| Unit Code |
Unit Title |
| CARP-05 |
Finishing Techniques and Applications (Hands-On Intensive) |
Nominal Hours: 30
Unit Descriptor:
Covers surface preparation, sanding, staining, painting, and finishing of woodwork.
Elements | Performance Criteria
| Elements |
Performance Criteria |
| 1. Prepare surfaces |
1.1 Sand and clean surfaces.
1.2 Fill defects.
1.3 Mask and protect adjacent areas. |
| 2. Apply finishes |
2.1 Select stains, paints, or sealers.
2.2 Apply finishes evenly.
2.3 Follow drying and curing times. |
| 3. Inspect and maintain finishes |
3.1 Inspect for defects.
3.2 Repair or touch up as needed.
3.3 Maintain finished surfaces. |
Range of Variables
| Variables |
Range |
| Finishes |
Stains, varnishes, paints, oils, lacquers. |
| Surface prep |
Sanding, filling, cleaning. |
| Application |
Brush, roller, spray, rag. |
Evidence Guide
| Area |
Details |
| 1. Critical aspects of competency |
Prepares and finishes wood surfaces to specification. |
| 2. Underpinning knowledge |
Finishing materials, surface prep, application techniques. |
| 3. Underpinning Skills |
Sanding, applying finishes, inspection. |
| 4. Underpinning attitudes |
Cleanliness, patience, attention to detail. |
| 5. Resource Implications |
Finishing materials, tools, PPE. |
| 6. Methods of Assessment |
Practical demonstration, inspection, questioning. |
| 7. Context of Assessment |
Workshop or site-based finishing. |
Foundation skills
| Skills |
DESCRIPTION |
| Reading |
Interpret product instructions. |
| Planning |
Sequence finishing tasks. |
Target Audience
| Target Audience |
Description |
| Carpentry trainees |
Individuals applying wood finishes. |
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Pre-Requisit
