Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Work instructions, including plans, specifications, quality requirements and operational details are obtained from relevant information, confirmed and applied for planning and preparation purposes.
- Safety (OHS) requirements are followed in accordance with safety plans and policies.
- Signage and barricade requirements are identified and implemented.
- Tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks are consistent with the requirements of the job, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
- Materials quantity requirements are calculated in accordance with plans, specifications and quality requirements.
- Materials appropriate to the work application are identified, obtained, prepared, safely handled and located ready for use.
- Environmental requirements are identified for the project in accordance with environmental plans and regulatory obligations and applied.
- Prepare application area.
- Area is set up for application processes to suit surfaces to be painted.
- Adjoining surfaces to application area are protected by masking off or covering prior to application of decorative paint finishing materials.
- Ventilation is provided in application area to maintain safety of self and others.
- Measures are taken to ensure application area is dust free.
- Produce imitation marble effects.
- Ground coat of specified colour and consistency is applied evenly to prepared surface for both traditional and modern imitation granite and lapis effects.
- Marbling medium is mixed to designed proportions and colour and correctly applied to produce veins and markings as per sample in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job specifications.
- Clear coating is applied to achieve an even finish to specified sheen level in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job specifications.
- Produce imitation wood grain effects.
- Ground coat of specified colour and consistency is applied evenly to prepared surface for traditional complex imitation wood grain effects including inlays.
- Wood graining medium is mixed to designed proportions and colour and correctly applied to produce grain markings as per sample and in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job specifications.
- Specific highlights are added to match sample of decorative paint finishing materials in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job specifications.
- Clear coating is applied to achieve an even finish to specified sheen level in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job specifications.
- Apply advanced stencils.
- Stencil design is selected and laid out onto recommended material.
- Specified multi-layering transfer method is used and design is cut accurately for multiple colours using a 'register' mark.
- Initial stencil is placed and taped to designed location and paint is applied to produce first colour to specifications.
- Subsequent stencils and overlays are located accurately to pattern with each separate colour applied to specifications to produce designed finish in accordance with manufacturer specifications and job specifications.
- Apply advanced lining and special finishes and techniques.
- Complex pattern lining and textures, including Gris Lais are applied to appropriate surfaces for decorative purposes as specified
- Gold leaf and other metallic finishes such as aluminium and bronze are applied to complex surfaces for decorative purposes.
- Gilding and gilding powder in mediums are applied to selected surfaces.
- Finishing techniques are applied, including waxes and other suitable finishes.
- Trowelled decorative finishes, including Stucco Venezia are applied using a range of tools and techniques
- Create large scale decorative projects
- Clean up and store equipment.
- Special effect painting equipment and spray painting equipment are dismantled, cleaned, maintained and stored.
- Waste and unwanted materials are removed and placed into job waste bins or rubbish stockpile in a safe and effective manner in accordance with sound work practices compliant with environmental requirements.
- Unused materials are sealed and stored/stacked in accordance with standard material handling practices and techniques and company requirements.
- Paint waste, water and solvents used in cleaning painting equipment are disposed of in an environmentally sustainable manner and in accordance with relevant legislative requirements.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer specifications and/or standard work practices.