Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. Unit code changed. Application changed. Elements and Performance Criteria changed. Range of Conditions removed. Assessment Requirements changed. Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD249 Apply liquid surface coatings.
Application
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to apply liquid surface coatings to products by hand or immersion or using a spray gun.
This unit applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team.
The unit principally refers to operators who are required to select and prepare materials and equipment, apply surface coatings, check conformity to specifications and recognise and respond to process control variances.
No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Production
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1. Check work requirements |
1.1 Identify requirements from job specifications 1.2 Perform housekeeping tasks to prepare for work to be undertaken 1.3 Perform pre-operational checks including checking for and acting on hazards |
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2. Start up surface coating equipment |
2.1 Conduct pre-startup checks according to equipment specifications 2.2 Start up coating equipment according to equipment instructions |
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3. Apply surface coating |
3.1 Check process is operating according to specifications and work requirements 3.2 Ensure output meets job specifications and quality standards 3.3 Monitor and maintain supply of materials to support process 3.4 Accurately complete logs and records as required 3.5 Apply waste management strategies to collect and segregate scrap, trim and other materials according to workplace procedures 3.6 Clean equipment and work area according to equipment specifications and workplace procedures 3.7 Pause or stop equipment in both normal and abnormal circumstances according to workplace procedures |
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4. Respond to process control variances |
4.1 Recognise and log process control variances and their causes 4.2 Determine, prioritise and implement remedial and preventative actions based on identified issues and causes 4.3 Accurately maintain records and logbooks |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.
- Numeracy skills to interpret technical information.
- Reading skills to interpret specifications and workplace procedures.
- Writing and oral communication skills to record and report on surface coating operations.
Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to PMBPROD249 Apply liquid surface coatings.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet – - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=932aacef-7947-4c80-acc6-593719fe4090
