Certificate II in Furniture Finishing - MSF20213
TAFE NSW
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00591E
This qualification describes the skills and knowledge required to perform a range of finishing techniques for furniture and covers basic dismantling and assembly of furniture items for surface finishing involving known routines and procedures and some accountability for the quality of outcomes. It involves collaboration with others through members of a group or team. Meaningful involvement of industry is essential to achieving this qualification outcome and workplace visits and placement to ensure exposure of learners to realistic workplace conditions and employer expectations is required.There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Structure
- 13 units: 8 core
- 5 elective
Subjects
- Remove surface coatings
- Make measurements and calculations
- Maintain spray equipment and booth
- Dismantle and re-assemble furniture
- Follow OHS procedures
- Work in a team
- Use furniture finishing sector hand and power tools
- Communicate in the workplace
- Apply surface coatings by hand
- Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances
- Prepare surfaces for finishing
- Apply stains, fillers and bleach
- Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
- Apply surface coatings by spray gun
