MSFFF2014 — Apply surface coatings by spray gun

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What an assessment for MSFFF2014 must cover

30 assessable components: 4 elements (20 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan and prepare for task

1.1Determine task requirements, including characteristics of surface and required surface coating, from work documentation
1.2Plan task by identifying processing and application techniques, time and safety requirements and efficient work methods
1.3Identify and follow work health and safety requirements
1.4Identify tools, equipment and accessories to meet task requirements and check they are safe and operational
1.5Identify and prepare required surface coatings and other materials and check they meet task quality requirements

2 Check and prepare for spraying

2.1Identify surface or other faults in products to be coated and report or repair faults in accordance with workplace procedures
2.2Protect other products and equipment in the workplace from overspray
2.3Perform trial applications of surface materials to check condition of spray system, spray patterns, equipment operation, materials viscosity and conformity with specified surface finish
2.4Clean or replace unserviceable components and reassemble spray system
2.5Identify and rectify spray pattern faults in accordance with workplace procedures
2.6Identify and rectify material faults in accordance with workplace procedures

3 Apply surface coating

3.1Ensure surfaces are kept free of contamination
3.2Apply surface coatings in accordance with workplace procedures
3.3Check surface build and coverage against workplace requirements for even spread and thickness
3.4Rectify surface faults in accordance with workplace procedures
3.5Inspect products and approve for suitability for further processing

4 Clean work area

4.1Check, clean and store equipment and unused materials in accordance with equipment instructions and workplace procedures
4.2Tag unserviceable equipment, identify faults and inform appropriate personnel in accordance with workplace procedures
4.3Clean work area, including spray booth, safely dispose of waste and identify items for recycling in accordance with workplace procedures and environmental standards
4.4Complete required workplace records

Performance evidence

There must be evidence the candidate has completed all the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, and demonstrated the ability to: select and apply surface coatings, including the adjustment of spray equipment to achieve required spray pattern, on at least 3 occasions so that the coatings are free of faults, with a consistent sheen, and meet workplace quality standards. At least 2 of the following surface types must be included: solid timber, manufactured board, veneer board, metal.

Knowledge evidence

types of spray equipment, including: conventional air spray guns and airless spray guns, high volume/low pressure (HVLP) air-assisted and airless spray guns, spray processes
types of coating, including: pre-catalysed lacquer, acid catalysed lacquer and nitro-cellulose lacquer, one-pot polyurethane and water-based coatings, stains, lacquers, polish, enamels and acrylics
methods to prevent contamination of surfaces during and after surface coating
workflow for spraying operations
the function of tools and equipment commonly used in applying spray coatings, including at least 6 of the following: pressure feed systems, spray booth, liquid containers, air compressor and hoses, air regulator, positive pressure air-wash masks, canister-type face masks, screwdrivers, shifting spanner and spanners
sources of workplace information, including: workplace procedures relating to the use of tools and equipment, work instructions, workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication, manufacturer specifications and operational procedures, work health and safety requirements, including manual handling procedures and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Foundation skills

Reading: Reading skills to interpret familiar workplace procedures and work documentation
Writing: Writing skills to communicate simple information in familiar workplace documents
Numeracy: Numeracy skills to measure and calculate area and estimate material requirements.

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Questions about assessing MSFFF2014

What does an assessment tool for MSFFF2014 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSFFF2014 needs to address all 30 unit components: 4 elements with 20 performance criteria, 1 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for MSFFF2014?

Auditori pulls the current release of MSFFF2014 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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