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:

Unit Context

OH&S requirements may include legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods codes 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 accurate matching of colours

Tools and equipment may include:
mixing pots
brushes
spray equipment and mechanical mixer/vibrator
colour rubber
colour wad

Materials may include:
spirit-based stains
pigments
lacquers
oil varnish
two-part polyurethane
methylated spirits
lacquer thinners
mineral turpentine and polish

Colouring agents may include:
pigments
dyes
stains
universal tinters and toning lacquer

Properties of colouring agents may include but not be limited to:
colour
specific gravity
staining power
refractive power
texture
durability
opacity
spreading power
toxicity and oil absorptive power

Personal protective equipment

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

Information and procedures

Manufacturers' specifications and operational procedures

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

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated 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
Locate, interpret and apply information relevant to the colour matching equipment

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection practices to:

minimise the risk of injury to self and others
prevent damage to goods, equipment and products
maintain required production output and product quality
Accurately colour match using pigments and/or stains on a minimum of five occasions
Record colour formulae for production situations
Work effectively with others

Underpinning Knowledge
The types, characteristics and degradation patterns of coatings and stains
The properties of coated and stained surface materials and the impact of these on colouring
The types, characteristics, uses and limitations of colouring agents
The types, uses and limitations of matching aids
Product catalogues and other information systems
Material safety management systems and related safety requirements

Underpinning Skills
Information. Collect, organise and understand information related to colour matching processes, products and techniques, work orders, plans, 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 equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking, workflow 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, calculate colouring ratios and estimate material requirements
Solve problems. Use pre-checking and inspection techniques to anticipate colour matching problems, avoid reworking and avoid wastage
Use of technology. Use the limited workplace technology related to colour matching aids, tools, equipment, calculators and measuring devices

Resource Implications
Safe work area, sample colouring requirements, colouring agents, base coating products, mixing and testing equipment and cleaning equipment and materials.

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 may 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
(1)

Working with others and in teams
(1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(2)

Using technology
(1)