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Prepare surfaces for coating

Prepare surfaces for coating

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD248E
State Code
ODB70
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
26
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare surfaces for coatings including but not limited to adhesives, primers, surface coatings and finishes, which may be applied by hand or machine.This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to operators who are required to identify work requirements, prepare materials and equipment, check product for quality and conformity to specifications, prepare the surfaces and recognise and respond to process control variances.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify requirements from job specifications
  • 1.2 Identify and exclude sources of contamination
  • 1.3 Perform housekeeping tasks to prepare for work to be undertaken
  • 1.4 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and acting on hazards
2. Prepare surface
  • 2.1 Check process is operating according to specifications and work requirements
  • 2.2 Prepare surface for coating from job requirements
  • 2.3 Ensure output meets job specifications and quality standards
  • 2.4 Monitor and maintain supply of materials to support operation of process
  • 2.5 Accurately complete logs and records
  • 2.6 Apply waste management strategies according to workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Clean equipment and work area according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures
3. Respond to process control variances
  • 3.1 Recognise and log process control variances and their causes
  • 3.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes
  • 3.3 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAJ15 PMBPROD248 Prepare surfaces for coating Unit of competency