Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for surface coating removal
- Materials safety data sheets and/or product application and safety information are read and used to inform work practices
- OHS requirements, including ventilation requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Surface coating is tested to identify the type of material and methods required remove the coating
- Tools, equipment and materials suitable for the removal tasks are selected and checked for safe operation/application
- Accessories and consumables are identified for the removal tasks
- Remove surface coatings
- Sequence of work is identified, maximising potential of any chemical for the removal operation
- Equipment, chemicals and abrasives are used within manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
- Surface coating is removed according to workplace procedures and specifications
- Surfaces are inspected to ensure removal of surface coating is to workplace standard
- Defects found after removal of surface coating are dealt with and/or reported in accordance with workplace procedures
- Clean work area and maintain equipment
- Item is stored and labelled ready for next process
- Equipment is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately
- Unserviceable equipment is tagged, faults are identified and appropriate personnel are informed
- Chemicals and other materials are stored or disposed of correctly according to regulations
- Work area is cleaned ready for next process or task