Assessor Resource

FWPWPP3227
Vacuum paint

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to paint articles using a vacuum painting line with drying ovens and de-nibbing machines.

The unit applies to production technicians and operators who vacuum paint in a forest products factory setting.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to jurisdiction.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Prepare for vacuum painting process.

1.1 Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify and follow safe work procedure for vacuum painting.

1.3 Acquire type and quantity of articles to be vacuum painted from storage location.

1.4 Check equipment for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site requirements.

1.5 Plan and select vacuum painting process, feed rates and paint in line with site procedures.

1.6 Load paint products in equipment in line with manufacturer's specifications and safe work procedure.

1.7 Manufacture and fit paint templates according to manufacturer's specifications and safe work procedure.

1.8 Communicate with relevant personnel as required, to ensure safety and production requirements are met.

2. Vacuum paint.

2.1 Operate vacuum paint coater in line with recipes and manufacturer's recommendations.

2.2 Apply paint and continuously monitor and adjust flow rates and viscosity in line with site requirements.

2.3 Continuously monitor paint operations and wet film thickness, clearing blockages and filters to maintain paint coverage to specifications.

2.4 Regularly check products for surface quality and contamination in line with site requirements and take corrective action.

2.5 Remove sub-standard painted items from painting process and review for further action.

2.6 Calibrate test equipment and regularly test samples of paint.

3. Operate drying oven.

3.1 Start ovens and bring to operating temperature in line with manufacturer's specifications.

3.2 Monitor oven drying processes in line with standard operating procedures.

3.3 Reject and dispose of products with oven drying defects in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

3.4 Adjust drying operations in response to paint adhesion test results.

4. Operate de-nibber.

4.1 Set up and start de-nibbing machine in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

4.2 Select and install profile flap brushes.

4.3 Process and assess sample strips.

4.4 Reject and dispose of products with de-nibber defects in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

4.5 Adjust de-nibbing process in line with sample results.

4.6 Operate and monitor de-nibbing machine in line with standard operating procedures.

4.7 Investigate and resolve routine de-nibbing problems.

5. Shut down and clean equipment and record information.

5.1 Shut down equipment in coordination with other line operators and site procedures.

5.2 Turn off vacuum coater, dryer and de-nibber and flush equipment in line with standard operating procedures.

5.3 Dispose of excess paint and flushing liquid in line with statutory requirements and environmental regulations.

5.4 Store equipment and paint in line with statutory requirements and environmental regulations.

5.5 Record and report processing and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

identify hazards and control risk in the work area

set up vacuum painting process

set parameters on equipment

load paint products

manufacture and fit paint templates

operate vacuum paint coater and maintain paint coverage according to work order specifications

adjust paint flow rates and viscosity

clear vacuum paint blockages and filters

calibrate test equipment and test samples of paint throughout the vacuum paint process

operate, monitor and adjust drying oven according to standard operating procedure

set up and operate de-nibbing machine

install profile flap brushes in de-nibbing machine

identify, remove and dispose of defective products during the vacuum painting, oven drying and de-nibbing process

shut down and clean vacuum paint coater, drying oven and de-nibbing machine according to standard operating procedure

shut-down and flush equipment

store materials and equipment and dispose of waste according to statutory and environmental protection requirements.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

safe work procedures relevant to the set-up, operation, shut-down and cleaning of vacuum painting, oven drying and de-nibbing equipment

procedures for hazard identification and risk control during the entire vacuum painting process including:

paints, their viscosity, film thickness, film wetness and feed rates

procedures for the safe handling, use and storage of paints including their safety data sheets (SDS)

procedures for clearing blockages and cleaning filters during the vacuum paint process

procedures for safe disposal of waste materials according to environmental protection requirements

workplace storage and labelling systems used to support the vacuum painting process

workplace communication channels and protocols used to communicate with relevant personnel

procedures for sample testing and calibration of sample testing equipment

paint recipes and how they are applied in the vacuum paint process

procedures for identifying product contamination and defects including:

dust, water spots, oil spots from equipment or oily finger prints

orange peel effect

incomplete cover

solvent boil

procedures for equipment lock-out

procedures for identifying, recording and reporting vacuum painting process and equipment fault information

procedures for emergency response (accident, fire, serious equipment fault).

The following resources must be made available:

work order

articles to be vacuum painted

storage location

personal protective equipment required to vacuum paint

vacuum painting chamber

drying oven

de-nibber together with continuous roller conveyors

paint suitable for vacuum coating

paint templates

vacuum paint recipes

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

established recording and reporting mechanisms (manual or computer-based log book)

sample safe work procedures for:

vacuum painting, drying and de-nibbing process

testing samples

cleaning machinery

manufacturer’s equipment guidebook

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1. Prepare for vacuum painting process.

1.1 Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel.

1.2 Identify and follow safe work procedure for vacuum painting.

1.3 Acquire type and quantity of articles to be vacuum painted from storage location.

1.4 Check equipment for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site requirements.

1.5 Plan and select vacuum painting process, feed rates and paint in line with site procedures.

1.6 Load paint products in equipment in line with manufacturer's specifications and safe work procedure.

1.7 Manufacture and fit paint templates according to manufacturer's specifications and safe work procedure.

1.8 Communicate with relevant personnel as required, to ensure safety and production requirements are met.

2. Vacuum paint.

2.1 Operate vacuum paint coater in line with recipes and manufacturer's recommendations.

2.2 Apply paint and continuously monitor and adjust flow rates and viscosity in line with site requirements.

2.3 Continuously monitor paint operations and wet film thickness, clearing blockages and filters to maintain paint coverage to specifications.

2.4 Regularly check products for surface quality and contamination in line with site requirements and take corrective action.

2.5 Remove sub-standard painted items from painting process and review for further action.

2.6 Calibrate test equipment and regularly test samples of paint.

3. Operate drying oven.

3.1 Start ovens and bring to operating temperature in line with manufacturer's specifications.

3.2 Monitor oven drying processes in line with standard operating procedures.

3.3 Reject and dispose of products with oven drying defects in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

3.4 Adjust drying operations in response to paint adhesion test results.

4. Operate de-nibber.

4.1 Set up and start de-nibbing machine in line with manufacturer's recommendations.

4.2 Select and install profile flap brushes.

4.3 Process and assess sample strips.

4.4 Reject and dispose of products with de-nibber defects in line with site procedures and environmental requirements.

4.5 Adjust de-nibbing process in line with sample results.

4.6 Operate and monitor de-nibbing machine in line with standard operating procedures.

4.7 Investigate and resolve routine de-nibbing problems.

5. Shut down and clean equipment and record information.

5.1 Shut down equipment in coordination with other line operators and site procedures.

5.2 Turn off vacuum coater, dryer and de-nibber and flush equipment in line with standard operating procedures.

5.3 Dispose of excess paint and flushing liquid in line with statutory requirements and environmental regulations.

5.4 Store equipment and paint in line with statutory requirements and environmental regulations.

5.5 Record and report processing and equipment faults to appropriate personnel.

Not Applicable

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

identify hazards and control risk in the work area

set up vacuum painting process

set parameters on equipment

load paint products

manufacture and fit paint templates

operate vacuum paint coater and maintain paint coverage according to work order specifications

adjust paint flow rates and viscosity

clear vacuum paint blockages and filters

calibrate test equipment and test samples of paint throughout the vacuum paint process

operate, monitor and adjust drying oven according to standard operating procedure

set up and operate de-nibbing machine

install profile flap brushes in de-nibbing machine

identify, remove and dispose of defective products during the vacuum painting, oven drying and de-nibbing process

shut down and clean vacuum paint coater, drying oven and de-nibbing machine according to standard operating procedure

shut-down and flush equipment

store materials and equipment and dispose of waste according to statutory and environmental protection requirements.

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

safe work procedures relevant to the set-up, operation, shut-down and cleaning of vacuum painting, oven drying and de-nibbing equipment

procedures for hazard identification and risk control during the entire vacuum painting process including:

paints, their viscosity, film thickness, film wetness and feed rates

procedures for the safe handling, use and storage of paints including their safety data sheets (SDS)

procedures for clearing blockages and cleaning filters during the vacuum paint process

procedures for safe disposal of waste materials according to environmental protection requirements

workplace storage and labelling systems used to support the vacuum painting process

workplace communication channels and protocols used to communicate with relevant personnel

procedures for sample testing and calibration of sample testing equipment

paint recipes and how they are applied in the vacuum paint process

procedures for identifying product contamination and defects including:

dust, water spots, oil spots from equipment or oily finger prints

orange peel effect

incomplete cover

solvent boil

procedures for equipment lock-out

procedures for identifying, recording and reporting vacuum painting process and equipment fault information

procedures for emergency response (accident, fire, serious equipment fault).

The following resources must be made available:

work order

articles to be vacuum painted

storage location

personal protective equipment required to vacuum paint

vacuum painting chamber

drying oven

de-nibber together with continuous roller conveyors

paint suitable for vacuum coating

paint templates

vacuum paint recipes

relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information

established recording and reporting mechanisms (manual or computer-based log book)

sample safe work procedures for:

vacuum painting, drying and de-nibbing process

testing samples

cleaning machinery

manufacturer’s equipment guidebook

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessor requirements

Assessors must:

hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work order is reviewed and checked with appropriate personnel. 
Identify and follow safe work procedure for vacuum painting. 
Acquire type and quantity of articles to be vacuum painted from storage location. 
Check equipment for operational effectiveness in line with manufacturer's recommendations and site requirements. 
Plan and select vacuum painting process, feed rates and paint in line with site procedures. 
Load paint products in equipment in line with manufacturer's specifications and safe work procedure. 
Manufacture and fit paint templates according to manufacturer's specifications and safe work procedure. 
Communicate with relevant personnel as required, to ensure safety and production requirements are met. 
Operate vacuum paint coater in line with recipes and manufacturer's recommendations. 
Apply paint and continuously monitor and adjust flow rates and viscosity in line with site requirements. 
Continuously monitor paint operations and wet film thickness, clearing blockages and filters to maintain paint coverage to specifications. 
Regularly check products for surface quality and contamination in line with site requirements and take corrective action. 
Remove sub-standard painted items from painting process and review for further action. 
Calibrate test equipment and regularly test samples of paint. 
Start ovens and bring to operating temperature in line with manufacturer's specifications. 
Monitor oven drying processes in line with standard operating procedures. 
Reject and dispose of products with oven drying defects in line with site procedures and environmental requirements. 
Adjust drying operations in response to paint adhesion test results. 
Set up and start de-nibbing machine in line with manufacturer's recommendations. 
Select and install profile flap brushes. 
Process and assess sample strips. 
Reject and dispose of products with de-nibber defects in line with site procedures and environmental requirements. 
Adjust de-nibbing process in line with sample results. 
Operate and monitor de-nibbing machine in line with standard operating procedures. 
Investigate and resolve routine de-nibbing problems. 
Shut down equipment in coordination with other line operators and site procedures. 
Turn off vacuum coater, dryer and de-nibber and flush equipment in line with standard operating procedures. 
Dispose of excess paint and flushing liquid in line with statutory requirements and environmental regulations. 
Store equipment and paint in line with statutory requirements and environmental regulations. 
Record and report processing and equipment faults to appropriate personnel. 

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