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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan surface preparation.

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.

Health and safety requirements must include:

selection, correct fitting, and use of PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

emergency procedures, including:

evacuation

first aid

location and use of fire-fighting equipment

hazard identification and risk control procedures

safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

concealed services (water, power and gas)

lighting

restricted access barriers

traffic control

working at heights

work site visitors and the public

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of machines

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements.

Tools and equipment must include at least two of the following:

air compressor

deburring tools

roller sleeve

ruler and marking tools

sanding equipment.

Personal protective equipment must include:

gloves

goggles

mask.

Cleaners used must include one or more of the following:

alcohol

garnet paper

methylated spirits

mineral turpentine

thinners

wax and grease remover

wet and dry sandpaper.

Paint applicator must include:

brushware

roller

spray gun.

Performance Evidence

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and must safely prepare the following surfaces each measuring at least one square metre, in readiness for application of signs:

brick wall

gyprock wall

metal

plastic.

In doing the above work, the person must:

use appropriate sanding and cleaning techniques for each surface

select, prepare and apply correct undercoat and primer for a painted surface

apply paint using each of following application methods:

brush paint

roll paint

spray paint

identify and rectify defects in paint application.

Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

range of coating types and their characteristics, including:

acrylic lacquers and their thinner or reducer

clear finishes and their thinner

oil-based paints and their solvents

spraying enamel and its thinner

two-pack paints and their thinner

water-based paints and their thinner

range of undercoats and primers and their application to different surfaces, including:

brick

plasterboard

metals

plastics

purpose and application of the following when preparing surfaces for signs:

manufacturer specifications relating to paint and other products used in surface preparation

safety data sheets (SDS)

safe work method statements (SWMS)

safety and environmental legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to working with paint and other products used in surface preparation

statutory and regulatory authority requirements, particularly those relating to:

removal of waste products

storage of chemicals.