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

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

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

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to apply finishes to all the surfaces listed in the range statement, providing evidence of the ability to:

comply with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations

apply organisational quality procedures and processes within context of applying finishes to timber and aluminium surfaces

identify designed finish and surface to be covered

identify and select appropriate materials and applicators to apply three separate types of finishes

select and use appropriate processes and safety requirements to prepare materials, application and area

select and use appropriate personal protective equipment

safely and effectively apply material to provide designed base coat

safely and efficiently sand and prepare surface before coat applications, where applicable

correctly and efficiently use applicators

safely and effectively apply coats of three specified finishes to surfaces, free from blemishes

identify typical faults and problems that occur and action required to rectify them

communicate with others to ensure safe and effective workshop operations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

workplace location appropriate for application processes

spray booth and appropriate spray equipment for activity

materials and equipment applicable to activity processes

documentation and specifications relevant to the application and finishes.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm a reasonable inference that competency is not only verified under the particular assessment circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical, take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

ability to recognise procedures, respond to change and contribute to workplace responsibilities, such as current work site environmental or sustainability frameworks or management systems

communication skills to:

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

follow instructions

read and interpret drawings, specifications and relevant Australian standards

use and interpret non-verbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

innovation skills to select appropriate tools and equipment, respond to workplace challenges and put ideas into action

numeracy skills to workplace requirements

planning and organisational skills to identify requirements, apply relevant resources and sequence tasks

problem solving skills to recognise and take action to rectify minor faults and problems

teamwork skills to be able to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural, social, ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

AS3754 Safe application of powder coatings by electrostatic spraying

interpretation of construction specifications

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements

organisation's quality assurance requirements

surface preparation relevant to material surfaces and applied finishes

types and performance of finished surfaces

types and uses of finishing materials

types of applicators and equipment relevant to applying finishing materials

types of hazardous materials and safe handling requirements

types of material substrates and surfaces

workplace and equipment safety requirements.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Information includes:

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

manufacturer specifications and instructions, where specified

MSDS

memos

regulatory and legislative requirements pertaining to applying finishes

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to applying finishes

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Planning and preparation include:

assessment of conditions and hazards

determination of work requirements and safety plans and policies

equipment defect identification

work site inspection.

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and project safety plan and may include:

emergency procedures, including extinguishing fires, organisational first aid requirements and evacuation

hazard control

hazardous materials and substances

organisational first aid

PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

safe operating procedures, including the conduct of operational risk assessment and treatments associated with:

concealed services (water, power and gas)

lighting

restricted access barriers

traffic control

work site visitors and the public

working at heights

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environmental requirements and safety.

Tools and equipment include:

air spray equipment

airless spray equipment

benches

brushes

buckets

dusting brushes

pads

paint stirrers

rags

roller accessories

rollers

spray guns

stools.

Quality requirements include:

control of handling procedures

finishing of surfaces

quality of materials

relevant regulations, including:

AS3754 Safe application of powder coatings by electrostatic spraying

internal company quality policy and standards

manufacturer specifications where specified

workplace operations and procedures

spray application procedures

use and maintenance of equipment

workplace operations and procedures.

Materials include:

lacquers

paints and sealers

powder coating.

Environmental requirements include:

clean-up management

dust and noise

stormwater protection

waste management.

Statutory and regulatory authority includes:

federal, state and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.

Surfaces to be finished may be:

aluminium

medium density fibreboard (MDF)

particleboard

timber

veneered panelling.

Methods for applying finishes for both horizontal and vertical applications include:

brush

pad

roller

spray gun.

Powder coating is applied in accordance with:

AS3754 Safe application of powder coatings by electrostatic spraying.