Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Workplace information, including materials application, safety information and material safety data sheets, is used to inform work practices
- Characteristics of the surface and the required surface finish are identified from work orders or instructions
- Processing and application techniques, time and safety requirements are identified and used for work planning
- OHS requirements, including ventilation requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Tools, equipment and accessories are identified and checked for safe and effective operation for the surface finishing task
- Prepare for application of materials
- Surfaces are checked for contamination and correct preparation according to workplace procedures and standards
- Products with surface or other faults are identified and faults repaired as appropriate
- Finishing materials required are identified and prepared for the task
- Trial applications of surface materials are made to check equipment operation, materials consistency and specified surface finish
- Faults are identified and workplace procedures for rectification are followed
- Apply finishing materials
- Techniques for hand application of materials are identified
- Finishing materials are applied according to job instructions, material manufacturers' specifications and workplace procedures
- Finished products are inspected and approved for suitability for further processing
- Products which do not meet quality specifications are refinished or tagged for further investigation
- Clean work area and maintain equipment