Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine job requirements
- Surface preparation requirements are determined from job sheet, instructions or other predetermined specifications in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Where required, appropriate solvent and solvent application are selected to meet job specification.
- Where required, appropriate mechanical equipment is selected to meet job specification.
- Work site is prepared for surface cleaning activities.
- Set up equipment
- Prepare surfaces using solvents as required
- Prepare surfaces using mechanical means as required
- Safe working environment for mechanical surface preparation is established according to regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.
- Surfaces are prepared using mechanical means.
- Mechanical equipment is cleaned and checked for damage and operational faults, in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Equipment faults are recorded and reported in accordance with standard operating procedures.
- Inspect prepared surface