Furniture Finisher
- Classification
- Occupation
- Skill level
- 3
- Major group
- Technicians and Trades Workers
Classification
- Major group
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- Sub-major group
- 39Other Technicians and Trades Workers
Description
Applies finishes such as stain, lacquer, paint, oil and varnish to furniture, and polishes and waxes finished furniture surfaces.
Specialisations
- French Polisher
Unit group
3995 · Wood Machinists and Other Wood Trades WorkersDescription
Set up and operate woodworking machines and wood turning lathes to shape wood stock, make, finish and polish furniture, and make picture frames and frame artworks.
Skill level
Australia
3
Occupation skill level 3
Tasks
Tasks include
- Prepares furniture surfaces for finishing by sanding, scraping or stripping old finishes
- Mixes and applies stains, lacquers, paints, oils or varnishes to furniture surfaces
- Uses brushes, spray guns or other tools to apply finishes evenly and smoothly
- Inspects finished furniture surfaces for quality and makes any necessary touch-ups or repairs
- Polishes and waxes finished furniture surfaces to enhance shine and protect the finish
Occupations in this unit group
Sources
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/browse-classification/3/39/399/3995
- www.abs.gov.au/statistics/classifications/osca-occupation-standard-classification-australia/2024-version-1-0/data-downloads/OSCA%20Category%20Descriptions.xlsx
