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Industrial coatings applicator (level 2)

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Information about Industrial coatings applicator (level 2)

Preparing the surface of new or existing steel structures and applying the appropriate corrosion protection coatings.

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
  View knowledge, skills and behaviours

  Knowledge

  • Health and safety relating to industrial coatings application including relevant health and safety regulations, the need for and methods of safe working, the requirement for access systems and working platforms for safe working at height, hazard identification and mitigation, and the health, safety and environmental implications of the various materials and substances used.
  • Legal requirements for protecting the environment.
  • The need to address the areas that require protection from the high pressured projectiles and other contaminants released in the corrosion protection process.
  • The types of industrial coating materials used, and the different techniques and equipment used for surface preparation and coating application.
  • The safe use of the non powered and powered equipment and tools used in industrial coatings work.
  • The causes of typical surface preparation and coatings defects, how they can be avoided and how they can be rectified.
  • Quality documents, reporting systems and the need to keep basic records (e.g. work diary) and to do basic calculations (e.g. for material coverage and usage).

  Skills

  • Prepare and maintain working areas for undertaking work safely and effectively including the safe use and secure storage of equipment and material.
  • Use established safe manual and mechanical handling techniques to move equipment, material and waste.
  • Interpret and work to method statements, specifications, and inspection and test plans.
  • Undertake the specified method of surface preparation of the steelwork (e.g. by hand or power tool cleaning, blast cleaning) and the specified method of protective coating application (e.g. by brush, roller, spray), to the required standards.
  • Achieve the specified standard of work including the use of appropriate quality control measuring and test equipment, and instrumentation.
  • Identify surface preparation and coatings defects, and rectify defective work.
  • Care for and maintain tools and equipment.
  • Identify and correctly use appropriate personal protective and respirator equipment ensuring that it is in good condition and working correctly.
  • Maintain health, safety and environmental protection measures.

  Behaviours

  • Have a questioning attitude to work including to understanding the processes used, the associated industrial trades and the need to embrace change to maintain industry best practice.
  • Be able to communicate effectively and work effectively with others.
  • Be able to think logically using clear and valid reasoning when making decisions.
  • Be motivated and accountable for following specified procedures and controls, for planning and carrying out their work activities and consistently meeting production and quality expectations, and for their personal development.
  • Be accountable for their health and safety, and the health and safety of others.
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Construction and the built environment
• Qualification level: 2; Equal to GCSE
• Course duration: 18 months
• Maximum funding: £9,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.

View more information about Industrial coatings applicator (level 2) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.