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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for work
   • Characteristics of the surface and the required surface coating are identified from work orders or instructions
   • Processing and application techniques, time and safety requirements are identified and used for work planning
   • Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ventilation requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
   • Tools, equipment and accessories are identified and checked for safe and effective operation for the surface coating task
   • Surface coatings are identified and prepared, as required, for the surface coating tasks
2. Check and prepare for spraying
   • Products with surface or other faults are identified and faults reported or repaired as appropriate
   • Other products and equipment in the workplace are protected from overspray
   • Trial applications of surface materials are made to check condition of spray system, spray patterns, equipment operation, materials viscosity and specified surface finish
   • Unserviceable components are cleaned or replaced and spray system re-assembled
   • Spray pattern faults are identified and rectified in accordance with workplace procedures.
   • Material faults are identified and workplace procedures for rectification are followed
3. Apply surface coating
   • Surfaces are kept free of contamination
   • Surface coatings are applied according to workplace procedures
   • Surface build and coverage is checked against workplace requirements for even spread and thickness
   • Rectification of surface faults are made in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Products are inspected and approved for suitability for further processing
4. Clean work area
   • Equipment is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately
   • Unserviceable equipment is tagged, faults are identified and appropriate personnel are informed
   • Work area, including spray booth, is cleaned and returned to approved condition
   • Workplace records are completed

Range Statement

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.
Unit context includes:	WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures and organisation insurance requirements work requires individuals to demonstrate some discretion, judgement and problem solving in the application of surface coatings
Spray guns include:	conventional air spray guns and airless spray guns high volume/low pressure (HVLP) air-assisted and airless spray guns
Coatings include:	pre-catalysed lacquer acid catalysed lacquer and nitro-cellulose lacquer one-pot polyurethane and water-based coatings stains, lacquers, polish, enamels and acrylics
Tools and equipment include:	pressure feed systems spray booth liquid containers air compressor and hoses air regulator positive pressure air-wash masks canister-type face masks screwdrivers shifting spanner and spanners
Personal protective equipment includes:	that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices
Information and procedures include:	workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment work instructions, including job sheets, cutting lists, plans, drawings and designs workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication manufacturer specifications and operational procedures

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Performance Evidence

Interpret work order and locate and apply relevant information

Apply safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including use of personal protective equipment

Identify materials used in the work process

Follow work instructions, operating procedures and inspection processes to:

minimise the risk of injury to self or others

prevent damage to goods, equipment and products

maintain required production output and product quality

Select and apply surface coatings, including the adjustment of spray equipment, to effect required spray pattern for a minimum of three (3) different surface types and shapes

Maintain spray equipment and work area, including spray booth

Use mathematical ideas and techniques to correctly complete measurements, calculate area and estimate material requirements

Communicate ideas and information to enable confirmation of work requirements and specifications and the reporting of work outcomes and problems, interpret basic plans and follow safety procedures

Minimise wastage of resources, including materials, time and money

Work with others and in a team by recognising dependencies and using cooperative approaches to optimise work flow and productivity

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Knowledge Evidence

Identification of spray equipment, processes and procedures

Characteristics of the coatings and base materials in terms of toxicity, reactivity, flammability, required viscosity and recoatability

Effects of fumes, heat and other radiations on surface coatings

Methods to prevent contamination of surfaces during and after surface coating

Work flow in relation to spraying operations

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