Surface Preparation and Coating Operator (Sheetmetal Trades Worker)

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Areas Of Interest:   Welding & Sheetmetal
Certificate Level:  Certificate III
Certificate Name:  Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application
Certificate Description:  Surface Preparation and Coating Operators prepare surfaces and apply protective coatings in accordance with technical specifications on heavy industry, ships and infrastructure. The surfaces being prepared are typically metal (usually ferrous) and may be structural or have other mechanical requirements. The work is usually undertaken in a factory environment; in an on-site, outdoors environment; inside a vessel or other confined space; outside a vessel or structure at heights; or some combination of these.
Code:  MSM30216
Work Type:  Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Perform engineering measurements
Perform computations
Plan to undertake a routine task
Plan a complete activity
Apply quality systems
Apply quality procedures
Organise and communicate information
Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
Interact with computing technology
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Work safely
Pre-treat work for subsequent surface coating
Control surface finish production and finished product quality
Prepare surfaces for coating
Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic)
Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (advanced)
Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions
Apply protective coatings (basic)
Apply protective coatings (advanced)
Erect/dismantle scaffolding and equipment
Operate manual load shifting equipment
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
Treat corrosion
Use comparison and basic measuring devices
Perform inspection
Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities
Assist in the development and delivery of training in the workplace
Use hand tools
Identify equipment faults
Use power tools/hand held operations