Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1 - New unit of competency
Application
This unit of competency covers safely removing surface coatings by hand or chemical means in preparation for the application of new surface coatings.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Competency Field
Unit Sector
Furniture finishing
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Prepare for surface coating removal |
1.1 |
Materials safety data sheets (MSDS) and/or product application and safety information are read and used to inform work practices |
1.2 |
Work health and safety (WHS) requirements, including ventilation requirements and personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work |
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1.3 |
Surface coating is tested to identify the type of material and methods required to remove the coating |
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1.4 |
Tools, equipment and materials suitable for the removal tasks are selected and checked for safe operation/application |
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1.5 |
Accessories and consumables are identified for the removal tasks |
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2 |
Remove surface coatings |
2.1 |
Sequence of work is identified for the removal operation, including the efficient and effective use of chemicals to be used |
2.2 |
Equipment, chemicals and abrasives are used within manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures |
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2.3 |
Surface coating is removed according to workplace procedures and specifications |
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2.4 |
Surfaces are inspected to ensure removal of surface coating is to workplace standard |
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2.5 |
Defects found after removal of surface coating are dealt with and/or reported in accordance with workplace procedures |
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3 |
Clean work area and maintain equipment |
3.1 |
Item is stored and labelled ready for next process |
3.2 |
Equipment is cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition and stored appropriately |
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3.3 |
Unserviceable equipment is tagged, faults are identified and appropriate personnel are informed |
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3.4 |
Chemicals and other materials are stored or disposed of correctly according to regulations |
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3.5 |
Work area is cleaned ready for next process or task |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. Detail on appropriate performance levels for each furnishing unit of competency in reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy utilising the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) are provided in the Furnishing Training Package Implementation Guide.
Range of Conditions
Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. |
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Unit context includes: |
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Coated surfaces include: |
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Tools and equipment include: |
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Materials include: |
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Coating removal methods include: |
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Personal protective equipment includes: |
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Information and procedures include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to LMFFF2003B Remove surface coatings
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0601ab95-583a-4e93-b2d4-cfb27b03ed73