Elements and Performance Criteria

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competency, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole and facilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Techniques are to include:

decontamination and repair

including stripping

wash off

stoppings

(epoxy

button lac

water putty

wax)

plugs and refinishing

Surface faults may include:

machine marks

bruising

pencil marks

grease

cross-sanding marks

scratches

glue marks

dirt marks

insect and termite holes

holes

knots

blisters

rubber marks

burns or tears

ropiness and foreign matter in the polish

Surfaces may include but are not limited to:

solid timber

manufactured board

metal

Unit context

OH&S requirements include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and local safe operating procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the application of surface coatings

Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:

brushes

rollers

soup rubbers

paint trays

power agitators

sanders

liquid containers

scrapers

quirk sticks

sandpapers

cotton rags

hessian

steel wool

sandpaper

abrasive papers

Materials to be applied may include but are not limited to:

lacquers

paints

acrylics

enamels

one-pot polyurethane

methylated spirits

pigments

spirit colours

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the use and operation of tools and equipment

Workplace instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communications

Manufacturers' instructions for the use of equipment and materials

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be determined to confirm competency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement.
Critical Aspects of Evidence
Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information
Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others
prevent damage to goods, equipment or products
maintain required production output and product quality

Repair and finish a minimum of four damaged surfaces, including:

a strip off and refinish
two touch ups involving different repair techniques
with only one being a metal surface
Maintain application equipment
Work effectively with others
Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Underpinning Knowledge
Repair and touch up techniques
Decontamination materials, techniques and safety requirements
Identification of application techniques
Characteristics of coatings and base materials in terms of toxicity, reactivity, flammability, required viscosity and recoatability
The methods to prevent contamination of surfaces during and after surface coating
Workflow in relation to the application of surface coatings

Underpinning Skills
Information. Collect, organise and understand information related to coating materials, cleaning materials, work orders and safety procedures
Communication. Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications, coordination of work with site supervisor, other workers and customers, and the reporting of work outcomes and problems
Planning. Plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of coating equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, work flow interruptions or wastage
Teamwork. Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity
Mathematical ideas and techniques. Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area, estimate paint requirements and estimate material requirements
Solve problems. Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate coating problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage
Use of technology. Use the limited workplace technology related to coating including tools, equipment and measuring devices

Resource Implications
Surface coating application equipment, coatings, other consumables, and materials to be repaired.

Method of Assessment
Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts.
Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge.
Assessment should be conducted over time and will generally be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency.

Context of Assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment, materials, work instructions and deadlines.

Key Competency Levels
NB:These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
There are three levels available:
Level 1 where work is within set conditions and process
Level 2 where the management or facilitation of conditions or process is exercised; and
Level 3 where the design and/or development of conditions or process is required
Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(2)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(1)