Course Number: VCF132

Course Title: Surface Preparation and Finishing Techniques

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 

General Objective

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to remove a range of timber defects by being able to identify, select, safely use and maintain a range of tools and products used in the preparation of timber surfaces. This course will also develop the fundamental skills needed to apply various surface coatings to timber products.

Specific Objectives

Students will be able to:

1. identify defects in timber surfaces required for finishing.
2. select, prepare and apply stoppings to timber surfaces to repair nail holes and defects.
3. identify and describe the use of scrapers, abrasive papers, steam irons and chisels in the repair of defects and surface blemishes.
4. identify and discuss properties of a range of timber finishing products.
5. apply a range of clear finishes by various methods to suitably prepared timber surfaces.