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Apply advanced decorative paint finishes

Apply advanced decorative paint finishes

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCPD3034
State Code
OCN79
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
040325 - Painting, Decorating And Sign Writing
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to apply advanced decorative paint finishes to a range of different material surfaces. 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 for details of requirements to apply advanced decorative paint finishes and select method of application.
  • 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 protective equipment (PPE) as required for each task.
  • 1.4 Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
  • 1.5 Identify the types and quantities of materials required for the task and safely prepare and position ready for use.
  • 1.6 Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.
2 Prepare application area.
  • 2.1 Check that materials and substrate surfaces are prepared in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and relevant Australian standards.
  • 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 Implement measures to ensure application area remains free of dust and foreign matter.
  • 2.5 Set-up area to apply advanced decorative paint finishes.
3 Produce advanced imitation effects.
  • 3.1 Apply base coat evenly to specified colour and consistency to prepared surface.
  • 3.2 Mix effects medium to designed proportions and colour and apply to produce specified effect.
  • 3.3 Apply clear coating to achieve an even finish to specified sheen level.
4 Apply advanced stencilled effects.
  • 4.1 Select stencil design and lay-out on recommended material.
  • 4.2 Use specified multi-layering transfer method and cut design accurately for multiple colours using a register mark.
  • 4.3 Place and tape initial stencil to designed location and apply paint to produce first colour.
  • 4.4 Locate subsequent stencils and overlays accurately to pattern with each separate colour applied to produce designed finish.
5 Apply advanced lining.
  • 5.1 Set out complex pattern lining to specification using template.
  • 5.2 Apply complex pattern lining to appropriate surfaces for decorative purposes.
6 Apply advanced gilding.
  • 6.1 Apply size to receive gilding.
  • 6.2 Apply gilding finishing techniques, including powders and other specified finishes.
7 Apply large-scale decorative effect.
  • 7.1 Set out specified design to surface.
  • 7.2 Apply decorative effect to specification.
8 Clean up.
  • 8.1 Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal, materials handling and protection of the environment.
  • 8.2 Clear work area, reuse or recycle materials and place waste and unwanted materials into job waste bins or rubbish stockpile.
  • 8.3 Check and maintain tools and equipment and clean with appropriate solvents.
  • 8.4 Dispose of paint waste and water and solvents used in cleaning tools and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner.
  • 8.5 Store tools, equipment and sealed unused materials to avoid spontaneous ignition.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7398 CPCCPD3034A Apply advanced decorative paint finishes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGE5 CPC30620 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating Qualification