Applying surface finishes to woodwork components and structures
Overview
This standard identifies the competencies you need to apply surface finishes to engineering woodwork assemblies or installations, by hand methods, in accordance with approved procedures. You will be required to select the appropriate equipment to use, based on the materials to be applied and the surface area to be covered. You will be expected to use the specified or appropriate techniques to seal, prime, colour, varnish, stain, wax or polish the various parts, using brushes, rollers, pads or cloths, as appropriate to the task.
Your responsibilities will require you to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the finishing activities undertaken, and to report any problems with the finishing activities, components or equipment that you cannot personally resolve, or are outside your permitted authority, to the relevant people. You will be expected to work with minimum supervision, taking personal responsibility for your own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that you carry out.
Your underpinning knowledge will provide a good understanding of your work, and will provide an informed approach to applying hand-finishing techniques and procedures to woodwork assemblies or installations. You will understand the finishing procedures used, and their application, and will know about the finishing techniques, paints or coatings and equipment used, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities, correcting faults and ensuring the work is carried out to the required quality.
You will understand the safety precautions required when carrying out the finishing operations. You will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout, and will understand the responsibility you owe to yourself and others in the workplace.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines
- ensure the material surfaces to be treated are suitably prepared for the finishing operations to be carried out
- check that the finishing equipment and treatment solutions are prepared and maintained at satisfactory operating conditions and levels
- apply surface finishes in accordance with operating procedures and the component specification requirements
ensure that the treated workpiece achieves the required characteristics and meets the finishing specification
complete relevant data and documentation
deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be solved
- dispose of waste and excess materials in line with agreed organisational procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- the specific safety precautions to be taken whilst carrying out the application of paint and other surface finishes (such as any specific legislation, regulations or codes of practice relating to the activities, equipment or materials)
- the health and safety requirements of the work area in which you are carrying out the finishing activity, and the responsibility they place on you
- the hazards associated with carrying out hand painting and finishing activities, and with the materials and equipment used, and how they can be minimised
- the personal protective equipment and clothing (PPE) to be worn during the finishing activity
- the various types of specification that are used during the finishing activity
- the range of surface finishes that can be applied, and the types of surfaces for which they are best suited
- the preparation methods and techniques that need to be undertaken prior to finishing for filling, and flatting
- the surface treatment methods and techniques that need to be undertaken prior to finishing
- how to determine the quantities of finishing materials required and, where applicable, mixing ratios
- the preparation methods and techniques for mixing paints, varnishes, lacquers, stains and polishes
- the various methods of applying the required finishes using brushes, rollers, paint pads and cloths
- the procedures for the transportation and storage of finishing materials
the equipment care and control procedures. such as fume extraction systems
cleaning and maintenance procedures for brushes and rollers
- the procedures for dealing with waste materials
- recognition of defects such as bubbles, contamination, runs and other surface defects
- the problems that can occur with the finishing operations, and how these can be overcome
- the extent of your own responsibility and whom you should report to if you have problems that you cannot resolve
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
You will be able to apply the appropriate behaviours required in the workplace to meet the job profile and overall company objectives, such as:
- strong work ethic
- positive attitude
- team player
- dependability
- responsibility
- honesty
- integrity
- motivation
- commitment