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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan the job
   • Items to be bonded and repaired are identified from work orders
   • FRP materials and equipment are identified, selected and prepared
   • Component surface area is calculated and FRP materials are prepared
   • Required quantities of gel-coat, resins, catalyst and matting are calculated
   • Correct set-up and facilities of ventilated work area are confirmed and faults and non-compliances are reported
2. Bond and repair components
   • Workplace procedures are identified and followed
   • FRP edges and surfaces are prepared according to workplace procedures
   • FRP materials are mixed in approved containers
   • FRP materials are applied according to workplace procedures
   • Components are finished according to workplace quality procedures
3. Complete work processes
   • Equipment is cleaned and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Work area is cleaned, and waste materials are disposed of or recycled according to workplace procedures
   • Completed FRP component is checked against job specifications
   • Workplace documents are completed according to procedures

Range Statement

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Materials and equipment must include:	catalyst FRP specialist tools gel-coats and pigments measuring equipment for bonding and repairing fibreglass components mixing containers for bonding and repairing fibreglass components reinforced matting release agents resins.
Workplace procedures must include:	use of FRP equipment WHS requirements to bond and repair fibreglass components.

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