Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS requirements
are to be in accordance with Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures. Requirements may include but not be limited to the use of personal protective equipment and clothing, fire fighting equipment, first aid equipment, hazard and risk control and elimination of hazardous materials and substances, manual handling including lifting and carrying.
Legislative requirements
are to be in accordance with applicable legislation from all levels of government that affect organisational operation. Requirements may include but not be limited to award and enterprise agreements, industrial relations, Australian Standards, confidentiality and privacy, OHS, the environment, equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, relevant industry codes of practice, duty of care and heritage.
Organisational requirements
may include but not be limited to legal, organisational and site guidelines, policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility, quality assurance, procedural manuals, quality and continuous improvement processes and standards, OHS, emergency and evacuation, ethical standards, recording and reporting, access and equity principles and practices, equipment use, maintenance and storage, environmental management (waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Surface preparation
refers to the preparation of product material for finish coating, either powder coating or other finish paint type surface, through solvent or mechanical means. Mechanical means may be steel brush, file, etc.
Instructions
Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment
Production planning figures
Workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, specifications, drawings and designs
Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications
Manufacturer instructions for the use of equipment and materials
Tools and equipment
are to include files, hand rasps, hand finishing tools, power tools, jigs and power sanders
Materials
may include metal, aluminium or composite materials
Hazards
may include acids, hydrocarbons and other solvents as both liquid or vapour, moving equipment and machinery and manual handling hazards.
Solvents
may include a range of cleaning materials including acids, hydrocarbons etc. The application of solvents may be by brush, spraying, wiping, or dipping in a solvent bath

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Comply with legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices and procedures for undertaking surface preparation
Consistent safe performance and standards are demonstrated
Material properties and qualities are understood and provided for
Appropriate action is taken to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personnel
A minimum of two surfaces are prepared for powder coating or other finish without the need for further preparation
Communicate effectively and work safely with others in the work area
Work area housekeeping activities, including cleanup, are performed effectively and in accordance with organisational procedures

Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to identifying a sample
specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the Furnishing Industry Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on underpinning knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application
Assessment may be applied under project related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency