Unit of competency Outline

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Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish

Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD251
State Code
BAJ13
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply gel coat, flow coat or similar surface finishes to composite products using manual application or spray equipment. It applies to the application of gel coat to a mould as part of a manufacturing process. Where gel coating is not part of the manufacturing process this unit can be customised to apply to a similar coating process.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to select and prepare materials and equipment, mix and apply coatings, check conformity to specifications and recognise routine and non-routine problems and take appropriate action.This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Check work requirements
  • 1.1 Identify work requirements from production plan or request
  • 1.2 Check product, materials and equipment meet requirements for job
  • 1.3 Recognise requirements which may not be in accordance with usual practice
  • 1.4 Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm non-standard job specifications
  • 1.5 Ensure housekeeping is to requirements
  • 1.6 Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
2 Check set-up is according to specification
  • 2.1 Check raw materials are correct
  • 2.2 Check mould/surface for cracks, chips and cleanliness
  • 2.3 Perform equipment and other pre-operational checks in accordance with procedures
3 Apply coat as required
  • 3.1 Mix materials to procedures
  • 3.2 Check product is in specification and to required quality standard
  • 3.3 Apply materials as required
  • 3.4 Complete logs and records as required
  • 3.5 Collect and segregate waste, and other materials as required
  • 3.6 Pause equipment and perform emergency stop as required
  • 3.7 Keep equipment and work area clean
4 Respond to routine problems in accordance with procedures
  • 4.1 Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
  • 4.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults in accordance with procedures
  • 4.3 Log problems as required
  • 4.4 Identify non-routine process and quality problems and take appropriate action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7582 PMBPROD251B Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODA75 PMBPROD251E Apply gel coat or other polymer surface finish Unit of competency