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furniture finisher

Furniture finishers treat the surface of wood furniture using hand and power tools to sand, clean and polish.

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DESCRIPTION

Furniture finishers treat the surface of wood furniture using hand and power tools to sand, clean and polish. They apply wood coatings onto wooden surfaces by using different techniques such as brushing or using a spray gun. They choose and apply the right coatings with protective and/or decorative purposes.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
types of paint

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
create smooth wood surface
prepare furniture for application of paint
OPTIONALOptional competences
clean furniture
handle delivery of furniture goods
use heat gun

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Skills overview

45total
16 essential
29 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 16 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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