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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Select coatings, adhesives and additives
   • Coatings, adhesives and additives are selected according to job specifications
   • Suitability of coatings, adhesives and additives are checked and appropriate action is taken to meet quality standards of client requirements, and enterprise and industry standards
   • Coatings, adhesives and additives are selected according to suitability of substrate, physical and chemical properties and performance
2. Prepare coatings, adhesives and additives
   • Coatings, adhesives and additives are prepared according to Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements and manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions with suitable precautions to minimise waste
   • Correct weight/volume of coatings, adhesives and additives are mixed and prepared to match job specification and the process to be used
   • Formulation of coatings, adhesives and additives is appropriately recorded
3. Store and handle coatings, adhesives and additives
   • Coatings, adhesives and additives are appropriately stored, handled and labelled according to manufacturer’s/supplier’s instructions to prevent damage or hazards to personnel
   • Coatings, adhesives and additives are stored and used in a manner that ensures use before use-by dates

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

correctly prepare coatings and adhesives according to job specifications

prepare TWO different coatings or adhesives for specific end-use requirements to meet job and workplace specifications.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

summarise selection of coatings/adhesives to match process and job requirements

describe how to determine suitability of the coatings/adhesives for the particular process

explain how characteristics of coatings/adhesives are matched to the job/substrate

explain how to determine if coatings/adhesives adhere to the substrate

identify health and safety concerns related to preparation, handling and storage of coatings/adhesives

outline correct handling procedures

describe details required to calculate quantities of coatings/adhesives

describe details required to record the formulation of coatings/adhesives

identify environmental conditions relevant to the storage of coatings/adhesives

outline conventions for labelling coatings/adhesives

identify required manuals, safety and other documentation and briefly outline the relevant information in each source.

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