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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for work
  2. Prepare for application of materials
  3. Apply finishing materials
  4. Clean work area and maintain equipment

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes:

WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes and local safe operating procedures or equivalent

work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements

work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving in the application of surface coatings

Coatings include:

one-pot polyurethane

enamel

acrylic

polish

Application methods include:

brush

swooge

Surfaces include:

solid timber

manufactured board

metal

Tools and equipment include:

sanders

pneumatic or low-voltage electric buff

rubber sanding block

brushes and swooges

Materials include:

water

detergent

wax

oil

enamel

acrylic

one-pot polyurethane

polish

methylated spirits

turpentine

terebine

abrasive papers

cotton rags

steel wool

Personal protective equipment includes:

that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include:

workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment

work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs

workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication

manufacturer specifications and operational procedures


Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Prepare for and apply coatings by hand on a minimum of five (5) occasions covering:

one (1) solid timber surface

one (1) manufactured board surface

one (1) metal surface

using four (4) different coatings:

one-pot polyurethane, acrylic, enamel and polish

Maintain application equipment

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Minimise wastage of resources, including materials, time and money

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity