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level:
2
credit:
6
planned review date:
April 2001
sub-field:
Mechanical Engineering
purpose:
People credited with this unit standard are able to: plan and
prepare for work on surfaces; prepare the work surfaces;
apply paint and other specified protective coatings and
materials; remove protective coatings and claddings; and
mix and apply concrete and grouting.
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation by NZQA.
moderation option:
Locally-based external moderation system (providers are to
refer to the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan for
requirements).
special notes:
1
Definitions
Worksite procedure refers to the documented
procedures for the enterprise and/or worksite.
Statutory requirements may include but is not limited to
the relevant sections of the New Zealand Building Code
and the relevant standards such as the New Zealand
Standard (NZS) 3000:1997, Electrical Installations Buildings, Structures and Premises, and NZS
4332:1997, Non-Domestic Passenger and Goods Lifts.
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2
All work practices must meet recognised codes of
practice and documented worksite safety procedures
(where these exceed code) for personal, product and
worksite safety, and must meet the obligations required
under current legislation. Legislation includes but is not
limited to the Health and Safety in Employment Act
(1992), and its subsequent amendments.
3
Prior to any work being undertaken with any protective
coating, paint or material, the substance must be
identified from the Manufacturers’ Material Safety Data
Sheet and the specified precautions complied with.
4
Acts, Regulations, and bylaws, including the Resource
Management Act (1991), and its subsequent
amendments, regarding the handling of toxic material
and waste are to be complied with.
Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Plan and prepare for work on surfaces.
performance criteria
1.1
Work requirements are identified from contracts and layouts and confirmed, if
necessary by site inspection, according to worksite procedure.
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1.2
Resources required for the job including equipment, materials, tools, and
personnel are identified, prepared, and transported to the work site according to
worksite procedure.
1.3
Personal protective equipment is selected suitable for the job according to
manufacturers’ specifications and worksite procedure.
Range:
personal protective equipment may include but is not limited to respiratory equipment, masks, goggles, hearing protection,
gloves, hard hats, safety boots, overalls, fire fighting equipment.
element 2
Prepare the work surfaces.
performance criteria
2.1
Surrounding areas and equipment are masked or protected according to
worksite procedure.
2.2
Surface defects are rectified using filling materials and methods according to
worksite procedure.
2.3
Surface areas are prepared in accordance with job requirements and according
to worksite procedure.
Range:
preparation methods may include but are not limited to - chipping,
wire brushing, degreasing, acid application, scraping, abrasive
papering, abrasive blasting.
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element 3
Apply paint and other specified protective coatings and materials.
Range:
protective coatings may include but are not limited to - grease, plastic-film,
solvent-based preparations, paint, rust-inhibitors;
paints may include but are not limited to - primers, undercoats, lacquers,
enamel, two part epoxies.
performance criteria
3.1
Paint or coating types and quantities are selected, calculated and prepared
according to job requirements, manufacturers’ specifications and worksite
procedure.
3.2
Paint and protective coatings are applied according to manufacturers’
specifications and worksite procedure.
Range:
3.3
application techniques may include but are not limited to –
brushing, rolling, stenciling.
Surface matching is carried out in
specifications and workplace procedure.
accordance
with
manufacturers’
element 4
Remove protective coatings and claddings.
performance criteria
4.1
The protective coating to be removed is identified to ensure that it is not toxic
and is safe to remove according to worksite procedure.
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4.2
Arrangements are made to safely remove toxic and unsafe protective coatings
according to worksite procedure.
4.3
Protective coatings are removed without damage to the protected material
and/or equipment according to worksite procedure.
4.4
Refuse and waste material is disposed of in accordance with worksite
procedure.
4.5
Paints, protective coatings, chemicals and solvents are stored in accordance
with Manufacturers’ Material Safety Data Sheets, statutory requirements and
worksite procedure.
4.6
Equipment, materials and tools are removed from the site, cleaned, maintained
and stored in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications and worksite
procedure.
element 5
Mix and apply concrete and grouting.
performance criteria
5.1
Formwork is positioned and secured in accordance with job specifications and
worksite procedure.
5.2
Structures, equipment or bolts are grouted in accordance with manufacturers’
specifications and worksite procedure.
5.3
Concrete is mixed and poured or placed in accordance with job specifications.
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5.4
Concrete is cured in accordance with job specifications.
5.5
Formwork and grouting strips are removed according to worksite procedure.
5.6
Work area is cleared of waste materials and cleaned according to worksite
procedure.
5.7
Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored
manufacturers’ instructions and worksite procedure.
in
accordance
with
Comments to:
NZ Engineering, Food and Manufacturing Industry Training Organisation
Unit Standard Revision
PO Box 160
WELLINGTON
by April 2001.
Please Note:
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority
before they can offer programmes of education and training
assessed against unit standards.
Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must
engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit
standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0013]
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