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Set up, operate and maintain mechanical coating systems

Set up, operate and maintain mechanical coating systems

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFF3002
State Code
WI322
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
44
Description
This unit of competency covers setting up, operating and maintaining mechanical coating systems in order to apply coatings to specifications.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Characteristics of the surface and the required surface coating are identified from work orders or instructions
  • 1.2 Processing and application techniques, time and safety requirements are identified and used for work planning
  • 1.3 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ventilation requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.4 Tools, equipment and accessories are identified and checked for safe and effective operation for the surface coating task
  • 1.5 Coating materials are identified and prepared
2 Check and prepare for spraying
  • 2.1 Products with surface or other faults are identified and faults reported or repaired as appropriate
  • 2.2 Other products and equipment in the workplace are protected from overspray
  • 2.3 Trial applications of surface materials are made to check equipment operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish
  • 2.4 Machine faults are identified and rectified or reported
  • 2.5 Material faults are identified and workplace procedures for rectification are followed
3 Apply surface coating
  • 3.1 Surfaces are kept free of contamination
  • 3.2 Surface coatings are applied according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Surface coating viscosity and coverage is monitored and checked against workplace requirements for even spread and thickness
  • 3.4 Rectification of surface faults is made as required
  • 3.5 Products are inspected and approved for suitability for further processing
  • 3.6 Defects are dealt with and/or reported in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Clean work area and maintain equipment
  • 4.1 Equipment is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately
  • 4.2 Unserviceable equipment is tagged, faults are identified and appropriate personnel are informed
  • 4.3 Work area, including spray booth, is cleaned and returned to approved condition
  • 4.4 Workplace records are completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8515 LMFFF3002B Set up, operate and maintain mechanical coatings systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEL88 MSFFF3011 Set up, operate and maintain mechanical coating systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J729 MSF30113 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing Qualification