Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Determine job requirements

1.1

Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)

1.2

Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times

1.3

Use and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and standard operating procedures

1.4

Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions

1.5

Identify and interpret supplier information, product details, Australian and international standards, regulatory and legislative requirements relevant to the work to be undertaken

2

Prepare to undertake work

2.1

Select appropriate coating system and material to meet job specification

2.2

Select appropriate coating process and equipment to meet job specification

2.3

Prepare worksite for surface coating activities

3

Prepare work piece for application of protective coating

3.1

Inspect surface condition for readiness for application of protective coating according to specification

3.2

Identify unsuitable work pieces/surfaces and fabrication defects and appropriate undertake remedial action or in accordance with SOPs

3.3

Mask components where protective coating application is not specified

3.4

Identify and account for conditions for overspray

4

Prepare equipment for application of surface coating materials

4.1

Apply required plant and equipment basic operations

4.2

Undertake routine maintenance on plant and equipment in accordance with SOPs

4.3

Record status/reports by proforma or orally in accordance with procedures

4.4

Assemble coating application equipment in accordance with requirements

5

Apply coatings using conventional, airless and plural component equipment

5.1

Identify coating product type, solvent, uses, mixing procedure, clean-up and safety requirements, as appropriate

5.2

Use the correct method of determining wet film thickness in accordance with specified dry film

5.3

Thin coating material to suit the application method and to achieve required film thickness

5.4

Apply coating using specified application method

5.5

Monitor coating application and curing technique according to SOPs

6

Clean and store equipment

6.1

Clean and disassemble coating application equipment and inspect for damage

6.2

Record and report faulty equipment to appropriate personnel in accordance with SOPs

6.3

Store coating application equipment in accordance with SOPs

7

Inspect finished surface

7.1

Assess surface finish for profile size differences and uses

7.2

Determine coating thickness using appropriate instruments and compare results with job specifications

7.3

Inspect total surface for conformance to specification in accordance with SOPs

7.4

Record and report inspection results in accordance with SOPs

8

Calculate, estimate and cost application of protective coating

8.1

Assess surface area of work piece, materials, labour and equipment

8.2

Determine cost of materials, labour, handling and equipment

8.3

Record and report results as an estimate for the application of a protective coating system

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Protective coatings include one (1) or more of the following:

conventional

two pack

plural component

Test equipment includes one (1) or more of the following:

Holiday and Pin Hole testing

wet and dry film thickness gauges

temperature

relative humidity and dew point

hardness

gloss

adhesion

cure testing

soluble salts