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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Set up equipment
  2. Determine job requirements
  3. Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  4. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  5. Identify surface preparation requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
  6. Prepare to undertake work
  7. Select appropriate mechanical equipment to meet job specification
  8. Prepare worksite for surface cleaning activities
  9. Prepare surfaces using solvents as required
  10. Apply solvent in accordance with procedures
  11. Neutralise treated surface and make it safe to handle
  12. Prepare surfaces using mechanical means as required
  13. Prepare surfaces using mechanical means
  14. Clean mechanical equipment and check for damage and operational faults, in accordance with procedures
  15. Record any equipment faults and report in accordance with SOPs
  16. Inspect prepared surface
  17. Rectify faults or defects where required and record/report in accordance with procedures

Range Statement

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.

Surface preparation includes the following:

new surfaces and restoration work

Solvents include one (1) or more of the following:

acids

chlorinated solvents

hydrocarbons

Solvent application methods include one (1) or more of the following:

spraying

wiping

brushing

vapour degreasing

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

linishers

grinders

polishers

sanders

blast device

enclosures

air grinders

Consumables include one (1) or more of the following:

emery cloth/belts

grinding/sanding disks

grinding accessories