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Use painting and decorating tools and equipment

Use painting and decorating tools and equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCPD2012
State Code
OCP92
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2024
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040325 - Painting, Decorating And Sign Writing
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to select, use, store and maintain a range of commonly used painting and decorating tools and equipment.The unit is suitable for those with basic skills and knowledge undertaking routine work tasks under the direction of more experienced workers.Completion of the general construction industry training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare.
  • 1.1 Review work instructions to use painting and decorating tools and equipment.
  • 1.2 Plan all work to meet relevant requirements of work health and safety (WHS), Commonwealth and state or territory legislation, environmental plans and obligations, manufacturers’ specifications, and workplace requirements.
2 Select and prepare hand and power tools and equipment.
  • 2.1 Select tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task and identify their functions, limitations and safe methods of operation.
  • 2.2 Fit personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for each task.
  • 2.3 Check tools, equipment and hoses for serviceability, leads are tagged and rectify and report faults.
  • 2.4 Check and maintain power tool and equipment guards, retaining bolts, couplings, gauges and controls.
  • 2.5 Conduct pre-operational checks according to manufacturers’ recommendations.
3 Use tools and equipment.
  • 3.1 Follow start-up and shut-down procedures according to workplace practices.
  • 3.2 Use tools and equipment safely and effectively.
  • 3.3 Locate tools and equipment safely when not in immediate use.
  • 3.4 Clean, check, maintain and store tools and equipment on conclusion of task.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7383 CPCCPD2012A Use painting and decorating tools and equipment Unit of competency