Prepare Surfaces for Decoration

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
A/505/5467
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to prepare a range of bare and previously painted and decorated surfaces to receive coatings/covering systems.

Preparation of work areas

  • flooring and surface protection
  • signage and barriers
  • selection of tools for the task
  • removal of existing surfaces using steam stripper and scraper
  • removal of surfaces using a paper scorer and water
  • filling and sanding down of previously painted surfaces
  • removal of paint with chemical paint removers and scrapers
  • removal of paint through a hot air gun
  • wearing of PPE and disposal of hot and chemical paint debris

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Protect the work area prior to starting the work.
  • 1.2
    Select the correct tools, equipment and materials needed for the specified preparation process.
  • 1.3
    Prepare bare and previously painted substrates and correct defects to the given specification.
  • 1.4
    Remove old paint systems with appropriate tools.
  • 1.5
    Remove existing wall coverings by hand correctly.
  • 1.6
    Work to current environmental and relevant health and safety regulations.
2

Be able to correct defects in surfaces and surface coatings.

Preparation of surface defects

  • identification of defect
  • application of fillers mixed and premixed
  • sanding down of filled surfaces
  • PPE – use of dust mask and extraction ventilation

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Identify and rectify different defects to surfaces and surface coatings.
  • 2.2
    Protect the work area correctly prior to starting the work.
  • 2.3
    Select the correct materials, tools and equipment needed for the specified rectification processes.
  • 2.4
    Work to current environmental and relevant health and safety regulations when correcting defects in surface and surface coatings.
3

Be able to repair and make good surfaces.

Repair of surfaces

  • removal of any loose backing
  • cutting out of cracked areas
  • application of strengthening to cracks
  • consider size of defect
  • small patch plastering skim
  • filling to areas
  • sanding and refilling if required
  • knotting of timber surfaces
  • application of primers to plaster and timber

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Protect the work area prior to starting the work.
  • 3.2
    Select the correct tools, equipment and materials needed for the specified making good processes.
  • 3.3
    Prepare defective areas ready for making good processes to the given specification.
  • 3.4
    Prepare appropriate materials for the required making good process.
  • 3.5
    Apply and finish materials to make good surfaces to the given specification.
  • 3.6
    Apply appropriate primers to a range of substrates to the given specification.
  • 3.7
    Work to current environmental and relevant health and safety regulations when making good surfaces.