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Prepare surfaces

Prepare surfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFP2003
State Code
BAX72
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
12/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit specifies the competency required to prepare a range of surfaces for the application of surface coatings.It is designed for use in a pre-employment skills introduction program and is suitable for use in institutional-based vocational programs. Skills development will take place under direct supervision.This unit is not to be used in a traineeship or apprenticeship training program or associated qualifications. It is only to be used in pre-employment programs and carries no credit towards apprenticeship/trade and other qualification types in manufacturing and furnishings.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, designs, project sheets or work instructions
  • 1.2 Identify the workplace, health and safety (WHS) practices and procedures to be used
  • 1.3 Locate, read and interpret the appropriate material safety data sheets (MSDS)
2 Plan and prepare for work
  • 2.1 Identify the characteristics of the surface and the required surface coating materials
  • 2.2 Identify procedures for surface preparation according to the surface and surface coating materials being used
  • 2.3 Identify and set up tools, equipment and related controls, including safety guards, in accordance with work instructions
  • 2.4 Identify and exclude sources of contamination in the work area
3 Prepare surfaces
  • 3.1 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 3.2 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with procedures
  • 3.3 Prepare surfaces using appropriate materials in accordance with specifications and work instructions
  • 3.4 Rectify all surface preparation faults as required
  • 3.5 Label and store prepared product ready for the next process
4 Check work area and maintain equipment
  • 4.1 Clean equipment and inspect for serviceable condition and store and report faulty and/or defective equipment in accordance with procedures
  • 4.2 Store or dispose of materials according to procedures
  • 4.3 Clean and maintain work area
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