Designed for professional industrial painters
Course Description:
The MSM30216 Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application provides the trade-level competencies required to perform the wide range of surface preparation and protective coating application operations that occur across a range of heavy industry, ships and infrastructure.
The surfaces being prepared are typically metal (usually ferrous) and may be structural or have other mechanical requirements. The protective coatings may be liquid or solid. The applied coating may, or may not be the final coat and its purpose is protective, not decorative.
Occupation Outcome:
- Industrial Painter
- Industrial Blaster
- Surface Preparation Technician
- Coating Application Specialist
- Protective Coating Applicator
Delivery Mode:
Best Option Training delivers training online through its state-of-the-art Learning Management System and/or via RPL assessment. All training and assessment is conducted by our highly qualified trainers who are all industry experts and will fully support each student through their learning outcome.
Entry Requirements:
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Learner Requirements:
- Possess a minimum LLN level mapped to ACSF 2
- Learners must hold a valid White Card (CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry) to be accepted into this course.
- Have access to their own computer/laptop or device fitted with a camera (this will be used to verify identity when undertaking the course online)
- Be physically fit to the level required to complete the practical tasks associated with the course.
- Have a USI or create one from https://www/usi.gov.au/your-usi/create-usi
- Access to appropriate tools, equipment and workplace
To be considered for RPL assessment, in addition to the above, 1 minimum of 3 years demonstrated work experience in a related field is required.
Course Structure:
To be awarded the MSM30216 Certificate III in Surface Preparation and Coating Application competency must be achieved in thirty-one (31) units of competency:
eleven (11) core units of competency
twenty (20) elective units of competency, as specified below:
- a minimum of three (3) units from Group A
- a minimum of two (2) units from Group B
- a minimum of three (3) units from Group C
- a minimum of three (3) units from Group D
- the balance of units, to a maximum of nine (9), may be selected in any combination from the remaining units in Groups A, B, C or D.
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification.
Core Units
MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements
MEM12024 Perform computations
MEM14004A Plan to undertake a routine task
MEM14005A Plan a complete activity
MEM15002A Apply quality systems
MEM15024A Apply quality procedures
MEM16006A Organise and communicate information
MEM16007A Work with others in a manufacturing, engineering or related environment
MEM16008A Interact with computing technology
MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMWHS200 Work safely
Elective Units
Group A – Surface Preparation
MEM13003B Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials (Prerequisite for MEM08011B)
MEM08011B Prepare surfaces using solvents and/or mechanical means
MEM08012B Prepare surfaces by abrasive blasting (basic)
PMBPROD248 Prepare surfaces for coating
MEM08016B Control blast coating by-products, materials and emissions
Group B – Coating Application
MEM08014B Apply protective coatings (basic)
MEM08015B Apply protective coatings (advanced)
Group C – Other elective units
MEM11011B Undertake manual handling
MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis
Group D – Other elective units
MEM11016B Order materials
MEM12001B Use comparison and basic measuring devices
MEM16005A Operate as a team member to conduct manufacturing, engineering or related activities
MEM16011A Communicate with individuals and small groups
MEM18001C Use hand tools
MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations
MSMOPS363 Organise on-site work
MSMSUP100 Apply workplace context to own job
MSMSUP303 Identify equipment faults
MEM07001B Perform operational maintenance of machines/equipment
MSMOPS301 Treat corrosion
Assessment Requirements:
Assessment for this qualification is conducted in accordance with the training package guidelines and industry standards. Students may be assessed through a combination of the following methods:
- Practical demonstrations – showing skills in a simulated or real construction environment
- Written assessments – including short answer questions, case studies, and workbooks
- Oral questioning – to confirm knowledge and understanding
- Projects and assignments – based on realistic workplace scenarios
- Workplace observation – where applicable (e.g. if placement or site visits are used)
Assessments are designed to be:
- Competency-based – students must demonstrate that they can perform to the standard required in the workplace
- Aligned with units of competency – covering both knowledge and performance evidence as per the CPC Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
All assessment tasks must be:
- Completed in full
- Submitted within specified timeframes
- Conducted under the supervision of a qualified trainer/assessor
Students must demonstrate competency across all core and elective units before qualification completion can be awarded.
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