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Description
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform the wide range of surface preparation and protective coating application operations which occur across a range of typically heavy industry, ships and infrastructure.
Job roles /employment outcomes
The Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application has been developed as a trade level qualification for use in MSA07 Manufacturing Training Package. This qualification has been developed in response to an industry request. People with this qualification would be expected to work under routine only supervision, preparing surfaces and/or applying protective coatings in accordance with a provided technical specification. They would be expected to recognise situations where the intended approach was not appropriate/not working and take appropriate action to ensure the final result is satisfactory.
They may work in a manufacturer's factory or they may work as contractors on the site of the plant/ship/infrastructure.
Application
The sector typically prepares surfaces for initial application, or for the reapplication, of protective coatings. In these circumstances it also applies the protective coating which may be liquid or solid. This qualification relates to surface preparation and coating and coating units are required.
The surfaces being prepared are typically metal (usually ferrous) and may be structural or have other mechanical requirements.
People with this qualification may be expected to:
- abrasively blast clean surfaces to Australian Standard requirements and in accordance with the specification
- otherwise prepare surfaces for coating as required by the specification
- apply liquid protective surface coatings
- apply solid polymer surface coatings (this is usually a specialised area).
This work may be undertaken:
- in a factory environment
- in an on-site, outdoors environment
- inside a vessel or other confined space
- outside a vessel or structure
- at heights
- some combination of these.
Training programs for this qualification are suitable to be undertaken as part of a formal training contract with an employer under an Australian Traineeship or Apprenticeship arrangement.
Pathways into the qualification
This qualification may be accessed by direct entry.
The units of competency contained within this qualification are common with other qualifications and credit should be granted towards this qualification where competency has already been achieved.
Credit should also be granted towards this qualification where competency has been achieved in units of competency contained within relevant skill sets. The skill set 'Confined Space Work Team Skill Set' was created in PMA08 Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package and is relevant to this qualification. Other skill sets have also been endorsed in MSA07 that relate to this qualification. Details are in 'Skill Sets in this Training Package'.
The units of competency in this qualification reflect competencies which are practiced within the industry and recognition should be granted where there is sufficient evidence of competency from work based experience.
Pathways from the qualification
Further qualification pathways from this qualification include MSA40108 Certificate IV in Manufacturing Technology, MEM40105 Certificate IV in Engineering or other relevant qualifications.
Additional qualification advice
MSA41108 Certificate IV in Competitive Manufacturing is available for team leaders or others who need a more generalist qualification covering the application of good manufacturing practice and lean principles.
Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, in some jurisdictions there may be licensing or regulatory requirements associated with the work. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Pathways Information
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application competency must be achieved in thirty one (31 ) units of competency.
- eleven (11 ) core units of competency
- twenty (20 ) elective units of competency, five (5) of which may be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, as specified below.
Note : Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for completion of the qualification.
Core units of competency
- Select all eleven (11 ) units of competency from the following list.
Unit Code |
Title |
MEM12023A |
Perform engineering measurements |
MEM12024A |
Perform computations |
MEM14004A |
Plan to undertake a routine task |
MEM14005A |
Plan a complete activity |
MEM15002A |
Apply quality systems |
MEM15024A |
Apply quality procedures |
MEM16006A |
Organise and communicate information |
MEM16007A |
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment |
MEM16008A |
Interact with computing technology |
MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
MSAPMOHS200A |
Work safely |
Elective units of competency
Group A - Surface Preparation
- Select a minimum of three (3 ) units from the following list.
Unit Code |
Title |
Prerequisite |
MEM08002C |
Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating |
MEM13003B |
MEM08007B |
Control surface finish production and finished product quality |
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MEM08011B |
Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means |
MEM13003B MEM18001C MEM18002B |
MEM08012B |
Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic) |
MEM08016B MEM13003B |
MEM08013B |
Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced) |
MEM08012B MEM08016B MEM13003B |
MEM08016B |
Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions |
MEM13003B |
MSAPMWJ301A |
Operate a high pressure water jetting system |
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PMBPROD248C |
Prepare surfaces for coating |
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One (1 ) relevant technical surface preparation unit which is available for inclusion at Certificate III may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. |
Group B - Coating Application
- Select a minimum of two (2 ) units from the following list.
Unit Code |
Title |
Prerequisite |
MEM08014B |
Apply protective coatings (basic) |
MEM13003B |
MEM08015B |
Apply protective coatings (advanced) |
MEM08014B MEM13003B |
MSAPMOPS201A |
Cut polymer materials |
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MSAPMOPS202A |
Fabricate polymer materials |
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PMBPROD241C |
Lay up rubber lining or lag pulleys |
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PMBPROD242A |
Bond polymers to surfaces |
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PMBPROD265C |
Operate portable vulcanising equipment |
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PMBPROD323C |
Produce powder coated products |
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PMBPROD375B |
Vulcanise products using an autoclave |
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One (1 ) relevant technical protective coating application unit which is available for inclusion at Certificate III may be chosen from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses. |
Group C - Other elective units
- Select a minimum of three (3 ) units from the following list.
Unit Code |
Title |
Prerequisite |
MEM11001C |
Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment |
MEM18001C |
MEM11002C |
Erect/dismantle complex scaffolding and equipment |
MEM11001C MEM18001C |
MEM11003B |
Coordinate erection/dismantling of complex scaffolding/equipment |
MEM11001C MEM11002C MEM18001C |
MEM11004B |
Undertake dogging |
MEM18001C |
MEM11010B |
Operate mobile load shifting equipment |
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MEM11011B |
Undertake manual handling |
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MEM11021B |
Perform advanced operation of load shifting equipment |
MEM11010B |
MEM11022B |
Operate fixed/moveable load shifting equipment |
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MEM13001B |
Perform emergency first aid |
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MEM13003B |
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials |
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MSAPMOHS216A |
Operate breathing apparatus |
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MSAPMOHS217A |
Gas test atmospheres |
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MSAPMPER200C |
Work in accordance with an issued permit |
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MSAPMPER202A |
Observe permit work |
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MSAPMPER205C |
Enter confined space |
MSAPMPER200C |
MSAPMPER300C |
Issue work permits |
RIIRIS201B |
RIIOHS204A |
Work safely at heights |
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RIIRIS201B |
Conduct local risk control |
Group D - Other elective units
- Select a minimum of three (3 ) units from the following list.
Unit Code |
Title |
Prerequisite |
MEM07001B |
Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment |
MEM18001C |
MEM11012B |
Purchase materials |
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MEM11016B |
Order materials |
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MEM12001B |
Use comparison and basic measuring devices |
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MEM15003B |
Use improvement processes in team activities |
MEM16007A |
MEM15004B |
Perform inspection |
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MEM15005B |
Select and control inspection process and procedures |
MEM15004B |
MEM16002C |
Conduct formal interviews and negotiations |
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MEM16005A |
Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities |
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MEM16011A |
Communicate with individuals and small groups |
MEM16006A |
MEM16013A |
Operate in a self directed team |
MEM16007A |
MEM17001B |
Assist in the development and delivery of training in the workplace |
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MEM17003A |
Assist in the provision of on the job training |
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MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |
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MEM18002B |
Use power tools/hand held operations |
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MSAPMOPS301A |
Treat corrosion |
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MSAPMOPS363A |
Organise on site work |
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MSAPMSUP100A |
Apply workplace procedures |
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MSAPMSUP303A |
Identify equipment faults |
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MSAPMSUP390A |
Use structured problem solving tools |
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MSAPMWJ201A |
Use high pressure water jetting equipment |
Group E - Balance of units
The balance of units, to a maximum of nine (9 ), may be chosen from any combination of:
- units from Groups A, B, C and D above, not already selected
- up to three (3 ) relevant units can be selected from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available for inclusion at Certificate III.