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Apply intumescent coatings

KHU-CON-0270

Australian Equivalent
CPCCPD3033
Elements
5
Learning Outcomes
33

This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to apply intumescent coatings to a range of material surfaces. The unit includes preparation of the application area, application of the specialist coatings and completion of clean-up activities. A person who has achieved this unit of competency would be expected to take responsibility for organising and completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction. Completion of the general construction induction training program specified by the model Code of Practice for Construction Work is required for any person who is to carry out construction work. Achievement of CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry meets this requirement. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

5
E1Plan and prepare.
0270.E1.O1Review work instructions to apply intumescent coatings.
0270.E1.O2Plan all work to meet relevant requirements of work health and safety (WHS), Commonwealth and state or territory legislation, environmental plans and obligations, manufacturers’ specifications, and workplace requirements.
0270.E1.O3Select and fit personal protective equipment (PPE) as required for each task.
0270.E1.O4Inspect work site, assess hazards and apply risk controls, including required signage and barricades.
0270.E1.O5Identify materials appropriate to the work application, calculate quantities and prepare, handle safely and locate ready for use.
0270.E1.O6Select tools and equipment, check for serviceability and rectify and report any faults.
E2Prepare work area and surfaces.
0270.E2.O1Set-up area for application processes to suit surfaces to be coated.
0270.E2.O2Protect surrounding surfaces with drop sheets, masking or removal of objects.
0270.E2.O3Check that where doors, windows and associated furniture are removed they are safely stacked, stored and protected.
0270.E2.O4Check work site to ensure provision of adequate ventilation and implementation of precautions to prevent fire and explosion.
0270.E2.O5Implement measures to ensure application area remains free of dust and foreign matter.
0270.E2.O6Check surface to be coated for sufficient clearance for the expansion of the coating in the case of a fire.
0270.E2.O7Strip surface completely of any pre-existing finish.
E3Apply priming and intumescent coatings to timber.
0270.E3.O1Apply priming coat to ensure adhesion of intumescent coating.
0270.E3.O2Apply intumescent coating by brush, roller or airless spray, maintaining required temperature and humidity.
0270.E3.O3Use measuring gauges to determine wet film thickness.
0270.E3.O4Apply top/finish coat to manufacturers’ specifications.
0270.E3.O5Protect the finish against abrasion and humidity during drying and curing.
0270.E3.O6Use measuring gauges to determine dry film thickness to ensure completed coat meets manufacturer’s specifications.
E4Apply priming and intumescent coatings to structural metal.
0270.E4.O1Blast or wire-brush metal surface to prepare for intumescent coating.
0270.E4.O2De-grease galvanised steel.
0270.E4.O3Measure the temperature of the surface to ensure it meets the manufacturers’ specifications.
0270.E4.O4Apply priming coat to ensure adhesion of coating.
0270.E4.O5Apply intumescent coating by brush, roller or airless spray, maintaining required temperature and humidity.
0270.E4.O6Use measuring gauges to determine wet film thickness.
0270.E4.O7Apply top/finish coat to manufacturers’ specifications.
0270.E4.O8Protect the finish against abrasion and humidity during drying and curing.
0270.E4.O9Use measuring gauges to determine dry film thickness to ensure completed coat meets manufacturers’ specifications.
E5Clean up.
0270.E5.O1Clean up, meeting all legislative and workplace requirements for safety, waste disposal, materials handling and protection of the environment.
0270.E5.O2Clear work area, reuse or recycle materials and place waste and unwanted materials into job waste bins or rubbish stockpile.
0270.E5.O3Check and maintain tools and equipment and clean with appropriate solvents.
0270.E5.O4Dispose of paint waste and water and solvents used in cleaning tools and equipment in an environmentally sustainable manner.
0270.E5.O5Store tools, equipment and sealed unused materials to avoid spontaneous ignition.
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