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Apply plural component coatings

Apply plural component coatings

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFFF3003
State Code
WI323
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/06/2014
Field of Education
030117 - Furniture Polishing
Original Release Date
19/06/2014
Nominal Hours
56
Description
This unit of competency covers applying plural component coatings, including polyurethane, polyester coatings and acid catalysed, to surfaces.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Workplace information, including materials application and safety information, and material safety data sheets (MSDS), is used to inform work practices
  • 1.2 Characteristics of the surface and the required surface treatment are identified from work orders or instructions
  • 1.3 Processing and application techniques, time and safety requirements are identified and used for work planning
  • 1.4 Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ventilation requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work
  • 1.5 Tools, equipment and accessories are identified and checked for safe and effective application of plural component coatings
2 Prepare for application of materials
  • 2.1 Surfaces are checked for contamination and correct preparation according to workplace procedures and standards
  • 2.2 Products with surface or other faults are identified and faults repaired as appropriate
  • 2.3 Materials required are identified and prepared for the task
  • 2.4 Spray booths and work documentation are inspected to ensure nitro-cellulose lacquer has not been sprayed in the same booth as that used for the application of plural component coatings
  • 2.5 Nitro-cellulose overspray is cleaned off booth surfaces if necessary before application of plural component coatings
  • 2.6 Trial applications of plural component coatings are made to check equipment operation, materials consistency and viscosity
  • 2.7 Faults and/or inconsistencies in applied coating are identified and workplace procedures for rectification and adjustment are followed
3 Apply finishing materials
  • 3.1 Techniques for application of plural component coatings are identified and selected
  • 3.2 Materials are applied according to job instructions, material manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Finished products are inspected and approved for suitability for further processing
  • 3.4 Products which do not meet quality specifications are rectified or tagged for further investigation
4 Clean work area and maintain equipment
  • 4.1 Equipment used is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately
  • 4.2 Unserviceable equipment is tagged, faults are identified and appropriate personnel are informed
  • 4.3 Work area is cleaned and returned to approved condition
  • 4.4 Workplace records are completed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8516 LMFFF3003B Apply plural component coatings Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEL81 MSFFF3012 Apply plural component coatings Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J729 MSF30113 Certificate III in Furniture Finishing Qualification