The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Information includes: | diagrams or sketchesinstructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnelmanufacturer specifications and instructions, where specifiedMSDSmemosregulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to the application of protective paint coating systemsrelevant Australian standardssafe work procedures relating to the application of protective paint coating systemssignageverbal, written and graphical instructionswork bulletinswork schedules, plans and specifications. |
Planning and preparation include: | assessment of conditions and hazardsdetermination of work requirements and safety plans and policiesequipment defect identificationwork site inspection. |
Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include: | emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuationhandling activities that may require the assistance of others or the use of manual or mechanical lifting devices where size, weight or other issues, such as a disability are a factorhazard controlhazardous materials and substancesorganisational first aidPPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practicessafe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:earth leakage boxeselectrical and fire and/or explosion from combustible materialsfalling objectslightingmanual handlingphotovoltaic (solar) panelspower cables, including overhead service trays, cables and conduitsrestricted access barrierssolvents, lead, chemicals, fumes/gasessurrounding structurestraffic controltrip hazardswork access platformswork site visitors and the publicworking at heightsworking in confined spacesworking in proximity to others, work site visitors and the publicuse of firefighting equipmentuse of tools and equipmentworkplace environmental requirements and safety. |
Tools and equipment include: | brushwarebrushware accessoriesbucketscoversdrop sheetsduster brusheshand and mechanical wire brusheshand sandershigh pressure water blastersmechanical grindersmechanical sanderspaint pots and bucketspaint stirrersragsroller accessoriesroller framesscrapersspray equipmentwet and dry film thickness gauges. |
Work platforms include: | aluminium mobile scaffoldselevated work platformshop upsin situ scaffold erected by qualified personnelladdersplanksscissor liftsstepladderstrestles. |
Quality requirements include: | internal company quality policy and standardsmanufacturer specifications, where specifiedrelevant regulations, including Australian standardsworkplace operations and procedures. |
Materials include: | cleaning aidscleaning chemicalssolvents. |
Environmental requirements include: | chemical fumesclean-up managementdust and noiselow odour and emissionsstormwater protectionwaste management. |
Surface to be prepared and coated: | may be:newpreviously coatedincludes:concretefibreglassmetallic (iron, steel, ferrous and non-ferrous metals)plastics, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC). |
Paint coating includes: | polyurethane primer (two pack)epoxy primer (two pack)high build epoxyhigh build chlorinated rubber. |
Surface preparation method includes: | abrasive blastingchemical strippinggrindingheat gunsandingscraping (mechanical and hand)washing down using sugar soapwater blasting. |
: | is to comply with relevant Australian standards. |
Paint coating includes: | corrosion controldecorationhygiene and sanitation protectiontrafficable areas. |
Measurement and dry and wet testing techniques: | are those required to confirm that wet film meets specifications. |
Paint waste, water and solvents disposal includes: | use of manual and machine environmentally sustainable cleaning methodscleaning water re-cycling or professional disposalsolid waste disposal requirements |