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INTRODUCTION
FIELD: PRODUCTION
This unit covers the skills required to select and safely use adhesives on canvas and sail products.
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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1. Preparation of work area |
a. Safe working environment is established b. Suitable electrical power outlets are identified, if required c. Work is planned to maximise safety and productivity |
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2. Tool selection, use and storage |
a. Appropriate hand tools, power tools and electrical equipment are selected for the work to be performed b. Tools are examined for damage, missing components or other defects (including frayed power cords where applicable) c. Extension power cables are checked for knots and insulation damage d. Electrical tools are connected safely to power supply e. Safety equipment is used during tool operation in accordance with OH&S requirements f. Tasks are performed using tools in accordance with safe working practices g. Tools are located in a safe position when not in use h. Tools and extension cords are cleaned and stored in accordance with industry and enterprise safe working practices |
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3. Selection of adhesives and preparation for their use |
a. Nature of materials to be joined is determined b. Appropriate adhesives are selected c. Appropriate tools and materials are selected for preparation of workpiece surfaces and application of adhesive d. Adhesive manufacturer’s OH&S requirements are checked and prescribed precautions taken before adhesives are used e. Adhesive is prepared to manufacturer’s specification |
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4. Application of adhesive and bonding of materials |
a. Workpiece surfaces are prepared for application of adhesive b. Workpiece surfaces to be bonded are anchored or otherwise stabilised c. Adhesive is applied in accordance with recommended practice and surfaces are joined d. Joins are allowed to cure for specified time e. Where appropriate, heat to assist in curing the joins is applied to the workpiece in accordance with safe working practice |
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5. Inspection and rectification |
a. Workpiece is removed and joins are inspected and tested for strength to ensure they meet specification b. Appropriate action is taken regarding rework or rectification, if necessary |
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6. Clean up and documentation |
a. Product is prepared for storage or dispatch as required b. Work area is cleaned and tools and equipment are cleaned and stored in accordance with safe working practice c. Remaining adhesive is safely disposed of or stored in a safe, secure location d. Work records are completed in accordance with enterprise requirements |
RANGE OF VARIABLES
VARIABLE |
SCOPE |
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1. General context |
a. Work may be undertaken either individually or in a team environment and may require the exercise of discretion and judgement b. Work may involve interaction with other people in the workplace including supervisors and production personnel and consultation with customers c. Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, enterprise insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health regulations d. Work is generally performed under moderate supervision and subject to review by supervisors |
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2. Worksite environment and practices may include |
a. Work conducted in a variety of environments, such as: a.1. operational indoor workplaces a.2. operational outdoor workplaces a.3. hazardous or exposed conditions b. Work undertaken in accordance with established procedures on a range of products c. Establishment of a safe working environment requirements including: c.1. provision of adequate ventilation c.2. elimination of hazardous conditions such as naked flames or other sources of ignition c.3. cleared working area to allow workpieces and materials to be set out d. Use of hand and power tools normally applicable to the tasks involved, including: d.1. glue/adhesive applicators, abrasive materials d.2. power tools such as spray guns, portable ventilation fans, hot air dryers, heat lamps e. Normal operator maintenance of tools and equipment including clearing and cleaning of spray guns f. Exposure to chemicals or hazardous substances g. Completion of job and product records and other relevant documentation h. Interaction with other workplace personnel |
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3. Sources of information and documents may include |
a. Manufacturers’ specifications and instructions regarding use of adhesives and application equipment b. Enterprise work orders and instructions c. Industry codes and symbols d. Australian and enterprise quality standards and procedures e. Product change policies and procedures f. Enterprise or external personnel g. Work scheduling documentation h. Job procedures |
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4. Workplace context may include |
a. Work organisation procedures and practices relating to the bonding of materials with adhesives b. Standard work practices, including: b.1. safe use of adhesive application tools and equipment b.2. storage, handling and disposal of adhesives, solvents and associated materials c. Reporting actions which include verbal and written communication in accordance with enterprise policies and procedures d. Oral, written or visual communication including completion of standard forms, interpretation of information and instructions associated with workplace activities, and recording and reporting of work outcomes e. Quality requirements determined by customer, enterprise, and application of Australian and international standards f. Being responsible for the maintenance of own work quality and being required to contribute to the quality improvement of team or section output, where necessary g. Procedures for safety, environmental protection, housekeeping and quality as specified by equipment and materials manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise h. Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including: h.1. workplace agreements and awards h.2. Federal or State/Territory legislation |
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5. Applicable regulations and legislation may include |
a. Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to workplace activities b. Workers’ compensation legislation c. Environment protection legislation |
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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1. Critical aspects of evidence to be considered |
a. Assessment must confirm appropriate knowledge and skills to: a.1. comply with all relevant safety requirements including safe use of adhesives, solvents, hand and power tools and electrical equipment a.2. interpret work orders a.3. interpret equipment and materials specifications, and instructions applicable to the use of adhesives a.4. prepare product to be bonded and set up adhesive application equipment a.5. perform bonding process a.6. perform normal operator maintenance of work area to enable work to be conducted safely and efficiently a.7. document and communicate work related information including reporting of faults and other problems |
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2. Interdependent assessment of units |
a. Competence in this unit is not dependent on possession of competence in any other units. The unit may therefore be assessed independently |
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3. Required knowledge and skills |
a. Underpinning knowledge of: a.1. precautions and safe working practices based on relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures a.2. health, fire and explosion hazards associated with the use of volatile or toxic adhesives and solvents, and specific OH&S requirements regarding their use, safe handling and storage a.3. the range of canvas products used in the industry a.4. bonding principles and techniques a.5. a wide range of glues, adhesives and solvents used and their specifications and appropriateness for particular applications a.6. curing characteristics of various adhesives and the effects of atmospheric conditions a.7. relevant quality standards for bonding processes a.8. safety and environmental requirements of relevant industry and enterprise procedures a.9. general housekeeping policies and procedures a.10. recording and reporting procedures b. Underpinning skills to: b.1. interpret and apply work instructions and established procedures b.2. locate and interpret technical information about canvas products, adhesives and equipment used in bonding processes b.3. use relevant hand and power tools b.4. use relevant chemicals and cleaning agents and dispose of waste products b.5. maintain work area b.6. apply all relevant safety practices b.7. communicate effectively within the workplace b.8. document and transfer information |
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4. Resource implications |
a. Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations involving the bonding of canvas products b. Access is required to information on specifications of materials used in bonding, relevant safety procedures and regulations, quality standards, and enterprise procedures c. Access is required to all necessary facilities, tools, materials and associated equipment, including relevant hand tools and power tools |
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5. Consistency in performance |
a. Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when: a.1. establishing plans a.2. describing procedures and consequences a.3. completing tasks a.4. identifying problems and faults a.5. applying safety precautions relevant to the task b. Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including: b.1. hazard policies and procedures including codes of practice b.2. job procedures and work instructions b.3. quality procedures b.4. security procedures b.5. waste, pollution and recycling management procedures c. Actions are implemented promptly and accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and enterprise procedures d. Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others e. Work is completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to products, equipment or personnel f. Competence is assessed on sufficient number of occasions or over sufficient period of time to ensure consistent performance across a typical range of canvas products and adhesives |
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6. Context for assessment |
a. Assessment may occur on the job or in an industry approved simulated environment b. Competence should be demonstrated with a wide range of typical industry canvas products and adhesives c. Competency in this unit should be assessed in a holistic manner |
KEY COMPETENCY LEVELS
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Collect, Analyse & Organise Information |
Communicate Ideas & Information |
Plan & Organise Activities |
Work with Others & in Teams |
Use Mathematical Ideas & Techniques |
Solve Problems |
Use Technology |
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