Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine job requirements
- Work requirements are determined from job sheet, instructions, drawings or visual inspection.
- Required protective coating materials are identified according to job specification.
- Required protective coating application equipment is identified according to job requirements.
- Work site is prepared for application of protective coating.
- Work piece prepared for application of protective coating
- Surface condition is inspected for readiness for application of protective coating according to specification.
- Unsuitable work pieces/surfaces and fabrication defects are identified and appropriate remedial action or reporting is undertaken in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Components are masked where protective coating application is not specified.
- Conditions for overspray are identified.
- Equipment prepared for application of surface coating materials
- Required plant and equipment basic operations are understood.
- Routine maintenance is undertaken on plant and equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Status/reports are recorded by proforma or orally in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Conventional coating application equipment is assembled in accordance with equipment requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Apply single pack coatings
- Coating product type, solvent, uses, mixing procedure, clean-up and safety requirements are identified as appropriate.
- Correct method of determining wet film thickness in accordance with specified dry film is demonstrated.
- Coating material is thinned to suit the application method and to achieve required film thickness.
- Coating is applied using specified application method and standard operating procedures.
- Coating schedules can be outlined for metal and non-metal materials.
- Coating application and curing technique are monitored according to standard operating procedures.
- Clean and store equipment
- Conventional coating application equipment is cleaned, disassembled and inspected for damage.
- Faulty equipment is recorded and reported to appropriate personnel in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Coating application equipment is stored in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Inspect finish surface
- Surface finish is assessed for profile size differences and uses.
- Coating thickness is determined using appropriate instruments and results are compared with job specifications.
- Total surface is inspected for conformance to specification in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Inspection results are recorded and reported in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Select and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Appropriate personal protective equipment for coating application is selected according to job requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Personal protective equipment is used appropriately in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and standard operating procedures.
- Ancillary support attachments are identified and used.
- Personal protective equipment is maintained in accordance with manufacturers' specification and standard operating procedures.