Furniture finishing workers with this qualification prepare surfaces and apply stains, coatings and finishes to furniture in manufacture or repair and perform other tasks associated with this work. They use discretion and judgement, take responsibility for their own outputs and may have limited responsibility for others in a team environment. People in this role can adapt and transfer skills and knowledge within known routines, methods, procedures and time constraints.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked.