22002VIC Course in Sustainable
Painting Practices
Accreditation Submission
September 2009
This course has been accredited under Parts 4.4 and 4.6 of the
Education and Training Reform Act, 2006. It has been entered
on the State Register of Accredited Courses and Recognised
Qualifications and the National Training Information Service.
The period of accreditation is from : 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2014
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Acknowledgements
Course development steering committee
Chair:
Sue Gipson
Project Officer, Sustainability Victoria
Committee Members:
David Scannell
Curriculum Maintenance Manager,
Building & Construction, Furnishing and Water
Daniel Wurm
Industry representative, GreenPainters Ltd
Mark Amos
Victorian Industry Representative,
Master Painters Association Victoria and Tasmanian Chapters
(MPAV)
Liam O'Hearn
Union representative,
Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union (CFMEU)
Ian Hartwig
RTO representative
Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE (NMIT)
Assessment panel
Chair:
Judy Walker
Accreditation Advisor
Committee Members:
Alan Daniel
Accreditation Advisor
Mark Amos
Industry Representative
In Attendance:
Adrienne Carson
Course Developer
Melissa Rogers
Minute taker
Project manager
Ms Linda Smart
Manager
Learning Innovation and Development Unit
Holmesglen
PO Box 42
HOLMESGLEN VIC 3148
Telephone:
Facsimile:
Email:
(03) 9564 1878
(03) 9564 1538
linda.smart@holmesglen.edu.au
Acknowledgements
Acknowledgements
Contents
Contents
Section A: Copyright and course classification information ...................................................... 1
1.
Copyright owner of the course .................................................................................................... 3
2.
Address ............................................................................................................................. ........... 3
3.
Type of submission..................................................................................................................... . 3
4.
Copyright acknowledgement ....................................................................................................... 3
5.
Licensing and franchise ............................................................................................................... 3
6.
Course accrediting body .............................................................................................................. 3
7.
AVETMISS information ............................................................................................................. 4
8.
Period of accreditation ................................................................................................................. 4
Section B: Course information ................................................................................................... 5
1.
Nomenclature ............................................................................................................................. . 7
1.1
Name of the qualification ................................................................................................................ . 7
1.2
Nominal duration of the course ....................................................................................................... . 7
2.
Vocational or educational outcomes of the course ...................................................................... 7
3.
Development of the course .......................................................................................................... 7
4.
5.
6.
7.
3.1
Industry/enterprise/ community needs............................................................................................. . 7
3.2
Review for re-accreditation .......................................................................................................... . 10
Course outcomes ....................................................................................................................... 10
4.1
Qualification level ......................................................................................................................... . 10
4.2
Employability skills ....................................................................................................................... . 10
4.3
Recognition given to the course (if applicable) .............................................................................. 10
4.4
Licensing/regulatory requirements (if applicable) ........................................................................ 10
Course rules ............................................................................................................................. .. 10
5.1
Course structure ............................................................................................................................ . 10
5.2
Entry requirements ........................................................................................................................ . 11
Assessment ............................................................................................................................. ... 11
6.1
Assessment strategy ....................................................................................................................... . 11
6.2
Assessor competencies .................................................................................................................. . 12
Delivery ............................................................................................................................. ........ 12
7.1
Delivery modes ............................................................................................................................. .. 12
7.2
Resources............................................................................................................................. ........... 13
8.
Pathways and articulation .......................................................................................................... 13
9.
Ongoing monitoring and evaluation .......................................................................................... 14
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Appendices to Section B: Course information .......................................................................... 15
Appendix 1 – Skills and knowledge profile ...................................................................................... 15
Appendix 2 – Steering Committee minutes....................................................................................... 17
Appendix 3 – Letters of support ........................................................................................................ 33
Appendix 4 – Course contents endorsement forms ........................................................................... 37
Section C: Units of competency................................................................................................ 45
Contents
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Section A: Copyright and course classification information
Section A: Copyright and course classification information
22002VIC Course in Sustainable Painting Practices
© Sustainability Victoria 2009
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Section A: Copyright and course classification information
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Section A: Copyright and course classification information
Section A: Copyright and course classification information
1.
Copyright owner of the
course
Copyright of this course is held by:
The Chief Executive
Sustainability Victoria
Urban Workshop
Level 28, 50 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Telephone:
Facsimile:
Email:
2.
Address
(03) 8626 8700
(03) 9663 1007
info@sustainability.vic.gov.au
The Chief Executive
Sustainability Victoria
Urban Workshop
Level 28, 50 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Email: info@sustainability.vic.gov.au
3.
Type of submission
This is a submission for the initial accreditation for the Course in
Sustainable Painting Practices.
4.
Copyright
acknowledgement
This work is copyright to Sustainability Victoria 2009. All rights
reserved. Except as provided in the Copyright Act 1968, this work
may not be reproduced in any form without the written permission of
Sustainability Victoria
5.
Licensing and franchise
All enquiries relating to the licensing and franchising of the course
should be directed to:
The Chief Executive
Sustainability Victoria
Urban Workshop
Level 28, 50 Lonsdale Street
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Telephone:
Facsimile:
Email:
6.
Course accrediting body
(03) 8626 8700
(03) 9663 1007
info@sustainability.vic.gov.au
Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)
Level 6, 35 Spring Street
MELBOURNE VIC 3000
Telephone: (03) 9651 3204
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7.
8.
AVETMISS information
Period of accreditation
Classification codes for: Course in Sustainable Painting Practices
ANZSCO
(Australian and New Zealand
Standard Classification of
Occupations)
332200 Painting Trades Workers
ANZSIC code
(Australia and New Zealand
Standard Industrial Classification
– industry type)
4244 Painting and decorating
services
ASCED code – 4 digit
(Field of Education)
0403 Building
National course code
22002VIC
1 July 2009 to 30 June 2014
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Section B: Course information
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Section B: Course information
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Section B: Course information
1.
2.
Nomenclature
Standard 1 for Accredited Courses
1.1 Name of the
qualification
Course in Sustainable Painting Practices
1.2 Nominal duration of the
course
12 hours
Vocational or educational
outcomes of the course
Standard 1 for Accredited Courses
The Course in Sustainable Painting Practices, aims to provide
experienced painters, decorators, contractors and existing workers the
opportunity to upgrade their skills and knowledge for employment in
the area of environmentally sustainable painting practices by
promoting, developing and maintaining sustainable painting practices
and environmental activities. With an increase in public awareness of
sustainable painting practices, painters need to maintain a
competitive advantage and keep up with consumer and industry
demand of sustainable practices, products and features.
The course will allow a painter to undertake environmentally
sustainable painting practices which focus on the consumer and
industry-specific needs.
Graduates will be able to:
•
research best practices
•
locate resources for the sustainable painting industry
•
develop and maintain business relationships and networks
•
manage response to consumer needs in preparation for work
•
evaluate sustainable painting work practises.
3.
Development of the course
Standards 1 and 2 for Accredited Courses
3.1 Industry/enterprise/
community needs
Initial discussions and consultations commenced in May 2008
between Sustainability Victoria and Holmesglen CMM – Building &
Construction, Furnishing and Water to discuss the proposed idea of
establishing a course in ‘green painting’. Interest in the course
resulted in a further meeting with Sustainability Victoria,
Holmesglen, Master Painters Victoria and GreenPainters. In response
to industry need, funding was received in October 2008 from
Sustainability Victoria for development of the Course in Sustainable
Painting Practices to address the training needs of painting
contractors and tradespeople in Victoria.
Research undertaken during the course development demonstrates the
following:
•
•
Initiative 13.9 in the ‘Training for Tradies’, part of the Victorian
government’s ‘Our Environment Our Future: Sustainability
Action Statement 2006’, will see up to $1 million invested in
training and accreditation to increase the skill levels of
tradespeople and professionals in sustainable practices. This
initiative will complement other national programs and also
support the implementation of 5 Star building regulations.
Statistics from the Victorian Building Commission show that
Ecologically Sustainable Building (ESB) is on the rise with over
67 per cent of all projects surveyed including some elements of
sustainability awareness.
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•
•
In the book, ‘Harmonious Environment’ by Norma LehmeierHartie the article on paint states, ‘The production of one ton of
solvent-base paint will produce as much as thirty tons of
hazardous, non-biodegrable waste. When paint or painted
objects are disposed of, they leach chemicals – polluting air,
earth and water’. (© 2007)
In 2007, Sustainability Victoria in a partnership with Dulux and
Bunnings, won a national award paint program called Paintback
(TM) and conducted successful trials in collecting and recycling
unwanted paint and cans from within the local community.
•
Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Research
Organisation (CSIRO) reports that occupants of new Australian
homes may be exposed to up to 20 times the maximum
allowable limits of indoor air toxins.
•
‘Up to 500,000 Australians moving into around 120,000 new
homes every year could be subjected to high levels of airborne
toxics for months.’ ‘Identifying these air toxics is part of a
worldwide focus on identifying and controlling the cost to
human health associated with modern living.’ ‘These
measurements allow us to link people’s exposures to these
pollutants with how we build and furnish our built
environments.’ (CSIRO)
From an article in ‘Pollution Issues’ The World Health
Organisation (WHO) has reported a 20% – 40% increased risk
of certain types of cancer (in particular lung cancer) for those
who come into regular contact with, or work with paint, while
Danish researchers point to the added possibility of neurological
damage. As paint is applied, the World Health Organisation
report that the levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
given off are as much as 1000 times higher than found outdoors.
VOCs are colourless, odourless gases that are harmful to the
environment, contributing to global warming and the production
of ozone, as well as being hazardous to the people who do the
painting.
EPA Victoria currently has new draft regulations for 2009, and
in the publication, Environment Protection (Industrial Waste
Resource 1278 March 2009, discusses that these regulations
will promote the resource value inherent in industrial waste and
enhance the recovery, reuse and recycling of these materials.
•
•
By developing more efficient ways of treating, reusing and recycling
water and reducing waste that negatively affects the environment,
sustainable painting practices will have a positive impact on the
environment and painting industry. Another outcome will be to
improve the indoor air quality by limiting the use of materials with
high volatile organic compound (VOC) content by selecting materials
that include reusable and renewable resources, and using products
which are more water based or contain lower levels of volatile
organic compounds and using paints that have heat reflective
coatings, the energy efficiency of buildings will be improved and will
further result in positive environmental effects
The needs of consumers will be addressed in order to create
awareness of the environmental changes and advances in the painting
industry. New ways will be explored to develop and maintain
business relationships, networks and manage responses to consumer
needs in preparation for work. Participants will be able to identify
and use appropriate products, and provide advice on the benefits of
sustainable painting practices.
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In addition, regulatory environmental requirements such as the safe
disposal of unwanted paint as well will be addressed.
By promoting and using sustainable painting practices, the painting
industry will be reinforcing UNESCO (UN Decade for Sustainable
Development 2005-14, Draft International Implementation Scheme,
October 2004) to emphasise the full scope of Education for
Sustainable Development (ESD).
In December 2008, a skills and knowledge survey was sent to the
following industry stakeholders. Sustainability Victoria, Holmesglen
CMM – Building & Construction, Furnishing and Water, Master
Painters Association of Victoria (MPAV), CFMEU, Green Painters,
NMIT – Painting and Decorating Department, Ecospecifier Pty Ltd
and the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) to confirm the
industry support for the course and identify the gap in skills and
knowledge required for the Course in Sustainable Painting Practices.
Current trends and awareness support the development of
environmentally sustainable work practices for apprenticeships but
there is no Training Package qualification specifically available for
existing workers in the painting industry that incorporates providing
advice to consumers on sustainable painting practices. The results of
the survey were rated by priority in terms of areas of skill and
knowledge then circulated at the first Steering Committee meeting.
Industry stakeholders provided feedback and their comments were
added to the skills and knowledge profile to support the development
of the course and to meet the needs of the consumer and promote and
protect the built environment.
See Appendix 1 for skills and knowledge profile results.
It is anticipated the target group participants could include:
contractors involved in new construction, repair or remodelling work,
organisations that own, manage or maintain large apartment
complexes or schools, self-employed tradespeople, and experienced
and existing painters and contractors.
The course concept has been developed with a focus on promoting
health and safety within the workplace environment and within our
communities.
The proposed course also includes undertaking research of
organisations that promote sustainable practices.
The proposed course encourages and supports sustainable painting
practices that promote recycling, reducing waste, minimising water
consumption, improving air quality and appropriate methods of
disposal.
The Steering Committee comprised the following members:
•
Ms Sue Gipson, Sustainability Victoria, Chairperson
•
Mr Daniel Wurm, Industry Representative, GreenPainters
•
Mr Mark Amos, Victorian Industry Representative, Master
Painters Association Victoria and Tasmania
•
Mr David Scannell, CMM, Building & Construction, Furnishing
and Water
•
Mr Liam O’Hearn, Union Representative, Construction,
Forestry, Mining and Energy Union
•
Mr Ian Hartwig, RTO Representative, Northern Melbourne
Institute of TAFE (NMIT).
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In attendance:
•
Ms Adrienne Carson, Project Officer, Holmesglen
•
Ms Melissa Rogers, Administrative Officer, Holmesglen.
Minutes of each Steering Committee meeting are presented in
Appendix 3.
Refer to Appendix 4 for signed Course Contents Endorsement forms
from each Steering Committee member.
Consultation has occurred with Steering Committee members as
noted in the minutes and external consultation has occurred with
Ecospecifier and GBCCA, who have given support to the training
program. Letters of support for this course will be presented in
Appendix 5.
4.
3.2 Review for
re-accreditation
Standards 1 and 2 for Accredited Courses
N/A
Course outcomes
Standards 1, 2 and 3 for Accredited Courses
4.1 Qualification level
This is a short course and as such is not aligned to an AQF level.
4.2 Employability skills
Standard 4 for Accredited Courses
N/A
Standard 5 for Accredited Courses
N/A
Standard 5 for Accredited Courses
4.3 Recognition given to the
course (if applicable)
4.4 Licensing/regulatory
requirements
(if applicable)
Participants entering a construction site to undertake work will
require a Construction Induction Card issued by WorkSafe.
There are no other licensing requirements for this course.
Standards 2, 6 and 7 for Accredited Courses
5.1 Course structure
Upon completion of the unit VPAU802 Provide advice on sustainable
painting practices the participant will be awarded a Statement of
Attainment.
Unit of
competency/
module code
Field of
Education
code
(6-digit)
Unit of competency/module title
Pre-requisite
040325
Provide advice on sustainable
painting practices
Nil
Credit
Matrix
Points
Course rules
Credit
Matrix
Level
5.
Nominal
hours
3
1
12
Core units/ modules
VPAU802
Total nominal hours
12
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Qualification profile (lowest level then lowest points where there is a choice of electives)
Credit Matrix
Total Points
No. of units/modules
Level 8
Level 7
Level 6
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
1
1
1
1
Level 2
Level 1
Enabling
Total
5.2 Entry requirements
Standard 9 for Accredited Courses
Participants enrolling in the Course in Sustainable Painting Practices
will hold:
•
a trade qualification in painting and decorating eg
Certificate III in Painting and Decorating
or
•
or
•
6.
vocational competencies equivalent to a painting trade
qualification
appropriate vocational competencies in a related design or
construction field, which must include an underpinning
knowledge of painting practices that when combined with
outcomes from this course, will enable participants to develop
environmental management plans for painters.
Assessment
Standard 10 for Accredited Courses
6.1 Assessment strategy
Assessment should be consistent with the requirements of
Standard 1.2 of the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF)
2007 Essential Standards for Registration. Assessment strategies
must meet the outcomes of the course and have been developed in
consultation with industry stakeholders.
Assessment strategies should be designed to:
•
cover a range of skills and knowledge required to demonstrate
the intended course outcomes
•
collect evidence on a number of occasions to suit a variety of
contexts and situations
•
be appropriate to the knowledge, skills, methods of delivery and
needs/characteristics of students
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
assist assessors to interpret evidence consistently
recognise prior learning
be equitable to all groups of students.
be valid, reliable, flexible and fair
inform students of the context and purpose of the assessment
and the assessment process
provide feedback to students about the outcomes of the
assessment process and give guidance of future options
allow reasonable time to complete tasks which specifically
reflect the industry context in which the task takes place.
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The individual needs of the learner and/or characteristics of the
enterprise should be reflected in assessment methods that are chosen
in relation to the unit of competency and assessment need not be
undertaken at the end of each element. A combination of assessment
methods is required to gather direct and indirect evidence.
Assessment methods should include:
•
•
•
oral or written questioning of underpinning knowledge
case studies that reflect real workplace situations/practices
third party reports and/or logbooks to confirm consistency of
performance in the workplace where direct observation by the
assessor is not possible.
Evidence should be gained through a range of integrated methods
that ensures:
•
•
•
6.2 Assessor competencies
valid and reliable assessment and consistency in performance
relevance to a number of performances assessed on different
occasions which reflects the scope of the job role
supplementary evidence of documentation that verifies the
vocational competence of the learner, may be obtained from
relevant authenticated third parties, such as trainers or other
specialist training staff.
Standard 12 for Accredited Courses
Assessment must conform to the requirements of Standard 1.2 of the
AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration.
RTOs must ensure assessments are conducted by a person who has:
i)
the following competencies
•
•
•
TAAASS401C Plan and organise assessment
TAAASS402C Assess competence
TAAASS404B Participate in assessment validation
or is able to demonstrate equivalent competencies
ii)
relevant vocational competencies, at least to the level being
assessed.
If a person does not have the assessment competencies and
vocational competencies described above, a person who does have
the assessment competencies and one or more people with the
relevant vocational competencies may work together to conduct
assessments.
7.
Delivery
7.1 Delivery modes
Standard 11 for Accredited Courses
Delivery strategies should be selected to reflect the nature of the
industry, and the needs of the learner. These may include:
•
•
•
•
•
practical activities and demonstrations
role plays/case studies
instruction in underpinning skills and knowledge, which may be
undertaken in a workplace or classroom
instruction by industry guest speakers
self-paced learning.
There are no restrictions for offering the program on either a full time
or part-time basis. Wherever possible students should undertake real
work activities or projects simulating workplace activities.
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7.2 Resources
Standard 12 for Accredited Courses
Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is practical,
take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the
candidates in relation to the competency being assessed.
Assessment may be undertaken in various circumstances and may
also include on-site and off-site assessment.
For the purposes of assessment, participants will require:
•
•
•
•
access to case studies
access to relevant standards and guidelines
reports, documents, brochures on sustainable painting practices
access to real or simulated situations of working with
customers/consumers in order to ensure the environment is valid
and reliable for assessment to occur.
Access is required to current industry materials, equipment and
facilities as listed in the unit. Suitable resources for the delivery and
assessment of this course include:
•
•
•
classroom or off-the-job location
documentation from organisations that promote health and wellbeing and which relate to sustainable painting practices.
supporting texts, workbooks, graphics and electronic media that
meet the needs of a diverse range of learners.
As previously noted, the RTO must ensure that training in the Course
in Sustainable Painting Practices is delivered by a person who:
•
holds the required competencies in the TAA40104
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or
•
demonstrates equivalence to this qualification, or be working
under direct supervision of a person with these competencies
•
meets requirements of Standard 1, Element 1.4 of the
AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration regarding
competence of staff and
•
is able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the
level of those being delivered and should have relevant and
recent industry experience.
It is the responsibility of the RTO to ensure all students have the right
to equitable access.
8.
Pathways and articulation
Standard 8 for Accredited Courses
There are no formal articulation or credit transfer arrangements into
other VET or higher education qualifications for this newly
developed unit.
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9.
Ongoing monitoring and
evaluation
Standard 13 for Accredited Courses
Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the course is the responsibility
of the Chief Executive of Sustainability Victoria.
Ongoing monitoring and evaluation will ensure that:
•
the course continues to meet the current and changing needs of
the painting and decorating industry, especially in relation to the
development in best practice approaches or in the development
of new technologies
•
•
•
changes to national competency standards are reflected
developments in assessment methods are reflected
the course reflects participant feedback.
Under the AQTF, RTOs delivering this course are required to
undertake regular evaluations of the course and provide access to
Sustainability Victoria as part of their established continuous
improvement policy. They will consult with:
•
•
•
•
Sustainability Victoria
students – present and past
teaching staff
organisations that research and promote sustainable painting
practices.
Advice from the review processes and proposed changes will be
incorporated into documentation and forwarded to the VRQA using
the course modification form for endorsement or noting, as
appropriate.
Changes that will be reported to the VRQA may include changes to:
•
the course structure, by adding units to reflect local industry
needs
•
the nominal duration of the course
•
copyright ownership
•
articulation and/or credit transfer arrangements
•
legislation such as OHS/licensing.
Course maintenance and review procedures may indicate that the
course in total should be expired if a suitable national qualification
becomes available through the development of a Training Package.
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Appendices to Section B: Course information
Appendix 1 – Skills and knowledge profile
Skill/Knowledge
Mapping to Training
Package
Priority
Plan and prepare the environment
Knowledge
H
Add to resource section
H
Knowledge
H
Knowledge
H
Knowledge
H
Knowledge
H
Knowledge
H
Knowledge
H
Knowledge
H
Knowledge
H
Knowledge and resource
H
Living in a healthy environment that promotes well-being and
OHS
Plan and prepare the environment
Regulatory requirements – licence, insurance, certification as
a tradesperson, Environmental Code of Practice
Sustainable practices
Environmentally sustainable responsible and practices
Sustainable practices
Green building practices – what are they and how do they
affect building sustainability?
Sustainable practices
Water minimisation
Product knowledge
Toxic versus non toxic
Product knowledge
Natural paints and low toxic alternatives
Product knowledge
Nourishing timber and UV resistant paint
Product knowledge
Paint pigments
Safe environmental disposal practices – OHS
Volatile organic compounds in the
home/workplace/commercial environments
Plan and prepare the environment
Safe environmental disposal practices – OHS
Certification of environmental products?
Marketing/Business
Focusing on promoting environmentally aware professionals
and products and the impact on the Earth’s ecosystems
Plan and prepare the environment
Some knowledge
assumed known
M–H
Knowledge
M–L
Responsibility of sustainable development
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Skill/Knowledge
Mapping to Training
Package
Priority
Sustainable practices
Knowledge
M–L
Knowledge assumed
known
M–L
Skills assumed known
M–L
Some knowledge
assumed known
M–L
Resource section links
M–L
Eco minded initiatives, education and partnerships
Materials
Knowledge about materials, methods, and the tools involved
in the construction or repair of houses, buildings or other
structures such as highways and roads
Tools and equipment
Skills to determine the kinds of tools, products and equipment
needed to do a job
Marketing/Business
Economic, legal and ecological issues
Accredited professional
Networks and support
Becoming a Green Star Accredited Professional
Additional comments
•
Introduction to environmental science
•
Introduction to ‘green procurement’
•
Understanding ‘greenwash’
•
Using standards to make a purchase
•
Understanding cost/cost benefits
•
Supplier’s credentials
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Appendix 2 – Steering Committee minutes
1.
Minutes from the Steering Committee meeting of 29 January 2009
2.
Explanatory notes to support minutes from the Steering Committee meeting of 26 February 2009
3.
Minutes from the Steering Committee meeting of 26 February 2009
4.
Minutes from the Steering Committee meeting of 23 April 2009
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COURSE IN GREEN PAINTING
STEERING COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF MEETING HELD
AT HOLMESGLEN THURSDAY
29 JANUARY 2009
1.
WELCOME
A Carson welcomed all members to the first Steering Committee meeting,
introduced herself and discussed her responsibilities in relation to the course.
2.
ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES
Present:
Ms Sue Gipson, Sustainability Victoria (Chair)
Mr Daniel Wurm, Green Painters
Mr Mark Amos, Master Painters Association of Victoria
Mr Liam O’Hearn, Construction Forestry Mining Energy
Union (CFMEU)
Mr David Scannell, Curriculum Maintenance Manager –
Building & Construction, Furnishing and Water
In attendance:
Ms Adie Carson, Holmesglen
Minute secretary: Ms Melissa Rogers, Holmesglen (minutes)
Apologies:
Mr Drew Miller, Peninsula Green Painting
Mr Ian Hartwig, Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE
3.
STEERING COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
D Scannell discussed the Steering Committee responsibilities which includes
looking at the skills and knowledge required for the proposed course. The
Steering Committee will need to decide if the proposed name of the course is
appropriate, and if not a name change may be required.
D Scannell explained that the Steering Committee will be asked to confirm the
skills and knowledge required for someone to work in this area, and that this
information will be included in the submission which will be forwarded to the
Victorian Registration Qualifications Authority (VRQA) for Accreditation. The
course will be a short course in a particular skill set, even though it is not a
skill set as such. Although the course does not fit within the Australian
Qualifications Training Framework (AQTF) it is an accredited course that must
meet the requirements of the national standards for accreditation.
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An Assessment Panel will ensure the correct process has been followed
during the development of the course.
D Scannell stated that the purpose of second Steering Committee meeting will
be to review the draft course and hopefully if there are only minor
amendments required the Committee will be able to sign off the course.
However an additional meeting may be required if further issues need to be
addressed.
Following Steering Committee sign off the next step in the process is that an
Accreditation Panel will review the course and procedures that were followed
to ensure the AQTF standards are met.
MOU confidentiality
D Scannell distributed the Memorandum of Understanding to Steering
Committee members. He explained that it is a confidentiality agreement and a
requirement of Holmesglen under its delegated authority from the VRQA.
All Steering Committee members signed this MOU and returned it to
A Carson.
Chair nomination
S Gipson agreed to take on the responsibility of being the chair for the
committee.
The Steering Committee were asked if they were in agreement with this
nomination.
Moved: L O’Hearn
Seconded: M Amos
4.
BACKGROUND TO NEED FOR THE COURSE
D Wurm explained his role in the industry and that he had approached
Sustainability Victoria to discuss the need to introduce a course in green
painting aimed at painters, contractors and existing workers to upgrade their
skills and knowledge in environmentally sustainable painting practises.
S Gipson reiterated that D Wurm had approached Sustainability Victoria, and
also explained that she is involved in the skills and training sector of
Sustainability Victoria that funds the development of courses and supports
different areas of trade. She added that she has worked with Holmesglen
before on the development of courses.
M Amos explained the importance of using correct terminology and
referencing in relation to hazards. The agreed course needs to address the
needs of the target audience; which is existing painters.
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S Gipson discussed that there are a number of issues that need to be
addressed, such as OHS issues, sustainability issues, greenhouse issues and
also the appropriateness of the title of the course. The title can be changed if
deemed necessary by the Steering Committee.
D Wurm expressed his concern regarding the fact that anyone in Victoria
could potentially undertake the course if they call themselves a painter.
M Amos added that he is also concerned that individuals can call themselves
‘master painters’ when they have had no formal training and would like to see
formal licensing introduced.
M Amos explained that it is important that this short course is complimentary
to existing painting qualifications and/or experience.
The Steering Committee discussed the need to identify the target audience
and agreed that this would be tradespeople. It would be unacceptable for
people without a painting background to undertake the proposed course.
5.
SURVEY GROUP FINDINGS – REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
A Carson reported that she had distributed surveys to industry
representatives. The responses were compiled into a summary. The survey
summary is indexed by high, medium and low demand. These results indicate
what people feel is necessary to include in the course. The findings were then
lodged as part of our Intention to Accredit.
L O’Hearn stated that he would like to distribute a copy of the skills and
knowledge profile survey to some painters to collect some additional industry
feedback. A Carson will email L O’Hearn a copy of the survey. L O’Hearn will
forward the responses to A Carson.
ACTION: A CARSON AND L O’HEARN
D Scannell commented that the feedback and comments from the survey were
all knowledge-based. It is necessary to develop a competency-based course
and at this stage there is only underpinning knowledge, which is of concern.
That knowledge needs to be turned into practice.
Discussion took place about how long the course should be. A Carson stated
that clarification was needed because in the Sustainability Victoria contracts it
states a one-day course is required and in the other a two-day course is
required. Therefore it will either be an 8 hour or 16 hour course. The Course in
Green Painting will probably be a one unit course.
M Amos stated that in industry it would be advisable to contain the unit to a
one-day course. Once the development of the program begins it may become
a two-day course.
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It was also discussed that if learners are required to have some relevant
underpinning knowledge the course may be shortened but if they have little
knowledge or no underpinning knowledge then two-days may be appropriate.
6.
OVERVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PROCESS AND TIMELINES
A Carson distributed the course development timeline to Steering Committee
members.
A Carson explained that it is a deliverable of the project to develop a
curriculum document and a resource and to run a pilot course within the
scheduled project timeline.
D Scannell stated that once the draft course is completed work can start on
the resource. The resource will consist of participant notes that will support the
curriculum document.
A Carson informed members that the proposed dates for the second and third
Steering Committee meetings are Thursday 26 February 2009 and
Thursday 26 March 2009 respectively from 2.00 pm until 4.00 pm. However,
the third meeting may not be required but it will be ascertained closer to the
meeting date whether a meeting is needed or whether enough information can
be obtained via email. The Steering Committee will inform A Carson via email
if these proposed dates are convenient.
ACTION: STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
D Scannell requested that if any Steering Committee members have potential
participants for the pilot course could they please notify A Carson. D Wurm
nominated himself to participate.
ACTION: STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
7.
OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED COURSE STRUCTURE
A Carson distributed the unit of competency proforma from the VRQA website,
which she will use to write the units.
The Steering Committee discussed the different aspects that could be
included under the various headings of the template and notes recorded on
the whiteboard have been printed and filed.
M Amos advised that he would provide additional information he has obtained
from the CSIRO as he believes this will benefit the course development.
ACTION: M AMOS
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A Carson requested that Steering Committee members email her any
additional comments regarding the curriculum template.
ACTION: STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
8.
CONFIRM ACTIONS BEFORE NEXT MEETING
The following actions are to be addressed prior to the second Steering
Committee meeting:
9.
•
A Carson to email the skills and knowledge profile survey to L O’Hearn.
•
Steering Committee members to email A Carson regarding the
suitability of 26 February 2009 as the scheduled date for the second
meeting.
•
Steering Committee members to email A Carson with potential
participants for pilot course.
•
M Amos to email CSIRO information to A Carson.
•
Steering Committee members to email A Carson with any additional
comments regarding the curriculum document template.
OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business.
10.
PROPOSED NEXT MEETING DATES
This item of the agenda was addressed in item 6.
The meeting closed at 3.55 pm.
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EXPLANATORY NOTES TO SUPPORT MINUTES FROM THE STEERING
COMMITTEE OF 26 FEBRUARY 2009
Please note that this highlighted section which can be found in the attached
minutes is explained below.
It was suggested that a new heading ‘Resources may include but not limited
to’ be added to the range statement.
Resources are covered in the course as:
•
resources for assessment
•
resources normally used in the painting industry
•
renewable resources referred to recycling, reusing
•
resource guide development
•
under Element 1. 1.3 Educational resources are sourced to ensure
painting practices are sustainable and efficient refers to providing
students with access to update information sourced from a variety of
industry stakeholders
•
resources are also referenced in Element 1 Research best practices and
resources of sustainable painting practices.
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COURSE IN GREEN PAINTING
MINUTES OF SECOND STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD AT HOLMESGLEN
THURSDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2009
1.
WELCOME
S Gipson welcomed all members to the second Steering Committee meeting.
A Carson stated that D Miller, who is supposed to be on the Steering
Committee, has not responded to any correspondence that has been sent to
him in regards to Steering Committee meetings or providing information for the
course. D Scannell suggested that A Carson contact the Victorian Registration
Qualifications Authority to advise that D Miller has not provided any support to
the course. The Steering Committee agreed to remove him from the
Committee.
ACTION: A CARSON
2.
ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES
Present:
Ms Sue Gipson, Sustainability Victoria (Chair)
Mr Daniel Wurm, Green Painters
Mr Ian Hartwig, Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE
Mr Liam O’Hearn, Construction Forestry Mining Energy
Union
Mr David Scannell, Curriculum Maintenance Manager –
Building and Construction, Furnishing and Water
In attendance:
Ms Adie Carson, Holmesglen (Project Officer)
Ms Melissa Rogers, Holmesglen (Minute secretary)
Apologies:
Mr Drew Miller, Peninsula Green Painting
Mr Mark Amos, Master Painters Association of Victoria
3.
MINUTES OF THE LAST STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
D Wurm expressed his interest in observing the pilot course and not as a
participant as previously stated in minutes Thursday 29 January 2009. He has
six tradesmen that would be willing to participate in the pilot course and will
email A Carson with these proposed names.
ACTION: D WURM
The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as a true record of the
meeting, moved by L O’Hearn and seconded by D Scannell.
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4.
ACTION ITEMS FROM LAST STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Skills and knowledge profile survey
A Carson stated that she distributed a copy of the skills and knowledge profile
survey to L O’Hearn.
L O’Hearn advised that he has forwarded a copy of the skills and knowledge
profile survey to a number of painters but has not yet received any feedback.
When feedback is received he will forward it to A Carson.
ACTION: L O’HEARN
Proposed dates for the second and third meeting
The Steering Committee confirmed that the proposed date for the third
Steering Committee meeting on Thursday 26 March 2009 is convenient for all
members.
Potential participants for pilot course
Steering Committee members will notify A Carson of any potential members to
participate in the pilot course. D Wurm also discussed this under item 3.
ACTION: STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Additional CSIRO information
A Carson stated that M Amos provided additional CSIRO information.
Curriculum template
A Carson stated that D Wurm provided some feedback on the course
development documents and Steering Committee members responded with
feedback relating to the individual unit.
5.
REVIEW DRAFT COURSE STRUCTURE AND UNIT
A Carson discussed the changes that D Wurm had provided prior to the
meeting relating to the proposed unit ‘Promote and apply sustainable practices
for the painting and decorating industry’. The Steering Committee provided
additional comments which have been recorded and will be incorporated into
the curriculum document.
D Scannell suggested that the proposed unit be split into two separate units,
which will be called ‘Promote sustainable painting practices’ and ‘Apply
sustainable painting practices’ with six nominal hours per unit.
After a discussion, the Steering Committee agreed that the target audience for
the proposed course will be skilled tradesmen who hold a Certificate III or
equivalent vocational competencies in a related field.
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D Scannell suggested that the accreditation submission in the licensing
section requires a statement to be added that states ‘students are required to
have a red card or valid construction induction card to work on a construction
site’. This however is not a pre-requisite to undertake the course.
The Steering Committee discussed the heading ‘Product characteristics may
include’ within the range statement. It was decided that the Steering
Committee will need to email A Carson to verify whether the AS 1580 should
be included in the range statement.
ACTION: STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The Steering Committee discussed the types of tools and equipment used by
green painters which are included in the range statement. It was suggested
that a new heading ‘Resources may include but not limited to’ be added to the
range statement. D Scannell suggested that D Wurm and I Hartwig email
A Carson with additional information.
ACTION: D WURM AND I HARTWIG
The Steering Committee discussed the cleaning, recycling and disposal of
paint, containers and equipment in reference to the range statement under the
heading ‘Benchmarking of best practice to promote sustainability may include’.
S Gipson advised that she would confirm with Sustainability Victoria what the
correct procedure is and email A Carson.
ACTION: S GIPSON
The Steering Committee discussed how to evaluate the best practice methods
for the correct cleaning techniques of containers and tools. It was suggested
that a DVD showing the use of a waste water treatment unit and the three tin
decant method would be used in conjunction with a case study as an
assessment method. It was recommended that A Carson review D Wurm’s
DVD as a guide or contact Dulux.
ACTION: A CARSON
6.
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND SUB COMMITTEE
D Scannell stated that once the two units are complete development will
commence on the learner resource. A Carson will email the resource guide
template with the minutes to Steering Committee members prior to the third
Steering Committee meeting.
ACTION: A CARSON
The Steering Committee agreed that the title of the course should be ‘Course
in Sustainable Painting Practices’.
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7.
CONFIRM ACTIONS BEFORE NEXT MEETING
The following actions are to be addressed prior to the third Steering
Committee meeting:
8.
•
A Carson to contact VRQA in regards to removing D Miller from the
Steering Committee.
•
D Wurm to provide names of participants for pilot course.
•
L O’Hearn to forward skills and knowledge profile survey feedback to
A Carson when he receives it.
•
Steering Committee members to forward names of potential participants
for the pilot course.
•
Steering Committee members to email A Carson whether AS 1580
should be included in the range statement under the heading ‘Product
characteristics may include’.
•
D Wurm and I Hartwig to provide additional information for the range
statement relating to the types of tools and equipment used by green
painters.
•
Gipson to clarify what is the correct procedure for recycling and
disposal of paint, containers and equipment.
•
A Carson to view D Wurm’s DVD or contact Dulux in regards to finding
a suitable demonstration for an assessment technique to be used in the
resource.
•
A Carson to email resource guide template with minutes to Steering
Committee members.
OTHER BUSINESS
D Wurm raised the confidentiality agreements which contain what can be
discussed with other people regarding the course development. D Scannell
stated that people can be advised that a course is being developed, that there
have been two Steering Committee meetings and there will be a pilot course
in June. General course outline may also be provided, however, no specific
content should be discussed until the course is accredited.
Information about the course will be included in the upcoming CMM
newsletter.
9.
PROPOSED NEXT MEETING DATES
This item of the agenda was addressed in item 4.
The meeting closed at 4.00 pm.
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COURSE IN SUSTAINABLE PAINTING PRACTICES
MINUTES OF THIRD STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD AT HOLMESGLEN
THURSDAY 23 APRIL 2009
1.
WELCOME
S Gipson welcomed all members to the third Steering Committee meeting.
2.
ATTENDANCE/APOLOGIES
Present:
Ms Sue Gipson, Sustainability Victoria (Chair)
Mr Daniel Wurm, Green Painters
Mr Liam O’Hearn, Construction Forestry Mining Energy
Union
Mr Mark Amos, Master Painters Association of Victoria
Mr David Scannell, Curriculum Maintenance Manager –
Building & Construction, Furnishing and Water
In attendance:
Ms Adie Carson, Holmesglen
Ms Melissa Rogers, Holmesglen (Minute secretary)
Apologies:
3.
Mr Ian Hartwig, Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE
MINUTES OF THE LAST STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as a true record of the
meeting, moved by D Wurm and seconded by L O’Hearn.
4.
ACTION ITEMS FROM LAST STEERING COMMITTEE MEETING
Removing D Miller from the Steering Committee
A Carson stated that she has tried to contact D Miller via telephone, email and
written correspondence, however, he has still not responded regarding his
participation on the Steering Committee.
A Carson discussed with the Course Accreditation Officer that it is a
requirement that the minutes show that the members agree to remove D Miller
from the Steering Committee. The members agreed that D Miller should be
removed from the Steering Committee due to non-participation in Committee
processes.
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Names of participants for pilot course
D Wurm advised that he will forward names of potential participants for the
pilot course to A Carson via email.
ACTION: D WURM
Skills and knowledge profile survey
L O’Hearn advised that he has still not received any feedback in regards to the
skills and knowledge profile survey. L O’Hearn said that when he has received
feedback he will forward it to A Carson.
ACTION: L O’HEARN
Potential participants for pilot course
A Carson stated that she would wait for D Wurm to forward names of potential
participants of the pilot course and if necessary appropriate marketing will be
conducted to attract participants.
ACTION: D WURM
AS 1580 to be a separate bullet point in the Skills and Knowledge
Section
The members agreed that AS 1580 should be included in the required skills
and knowledge under the heading ‘Knowledge of’.
Additional information for the range statement
The members agreed that under the heading ‘Natural materials include’, in the
range statement, one of the bullet points should be amended to state ‘rollers
made from natural fibres, eg lambs wool’.
Correct procedure for recycling and disposal of paint, containers and
equipment
S Gipson advised that she is still in consultation with ‘detox your home’ to
establish the correct procedure for recycling and disposal of paint, containers
and equipment. S Gipson said that she will notify A Carson when the correct
information is found.
ACTION: S GIPSON
Viewing D Wurm’s DVD or contacting Dulux for suitable demonstration
A Carson stated that she had viewed the DVD produced by Green Painters to
determine suitability as a support resource.
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D Wurm provided an additional DVD to A Carson from a manufacturer which
may be suitable for demonstration of assessment technique and may be used
as a resource.
Resource guide template
This agenda item was addressed in other business.
5.
REVIEW DRAFT COURSE STRUCTURE AND UNITS – RECOMMENDED
CHANGES
The members reviewed the accreditation submission document and changes
made on the working document, and recommend by members, will be
incorporated into the final submission.
6.
RECOMMENDATION FOR ACCREDITATION
Course content endorsement forms
A Carson stated that she will forward the course content endorsement forms
to members with the final version of the accreditation submission for approval
which will contain the changes recommended by members.
ACTION: A CARSON
Letters of support
A Carson explained that she will require industry representative letters of
support. Members suggested the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA)
and Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) for letters of support.
A Carson will enquire with the relevant people from these two organisations to
see if they will provide a letter of support.
7.
OVERVIEW OF FINAL STEPS IN ACCREDITATION
D Scannell explained the accreditation process to the members and advised
that there would be two accreditation advisors and an industry representative
involved in the accreditation process.
D Scannell explained that after the accreditation panel if there are minor
changes these will be made within the department but if there are major
changes that require Steering Committee input then another Steering
Committee meeting may be required.
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8.
OTHER BUSINESS
Resource development
D Scannell advised that after the accreditation submission document is
finalised the supporting learner guide will need to be developed.
D Scannell explained that for the learner guide, the content needs to be put
into a template which will be developed and no Steering Committee meetings
will be required for this resource development.
A Carson explained that there will be an informal meeting required to provide
information and input to the resource. D Wurm advised that he would like to be
involved.
A Carson explained the use of copyright within the resource and stated that
she doesn’t plan on writing the resource until May/June and will invite
members to view the document when it is near completion.
Pilot
A Carson stated that they have had an expression of interest from a painter
who may be able to run the course. A Carson suggested that if anyone knows
of people interested could they please provide her with names.
D Scannell stated that prior to the pilot advertising is required.
M Amos suggested that he would advertise the pilot in their organisational
newsletter. D Scannell added that an appropriate venue and address will need
to be booked well in advance.
9.
CLOSE AND THANKS TO MEMBERS
S Gipson thanked all members for their involvement within the Course in
Green Painting and all suggestions and feedback to the accreditation
submission and resource.
The meeting closed at 4.10 pm.
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Appendix 3 – Letters of support
Letters of support were received from the following organisations:
•
Mr Mike Bailey, Master Painters Association of Victoria
•
Mr David Baggs, ecospecifier
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Adrienne Carson
Po Box42
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Re: Environmental and Sustainable Painting Practises
Dear Adie,
The Master Painters Association of Victoria would like to support the
proposed training course on Sustainable and Environmental Painting
Practises in the Surface Coating Industry that is currently being
developed at Holmesglen.
The Master Painters Association of Victoria /Tasmania launched an
Industry Standard for the Surface Coating Industry in February 2009
and part of that Standard identified the need for all painting contractors
to follow sustainable and environmental painting practises.
Our concern as the peak body representing the entire surface coating
Industry has been the mixed and in some cases, incorrect information
given to the consumer.
The Master Painters Association is a national body and all states will
be keen to implement this training course in each state when it
becomes available.
The Master Painters Association is happy to endorse the proposed
content as it will give an integrated approach to training in all states for
painting contractors.
Yours Sincerely
Mike Bailey
President
MPA/FTAA
Victoria and Tasmania
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www.mpav.com.au
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11 May 2009
Adrienne Carson
Holmesglen TAFE
PO Box42
Holmesglen, VIC 3148
products knowledge solu1toos
adriennec@holmesglen.vic.edu.au
By email:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Subject: Holmesglen Green Painters TAFE Course Proposal
We hereby strongly support the proposed course content. There is a significant unsatisfied need
within the industry for this type of qualification to introduce a level of quality control amongst
painters claiming to be green along with a prerequisite level of knowledge about the key issues
represented within the course.
Yours faithfully,
ecospecifier Ply Ltd per
David Baggs FRAIA,
ABSA, ASHRAE, LEED AP, Green Star AP, MRoySocAS.
NSW Accredited Building Sus.talnability Assessor (ABSN20047)
Chartered Architect & Technical Director
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ph: 1300 66 99 97 fax: 13CO 30 46 90 int'l ph: +617 3390 5752 int'l fax: +617 3390 6765
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Appendix 4 – Course contents endorsement forms
Course content endorsement forms were received from the following organisations:
•
Mr Daniel Wurm, Green Painters
•
Mr David Scannell, Curriculum Maintenance Manager
•
Mr Mark Amos, Master Painters Association of Victoria
•
Ms Sue Gipson, Sustainability Victoria
•
Mr Ian Hartwig, Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE
•
Mr Liam O’Hearn, Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union
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Course title(s)
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oversees the development
of the course and ensures
that:
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the contents and
qualification structure
meet the needs of
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any risks associated with
the course have been
identified
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levels assigned are
appropriate
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meets the requirements as
specified.
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Course title(s)
The steering committee
oversees the development
of the course and ensures
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qualification structure
meet the needs of
industry, enterprises
and/or the community
•
the course meets all
relevant occupational
health and safety
regulations, licensing
requirements and any
other legislation that is
appropriateto the course
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the employability skills
summary reflects the
needs of the job role
• any risks associated with
the course have been
identified
• Credit Matrix points and
levels assigned are
appropriate
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steering committee must
complete and sign a copy
of this form to certify that
they agree that course
meets the requirements as
specified.
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industry/enterprise/community need.
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Section C: Units of competency
Section C: Units of competency
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VPAU802
Provide advice on sustainable painting practices
Unit descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required for a
painter to provide advice on environmentally sustainable
painting practices that consider the needs of the consumers,
service providers and other stakeholders in the painting and
decorating industry.
Application of the
unit
This unit of competency supports the knowledge, skills and
resources necessary to address the sustainability issues related
to the painting and decorating sector.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification
requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential
outcomes of a unit of
competency. Elements describe
actions or outcomes that are
demonstrable and assessable.
Performance criteria indicate the standard of performance required to
demonstrate achievement of the element. Terms requiring explanation or
further definition should be bolded and italicised and detail provided in the
range statement.
1. Research best
practices and
resources of
sustainable painting
industry
1.1
Environmental benefits of sustainable painting practices
are analysed in order to improve health and well being in
the built environment.
1.2
Paint related products are investigated and analysed to
determine their sustainable characteristics.
1.3
Educational resources are sourced to ensure painting
practices are sustainable and efficient.
1.4
Organisations that promote sustainable practices in the
environment are explored to determine basis for their
certification, labelling, protocols, standards and
legislation of sustainable products and practices.
1.5
Tools and equipment made from natural materials are
recommended for use on green painting projects.
1.6
Sustainable painting practises are identified to ensure
more efficient consumption and performance of natural
materials.
2. Develop and maintain 2.1
business relationships
and networks
Business and professional networks and other
relationships are developed to support promotion and
marketing of sustainability during work within the
painting industry.
2.2
Relationships with stakeholders are maintained to expand,
enhance and improve the reputation of sustainable
painting practices.
2.3
Consumers are informed of sustainable painting practices,
techniques and products.
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3. Manage response to
consumer needs in
preparation for work
4. Evaluate sustainable
painting work
practises
3.1
Consumer needs are taken into consideration in
accordance with anti-discrimination and other
organisation policy and procedures.
3.2
Hazards are identified within the proposed work
environment of the consumer in order to apply
appropriate control measures.
3.3
Painting techniques are identified to improve
sustainability and protect the environment.
3.4
Work plan recommendations on sustainable practices are
discussed with consumer to gain their approval.
4.1
Best practice options are benchmarked and evaluated for
use of, and cleaning of, containers and tools.
4.2
Sustainable painting techniques are evaluated to ascertain
best practice methods.
4.3
Ways to reduce costs of products and promote
sustainability are evaluated to promote environmental and
resource efficiency.
4.4
Feedback is gathered from suppliers, contractors and
consumers to inform continuous improvement.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Required knowledge of:
•
The basic principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) Principles
•
Sustainable practices, tools and techniques relevant to the industry
•
Characteristics of sustainable painting products and benefits of their use
•
Sustainable painting techniques
•
Energy efficiency of coating properties
•
Product finishes
•
Natural products, tools and equipment that can be used during the painting process
•
Sustainable painting practices and their benefits
•
Environmental guidelines of state and territory authorities
•
Promoting the re-use of products and equipment
•
Quality assurance systems relevant to own enterprise
•
Relevant standard
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AS1580 Standard Method of Paint Testing
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Australian Paint Approval Scheme (APAS)
–
AS/NZS ISO 14040 Environmental Management – Life Cycle Assessment
•
Effects on the environment of hazardous substances and enzyme reactants
•
Health benefits of sustainable painting practices
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Protecting and preserving the environment and buildings
•
Environmental and resource efficiency issues of reduce, reuse and recycle specific to
painting industry
•
Relevant associations, conferences, and other relationship building opportunities
•
Industry terminology
•
Organisations that promote health and well-being
–
policies, procedures, legislation and issues relating to certification and labelling
of products is researched
•
Promotion and marketing to promote sustainability
•
Efficient and effective customer service
Occupational Health and Safety
•
Responsibilities under OHS legislation and regulations
•
Common OHS hazards and risks and appropriate reporting requirements
•
Regular review of material safety data sheets
•
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
•
Technical Data Sheets (TDS)
Required skills
•
Communication skills to:
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Network and build relationships
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•
•
Provide clear and direct information in interactions with consumers, suppliers
and colleagues
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Interpret information
Problem solving skills
Planning and organising skills to:
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Use resources economically
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Adapt resource allocations to cope with contingencies
–
Participate in continuous improvement and planning
–
Identify hazardous substances
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Identify appropriate options for water minimisation
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Identify suitable sustainable products
–
Identify methods to minimise and dispose of waste
–
Apply sustainable painting practices
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RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments
and situations that may affect performance.
Environmental benefits
include:
•
•
•
•
Sustainable
characteristics include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Organisations that
promote sustainable
practices, include and are
not limited to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases by
improving energy efficiency of buildings
improving indoor air quality
recycling of materials
reducing and minimising
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waste
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water usage
–
pollutants
–
chemicals associated with paint products
–
dust.
heat reflective nano-ceramics and pigments
low volatile organic compounds
solvents based on plants and minerals
ingredients which reduce the possibility of chemical
sensitivity
products which contain renewable or highly abundant
ingredients
minimal use of ingredients that ensure viscosity of flow
and levelling.
Sustainability Victoria
CSIRO
Australian Paint Approval Scheme (APAS)
Green Building Council Australia (GBCA)
GreenPainters
Master Painters Association Victoria
Construction Forestry Mining Energy Union (CFMEU)
Natural Integrated Living Ecospecifier
Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA)
Australian Paint Manufacturers Federation (APMF)
Environment Protection Authority, Victoria, Australia
(EPA)
Local councils.
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Natural materials
include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Sustainable painting
practices include and are
not limited to:
•
Promotion and marketing
may include:
•
•
•
•
rollers made of natural fibres, eg lambswool
brushes and bristles made of natural fibres
reusable paper towels, rags, sleeves, brushes
recyclable fabric sheets and waste containers
water based materials
professional waste water treatments.
increasing the use of renewable, recyclable, reusable
and recoverable practices such as:
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waste disposal
–
process and management of cleaning up
–
minimising waste water
–
minimising waster water treatments
–
minimising exposing people to odours and
contaminants
–
correct storage of paint, tools and equipment
–
reading labels and instructions for use
–
ensuring safety precautions for the worker and
consumer.
engagement with:
–
consumers
–
colleagues
–
manufacturers
–
suppliers
–
allied industry associations
networks such as:
–
professional associations
–
seminars and conferences
–
special networking events
information given to consumers such as:
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testing for chemical sensitivity of products
–
environmentally preferable products
–
the use of quality products
–
recommendations of sustainable painting practices
information gathered for contractor such as:
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service and product demand and sales
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services and benefits to consumers
–
determining market size
–
ensuring customer satisfaction
–
environmentally responsible corporations
–
access to websites and written material
–
cost considerations of products and marketing
–
data on specific topics such as current research.
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Hazards include but are
not limited to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Painting techniques
include and are not limited
to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Best practice options
include:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
poor air quality and pollutants
chemical contents of paint and associated products such
as:
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resins
–
pigments
–
solvents
–
additives
strong odours in the environment
lead content in existing substrates
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
physical hazards such as:
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inhalation
–
absorption through the skin
–
ingestion of chemicals
–
respiratory illness.
appropriate application methods
storage efficiency
maintenance of products
selecting certified low-VOC paints or plant-based paints
thorough surface preparation
recoating for protection of surfaces.
remaining up to date and informed of current practise
promotion of green painting practices and products
evaluation of own methods for continuous improvement
gathering feedback from supplies contractors and
consumers to inform continuous improvement
reducing the long term impacts of activity on the
environment
minimising or eliminating pollution caused by work
activity
reducing consumption of resources
implementing recycling strategies
investments in new technology, tools or equipment.
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EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Elements,
Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment section in
Section B of the accreditation submission.
Overview of Assessment
A person who demonstrates competence in this unit must be
able to provide evidence of the ability to provide advice on
sustainable painting and decorating practices and promote
environmental and resource efficiency. Assessment can be
partly conducted during training through group participation
and activities. On completion of training, learners will be
required to submit assessment to the trainer.
Critical aspects for
assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be
able to provide evidence of the ability to:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Context of and specific
resources for assessment
locate and interpret relevant information about sustainable
painting practices
comply with Occupational Health and Safety by applying
industry best practice
identify and analyse hazards to ensure personal safety and
safety of others
recommend natural materials that are environmentally
sustainable
research current practices, products and certification to
promote continuing education
advise consumers on environmental factors which
influence and promote application of sustainable painting
practices
recommend environmentally sustainable painting practices.
•
This competency is to be assessed using standard
authorised work practices, safety requirements and
environmental constraints. Assessment of essential
underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an
off-site context.
•
For the purposes of assessment, participants will require:
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access to case studies
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access to relevant standards and guidelines
–
reports, documents, brochures from other parties
involved in sustainable painting practises such as
manufacturers, suppliers, industry stakeholders
–
access to a real or simulated situations of working
with customers/consumers in order to ensure the
environment are valid and reliable for assessment to
occur.
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Method of assessment
Resource implications
•
Evidence should be gained through a range of methods to
ensure valid and reliable assessment and consistency in
performance.
•
Evidence should be gathered as part of the learning
process.
•
Evidence should relate to a number of performances
assessed on different occasions which reflects the scope of
the job role.
•
Assessment methods may include more than one of the
following:
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Practical assessment
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Oral questioning
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Written test
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Work-based activities.
•
Supplementary evidence of documentation that verifies the
vocational competence of the learner, may be obtained
from relevant authenticated third parties, such as trainers or
other specialist training staff.
•
Assessment processes and techniques should, as far as is
practical, take into account the language, literacy and
numeracy capacity of the candidates in relation to the
competency being assessed.
•
Assessment may be undertaken in various circumstances
and may also include on-site and off-site assessment.
The learner and trainer should have access to appropriate
documentation and resources normally used in the painting and
decoration industry.
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