Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan and prepare.
- Work instructions and operational details are obtained using 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 selected to carry out tasks are consistent with job requirements, checked for serviceability and any faults are rectified or reported prior to commencement.
- Material 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 statutory and regulatory authority requirements, and are applied.
- Finishes to be applied to all surfaces are identified in accordance with job requirements and manufacturer specifications.
- Prepare new or uncoated surfaces.
- Suitability of surface is determined in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and job specifications.
- Surface preparation method is correctly selected in accordance with the environment, finish and substrate requirements.
- Surface is prepared to manufacturer specifications in compliance with substrate requirements, specifications and relevant standards.
- Surface imperfections are stopped, filled and sanded to required finish in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and job specifications.
- Prepare previously coated surfaces.
- Condition and nature of existing substrate and surface material are determined and tested in accordance with relevant standards.
- Potential hazards are identified and correct procedures are used to reduce risks in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and job specifications.
- Surface preparation method is correctly selected in accordance with the environment, finish and substrate requirements.
- Surfaces are prepared by removing unwanted coatings and loose debris.
- Surface defects are repaired and imperfections stopped, filled and sanded to smooth finish ready for required finish in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and job specifications.
- Clean up.
- Waste and unwanted materials are removed and placed into job waste bins or rubbish stockpile in accordance with sound work practices and compliance with environmental requirements.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored safely and effectively to manufacturer specifications.
- Unused materials are sealed and stored/stacked in accordance with standard material handling practices and techniques and company requirements.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in a manner to avoid spontaneous combustion in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specifications.