NZQA registered unit standard
28729 version 1
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Title
Demonstrate knowledge of protective coatings used in furniture
finishing operations
Level
2
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify and
explain the properties of preparation coatings used in furniture
finishing operations; explain the preparation of coatings, clear
and pigmented finished coats, and their method of application
in furniture finishing operations; and explain the safe handling
and storage requirements of protective coatings in furniture
finishing operations.
Classification
Furniture > Furniture Operations
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
This unit standard may be assessed against on-job or off-job.
2
The reference text for this unit standard is:
Jackson, A and Day,D, (2nd ed.) (1999). Good Wood Handbook. London, England:
Popular Woodworking Books, which is available at: http://www.amazon.com.
3
Definition
Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) are documents containing information on toxic
substances used in the worksite. It is a requirement of the Environmental Protection
Authority that all worksites using toxic substances have SDSs.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Identify and explain the properties of preparation coatings used in furniture finishing
operations.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Three types of sealer used in furniture finishing are identified and their
properties are explained in accordance with the reference text.
1.2
Three types of undercoat used in furniture finishing are identified and their
properties are explained in accordance with the reference text.
Outcome 2
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
28729 version 1
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Explain the preparation of coatings and their method of application in furniture finishing
operations.
Evidence requirements
2.1
The preparation requirements for sealers and undercoats, in terms of method of
application, are explained in accordance with the reference text.
2.2
The requirements of sealers and undercoats prior to finish coatings are
explained in accordance with the reference text.
2.3
The drying requirements of sealers and undercoats prior to finish coatings are
explained in accordance with the reference text.
Outcome 3
Explain the purpose of clear and pigmented finished coats and their method of application
in furniture finishing operations.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Types of clear and pigmented finish coatings used in furniture finishing are
identified and their purpose and uses are explained in accordance with the
reference text.
Range
a minimum of three types in total.
3.2
The preparation requirements for clear and pigmented finish coatings, in terms
of method of application, are explained in accordance with the reference text.
3.3
The requirements of sealers and undercoats prior to use of clear and pigmented
finish coatings are explained in accordance with the reference text.
3.4
The drying requirements of clear and pigmented coatings are explained in
accordance with the reference text.
Outcome 4
Explain the safe handling and storage requirements of protective coatings in furniture
finishing operations.
Evidence requirements
4.1
The personal protection requirements for handling and storing protective
coatings are explained in accordance with the SDSs for protective coatings.
4.2
The storage requirements for protective coatings used in furniture finishing are
explained in accordance with the SDSs for protective coatings.
4.3
Safe handling of protective coatings is explained in accordance with the SDSs
for protective coatings.
Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
Planned review date
28729 version 1
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31 December 2019
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
19 March 2015
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0173
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Comments on this unit standard
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Competenz
SSB Code 101571
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016