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Prepare existing coated surface for painting

Prepare existing coated surface for painting

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCPD3021
State Code
OCN92
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040325 - Painting, Decorating And Sign Writing
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
56
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to restore, repair and prepare different material surfaces for the application of paint. A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industrymeets this requirement.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare.
  • 1.1 Review work instructions to prepare surfaces for painting.
  • 1.2 Plan all work to meet relevant requirements of Australian Standards, work health and safety (WHS), Commonwealth and state or territory legislation, environmental plans and obligations, manufacturers’ specifications, and workplace requirements.
  • 1.3 Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for each task.
  • 1.4 Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.5 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify/report any faults.
2 Prepare previously coated surfaces.
  • 2.1 Determine and test condition and nature of existing substrate and surface material by performing adhesion test.
  • 2.2 Select surface preparation method in accordance with environmental, finish and substrate requirements.
  • 2.3 Prepare surfaces by removing unwanted coatings and loose debris.
  • 2.4 Repair surface defects, apply suitable primer, stop, fill and sand imperfections to smooth finish ready for painting.
3 Clean up.
  • 3.1 Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal, materials handling and protection of the environment.
  • 3.2 Clear work area, reuse or recycle materials and place waste and unwanted materials into job waste bins or rubbish stockpile.
  • 3.3 Check and maintain tools and equipment and clean with appropriate solvents.
  • 3.4 Dispose of paint waste and of water and solvents used in cleaning tools and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner.
  • 3.5 Store tools, equipment and sealed unused materials to avoid spontaneous ignition.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7385 CPCCPD3021A Prepare surfaces for painting Unit of competency