NZQA registered unit standard
17520 version 4
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Title
Abrasive blast inside a blast booth
Level
3
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: describe a
blast booth and its safety procedures; confirm blaster coating
job specifications; prepare for operations in a blast booth;
operate inside a blast booth; maintain blast booth and safety
equipment; and complete blast booth records.
Classification
Industrial Coatings > Abrasive Blasting
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 17525, Demonstrate knowledge of and operate abrasive
blast pot, or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1
Legislation and documents relevant to this unit standard include:
Revoked Abrasive Blasting Regulations 1958, available at http://www.nzaba.co.nz/;
Code of Practice of Abrasive Blasting (the Code) NZ Abrasive Blasting Association
Inc., available at http://www.nzaba.co.nz/content/3/;
AS/NZS 1715:2009 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective
equipment;
Safety Data Sheets.
2
Recommended website:
NZ Abrasive Blasting Association Inc. – http://www.nzaba.co.nz/.
3
Definitions
Company procedures refer to the documented methods for performing work activities
and include health and safety, environmental, and quality management requirements.
They may refer to manuals, codes of practice, manufacturer’s instructions, or policy
statements.
Job specifications may include written and oral direction for specific tasks, standard
procedures documented in company quality manuals, and technical procedures for
specific materials or equipment.
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Describe a blast booth and its safety procedures.
Evidence requirements
1.1
A blast booth is described in terms of its components and functions.
Range
1.2
Safety procedures for a blast booth are described in accordance with the Code
and company procedures.
Range
1.3
blast room, abrasive recovery system, dust collection system,
blast hopper(s), air supply.
includes but is not limited to – ventilation, contamination, access,
electrical control panel, view panels, lighting, lifting and/or
transporting equipment.
A blast booth is described in terms of construction requirements.
Range
requirements for – wall lining, floor lining, light protection, weather
proofing, egress points, shut-off systems, air quality.
Outcome 2
Confirm blaster coating job specifications.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Job specifications relating to substrate and equipment are confirmed in
accordance with company procedures.
2.2
Respirator required for blasting media is determined from Safety Data Sheet.
Outcome 3
Prepare for operations in a blast booth.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Fixed equipment on a blast booth is checked in accordance with company
procedures and the Code.
Range
includes but is not limited to – electrical controls , air cooler,
moisture trap, pipes, couplings, dust collection system and filters,
abrasive recovery system, communication system, lights,
breathing filters, lines, air supply.
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Personal protective equipment for blast booth operations is fitted and worn in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and company procedures.
Range
may include but is not limited to – air hose secured to person,
safety boots, overalls, air-fed helmet, hearing protection, gauntlets.
3.3
Item to be blasted is moved into place and secured inside booth in accordance
with company procedures.
3.4
Equipment for task is confirmed as meeting safety and operational requirements
in accordance with company procedures.
3.5
Media for task are confirmed as being prepared and checked in accordance
with job specifications.
Range
3.6
checking includes but is not limited to – cleanliness, availability.
Blast booth is secured in accordance with company procedures.
Outcome 4
Operate inside a blast booth.
Evidence requirements
4.1
Blasting machine is operated in accordance with company procedures.
4.2
Dead man switch is operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
and company procedures.
4.3
An air-fed helmet is worn at all times inside the booth until atmosphere is clear
in accordance with Abrasive Blasting Regulations 1958.
Outcome 5
Maintain blast booth and safety equipment.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Blasted item is cleaned and removed from blast booth in accordance with
company procedures.
5.2
Blast booth is cleared of abrasive blasting media in accordance with company
procedures.
5.3
Personal protective equipment for blasting in a booth is cleaned and maintained
in accordance with AS/NZS 1715: 2009 and company procedures.
5.4
Helmet and clean protective clothing are stored in accordance with Abrasive
Blasting Regulations 1958, AS/NZS 1715:2009, and manufacturer’s
instructions.
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5.5
Blast booth is checked for wear in accordance with company procedures.
5.6
Dust mask or helmet, eye protection, and hearing protection are worn during
clean down.
Outcome 6
Complete blast booth records.
Evidence requirements
6.1
Blasting media and blast booth use are measured and recorded in accordance
with company procedures.
6.2
Blast booth repairs and maintenance are recorded in accordance with company
procedures.
Planned review date
31 December 2019
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
28 August 2000
31 December 2012
Review
2
20 November 2006
31 December 2013
Review
3
18 October 2012
31 December 2016
Review
4
16 April 2015
N/A
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0114
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Please note
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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SSB Code 101542
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
17520 version 4
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