MEM08014 — Apply protective coatings (basic)

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What an assessment for MEM08014 must cover

59 assessable components: 8 elements (30 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 21 knowledge evidence requirements. 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 Determine job requirements

1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
1.2Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
1.3Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
1.4Identify and interpret supplier information, product details, Australian and international standards, regulatory and legislative requirements relevant to the work to be undertaken

2 Prepare to undertake work

2.1Obtain required protective coating materials according to job requirements
2.2Gather required protective coating application equipment according to job requirements
2.3Prepare worksite for application of protective coating

3 Select and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE)

3.1Select and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for coating application according to job requirements and SOPs
3.2Identify and use ancillary support attachments
3.3Maintain PPE in accordance with manufacturers’ specification and SOPs

4 Prepare work piece for application of protective coating

4.1Inspect surface condition for readiness for application of protective coating according to specification
4.2Identify unsuitable work pieces/surfaces and fabrication defects and undertake appropriate remedial action or report in accordance with SOPs
4.3Mask components where protective coating application is not specified
4.4Identify conditions for overspray

5 Prepare equipment for application of surface coating materials

5.1Undertake routine maintenance on plant and equipment in accordance with procedures
5.2Record status/report by proforma or orally in accordance with procedures
5.3Assemble conventional coating application equipment in accordance with equipment requirements

6 Apply single pack coatings

6.1Identify coating product type, solvent, uses, mixing procedure, clean-up and safety requirements, as appropriate
6.2Demonstrate correct method of wet film thickness in accordance with specified dry film
6.3Thin coating material to suit the application method and achieve required film thickness
6.4Apply coating using specified application method
6.5Use coating schedules for metal and non-metal materials
6.6Monitor coating application and curing technique according to SOPs

7 Clean and store equipment

7.1Clean and disassemble conventional coating application equipment and inspect for damage
7.2Record and report faulty equipment to appropriate personnel in accordance with SOPs
7.3Store coating application equipment in accordance with SOPs

8 Inspect finish surface

8.1Assess surface finish for profile size differences and uses
8.2Determine coating thickness using appropriate instruments and compare results with job specifications
8.3Inspect total surface for conformance to specification in accordance with SOPs
8.4Record inspection results in accordance with SOPs

Performance evidence

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

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
afety 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.

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What does an assessment tool for MEM08014 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MEM08014 needs to address all 59 unit components: 8 elements with 30 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 21 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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