Elements and Performance Criteria

diagrams or sketches
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified
MSDS
memos
regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to the application of texture coat paint
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to the application of texture coat paint
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications.

assessment of conditions and hazards
determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies
equipment defect identification
work site inspection.

emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation
handling activities that may require the assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices where size, weight or other issues, such as a disability are a factor
hazard control
hazardous materials and substances
organisational first aid
PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:
earth leakage boxes
electrical and fire and/or explosion from combustible materials
falling objects
lighting
manual handling
power cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduits
restricted access barriers
solvents, lead, chemicals, fumes/gases
surrounding structures
traffic control
trip hazards
work access platforms
work site visitors and the public
working at heights
working in confined spaces
working in proximity to others, work site visitors and the public
use of firefighting equipment
use of tools and equipment
workplace environmental requirements and safety.

include:
brooms
brushes
mixers
roller equipment
sprays
vacuum cleaners
may include:
compressors
hopper guns
hoses and fittings
mobile scaffold
stepladders
trestles and planks.

internal company quality policy and standards
manufacturer specifications, where specified
relevant regulations, including Australian standards
workplace operations and procedures.

clean-up management
dust and noise
sedimentation control
low odour and emissions
vibration
waste management.

is to conform with AS2311 The Painting of Buildings.

is to be by:
brush
roller
may be by:
spray
other application system.

include high-build (acrylic or styrene/acrylic) coatings
may include proprietary products or lines.

brick and masonry
fibrous cement sheeting
off-form concrete
paper-faced plasterboard
tilt-up concrete slabs.

use of manual and machine environmentally sustainable cleaning methods
cleaning water re-cycling or professional disposal
solid waste disposal requirements

Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:

locate, interpret and apply relevant information, standards and specifications
comply with site safety plan and OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations
comply with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements
safely and effectively operate and use tools, plant and equipment
communicate and work effectively and safely with others

prepare and apply to specification texture coat paints using brush and roller and either spray or one other applicator system, to a minimum of:

one complete wall a minimum of 5 square metre with 2 hard edges
one complete wall, ceiling to floor including an internal corner (e.g. wall junction and ceiling/wall junction)
one complete window reveal
dispose of all paint types in an environmentally sustainable way compliant with relevant local legislation and regulations
clean and store painting equipment using environmentally sustainable methods and work practices including waste reticulation systems.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the mandatory task requirements
relevant specifications and work instructions
tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies
material safety data sheets
research resources, including industry related systems information.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.