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Prepare composite or other substrate surfaces

Prepare composite or other substrate surfaces

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM26017
State Code
OAT41
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/01/2020
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
24/01/2020
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to prepare by abrasive or chemical means, a composite surface prior to bonding/joining or coating and includes the preparation of composite surfaces and other surfaces which are used in conjunction with composites (e.g. metal surfaces). This unit complements unit MEM26016 Select and use joining techniques.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 4
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 Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify the chemistry of materials to be applied to the surface
  • 1.5 Identify the surface chemistry of the substrate
  • 1.6 Determine any chemical treatments needed to make the substrate compatible with the materials to be applied
  • 1.7 Interpret safety data sheets (SDS) for materials that may be used
  • 1.8 Identify the current and possible required physical states of the substrate
2 Select most appropriate preparation technique for job
  • 2.1 Compile specification for required substrate preparation
  • 2.2 Compare possible substrate preparation methods with specification
  • 2.3 Select most appropriate substrate preparation
  • 2.4 Conduct and evaluate tests, as appropriate
  • 2.5 Review selection and substrate preparation and make any required changes to substrate preparation
3 Prepare substrate
  • 3.1 Identify and control hazards
  • 3.2 Prepare substrate, as required and minimise waste
  • 3.3 Review result compared to requirements
  • 3.4 Review substrate preparation process
  • 3.5 Identify areas for improvement and take appropriate actions
  • 3.6 Clean up and perform any routine maintenance required on equipment
  • 3.7 Complete any required documentation/reporting according to SOPs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC772 MEM26017A Prepare composite or other substrate surfaces Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEK4 MEM31119 Certificate III in Engineering - Composites Trade Qualification