Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Plan the job

1.1 Items to be bonded and repaired are identified from work orders

1.2 FRP materials and equipment are identified, selected and prepared

1.3 Component surface area is calculated and FRP materials are prepared

1.4 Required quantities of gel-coat, resins, catalyst and matting are calculated

1.5 Correct set-up and facilities of ventilated work area are confirmed and faults and non-compliances are reported

2. Bond and repair components

2.1 Workplace procedures are identified and followed

2.2 FRP edges and surfaces are prepared according to workplace procedures

2.3 FRP materials are mixed in approved containers

2.4 FRP materials are applied according to workplace procedures

2.5 Components are finished according to workplace quality procedures

3. Complete work processes

3.1 Equipment is cleaned and stored according to workplace procedures

3.2 Work area is cleaned, and waste materials are disposed of or recycled according to workplace procedures

3.3 Completed FRP component is checked against job specifications

3.4 Workplace documents are completed according to procedures

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret work health and safety (WHS) and workplace procedures, job instructions and component specifications

interpret safety data sheets (SDS)

information about FRP application processes.

Writing skills to:

legibly complete faulty equipment tags

complete work sheets and FRP materials list

prepare an FRP repair plan.

Oral communication skills to:

use FRP terminology in the workplace

report faulty FRP application equipment.

Numeracy skills to:

calculate and record surface area

calculate and record required FRP materials, quantities and percentages

identify component specifications

identify part numbers.

Digital literacy skills to:

use digital scales

use workplace computer systems.

Planning and organising skills to:

prepare FRP application equipment, materials and work area

ensure FRP materials are correctly calculated and identified.

Problem-solving skills to:

resolve FRP problems and meet job outcomes

interpret and apply work instructions to ensure FRP materials are correctly mixed.

This section specifies 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. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Materials and equipment must include:

catalyst

FRP specialist tools

gel-coats and pigments

measuring equipment for bonding and repairing fibreglass components

mixing containers for bonding and repairing fibreglass components

reinforced matting

release agents

resins.

Workplace procedures must include:

use of FRP equipment

WHS requirements to bond and repair fibreglass components.