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Match and adjust colour

Match and adjust colour

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS350
State Code
AXM94
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
019909 - Laboratory Technology
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to recommend adjustments to bring product colour into the acceptable range using a mixture of colourants. It applies to products, such as:paintinkconcreterubberplasticdye mixes/dyed materials.Any suitable colourants, such as those below may be used:pigmentsdyesmasterbatchestinters.This unit of competency applies to technicians who are required to apply a significant understanding of colour to prepare colour samples, compare the sample to the standard, and estimate colourant additions needed to bring the batch to standard. The comparison may be done using a ‘colour computer’ or by eye.This unit of competency is typically performed by technicians working independently while in liaison with operators, paint/industrial chemists or other personnel.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare colour sample
  • 1.1 Identify required sample properties
  • 1.2 Select sample preparation method
  • 1.3 Identify required sample preparation conditions
  • 1.4 Adjust and control sample preparation conditions
  • 1.5 Prepare colour sample
2 Compare colour sample to standard in accordance with procedures
  • 2.1 Identify light conditions for comparison
  • 2.2 Compare colour sample to standard using 'colour computer' and/or by eye
  • 2.3 Reconcile data from comparison
3 Recommend adjustments to batch
  • 3.1 Estimate the colourant additions needed to bring batch to standard
  • 3.2 Recommend additions to relevant personnel
  • 3.3 Recommend additional mixing/processing requirements to procedure
  • 3.4 Repeat sample preparation, colour matching and adjustment until correct colour is obtained
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8886 PMAOPS350B Match and adjust colour Unit of competency