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Demonstrate knowledge of marine paint systems application
Level
3
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: identify and interpret
marine paint specifications; interpret marine paint system data sheets;
describe marine paint system application records; explain marine paint
systems measuring methods; describe marine paint system pre-application
processes; describe application methods and ventilation requirements for
application of marine paint.
Subfield
Boating Industries
Domain
Boatbuilding
Status
Registered
Status date
14 December 2007
Date version published
14 December 2007
Planned review date
31 December 2012
Entry information
Open.
Accreditation
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
Standard setting body (SSB)
Boating Industry Training Organisation
Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP) reference
0136
This AMAP can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
Special notes
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a All work practices must meet recognised codes of practice and documented
worksite health and safety procedures (where these exceed code) for personal,
product, and worksite health and safety; and must meet the obligations required
under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
b All work practices must meet recognised codes of practice and documented
worksite environmental procedures (where these exceed code) for personal,
product, and worksite environmental matters; and must meet the obligations
required under the Resource Management Act 1991.
c All work practices must meet documented worksite quality management
requirements. These include documentation of activities, events, and decisions.
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This unit standard is to do with interpretation of specification, correct preparation of
coating products prior to application and measurement of applied coatings.
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Suggested reference
Approved Code of Practice for the Safe Use of Isocyanates (Wellington: Department
of Labour, 1994) available at http://www.osh.dol.govt.nz.
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This unit standard is recommended for entry to assessment against Unit 11791,
Apply build coats and finish coats for marine paint systems.
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Marine specific contextual requirements that apply to this standard include:
consistency, drying times, additives and rheology of marine paints that effect the
application and interpretation of data in contrast to other industrial coatings; variable
finish specifications for the specifically formulated marine coatings; measurement of
the coatings due to the compound shape and harsh operating environment of boats;
unique application and ventilation environments and purpose for using spray and
brush equipment to apply coatings to boats due to the container type form of boats,
their extensive structural complexity, and the corrosive environment caused by salt;
unique owner stipulated standards for pleasure craft coatings (such as superyachts).
Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Identify and interpret marine paint specifications.
Performance criteria
1.1
Reasons for specifications are identified in the context of finished paint system
performance.
1.2
Specifications are interpreted in terms of ideal environmental conditions,
including temperature and humidity.
1.3
Specifications are interpreted in terms of preparation requirements.
1.4
Specifications are interpreted according to the different areas of the boat to
which they apply.
1.5
Specifications are interpreted in terms of manufacturer warranty conditions.
1.6
Specifications are interpreted in terms of legal and contractual conditions.
Range
legal conditions may include health and safety and resource
management compliance.
1.7
Specifications are interpreted according to the different paint types for the
various coats and areas.
1.8
Specifications are interpreted in terms of recoat, and overcoat times and spread
rates.
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Element 2
Interpret marine paint system data sheets.
Performance criteria
2.1
Paint system data sheets are interpreted in terms of describing what the product
is intended to be used for.
2.2
Paint system data sheets are interpreted in terms of describing drying
information.
2.3
Paint system data sheets are interpreted in terms of over-coating and re-coating
information.
2.4
Paint system data sheets are interpreted in terms of recommended thinners and
cleaners to be used.
2.5
Paint system data sheets are interpreted in terms of application method and
equipment and, in the case of spray gear, typical gear set up data.
Range
spray gear set up data includes – type of spray equipment, tip size,
pressure.
2.6
Paint system data sheets are interpreted in terms of wet and dry film build
coverage rates.
2.7
Paint system data sheets are interpreted in terms of temperature limitations of
application.
Element 3
Describe marine paint system application records.
Performance criteria
3.1
Reasons for recording paint system application are described in terms of quality
assurance and service performance.
3.2
Information recording sheets are described according to the information being
recorded and measured.
Element 4
Explain marine paint system measuring methods.
Performance criteria
4.1
Film build measurement methods are explained in terms of apparatus use for
wet and dry paint.
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4.2
Surface temperature measurement methods are explained in terms of
apparatus use.
4.3
Humidity measurement is explained in terms of apparatus use and
interpretation of the data.
4.4
Surface profile measurement is explained in terms of apparatus use.
4.5
Cure measurement is explained in terms of testing methods.
Element 5
Describe marine paint system pre-application processes.
Performance criteria
5.1
Pre-application paint storage processes are described in context of prolonging
shelf life and conditioning paint for use.
5.2
Pre-application mixing operations are described in context of accuracy and
thoroughness.
5.3
Pre-application thinning processes are described in terms of adherence to
specified parameters and viscosity of mixed paint.
5.4
Pre-application induction processes are described in context of adherence with
specification and conditioning of the paint.
5.5
Pre-application straining processes are described in terms of assuring
consistency of paint.
Element 6
Describe application methods for marine paint.
Performance criteria
6.1
Brush application methods are described in terms of application advantages
and disadvantages, and paint system performance.
6.2
Roller application methods are described in terms of application advantages
and disadvantages, and paint system performance.
6.3
Conventional air assisted spray application methods are described in terms of
application advantages and disadvantages, and paint system performance.
6.4
Airless spray application methods are described in terms of application
advantages and disadvantages, and paint system performance.
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Element 7
Describe ventilation requirements for application of marine paint.
Performance criteria
7.1
Reason for specific workplace ventilation arrangements are described
according to solvent fume behaviour and effect.
7.2
Ventilation apparatus is described according to placement and arrangement to
effectively remove fumes.
Range
includes but not limited to – air fed masks, forced ventilation.
Please note
Providers must be accredited by NZQA, or an inter-institutional body with delegated
authority for quality assurance, before they can report credits from assessment against
unit standards or deliver courses of study leading to that assessment.
Industry Training Organisations must be accredited by NZQA before they can register
credits from assessment against unit standards.
Accredited providers and Industry Training Organisations assessing against unit standards
must engage with the moderation system that applies to those standards.
Accreditation requirements and an outline of the moderation system that applies to this
standard are outlined in the Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP). The
AMAP 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.
Comments on this unit standard
Please contact the Boating Industry Training Organisation training@bia.org.nz if you wish
to suggest changes to the content of this unit standard.
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