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Provide surface coatings application advice

Provide surface coatings application advice

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS755
State Code
AXM63
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to provide advice on surface coatings application to customers. A surface coating is any liquid (e.g. solvent or emulsion-based) material applied to a solid surface for decorative and/or protective reasonsThis unit of competency applies to paint technologists, technical service personnel, research and development personnel, or those in similar roles who are required to apply in-depth physiochemical knowledge of surface coatings and their application in order to determine appropriate coatings, recommend preparation and application methods, and identify and solve problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Match coating to substrate
  • 1.1 Identify substrate to be used
  • 1.2 Determine requirements of final coated surface
  • 1.3 Recommend appropriate coating system
2 Recommend preparation and application techniques
  • 2.1 Recommend substrate preparation
  • 2.2 Select appropriate coating application equipment
  • 2.3 Determine required rheology of coating
  • 2.4 Specify required coating tests and interpret test results
  • 2.5 Specify coating application
3 Analyse problems with surface coatings
  • 3.1 Identify non-conformances in coated product
  • 3.2 Distinguish between preparation, application and paint problems
  • 3.3 Recommend correct preparation and application to prevent problems
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8907 PMAOPS755A Provide surface coatings application advice Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BAM9 PMA60116 Advanced Diploma of Process Plant Technology Qualification