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Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings

Remove graffiti and apply anti-graffiti coatings

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCPD3029
State Code
OCQ08
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
039909 - Cleaning
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to remove graffiti and apply preventative materials to different surfaces to form graffiti-resistant surface systems. 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 remove graffiti and apply protective coatings.
  • 1.2 Plan all work to meet relevant requirements of 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 protection equipment PPE as required for each task.
  • 1.4 Inspect work site, inspect and identify existing coating, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.5 Identify materials appropriate to the work application, calculate quantities and prepare, handle safely and locate ready for use.
  • 1.6 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify and report any faults.
2 Prepare site and materials.
  • 2.1 Set-up site area for graffiti removal and preventative application processes.
  • 2.2 Protect surrounding surfaces with drop sheets, masking or removal of objects.
  • 2.3 Check work site to ensure provision of adequate ventilation and implementation of precautions to prevent fire and explosion.
  • 2.4 Install storm water protection systems.
3 Remove graffiti.
  • 3.1 Apply selected removal processes to remove graffiti.
  • 3.2 Remove graffiti from affected area following manufacturers’ specifications.
4 Apply anti-graffiti coating.
  • 4.1 Clean and prepare substrate surfaces for application of sacrificial and non-sacrificial anti-graffiti coatings.
  • 4.2 Prepare and apply selected anti-graffiti coatings following manufacturers’ specifications.
5 Clean up.
  • 5.1 Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal, materials handling and protection of the environment.
  • 5.2 Clear work area, reuse or recycle materials and place waste and unwanted materials into job waste bins or rubbish stockpile.
  • 5.3 Check and maintain tools and equipment and clean with appropriate solvents.
  • 5.4 Dispose of paint waste and water and solvents used in cleaning tools and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner.
  • 5.5 Store tools, equipment and sealed unused materials to avoid spontaneous ignition.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7394 CPCCPD3029A Remove graffiti and apply protective coatings Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGE5 CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating Qualification