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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify job requirements
  2. Observe safety practices
  3. Prepare surface areas and apply materials
  4. Prepare application materials
  5. Apply materials
  6. Seal fabricated components

Required Skills

Required skills

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

identifying and clarifying sheathing application material and other relevant specifications

identifying surface materials

preparing materials

measuring sheathing material lengths to produce minimal wastage

preparing site

using personal protection

mixing solutions in correct ratios

preparing surface area including the removal of contaminants

selecting tools

shielding surface areas not being sheathed

applying materials

minimising waste

securing mattingcloth and waste overhang

removing excess materials to produce minimum sandingfinishing requirements

cleaning and storing tools

sandingrecoating sheathed surface area

securing componentsfittings

cleaning and structurally testing fittings

Required knowledge

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge of

sheathing material specifications properties and uses

surface types specifications cleaning and preparation techniques

site preparation and safe working practices

sheathing preparation and safe working practices

sealant types specifications and uses

masking procedures

bondingimpregnatingreinforcing material specifications properties and uses

use of tools for sizing measuring mixing applying sheathing and bondingimpregnatingreinforcing mixtures and finishing

sealant application and finishing techniques

sheathing application

waste minimisation techniques

securing materials and waste overhang

removal of excess resin

waste disposal obligations and regulations

cleaning and storage of tools

sandingrecoating

water testing techniques

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to undertake marine sheathing operations Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with marine sheathing operations or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit

Method of assessment

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials

Guidance information for assessment


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Surface materials

Copper, gal sheet and other metals, fabric, sheathing resins, a range of adhesives, sealants and fillers and where applicable may be applied to timber, fibre-reinforced plastics and metal surface areas

Hand tools for mixing and application

Mixing sticks, putty/broad knives, scales, tins of equal size, trowels, squeegee, brushes and rollers