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Elements and Performance Criteria

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, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

PPE includes one (1) or more of the following:

safety glasses

face and head protection

protective footwear

protective clothing

respiratory protection

ear protection

gloves

Coatings include three (3) or more of the following:

enamel

acrylic

lacquers (water borne/solvent based)

polish

oils

waxes

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

brush

swooge

spray can

roller

domestic spray equipment

Surfaces include two (2) or more of the following:

solid hardwood timber

solid softwood timber

manufactured board

melamine

metal

composite

Tools and equipment include one (1) or more of the following:

sanders

pneumatic or low-voltage electric buff

rubber

sanding block

tack cloth

brushes

rollers

cotton cloth

swooges

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

water

detergent

methylated spirits

turpentine

thinners

abrasive papers

cotton rags

steel wool

paint stripper/gel

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include:

following work instructions, procedures and safe work practices

identifying and interpreting project sheets, specifications, drawings and other relevant information in applying domestic surface coatings

applying safe handling requirements for equipment, products and materials, including the use of PPE

identifying and selecting application methods to be used to applying coatings

using mathematical ideas and techniques to complete measurements, including calculating area and estimating material requirements

using tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner

preparing for and applying three (3) different types of coating to the following surfaces:

solid timber softwood and hardwood

engineered board

inspecting finished coatings against quality requirements

minimising wastage of resources, including materials, time and money

communicating and working effectively and safely with others.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of PPE

identification of application techniques

MSDS information for type of coatings selected

characteristics of coatings, waxes and oils in terms of toxicity, reactivity, flammability and required viscosity

capabilities, limitations and safety requirements of tools and equipment

methods to prevent contamination of surfaces during and after finishing

sequences in relation to the application of finishing material.