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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Preparation of work area
  2. Tool selection, use and storage
  3. Selection of adhesives and preparation for their use
  4. Application of adhesive and bonding of materials
  5. Inspection and rectification
  6. Clean up and documentation

Required Skills

FIELD PRODUCTION

This unit covers the skills required to select and safely use adhesives on canvas and sail products

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Preparation of work area

a Safe working environment is established

b Suitable electrical power outlets are identified if required

c Work is planned to maximise safety and productivity

Tool selection use and storage

a Appropriate hand tools power tools and electrical equipment are selected for the work to be performed

b Tools are examined for damage missing components or other defects including frayed power cords where applicable

c Extension power cables are checked for knots and insulation damage

d Electrical tools are connected safely to power supply

e Safety equipment is used during tool operation in accordance with OHampS requirements

f Tasks are performed using tools in accordance with safe working practices

g Tools are located in a safe position when not in use

h Tools and extension cords are cleaned and stored in accordance with industry and enterprise safe working practices

Selection of adhesives and preparation for their use

a Nature of materials to be joined is determined

b Appropriate adhesives are selected

c Appropriate tools and materials are selected for preparation of workpiece surfaces and application of adhesive

d Adhesive manufacturers OHampS requirements are checked and prescribed precautions taken before adhesives are used

e Adhesive is prepared to manufacturers specification

Application of adhesive and bonding of materials

a Workpiece surfaces are prepared for application of adhesive

b Workpiece surfaces to be bonded are anchored or otherwise stabilised

c Adhesive is applied in accordance with recommended practice and surfaces are joined

d Joins are allowed to cure for specified time

e Where appropriate heat to assist in curing the joins is applied to the workpiece in accordance with safe working practice

Inspection and rectification

a Workpiece is removed and joins are inspected and tested for strength to ensure they meet specification

b Appropriate action is taken regarding rework or rectification if necessary

Clean up and documentation

a Product is prepared for storage or dispatch as required

b Work area is cleaned and tools and equipment are cleaned and stored in accordance with safe working practice

c Remaining adhesive is safely disposed of or stored in a safe secure location

d Work records are completed in accordance with enterprise requirements

Evidence Required

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

a Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to

a comply with all relevant safety requirements including safe use of adhesives solvents hand and power tools and electrical equipment

a interpret work orders

a interpret equipment and materials specifications and instructions applicable to the use of adhesives

a prepare product to be bonded and set up adhesive application equipment

a perform bonding process

a perform normal operator maintenance of work area to enable work to be conducted safely and efficiently

a document and communicate work related information including reporting of faults and other problems

Interdependent assessment of units

a Competence in this unit is not dependent on possession of competence in any other units The unit may therefore be assessed independently

Required knowledge and skills

a Underpinning knowledge of

a precautions and safe working practices based on relevant OHampS legislation codes of practice policies and procedures

a health fire and explosion hazards associated with the use of volatile or toxic adhesives and solvents and specific OHampS requirements regarding their use safe handling and storage

a the range of canvas products used in the industry

a bonding principles and techniques

a a wide range of glues adhesives and solvents used and their specifications and appropriateness for particular applications

a curing characteristics of various adhesives and the effects of atmospheric conditions

a relevant quality standards for bonding processes

a safety and environmental requirements of relevant industry and enterprise procedures

a general housekeeping policies and procedures

a recording and reporting procedures

b Underpinning skills to

b interpret and apply work instructions and established procedures

b locate and interpret technical information about canvas products adhesives and equipment used in bonding processes

b use relevant hand and power tools

b use relevant chemicals and cleaning agents and dispose of waste products

b maintain work area

b apply all relevant safety practices

b communicate effectively within the workplace

b document and transfer information

Resource implications

a Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations involving the bonding of canvas products

b Access is required to information on specifications of materials used in bonding relevant safety procedures and regulations quality standards and enterprise procedures

c Access is required to all necessary facilities tools materials and associated equipment including relevant hand tools and power tools

Consistency in performance

a Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when

a establishing plans

a describing procedures and consequences

a completing tasks

a identifying problems and faults

a applying safety precautions relevant to the task

b Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including

b hazard policies and procedures including codes of practice

b job procedures and work instructions

b quality procedures

b security procedures

b waste pollution and recycling management procedures

c Actions are implemented promptly and accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and enterprise procedures

d Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others

e Work is completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to products equipment or personnel

f Competence is assessed on sufficient number of occasions or over sufficient period of time to ensure consistent performance across a typical range of canvas products and adhesives

Context for assessment

a Assessment may occur on the job or in an industry approved simulated environment

b Competence should be demonstrated with a wide range of typical industry canvas products and adhesives

c Competency in this unit should be assessed in a holistic manner