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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work
  2. Prepare for application of materials
  3. Apply finishing materials
  4. Clean work area and maintain equipment

Required Skills

Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to coating materials cleaning materials work orders 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 coating 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 avoid wastage

use the limited workplace technology related to coating including tools equipment and measuring devices

Required knowledge

identification of application techniques

characteristics of stains fillers and bleaches in terms of toxicity reactivity flammability viscosity

the methods to prevent contamination of surfaces during and after processing

workflow in relation to the application stains fillers and bleach


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.

Unit context

Workplace health and safety requirements include OHS legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous substances and dangerous goods code and local safe operating procedures

Work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

Work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the application of stains, fillers and bleach

Stains are to include:

lacquer-based wiping stain and spirit-based and may include: water and oil-based

Fillers are to include:

oil-based

water-based and plastic (one-pot) filler

Bleach is to include:

two-solution bleach and may include oxalic acid bleach

Surfaces

Surfaces include solid timber and manufactured board

Tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to:

liquid containers

rubber gloves

face masks

spray booths

spray guns

compressor

air lines

brushes

sanding block

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

stains

fillers

bleaches

water

abrasive papers

cotton rags and hessian

Personal protective equipment

Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures

Workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

Work instructions, including job sheets, plans, drawings and designs

Workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

Manufacturer specifications and operational procedures