Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Workplace information, including materials application and safety information, material safety data sheets, is used to inform work practices
- Characteristics of the surface and the required surface coating 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 coating task
- Repair surfaces
- Surfaces are checked for contamination and correct preparation according to workplace procedures and standards
- Products with surface or other faults are identified and assessed
- Materials required for repair are selected and prepared
- Repairs are completed to manufacturers' standards and/or industry practices
- Prepare for application of materials
- Techniques for hand application of materials are identified and selected
- Coating materials required are identified and prepared for the surface coating 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 surface coating
- Surface coatings are applied according to job instructions, material manufacturers' specifications and workplace procedures
- Coated products are inspected and approved for suitability for further processing
- Products which do not meet quality specifications are recoated or tagged for further investigation
- Clean work area and maintain equipment
- Equipment used is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately
- Unserviceable equipment is tagged, faults are identified and appropriate personnel are informed
- Work area, including painting locations, is cleaned and returned to approved condition
- Workplace records are completed