Major Work Activity F - Performs finishing

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Task F-14 Prepares surface for finishing

Task descriptor

Preparing the surface is important to ensure products are ready to accept the final finish.

F-14.01 - Repairs imperfections

F-14.01 - Repairs imperfections
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-14.01.01P check material for imperfections material is checked for imperfections according to industry standards
F-14.01.02P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to application requirements
F-14.01.03P sand and scrape excess glue and blemishes excess glue and blemishes are sanded and scraped according to industry standards to ensure defect is no longer visible
F-14.01.04P fill nail holes, tear-outs and depressions nail holes and tear-outs and depressions are filled with auto body filler, wood filler and wax (lacquer) sticks according to industry standards
F-14.01.05P steam wood to remove depressions wood is steamed to remove depressions and defect is no longer visible according to industry and shop-specific practices

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
F-14.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of materials identify material to be finished
identify material properties, and describe their characteristics and applications
F-14.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to repair imperfections identify tools and equipment used to repair imperfections, and describe their procedures for use
describe procedures to repair imperfections
describe prevention and removal procedures of contaminants
describe scraping and sanding procedures to remove glue or machine marks

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F-14.02 - Prepares parts for finishing

F-14.02 - Prepares parts for finishing
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-14.02.01P remove hardware hardware is removed to prevent contamination of hardware from finishing product
F-14.02.02P mask surfaces surfaces are masked to protect adjacent areas and hardware from finishing products
F-14.02.03P places eye hooks and hanging bars/brackets eye hooks and hanging bars are installed in non-visible locations to hang parts for spraying according to shop-specific standards
Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
F-14.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of activities for preparing parts for finishing identify masking requirements
identify masking materials, their characteristics and applications
describe order of operations for finishing materials
identify least visible locations for eye hooks and hanging bars

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F-14.03 - Performs final sanding of surfaces

F-14.03 - Performs final sanding of surfaces
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-14.03.01P remove cross grain marks cross grain marks are removed by sanding with grain
F-14.03.02P select and use tools and equipment tools and equipment are selected and used according to application requirements
F-14.03.03P remove sharp edges sharp edges are removed by sanding material according to industry standards
F-14.03.04P select grit of sandpaper to finish grit of sandpaper is selected according to finish and industry standards
F-14.03.05P remove excess dust excess dust is removed using vacuums and compressed air according to jurisdictional safety regulations

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
F-14.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of sanding, and its characteristics and applications identify material to be finished
identify material properties, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify abrasive supplies and describe their characteristics and applications
describe sanding procedures
identify types of sandpaper, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify abrasive grits used for final sanding, and describe their characteristics and applications
describe sequence for sanding parts
describe prevention and removal procedures of contaminants
F-14.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures for final sanding of surfaces identify tools and equipment used for final sanding of surfaces, and describe their procedures for use
describe procedures for final sanding of surfaces
describe scraping procedures to remove glue or machine marks
describe procedures for final inspection of surface after final sanding and before finishing

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Task F-15 Finishes wood products

Task descriptor

Cabinetmakers should know the basics of finishing. It is important to understand how finishing materials are applied and how they affect the final product.

F-15.01 - Prepares finishing materials

F-15.01 - Prepares finishing materials
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-15.01.01P select finishing materials finishing materials are selected according to project specifications and applications
F-15.01.02P measure, mix and filter finishing materials finishing materials are measured, mixed and filtered according to manufacturers’ and project specifications
F-15.01.03P test and adjust finishing materials finishing materials are tested and adjusted for qualities according to industry standards and client requirements

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
F-15.01.01L demonstrate knowledge of finishing materials, and their characteristics and applications identify finishing materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
describe application methods for finishing materials
identify additives, and describe their characteristics and applications
describe safety requirements involved in preparing finishes
identify finishing material properties, and describe their characteristics and applications
describe end user hazards associated with finishing products
F-15.01.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to prepare finishing materials identify tools and equipment used to prepare finishing materials, and describe their procedures for use
describe procedures to prepare finishing materials

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F-15.02 - Applies finishing material manually

F-15.02 - Applies finishing material manually
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-15.02.01P select and use tools and equipment for applying finishing material manually tools and equipment for applying finishing material manually are selected and used according to desired finish
F-15.02.02P test application tools with finishing material application tools are tested with finishing material to ensure compatibility of tool, technique and material
F-15.02.03P confirm product is cleaned, sanded and ready to be finished product is cleaned, sanded and ready to be finished
F-15.02.04P select PPE used for manually finishing materials PPE used for finishing materials is selected according to SDS and safety procedures
F-15.02.05P select application technique application technique is selected according to manufacturers’ specifications
F-15.02.06P set up clean and safe area for applying and drying clean and safe area for applying and drying is set up considering location and environment

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
F-15.02.01L demonstrate knowledge of finishing materials, and their characteristics and applications identify finishing materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify additives, and describe their characteristics and applications
describe safety requirements involved in applying finishing materials
identify manual finishing techniques, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify finishing material properties, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify wood properties, and describe their applications
describe end user hazards associated with finishing products
describe finishing problems and possible solutions
describe procedures to prepare surface between coats
F-15.02.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to apply finishing material manually identify tools and equipment used to apply finishing material manually, and describe their procedures for use
describe procedures to apply finishing material manually
describe methods of repairing finish imperfections or damage
describe methods of conditioning

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F-15.03 - Sprays on finishing material

F-15.03 - Sprays on finishing material
NL NS PE NB QC ON MB SK AB BC NT YT NU
yes yes NV yes NV yes yes yes yes yes NV NV NV
Skills
Reference Code Performance Criteria Evidence of Attainment
F-15.03.01P select and use spray equipment for applying finishing material spray equipment for applying finishing material is selected and used according to desired finished properties
F-15.03.02P identify, test and adjust spray equipment spray equipment is identified, tested and adjusted with finishing material to ensure compatibility, set-up and technique
F-15.03.03P confirm product is cleaned, sanded and ready to be finished product is cleaned, sanded and ready to be finished
F-15.03.04P select application technique application technique is selected according to manufacturers’ specifications and desired finish
F-15.03.05P select PPE used for spraying finishing materials PPE used for finishing materials is selected according to SDS and safety procedures
F-15.03.06P arrange clean and safe area for applying and drying clean and safe area for applying and drying is arranged considering location and environment
F-15.03.07P check product for finishing problems product is checked for finishing problems

Range of variables

Knowledge
Reference Code Learning Outcomes Learning Objectives
F-15.03.01L demonstrate knowledge of finishing materials, and their characteristics and applications identify finishing materials, and describe their characteristics and applications
identify additives, and describe their characteristics and applications
describe safety requirements involved in applying finishing materials
identify finishing material properties
identify wood properties and describe their effects on spraying
describe end user hazards associated with finishing products
describe finishing problems and possible solutions
identify spraying systems, and describe their characteristics and applications
describe procedures to prepare surface between coats
F-15.03.02L demonstrate knowledge of procedures to spray on finishing materials identify tools and equipment used to spray on finishing materials, and describe their procedures for use
describe procedures to spray on finishing materials
describe methods of repairing finish imperfections or damage
describe methods of conditioning

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