PROFM48 - Apply adhesives to components

 

Overview

This standard covers the skills and knowledge required to apply adhesives to components. It also covers types, methods and processes involved in gluing.

 

Outcomes


Performance Criteria


You must be able to:   

1.         comply with health and safety requirements and procedures at all times 

2.         obtain specifications and requirements of the items to be produced following standard operating procedures 

3.         obtain equipment and materials required to carry out the job following standard operating procedures

4.         check equipment is set up correctly and in good working order following standard operating procedures and any manufacturer’s instructions

5.         check all materials required are to specification and free from faults following standard operating procedures

6.         prepare surfaces to specification following standard operating procedures

7.         apply adhesives to specification following standard operating procedures

8.         remove excess adhesives to specification following standard operating procedures

9.         cure components to specification following standard operating procedures

10.       progress to next stage following standard operating procedures     

 

Knowledge & Understanding


You need to know and understand:

1.         relevant health and safety responsibilities

2.         meaning of terms used in specifications 

3.         how to check equipment is set up and is in good working order 

4.         how to check materials and the common faults that can occur 

5.         different adhesives used 

6.         curing times of different adhesives used  

7.         application methods