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Undertake surface preparation

Undertake surface preparation

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFSS2003
State Code
WI656
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030199 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers preparing surfaces, by hand or machine, for protective coatings, under-coatings and finishes using solvents.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Establish work requirements
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to surface preparation are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Instructions, plans and/or work instructions are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks
  • 1.3 Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
  • 1.4 Where required, appropriate solvent and application method is selected to meet job specification
2 Prepare worksite and set up equipment
  • 2.1 Worksite is prepared in accordance with surface cleaning activity
  • 2.2 Appropriate equipment and any required consumables are assembled, set up and prepared in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
  • 2.3 Hazards are recognised and steps adopted to ensure safety
3 Prepare surfaces using solvents as required
  • 3.1 Surfaces are prepared for procedures
  • 3.2 Safe working environment for solvent use is established according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
  • 3.3 Solvents are applied
  • 3.4 Treated surface is neutralised and made safe to handle
  • 3.5 The area is made safe in accordance with organisational procedures
4 Prepare surfaces using mechanical means
  • 4.1 Safe working environment for mechanical surface preparation is established according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Surfaces are prepared to specifications using mechanical means
  • 4.3 Adjustments are made, as required, to meet specifications
  • 4.4 Surface preparation faults are rectified as necessary
  • 4.5 Equipment used is cleaned and checked for damage and operational faults in accordance with organisational procedures
5 Ensure surfaces are adequately prepared and clean up
  • 5.1 Surface preparation is assessed for cleanliness and conformance with specification
  • 5.2 Any faults in the surface preparation are identified and action taken to remedy them in accordance with procedures
  • 5.3 Problems are reported to a designated person
  • 5.4 Records and documentation are completed in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 5.5 Work area is restored and waste disposed of in accordance with organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8800 LMFSS2004A Undertake surface preparation Unit of competency