Course Description

This unit covers performing a basic level of skill in surface preparation by abrasive blasting. This unit applies to surface preparation/cleaning on both ferrous and non-ferrous masonry and cementatious materials/components. Reference is made to supplier information and specifications as well as accepted and appropriate Australian and international standards.

The majority of work is in a team environment and uses predetermined procedures and standards for safety and quality with all work and work practices undertaken to regulatory and legislative requirements.

Contents

• Job requirements/job sheet analysis and interpretation
• Equipment setup and pre-operational checks
• Blasting equipment operation and maintenance.
• Emergency shutdown procedures.
• Abrasive media disposal
• cleaned and disassembly of blast equipment
• Surface Inspection methods

Entry Requirements

Students must have completed the following units of competency to qualify for enrolment;

• MEM13003B – Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials
• MEM08016B – Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions

Delivery & Assesment

Training and assessment is conducted on site and is structured on a flexible basis to meet the needs of the organisation and students and includes classroom theory and practical on-job training. Assessment is competency based and will include a mixture of classroom-based exercises and practical demonstration of skills.

RPL

Do you already have many of the skills that are being taught in this course? Transform Training recognises existing skills and prior learning through our Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) Program, because there is no need to learn what you already know. Talk to our staff about RPL today.

Pathways

Successful assessment outcomes from this training will result in a Statement of Attainment; that may be used for recognition in a relevant qualification.

Materials & Equipment

Students will be provided with all written and physical materials required to complete the assessment. Students must wear long trousers, a long sleave top and steel-capped boots.

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