Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

application of OHampS procedures relating to specialty coating application including the selection and correct use of PPE

use of procedures process specification and manufacturers data to identify coating preparation and application requirements

selection and application of masking materials

selection and use of correct specialty coating

use of Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS

selection and use of applicable coating application methods

cleaning and preparation of surfaces for coating application

correct disposal of waste materials

cleaning and maintenance of equipment and tools

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

relevant enterprise procedures and maintenance publications

OHampS procedures relating to the application of specialty aerospace coatings including PPE

relevant data from manufacturers of specialty coatings

how to obtain MSDS

criticality of areas of aircraft structure with regard to coating application

cleaning processes and chemicals used to prepare surfaces for coating application

coating application methods

masking materials

environmental legislation and regulations relating to the storage use and disposal of hazardous materials

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

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to correctly apply a range of aerospace specialty coatings to aircraft surfaces in accordance with specified procedures and drawings while using the correct PPE and observing all relevant safety precautions and environmental protection processes

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The underlying skills inherent in this unit should be transferable across a range of specialty coating application tasks associated with aircraft It is essential that cleanliness requirements and safety precautions including the correct use of PPE and application of environmental protection procedures are fully observed understood and complied with Ability to interpret drawing and specification requirements and application procedures and apply them in practice is critical

Evidence of transferability of skills and knowledge related to the application of a range of specialty coatings is essential This is to be demonstrated through application of various types of specialty coating as listed in the Range Statement across a range of aircraft applications The work plan should take account of applicable safety and quality requirements in accordance with the industry and regulatory standards

A person cannot be assessed as competent until it can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the workplace assessor that the relevant elements of the Unit of Competency are being achieved under routine supervision on a minimum of two types of specialty coating on at least three application tasks This shall be established via the records in the Log of Industrial Experience and Achievement or where appropriate an equivalent Industry

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or simulated workplace using materials tools and equipment specified in the maintenance manuals and applicable procedures It is also expected that general and special purpose tools and ground support equipment would be used where appropriate

Method of assessment

Guidance information for assessment

Procedures and requirements

Specialty coatings

OH&S requirements

Materials and equipment

Defects in the coating

Legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures