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Electroplate decorative finishes

Electroplate decorative finishes

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM08020
State Code
OAV97
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to apply decorative finishes to household fittings, hardware, artefacts and accessories made from a range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.It includes pre-treatment, use of plating techniques, solutions and compositions for decorative finishes, recognition and assessment of impurities and imperfections and associated corrective actions. Processing may be manual, semi or fully automatic still or barrel plating environments and may include volume production and 'one-off' components.Where straightforward operation/monitoring of electroplating processes are required unit MEM08003 Perform electroplating operations should be selected.Where surface preparation operations are required unit MEM08011 Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means and unit MEM08012 Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic), should also be selected as appropriate.Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where basic inspection of completed or partly completed products produced by others is required unit MEM15004 Perform inspection should also be selected.Where the selection and use of power tools/hand held operations is required unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations should also be selected.Where construction of anodes, shields/robbers is required appropriate fabrication units should also be selected.Where dogging/lifting is required appropriate materials handling units to suit regulatory requirements should also be selected.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Band: AUnit Weight: 6
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2 Select treatments and processes/ equipment for producing decorative finishes
  • 2.1 Select appropriate treatment processes relevant job specifications
  • 2.2 Select mass treatment processes and carry out, where applicable
  • 2.3 Identify pre-plating treatments
  • 2.4 Select process parameters to achieve required coating
  • 2.5 Select appropriate equipment
3 Monitor and control decorative finish processes and operating conditions
  • 3.1 Set operating parameters to produce required decorative finish/specifications
  • 3.2 Monitor and confirm plate appearance and final finish and identify abnormalities
  • 3.3 Take corrective actions to rectify non-conforming conditions
  • 3.4 Carry out pre-treatment processes, where applicable
  • 3.5 Check racks, jigs and barrels for correct loading
4 Maintain solutions for decorative finishes
  • 4.1 Check solution compositions and confirm to specification/operating range
  • 4.2 Identify adjustment requirements/additions
  • 4.3 Make additions to adjust solution composition to correct operating range
  • 4.4 Carry out purification procedures, as appropriate
  • 4.5 Maintain anodes to ensure correct operation
5 Maintain equipment for decorative finishes
  • 5.1 Check performance of ancillary equipment and take remedial action, as necessary
  • 5.2 Maintain electrical contacts, anode condition and process transfer equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5400 MEM08020B Electroplate decorative finishes Unit of competency