CPCCPD3028 — Apply decorative paint finishes

1 Plan and prepare

• 1.1Review work instructions to apply decorative paint finishes and select method of application.
• 1.2Plan all work to meet relevant requirements of work health and safety (WHS), Commonwealth and state or territory legislation, environmental plans and obligations, manufacturers’ specifications, and workplace requirements.
• 1.3Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for each task.
• 1.4Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
• 1.5Identify the types and quantities of materials required for the task and safely prepare and position ready for use.
• 1.6Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any faults.

2 Prepare application area

• 2.1Check that materials and substrate surfaces are prepared in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and relevant Australian Standards.
• 2.2Protect surrounding surfaces by drop sheets, masking or removal of objects.
• 2.3Check work site to ensure provision of adequate ventilation and implementation of precautions to prevent fire and explosion.
• 2.4Implement measures to ensure application area remains free of dust and foreign matter.
• 2.5Set-up area to apply decorative paint finishes.

3 Apply mirror paint finish

• 3.1Apply prime and intermediate coats, allow to dry thoroughly and sand to a smooth, even finish.
• 3.2Adjust paint viscosity to suit climatic conditions and selected application method.
• 3.3Prepare surface for final coat of mirror paint finish.
• 3.4Apply final coat without imperfections, flowing out to an even, smooth finish and meeting all requirements.

4 Apply broken colour effects

• 4.1Apply ground coat evenly to prepared surface to specified colour and consistency.
• 4.2Apply scumble glaze to prepared base coat and produce broken colour effect to match sample.
• 4.3Apply clear coating to achieve an even finish to specified sheen level.

5 Apply modern acrylic finishes

• 5.1Prepare surface for application of acrylic finish.
• 5.2Apply acrylic finish to achieve an even finish to specification.

6 Apply lining by brush

• 6.1Set out lining work to designed effect on prepared surface.
• 6.2Select paint materials, applicators and brushware for lining work.
• 6.3Apply application techniques to produce designed lining work effects and finish to requirements.

7 Apply basic stencilling

• 7.1Use specified transfer method and cut design accurately using a register mark.
• 7.2Lay out stencil design on recommended material.
• 7.3Place and tape initial stencil to designed location.
• 7.4Apply paint to achieve designed effect.

8 Apply basic special finishes

• 8.1Select special effect materials, applicators and brushware.
• 8.2Apply a range of traditional and modern special finishes to produce specified effects and finish.

9 Clean up

• 9.1Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal, materials handling and protection of the environment.
• 9.2Clear work area, reuse or recycle materials and place waste and unwanted materials into job waste bins or rubbish stockpile.
• 9.3Check and maintain tools and equipment and clean with appropriate solvents.
• 9.4Dispose of paint waste and water and solvents used in cleaning tools and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner.
• 9.5Store tools, equipment and sealed unused materials to avoid spontaneous ignition.

What does an assessment tool for CPCCPD3028 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCCPD3028 needs to address all 67 unit components: 9 elements with 34 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 25 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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