MSFSS2003 — Undertake surface preparation

1 Establish work requirements

• 1.1Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to surface preparation are verified and complied with
• 1.2Instructions, plans and/or work instructions are read and interpreted to identify processes and materials to complete work tasks
• 1.3Tools, equipment and materials are selected and checked prior to use to ensure that they are appropriate for the work, serviceable and in a safe condition
• 1.4Where required, appropriate solvent and application method is selected to meet job specification

2 Prepare worksite and set up equipment

• 2.1Worksite is prepared in accordance with surface cleaning activity
• 2.2Appropriate equipment and any required consumables are assembled, set up and prepared in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
• 2.3Hazards are recognised and steps adopted to ensure safety

3 Prepare surfaces using solvents as required

• 3.1Surfaces are prepared for procedures
• 3.2Safe working environment for solvent use is established according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
• 3.3Solvents are applied
• 3.4Treated surface is neutralised and made safe to handle
• 3.5The area is made safe in accordance with organisational procedures

4 Prepare surfaces using mechanical means

• 4.1Safe working environment for mechanical surface preparation is established according to regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
• 4.2Surfaces are prepared to specifications using mechanical means
• 4.3Adjustments are made, as required, to meet specifications
• 4.4Surface preparation faults are rectified as necessary
• 4.5Equipment used is cleaned and checked for damage and operational faults in accordance with organisational procedures

5 Ensure surfaces are adequately prepared and clean up

• 5.1Surface preparation is assessed for cleanliness and conformance with specification
• 5.2Any faults in the surface preparation are identified and action taken to remedy them in accordance with procedures
• 5.3Problems are reported to a designated person
• 5.4Records and documentation are completed in accordance with organisational procedures
• 5.5Work area is restored and waste disposed of in accordance with organisational procedures

What does an assessment tool for MSFSS2003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSFSS2003 needs to address all 42 unit components: 5 elements with 22 performance criteria, 10 performance evidence requirements, 10 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 MSFSS2003?

Auditori pulls the current release of MSFSS2003 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.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for MSFSS2003 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing MSFSS2003 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of MSFSS2003, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.