Major Work Activity F - Prepares and applies industrial paints and coatings
Table of contents
- Task F-18 Prepares for application of industrial paints and coatings
- Task F-19 Applies industrial paints and coatings
Task F-18 Prepares for application of industrial paints and coatings
Task Descriptor
Painters and decorators must prepare for the application of industrial paints and coatings by mixing, thinning, heating and agitating. This task also includes the installation of fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) which is used in industrial applications such as tank liners and explosion proof areas to significantly strengthen the coatings.
F-18.01 Prepares industrial paints and coatings
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| NV | yes | NV | NV | NV | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | NV | NV | NV |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
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| F-18.01.01P | determine mil thickness | mil thickness is determined according to job specifications and product data sheet |
| F-18.01.02P | determine mixing information | mixing information is determined according to product data sheet |
| F-18.01.03P | mix paints and coatings | paints and coatings are mixed according to product data sheet using tools and equipment |
| F-18.01.04P | verify coating temperature meets requirements of product data sheet | coating temperature meets requirements of product data sheet |
Range of variables
- mixing information includes: ratios, pot life, induction time, additives
- tools and equipment include: pneumatic paddles, mixing sticks
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| F-18.01.01L | demonstrate knowledge of industrial paints and coatings, their characteristics, properties and applications | identify types of industrial paints and coatings, and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| F-18.01.02L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to prepare industrial paints and coatings | identify tools and equipment used to prepare industrial paints and coatings, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to prepare industrial paints and coatings | ||
| identify hazards, safe work practices and equipment when preparing industrial paints and coatings |
Range of variables
- properties and applications include: exposure to heat, moisture, water, acids, UV
- tools and equipment include: pneumatic paddles, mixing sticks
- safe work practices and equipment include: explosion-proof lighting, ventilation and respiratory equipment
F-18.02 Installs fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP)
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| NV | yes | NV | NV | NV | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | NV | NV | NV |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
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| F-18.02.01P | apply bonding primer to substrates without profile | bonding primer is applied to substrates without profile |
| F-18.02.02P | verify profile and cleanliness of substrate | profile and cleanliness of substrate are verified |
| F-18.02.03P | apply primer to bare substrate with profile | primer is applied to bare substrate with profile |
| F-18.02.04P | cut matting to fit required substrate area | matting is cut to fit required substrate area |
| F-18.02.05P | overlap matting to ensure complete coverage | matting is overlapped to ensure complete coverage |
| F-18.02.06P | calculate ratios to mix resin with catalyst | ratios to mix resin with catalyst are calculated according to product data sheet |
| F-18.02.07P | saturate mesh with resin | mesh is saturated with resin using tools and equipment |
| F-18.02.08P | remove air bubbles | air bubbles are removed using aluminum and spiked (porcupine) rollers to avoid failures in the FRP |
| F-18.02.09P | apply second resin coat to seal FRP and apply wax coat | second resin coat is applied to seal FRP and wax coat is applied to prevent contact between product and FRP |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: brushes, rollers, spray equipment
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| F-18.02.01L | demonstrate knowledge of FRP, their characteristics and applications | identify types of FRP, and describe their characteristics and applications |
| F-18.02.02L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install FRP | identify tools and equipment used to install FRP, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to install FRP |
Range of variables
- tools and equipment include: brushes, rollers, spray equipment
Task F-19 Applies industrial paints and coatings
Task Descriptor
Industrial coatings are designed for various purposes such as corrosion resistance, fire resistance, abrasion resistance and flexibility. They may be applied by brush, roller or spray equipment. Their application requires skills and training in specialized equipment and processes. Safety considerations are of particular importance to this task.
F-19.01 Applies industrial paints and coatings with hand tools
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| NV | yes | NV | NV | NV | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | NV | NV | NV |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
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| F-19.01.01P | verify substrate temperature, humidity, dew point and cleanliness | substrate temperature, humidity dew point and cleanliness are verified according to product data sheets and job specifications |
| F-19.01.02P | brush, roll or squeegee on industrial paints and coatings | industrial paints and coatings are brushed, rolled or squeegeed on according to job requirements |
| F-19.01.03P | apply uniform coating and measure mil thickness | uniform coating is applied and mil thickness is measured using wet mil gauge |
| F-19.01.04P | perform visual inspection during application | visual inspection is performed during application to identify problems |
| F-19.01.05P | measure dry film thickness after specified cure time | dry film thickness is measured after specified cure time |
| F-19.01.06P | repair problems | problems are repaired by sanding and scraping cured coatings and recoating, or removing and reapplying, according to manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of variables
- problems include: runs, sags, misses
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| F-19.01.01L | demonstrate knowledge of industrial paints and coatings, their characteristics, properties and applications | identify types of industrial paints and coatings, and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| F-19.01.01L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to apply industrial paints and coatings with hand tools | identify hand tools used to apply industrial paints and coatings, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to apply industrial paints and coatings | ||
| identify hazards and describe safe work practices when applying industrial paints and coatings with hand tools |
Range of variables
- properties and applications include: exposure to heat, moisture, water, acids, UV
- hand tools include: squeegees, spiked (porcupine) rollers, brushes, rollers
F-19.02 Applies industrial paints and coatings with spray equipment
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| NV | yes | NV | NV | NV | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | NV | NV | NV |
| Reference Code | Performance Criteria | Evidence of Attainment |
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| F-19.02.01P | verify substrate temperature, humidity, dew point and cleanliness | substrate temperature, humidity, dew point and cleanliness are verified according to product data sheets and job specifications |
| F-19.02.02P | spray industrial paints and coatings | industrial paints and coatings are sprayed according to job requirements |
| F-19.02.03P | adjust pump pressure for atomization and fan of paints and coatings | pump pressure is adjusted for atomization and fan of paints and coatings |
| F-19.02.04P | plan sequence of spraying to avoid runs and sags | sequence of spraying is planned to avoid runs and sags |
| F-19.02.05P | stripe coat leading edges and welds | leading edges and welds are stripe coated to ensure adequate coverage |
| F-19.02.06P | use overlap procedure | overlap procedure is used to apply uniform spray coating by overlapping 50% |
| F-19.02.07P | apply uniform coating and measure film thickness using wet mil gauge | uniform coating is applied and film thickness is measured using wet mil gauge at regular intervals according to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard |
| F-19.02.08P | perform visual inspection | visual inspection is performed to identify problems |
| F-19.02.09P | measure dry film thickness | dry film thickness is measured after specified cure time |
| F-19.02.10P | repair problems | problems are repaired by sanding and scraping cured coatings and recoating, or removing and reapplying according to manufacturers’ specifications and jurisdictional regulations |
Range of variables
- problems include: runs, sags, misses
| Reference Code | Learning Outcomes | Learning Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| F-19.02.01L | demonstrate knowledge of industrial paints and coatings, their characteristics, properties and applications | identify types of industrial paints and coatings, and describe their characteristics, properties and applications |
| F-19.02.02L | demonstrate knowledge of procedures to apply industrial paints and coatings with spray equipment | identify spray equipment used to apply industrial paints and coatings, and describe their procedures for use |
| describe procedures to apply industrial paints and coatings with spray equipment | ||
| describe overspray and its effects on surrounding environment | ||
| identify hazards and specialized safety procedures and equipment when applying industrial paints and coatings with spray equipment |
Range of variables
- properties and applications include: exposure to heat, moisture, water, acids, UV
- spray equipment include: plural pumps, airless spray pumps with inline heaters, power rollers, conventional spray equipment
- specialized safety procedures and equipment include: explosion-proof lighting, ventilation and respiratory equipment, confined space procedures and equipment