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Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to select the appropriate preparation process, select and set up the equipment, undertake blasting or application of solvents on metal and non-metal materials, and check the finished surface.

Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.

Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

What You'll Learn

1. Determine job requirements

  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify surface preparation requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions

2. Prepare to undertake work

  • 2.1 Select appropriate solvent and solvent application to meet job specification
  • 2.2 Select appropriate mechanical equipment to meet job specification
  • 2.3 Prepare worksite for surface cleaning activities

3. Set up equipment

  • 3.1 Set up and prepare appropriate equipment and any required consumables in accordance with manufactures’ specifications and SOPs

4. Prepare surfaces using solvents as required

  • 4.1 Establish safe working environment for solvent use according to regulatory requirements and SOPs
  • 4.2 Apply solvent in accordance with procedures
  • 4.3 Neutralise treated surface and make it safe to handle

5. Prepare surfaces using mechanical means as required

  • 5.1 Establish safe working environment for mechanical surface preparation according to regulatory requirements and procedures
  • 5.2 Prepare surfaces using mechanical means
  • 5.3 Clean mechanical equipment and check for damage and operational faults, in accordance with procedures
  • 5.4 Record any equipment faults and report in accordance with SOPs

6. Inspect prepared surface

  • 6.1 Check surface preparation for cleanliness and conformance to specifications
  • 6.2 Rectify faults or defects where required and record/report in accordance with procedures

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

determining the type of surface preparation required for a range of surfaces

selecting and setting up surface preparation equipment and consumables for the job

undertaking mechanical preparation or application of solvents, as required

inspecting the finished surface to ensure it meets specifications

rectifying faults or defects, as required.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

common surface contaminates, conditions

features of and reasons for selecting solvents

characteristics and uses of mechanical equipment required for surface preparation and procedures for setting up equipment

specifications applying to surfaces to be prepared

methods for neutralising solvents

tools, equipment, abrasives and other materials used in surface preparation

procedures for maintaining/storing mechanical equipment and for recording/reporting faulty equipment

procedures for checking prepared surfaces and rectification techniques where necessary to meet specifications.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in preparing surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience

satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacement and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacement or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires

Where possible assessment must occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Foundation Skills

  • text: This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency. Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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Last updated from training.gov.au: 25 February 2026