Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work
- Work instructions are used to determine the job requirements, including job sheets, material type, colour, quality and quantity.
- Job specifications are read and interpreted.
- Workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, breathing apparatus and full body protection, are observed throughout the work.
- Materials are selected and inspected for quality.
- Hand tooling and safety equipment are identified and checked for operation.
- Procedures are determined to minimise waste material.
- Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job.
- Identify common types of airbrush used, describe their operating principles, cleaning and maintenance procedures
- Apply airbrush techniques over prepared stencils
- Produce designs and illustrations with one colour using airbrush graduation techniques
- Prepare a substrate ready to accept a clear top coat
- Correct abrasives to carry out substrate preparation for clear top coat finishes are identified and selected.
- Correct cleaning and drying procedures in relation to sludge removal is carried out.
- Preparation of the surface to accept clear top coats using solvent cleaners and tack rags is carried out.
- Apply clear top coat refinishing materials by spray gun
- Refinishing materials are applied without causing damage to any component or system.
- The finish produced meets specifications for, texture, depth and gloss and is contaminant-free.
- Surface refinishing is completed within approved timeframes.
- Application activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, WHS legislation, and enterprise procedures/policies.
- Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- Material that can be reused is collected and stored.
- Waste material is removed and disposed of or stored according to statutory and workplace procedure.
- Spray equipment is cleaned as specified by manufacturer/ component supplier and/or workplace policy and procedures.
- Work area is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures.
- Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures.