PROSS06              Finish composite worktops

Overview

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to finish work tops to specification following manufacturers’ instructions.

 

Outcomes

Performance Criteria

You must be able to:      

1.            comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times

2.            obtain specifications and requirements of the items to be produced following standard operating procedures

3.            obtain equipment and materials required to carry out the job following standard operating procedures

4.            check equipment is set up correctly and in good working order following standard operating procedures and any manufacturer’s instructions

5.            check all materials required are to specification and free from faults following standard operating procedures

6.            sand surfaces following company procedures and manufacturers’ instructions

7.            apply appropriate compounds and polish surfaces following company procedures and manufacturers’ instructions

8.            carry out quality checks on materials following company procedures and manufacturers’ instructions      

 

Knowledge & Understanding

You need to know and understand:

1.            relevant health and safety responsibilities

2.            meaning of terms used in specifications

3.            how to check equipment is set up and is in good working order

4.            how to check materials and the common faults that can occur

5.            sanding methods including pattern and procedure

6.            how to remove minor scratches when polishing 

7.            advantages and disadvantages of different finishes

8.            recommended sandpapers and tooling to use

9.            lighting considerations to be taken into account

10.          application considerations to be taken into account

11.          sensitive solid surface colours and patterns