surface is soft-rubbered/varnish rubbered using correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements

3.4

Surface is inspected and any defects repaired/rectified

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

Work area is cleaned and returned to approved condition

4.4

Workplace records are completed

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 application of soft rubber techniques

Surfaces include:

solid timber

manufactured board

Tools and equipment include:

brushes

swooges

soft rubbers of cotton-wool or wadding body wrapped in cotton cloth

sanding blocks

Materials include:

polish

methylated spirits

spirit varnish

scourer

abrasive papers

cotton rags

steel wool

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
Workplace information, including materials application and safety information, and material safety data sheets (MSDS), is used to inform work practices 
Characteristics of the surface and the required surface finish are identified from work orders or instructions 
Processing and application techniques, time and safety requirements are identified and used for work planning 
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ventilation requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work 
Tools, equipment and accessories are identified and checked for safe and effective operation for the surface finishing task 
Surfaces are checked for contamination and correct preparation according to workplace procedures and standards 
Products with surface or other faults are identified and faults repaired as appropriate 
Finishing materials required are identified and prepared for the task 
Trial applications of flat surface or furniture materials are made to check rubber operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish 
Faults are identified and workplace procedures for rectification are followed 
Surface is lightly sanded and checked for defects which are rectified in accordance with workplace procedures 
Rubber is suitably charged 
Surface is soft-rubbered/varnish rubbered using correct amount of pressure and suitable rubber movements 
Surface is inspected and any defects repaired/rectified 
Equipment used is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately 
Unserviceable equipment is tagged, faults are identified and appropriate personnel are informed 
Work area is cleaned and returned to approved condition 
Workplace records are completed 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSFFF3004 - Apply soft rubber techniques
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