MEASTR0010 — Paint aircraft surfaces
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What an assessment for MEASTR0010 must cover
37 assessable components: 4 elements (22 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Prepare for painting
- 1.1Identify painting task from maintenance documentation and enterprise procedures and identify type of substrate
- 1.2Identify and assemble required materials, tools and other items using enterprise procedures and maintenance publications
- 1.3Match aircraft or component identification to maintenance documentation
- 1.4Prepare surfaces for application of paint in accordance with enterprise procedures or process specification
- 1.5Apply required masking and barrier materials in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
2 Apply primer
- 2.1Identify and comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements and check personal protective equipment (PPE) for correct fit and function
- 2.2Comply with temperature and humidity requirements in accordance with product application procedures or documents
- 2.3Apply specified primer in accordance with enterprise procedures or process specification
- 2.4Identify and rectify substandard paintwork in accordance with enterprise procedures or process specification
- 2.5Clean equipment in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
3 Apply surface topcoat
- 3.1Identify and comply with WHS requirements and check PPE for correct fit and function
- 3.2Comply with temperature and humidity requirements
- 3.3Prepare specified topcoat material in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
- 3.4Apply topcoat in accordance with enterprise procedures or process specifications
- 3.5Identify and rectify substandard paintwork in accordance with enterprise procedures or process specifications
- 3.6Remove mask and barrier materials and complete required final finishing of surface
- 3.7Complete documentation in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
4 Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- 4.1Remove and dispose of or store waste materials in accordance with legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures
- 4.2Clean equipment in accordance with enterprise procedures or manufacturer’s instructions
- 4.3Check equipment for serviceability and deal with unserviceable items in accordance with enterprise procedures
- 4.4Clean and maintain tools in accordance with enterprise procedures
- 4.5Clean work area and inspect for serviceable condition in accordance with standard enterprise procedures
Performance evidence
- paint aircraft surfaces during scheduled or unscheduled maintenance on at least two occasions, on at least two different substrates from the following: • high strength steel • aluminium alloys • composite fibre • plastic • transparencies • magnesium alloy • fabric • wood
- apply system testing procedures, cleanliness requirements and safety precautions at all times, and as relevant to the surfaces being worked on.
Knowledge evidence
- relevant legislative, regulatory and enterprise procedures, process specifications and maintenance publications, as outlined in: • Commonwealth, state and territory environmental legislation, regulations and codes for the storage and disposal of hazardous and toxic materials • material safety data sheets (MSDSs) • maintenance organisation manuals • procedures manuals • work instructions • relevant Defence regulations and instructions • standing instructions
- work health and safety (WHS) procedures for applying aerospace coatings, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and fume extraction, as outlined in: • Commonwealth, state and territory WHS legislation, regulations and codes • procedures manuals • safety manuals • work instructions • maintenance organisation manuals • MSDSs • Defence regulations and instructions • standing instructions
- how to obtain MSDSs
- manufacturer specifications and directions
- materials and tools required for painting aircraft surfaces, including: • epoxy primers • lacquer primers • acrylic topcoats • polyurethane topcoats • chemicals • masking and barrier materials • low pressure gun or touch-up gun • general purpose suction feed spray guns • airless spray units • electrostatic spray equipment • sanding and polishing equipment and materials
- types of paint finishes and applicability to various substrates
- procedures for preparing surfaces for paint application
- types of masking and barrier materials
- methods used for final finishing of surfaces
- environmental legislation and regulations relating to the storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials.
Foundation skills
- Reading: Reading skills to interpret maintenance manuals.
- Writing: Writing skills to complete documentation.
- Numeracy: Numeracy skills to interpret technical information.
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Questions about assessing MEASTR0010
What does an assessment tool for MEASTR0010 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEASTR0010 needs to address all 37 unit components: 4 elements with 22 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 10 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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Related units
- MEASTR0001 — Inspect aircraft structures
- MEASTR0002 — Modify and repair aircraft composite materials structures and components
- MEASTR0003 — Modify and repair aircraft non-primary structural sheet metal components
- MEASTR0004 — Modify and repair aircraft non-primary structural non-metallic components
- MEASTR0005 — Maintain aircraft structure and components
- MEASTR0006 — Remove surface coatings from aircraft or aircraft components
- MEASTR0007 — Pre-treat aluminium alloy surfaces
- MEASTR0008 — Seal aircraft and aircraft component structural seams
- MEASTR0009 — Remove light corrosion from aircraft
- MEASTR0011 — Apply aircraft identification markings, graphics and decals
- MEASTR0012 — Apply specialty coatings to aircraft
- MEASTR0014 — Fabricate basic structural components for aircraft
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