Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to spray equipment and painting materials work orders basic plans and safety procedures

communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications coordination of work with site supervisor other workers and customers and the reporting of work outcomes and problems

plan and organise activities including the preparation and layout of the worksite and the obtaining of equipment and materials to avoid any back tracking workflow interruptions or wastage

work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise workflow and productivity

use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements calculate area and estimate material requirements

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate coating problems avoid reworking and wastage

use the workplace technology related to spraying operations including tools equipment and measuring devices

Required knowledge

identification of spray equipment processes and procedures

characteristics of the coatings and base materials in terms of toxicity reactivity flammability required viscosity and recoatability

effects of the fumes heat and other radiations on surface coatings

the methods to prevent contamination of surfaces during and after surface coating

workflow in relation to spraying operations

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

Critical Aspects of Evidence

Locate interpret and apply information relevant to the materials being applied and the application equipment

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment products and materials including use of personal protective equipment

Follow work instructions operating procedures and inspection practices to

minimise the risk of injury to self and others

prevent damage to goods equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Select and apply surface coatings including the adjustment of spray equipment to effect required spray pattern for a minimum of three different surface types and shapes

Maintain spray equipment and work area including spray booth

Work effectively with others

Modify activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

Resource Implications

Spray equipment spray booth coatings and cleaning products

Method of Assessment

Assessment methods must confirm consistency of performance over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts

Assessment should be by direct observation of tasks and questioning on underpinning knowledge

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other relevant units of competency

Context of Assessment

Assessment may occur on the job or in a workplace simulated facility with relevant process equipment materials work instructions and deadlines

Unit context

Spray guns are to include:

Coatings are to include:

Tools and equipment may include but are not limited to:

Material to be applied may include but are not limited to:

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures