Undertake surface preparation

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver MSFSS2003, 'Undertake surface preparation'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Undertake surface preparation' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Establish work requirements

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to surface preparation are verified and complied with

1.2

Instructions, plans and/or work instructions are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks

1.3

Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition

1.4

Where required, appropriate solvent and application method is selected to meet job specification

2

Prepare worksite and set up equipment

2.1

Worksite is prepared in accordance with surface cleaning activity

2.2

Appropriate equipment and any required consumables are assembled, set up and prepared in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures

2.3

Hazards are recognised and steps adopted to ensure safety

3

Prepare surfaces using solvents as required

3.1

Surfaces are prepared for procedures

3.2

Safe working environment for solvent use is established according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

3.3

Solvents are applied

3.4

Treated surface is neutralised and made safe to handle

3.5

The area is made safe in accordance with organisational procedures

4

Prepare surfaces using mechanical means

4.1

Safe working environment for mechanical surface preparation is established according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures

4.2

Surfaces are prepared to specifications using mechanical means

4.3

Adjustments are made, as required, to meet specifications

4.4

Surface preparation faults are rectified as necessary

4.5

Equipment used is cleaned and checked for damage and operational faults in accordance with organisational procedures

5

Ensure surfaces are adequately prepared and clean up

5.1

Surface preparation is assessed for cleanliness and conformance with specification

5.2

Any faults in the surface preparation are identified and action taken to remedy them in accordance with procedures

5.3

Problems are reported to a designated person

5.4

Records and documentation are completed in accordance with organisational procedures

5.5

Work area is restored and waste disposed of in accordance with organisational procedures


Qualifications and Skillsets

MSFSS2003 appears in the following qualifications:

  • MSF20413 - Certificate II in Glass and Glazing
  • MSF20113 - Certificate II in Furnishing
  • MSF30913 - Certificate III in Blinds, Awnings, Security Screens and Grilles