NVIC 18-14 Task 7.3.A

Contribute to shipboard maintenance and repair

ABE-B1.3 Knowledge of surface preparation techniques

On a vessel or in a laboratory or workshop, when using indicated materials and equipment,

the candidate demonstrates proper surface preparation techniques.

The candidate demonstrates or describes proper surface preparation techniques, including:

1. Evaluating the surface to be prepared:

   a. Type of material

   b. Current coating (or caulk, sealant)

   c. Condition of coating (or caulk, sealant); and

1. Evaluating the coating (or caulk, sealant) to be used:

   a. Will the coating (or caulk, sealant)bond to surface and/or current coating

   b. Is a primer needed

   c. Hazards of using the coating (and primer); and

   d. Equipment needed to coat the surface

2. Evaluating the hazards involved in the area surrounding the surface to be prepared:

   a. Ventilation

   b. Fuel sources

   c. Air intakes; and

   d. Ignition sources

3. Evaluating the resources available to prepare the surface:

   a. Tools available

   b. Cleaning, stripping and etching chemicals available

   c. Power sources available

   d. Manpower available; and

   e. Safety equipment available

4. Selecting the correct tools to be used
5. Using correct products to be used; and
6. Preparing the surface provided so that it has a clean surface with the proper texture so that the coating will bond securely.