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Apply liquid surface coatings

Apply liquid surface coatings

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD249E
State Code
ODB69
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to apply liquid surface coatings to products by hand or immersion or using a spray gun.This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to operators who are required to select and prepare materials and equipment, apply surface coatings, check conformity to specifications and recognise and respond to process control variances.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify requirements from job specifications
  • 1.2 Perform housekeeping tasks to prepare for work to be undertaken
  • 1.3 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and acting on hazards
2. Start up surface coating equipment
  • 2.1 Conduct pre-startup checks according to equipment specifications
  • 2.2 Start up coating equipment according to equipment instructions
3. Apply surface coating
  • 3.1 Check process is operating according to specifications and work requirements
  • 3.2 Ensure output meets job specifications and quality standards
  • 3.3 Monitor and maintain supply of materials to support process
  • 3.4 Accurately complete logs and records as required
  • 3.5 Apply waste management strategies to collect and segregate scrap, trim and other materials according to workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Clean equipment and work area according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.7 Pause or stop equipment in both normal and abnormal circumstances according to workplace procedures
4. Respond to process control variances
  • 4.1 Recognise and log process control variances and their causes
  • 4.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
  • 4.3 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAJ14 PMBPROD249 Apply liquid surface coatings Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGP1 PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing Qualification
BGP0 PMB20121 Certificate II in Polymer Processing Qualification