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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare.
  2. Prepare new or uncoated surfaces.
  3. Prepare previously coated surfaces.
  4. Clean up.

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

ability to recognise procedures respond to change and contribute to workplace responsibilities such as current work site environmental or sustainability frameworks or management systems

communication skills to

enable clear and direct communication using questioning to identify and confirm requirements share information listen and understand

follow instructions

read and interpret drawings specifications and documentation from a variety of sources

use and interpret nonverbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools equipment or materials

innovation skills to select appropriate tools and equipment respond to workplace challenges and put ideas into action

numeracy skills to apply calculations

organisational skills including the ability to plan and setout work

problem solving skills to recognise and take action to rectify minor faults and problems

teamwork skills to be able to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural social ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

corrosion processes and techniques for the protection of metals

hazards associated with lead asbestos solvents chemicals and dust

interpretation of plans drawings and specifications

job safety analysis JSA and safe work method statements

material safety data sheets MSDS

materials handling and environmentally friendly waste management processes

prevention and rectification procedures for surface coating defects

procedures products and techniques associated with preparation of surfaces

processes for the calculation of material requirements

properties and surface preparation requirements of new substrates

surface coating technology

workplace and equipment safety requirements

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment provided that simulated or projectbased assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions materials activities responsibilities and procedures

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to prepare all surfaces listed in the range statement for finishing providing evidence of the ability to

locate interpret and apply relevant information standards and specifications

comply with site safety plan and OHS legislation regulations and codes of practice applicable to workplace operations

comply with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements

safely and effectively use tools plant and equipment

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

prepare to specification a minimum of four surfaces

one being a new gyprock surface

three being previously coated surfaces with one being an external timber surface one an internal surface and one a metal or masonry surface

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

drawings and documentation relevant to activities

materials relevant to proposed activities

range of surfaces for painting preparation

tools and equipment appropriate to required tasks

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only verified under the particular assessment circumstance but is able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties such as existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff


Range Statement

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 sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified

MSDS

memos

regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to the preparation of surfaces for painting

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to the preparation of surfaces for painting

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Planning and preparation include:

assessment of conditions and hazards

determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies

equipment defect identification

work 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 evacuation

handling 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 factor

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances, including cement and curing agents

organisational first aid

PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

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

electrical fires and/or explosion from combustible materials

falling objects

manual handling

solvents, lead, asbestos, chemicals, fumes and gases

work site visitors and the public

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Tools and equipment include:

drop sheets

duster brushes

filling knives and blades

hammers

hand sanders

heat removal equipment

mechanical sanders

nail punches

putty knives

scrapers

water blasters

wire brushes.

Quality requirements include relevant regulations, including:

Australian standards

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications where specified

workplace operations and procedures.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up management

dust and noise

stormwater protection

waste management.

Statutory and regulatory authority includes:

federal, state and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.

Surfaces include:

horizontal or vertical

inclined or curved

internal or external

timber, metal, masonry, concrete or plaster.

Surface preparation method includes:

chemical stripping

grinding

sanding

scraping (mechanical and hand)

use of heat guns

washing down

water blasting.

Existing substrate and surface may be contaminated with:

dust

films of grease

mild chalking

mild efflorescence

mould

paint films, which are:

blistering

flaking

peeling

cracking

smoke damage.