Application

This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to follow pre-determined procedures to spray pre-treatments and protective coatings at a basic level where an understanding of specific health and safety matters is required. It covers single and two-pack coatings not containing isocyanates.

Where isocyanates are present unit MEM08015 Apply protective coatings (advanced) should also be selected.

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

Where the selection and use of mobile load shifting equipment is required unit MEM11004 Undertake dogging and unit MEM11010 Operate mobile load shifting equipment, should also be selected as appropriate.

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

Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate.

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

What You'll Learn

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

identifying and interpreting specifications, supplier information, product details, Australian and international standards, regulatory, legislative requirements and other applicable reference documents in applying protective coatings

determining the procedures, equipment and processes for applying protective coatings to work

setting up, maintaining and using personal protective equipment (PPE) suitable for the coating work to be undertaken

determining the condition and treatment required for the surface/s to be protective coated and masking up, as required

setting up, operating, cleaning and maintaining coating equipment safely and effectively

selecting, handling and using protective coating materials safely and in required quantities

checking surface coating thickness and coverage to ensure it meets specification and rectifying any faults.

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) and use of appropriate supports

relevant information on purposes, use and application of protective coating equipment and materials

safety issues, adequate precautions and awareness of other site factors that could be affected by the work

what constitutes deviation from a specified surface finish/condition and standard workplace procedures for identifying unsuitable work items

method of locating areas to be protected from coating process and masked

how to recognise areas subject to overspray and requiring protection

operation and maintenance of protective coating application plant and equipment using SOPs

requirements for completion and processing of maintenance reports

coating work piece assembly specifications and procedures

procedures for identifying coating types and processing solvents, including mixing and safe handling practices

procedures for determining the wet film thickness of a coating from the specified dry film thickness using calculations and a specified formulation

procedures for thinning coating materials for use in applying the specified film thickness coating to a substrate

procedures to apply protective coatings to comply with an established standard

procedures for controlling coating application and curing techniques

procedures for disassembly, cleaning, checking and storing/protecting coating equipment

assessing the profile of the surface finish using procedures and other relevant standards

features and use of dry film thickness testing instruments

surface inspection procedures, including the extent and detail of inspection as required

requirements for completion and processing of inspection reports

manufacturers’ specifications and procedures for inspecting and maintaining personal protective equipment in the workplace

recording and reporting procedures for defective parts.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in applying protective coatings (basic) 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.

Prerequisite Units

• {'code': 'MEM11011', 'title': 'Undertake manual handling'}
• {'code': 'MEM13003', 'title': 'Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials'}
• {'code': 'MEM13015', 'title': 'Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering'}
• {'code': 'MEM16006', 'title': 'Organise and communicate information'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM30219 — Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
  MEM
• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
  MEM

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