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Prepare surfaces for coating

Prepare surfaces for coating

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBPROD248
State Code
BAJ15
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
26
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare surfaces for coating. It applies to preparation for coatings typically used in the plastics, rubber and cablemaking sectors, for example, adhesives, primers, surface coatings and finishes, which may be applied by hand or machine.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to identify work requirements, prepare materials and equipment, check product for quality and conformity to specifications, prepare the surfaces 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 Identify and exclude sources of contamination
  • 1.4 Ask questions of appropriate person to confirm unusual practice
  • 1.5 Identify hazards associated with the job and take appropriate action
  • 1.6 Perform other pre-operational checks in accordance with procedures
2 Prepare surface in accordance with procedures
  • 2.1 Check process is within required limits
  • 2.2 Prepare surface as required
  • 2.3 Check product is to required standard
  • 2.4 Maintain supply of materials as required
  • 2.5 Complete logs and records as required
  • 2.6 Keep equipment and work area clean
3 Respond to routine problems in accordance with procedures
  • 3.1 Recognise known faults that occur during the operation
  • 3.2 Identify and take action on causes of routine faults
  • 3.3 Log problems as required
  • 3.4 Identify non-routine problems and report to designated person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7580 PMBPROD248C Prepare surfaces for coating Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODB70 PMBPROD248E Prepare surfaces for coating Unit of competency