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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify and prepare for work requirements
   • Identify and follow work health and safety, legislative and organisational requirements
   • Read work documentation and identify job requirements
   • Select coating material based on product qualities and client expectations
   • Assess selected coating materials as being compatible with each other, with the surface to be finished and with manufacturer recommendations
   • Select and check tools, equipment and materials for suitability, serviceability and safety prior to use
   • Inspect and confirm readiness of surface to be finished and erect barrier signs to area
   • Plan sequence of work suited to the job
2. Apply finishing system
   • Check ventilation before chemical fumes are released, and confirm all work health and safety and environmental protection requirements are met
   • Apply coating material in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
   • Observe recommended drying times between coats
   • Carry out required buffing or sanding between coats in accordance with manufacturer recommendations
   • Check final finish against quality and job requirements, and rectify deficiencies
3. Complete housekeeping
   • Store and recycle unused materials in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Check, clean and store tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures
   • Clear and clean work area and dispose of rubbish safely
   • Accurately complete required workplace documentation