Required skills

collect organise and understand information related to colour matching processes products and techniques work orders 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 backtracking 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 calculate colouring ratios and estimate material requirements

use prechecking and inspection techniques to anticipate colour matching problems avoid reworking and wastage

use the limited workplace technology related to colour matching aids tools equipment calculators and measuring devices

Required knowledge

the types characteristics and degradation patterns of coatings and stains

the properties of coated and stained surface materials and the impact of these on colouring

the types characteristics uses and limitations of colouring agents

the types uses and limitations of matching aids

product catalogues and other information systems

material safety management systems and related safety requirements

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 colour matching 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

Accurately colour match using pigments andor stains on a minimum of five occasions

Record colour formulae for production situations

Work effectively with others

Resource Implications

Safe work area sample colouring requirements colouring agents base coating products mixing and testing equipment and cleaning equipment and materials

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

Tools and equipment may include:

Materials may include:

Colouring agents may include:

Properties of colouring agents may include but not be limited to:

Personal protective equipment

Information and procedures