Assessor Resource

MSTTF2008
Use adhesives

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to select and safely use adhesives on canvas and sail products.

The unit of competency applies to the bonding of materials with adhesives on canvas and sail products. Work may be conducted in operational indoor or outdoor workplaces and hazardous or exposed conditions.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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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.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to use adhesives work area

2.1

Prepare work area, tools and equipment

2.2

Read and follow workplace procedures and instructions

2.3

Determine nature of materials to be joined and obtain specified adhesives

3

Prepare adhesives

3.1

Select appropriate tools and materials to prepare work piece surfaces and application of adhesive

3.2

Check adhesive manufacturer WHS requirements and take prescribed precautions before using adhesives

3.3

Prepare adhesive to manufacturer instructions

4

Apply adhesive and bond materials

4.1

Prepare work piece surfaces for application of adhesive

4.2

Anchor or otherwise stabilise work piece surfaces to be bonded

4.3

Apply adhesive and join surfaces in accordance with recommended practice

4.4

Allow joins to cure for specified time

4.5

Apply heat to the work piece to assist in curing the joins in accordance with WHS practices, as required

4.6

Remove work piece and informally inspect and test joins for strength

4.7

Consult supervisor to verify results of inspection and take appropriate action to re-work or rectify, as necessary

5

Document and complete operations

5.1

Dispose of or store remaining adhesive in a safe, secure location

5.2

Clean and store tools, electrical cords and equipment securely

5.3

Clean and maintain work area to ensure safe and efficient operations

5.4

Complete work records in accordance with workplace requirements

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices and other reference material

applying relevant standards

locating and interpreting technical information about canvas products, adhesives and equipment used in bonding processes

complying with all relevant safety requirements, including safe use of adhesives, solvents, hand tools and electrical equipment

using hand and power tools, as required, and following work orders and workplace procedures

applying equipment and materials instructions applicable to the use of adhesives

preparing product to be bonded and setting up adhesive application equipment

performing at least three (3) bonding processes, checking result and taking necessary action to rectify, as required, on at least two (2) occasions

performing normal operator maintenance of work area to enable work to be conducted safely and efficiently

documenting and communicating work-related information, including reporting of faults and other problems.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

health, fire and explosion hazards associated with the use of volatile or toxic adhesives and solvents, and specific work health and safety (WHS) requirements regarding their use, safe handling and storage

the range of canvas products in common use

bonding principles and techniques

commonly used glues, adhesives and solvents for bonding canvas and sail materials

curing characteristics of commonly used adhesives and the effects of atmospheric conditions

quality standards for bonding processes

WHS and environmental requirements of relevant industry and enterprise procedures

general housekeeping policies and procedures

WHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in using adhesives, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.


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.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2

Prepare to use adhesives work area

2.1

Prepare work area, tools and equipment

2.2

Read and follow workplace procedures and instructions

2.3

Determine nature of materials to be joined and obtain specified adhesives

3

Prepare adhesives

3.1

Select appropriate tools and materials to prepare work piece surfaces and application of adhesive

3.2

Check adhesive manufacturer WHS requirements and take prescribed precautions before using adhesives

3.3

Prepare adhesive to manufacturer instructions

4

Apply adhesive and bond materials

4.1

Prepare work piece surfaces for application of adhesive

4.2

Anchor or otherwise stabilise work piece surfaces to be bonded

4.3

Apply adhesive and join surfaces in accordance with recommended practice

4.4

Allow joins to cure for specified time

4.5

Apply heat to the work piece to assist in curing the joins in accordance with WHS practices, as required

4.6

Remove work piece and informally inspect and test joins for strength

4.7

Consult supervisor to verify results of inspection and take appropriate action to re-work or rectify, as necessary

5

Document and complete operations

5.1

Dispose of or store remaining adhesive in a safe, secure location

5.2

Clean and store tools, electrical cords and equipment securely

5.3

Clean and maintain work area to ensure safe and efficient operations

5.4

Complete work records in accordance with workplace requirements

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

SOPs

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices, including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output

housekeeping

tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control and recycling

WHS practices

Australian Standards includes:

the relevant industry or Australian Standards that are current at the time this unit is being undertaken

Power tools includes one or more of the following:

spray guns

portable ventilation fans

hot air dryers

heat lamps

WHS practices

WHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and include one or more of the following:

manual handling techniques

SOPs

PPE

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

environmental practices

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:

reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices and other reference material

applying relevant standards

locating and interpreting technical information about canvas products, adhesives and equipment used in bonding processes

complying with all relevant safety requirements, including safe use of adhesives, solvents, hand tools and electrical equipment

using hand and power tools, as required, and following work orders and workplace procedures

applying equipment and materials instructions applicable to the use of adhesives

preparing product to be bonded and setting up adhesive application equipment

performing at least three (3) bonding processes, checking result and taking necessary action to rectify, as required, on at least two (2) occasions

performing normal operator maintenance of work area to enable work to be conducted safely and efficiently

documenting and communicating work-related information, including reporting of faults and other problems.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

relevant Australian Standards

health, fire and explosion hazards associated with the use of volatile or toxic adhesives and solvents, and specific work health and safety (WHS) requirements regarding their use, safe handling and storage

the range of canvas products in common use

bonding principles and techniques

commonly used glues, adhesives and solvents for bonding canvas and sail materials

curing characteristics of commonly used adhesives and the effects of atmospheric conditions

quality standards for bonding processes

WHS and environmental requirements of relevant industry and enterprise procedures

general housekeeping policies and procedures

WHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.

Assessors must:

satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator

have vocational competency in using adhesives, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.

Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.

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
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Prepare work area, tools and equipment 
Read and follow workplace procedures and instructions 
Determine nature of materials to be joined and obtain specified adhesives 
Select appropriate tools and materials to prepare work piece surfaces and application of adhesive 
Check adhesive manufacturer WHS requirements and take prescribed precautions before using adhesives 
Prepare adhesive to manufacturer instructions 
Prepare work piece surfaces for application of adhesive 
Anchor or otherwise stabilise work piece surfaces to be bonded 
Apply adhesive and join surfaces in accordance with recommended practice 
Allow joins to cure for specified time 
Apply heat to the work piece to assist in curing the joins in accordance with WHS practices, as required 
Remove work piece and informally inspect and test joins for strength 
Consult supervisor to verify results of inspection and take appropriate action to re-work or rectify, as necessary 
Dispose of or store remaining adhesive in a safe, secure location 
Clean and store tools, electrical cords and equipment securely 
Clean and maintain work area to ensure safe and efficient operations 
Complete work records in accordance with workplace requirements 

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