Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for surface preparation
- Characteristics of the surface and the required surface coating materials are identified
- Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
- Tools and equipment required, and related engineering controls are identified and set up
- Sources of contamination in work area are identified and excluded
- Workplace procedures for surface preparation are identified and followed according to the surface and surface coating materials being used
- Prepare surfaces
- Surfaces are prepared according to workplace procedures and specification
- Surface preparation is checked for conformity with workplace specifications throughout the process
- Rectification of surface preparation faults are made as required
- Products are inspected and approved for suitability for further processing
- Defects are rectified and/or reported in accordance with workplace procedures
- Clean work area and maintain equipment
- Prepared products are packed, stored and labelled ready for next process
- Equipment used is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately
- Unserviceable equipment is tagged, faults are identified and appropriate personnel are informed
- Chemicals used are stored or disposed of correctly according to regulations
- Work area is cleaned ready for next process or task