Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare vehicle components for paint repairs
Prepare vehicle components for paint repairs
Unit of competency
National Code
AURV230349A
AURV230349A
State Code
W5167
W5167
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/09/2009
Field of Education
030507 - Automotive Vehicle Refinishing
Original Release Date
01/09/2009
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare body surfaces and apply primers and primer surfaces prior to final paint coats.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
- 1.1. Work instructions are used to determine job requirements, including method and material type.
- 1.2. Job specifications are read and interpreted.
- 1.3. Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including personal protection needs, are observed throughout the work.
- 1.4. Materials are selected and inspected for quality.
- 1.5. Hand, power tooling and safety equipment are identified and checked for operation.
- 1.6. Procedures are determined to minimise waste material.
- 1.7. Procedures are identified for maximising energy efficiency while completing the job.
2. Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting
- 2.1. Information is accessed and interpreted from manufacturer/component supplier specifications.
- 2.2. Surfaces adjacent to the surfaces to be painted are protected using approved methods and material.
- 2.3. Surfaces to be painted are cleaned of contaminants.
- 2.4. Components and ancillary fittings that can be affected by the painting process are protected and/or removed and stored securely.
- 2.5. Surfaces to be painted are prepared using approved methods, material and equipment.
- 2.6. Unrecorded damage to surfaces and ancillary equipment is noted and reported to persons.
- 2.7. Surface preparation activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, OHS requirements, legislation and enterprise procedures/policies.
- 2.8. Waste material is disposed of in accordance with statutory and enterprise requirements.
3. Apply primers
- 3.1. Components and ancillary fittings that can be affected by application processes are protected and/or removed and stored safely.
- 3.2. Primers/primer surfaces are applied using approved methods, materials and equipment.
- 3.3. Application activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, OHS legislation, and enterprise procedures/policies.
- 3.4. Work is completed without causing damage to any component or system.
4. Prepare primed surface for refinishing
- 4.1. Surfaces to be refinished are prepared using approved methods, materials and equipment.
- 4.2. Preparation activities are carried out according to industry regulations/guidelines, OHS legislation, and enterprise procedures/policies.
- 4.3. Work is completed without causing damage to any component or system.
- 4.4. Waste materials are disposed of in accordance with statutory and enterprise requirements.
5. Clean up work area and maintain equipment
- 5.1. Material that can be reused is collected and stored.
- 5.2. Waste and scrap is removed following workplace procedure.
- 5.3. Equipment and work area are cleaned and inspected for serviceable condition in accordance with workplace procedures.
- 5.4. Unserviceable equipment is tagged and faults identified in accordance with workplace procedures.
- 5.5. Operator maintenance is completed in accordance with manufacturer/component supplier specifications and worksite procedures.
- 5.6. Tooling is maintained in accordance with workplace procedures.
Vehicle components to be prepared are to include in-situ panels, doors, plastic components, glasswork and bonnets
Preparation may include internal trim, external trim, accessories, lights, rubber seals, protective strips, decals and striping
Preparation methods are to include adhesive bonding, sanding (wet and dry), masking, surface preparation, chemical cleaning, priming and paint touch-up
Work requires individuals to demonstrate judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment
Work is carried out in accordance with award provisions
OH&S requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous material and substances
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and worksite visitors
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and worksite evacuation
Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice
Tooling and equipment may include hand tooling, power tooling, cleaning equipment, adhesive equipment, spray painting equipment, rubbing down equipment, paint rollers and hand touch-up equipment
Materials may include paint primers and cleaning materials
Communications are to include, but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include worksite specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers
Information sources may include, but are not limited to verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches
Safe work procedures related to the preparation of vehicle components for paint repair
Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive painting and finishing
Engineer's design specifications and instructions
Organisation work specifications and requirements
Instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian Standards
Preparation may include internal trim, external trim, accessories, lights, rubber seals, protective strips, decals and striping
Preparation methods are to include adhesive bonding, sanding (wet and dry), masking, surface preparation, chemical cleaning, priming and paint touch-up
Work requires individuals to demonstrate judgement and problem-solving skills in managing own work activities and contributing to a productive team environment
Work is carried out in accordance with award provisions
OH&S requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include protective clothing and equipment, use of tooling and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of material, use of fire fighting equipment, enterprise first aid, hazard control and hazardous material and substances
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to operational risk assessment and treatments associated with vehicular movement, toxic substances, electrical safety, machinery movement and operation, manual and mechanical lifting and shifting, working in proximity to others and worksite visitors
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to emergency shutdown and stopping of equipment, extinguishing fires, enterprise first aid requirements and worksite evacuation
Environmental requirements are to include but are not limited to waste management, noise, dust and clean-up management
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to regulations, including Australian Standards, internal company quality policy and standards and enterprise operations and procedures
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include Federal, State/Territory and local authorities administering acts, regulations and codes of practice
Tooling and equipment may include hand tooling, power tooling, cleaning equipment, adhesive equipment, spray painting equipment, rubbing down equipment, paint rollers and hand touch-up equipment
Materials may include paint primers and cleaning materials
Communications are to include, but are not limited to verbal and visual instructions and fault reporting and may include worksite specific instructions, written instructions, plans or instructions related to job/task, telephones and pagers
Information sources may include, but are not limited to verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets, diagrams or sketches
Safe work procedures related to the preparation of vehicle components for paint repair
Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to automotive painting and finishing
Engineer's design specifications and instructions
Organisation work specifications and requirements
Instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian Standards
Critical aspects of evidence
It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
cleaning and masking the areas/equipment for paint repairs
removing components and ancillary fittings for protection
applying primers to manufacturer/component supplier specifications
Relationship to other units
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role
Underpinning knowledge
A working knowledge of:
OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
environmental protection requirements/material disposal and storage requirements
material safety data sheets
cleaning materials
preparation methods
industry code of practice
primer/paint application methods, including rolling
rubbing down procedures
enterprise quality procedures
work organisation and planning processes
Context of assessment
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the automotive industry's RS&R Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements
Specific resource requirements for this unit
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials relevant to the preparation of vehicle components for paint repairs
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the preparation of vehicle components for paint repairs
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions
It is essential that competence is fully observed and there is ability to transfer competence to changing circumstances and to respond to unusual situations in the critical aspects of:
observing safety procedures and requirements
communicating effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
selecting methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
completing preparatory activity in a systematic manner
cleaning and masking the areas/equipment for paint repairs
removing components and ancillary fittings for protection
applying primers to manufacturer/component supplier specifications
Relationship to other units
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role
Underpinning knowledge
A working knowledge of:
OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
environmental protection requirements/material disposal and storage requirements
material safety data sheets
cleaning materials
preparation methods
industry code of practice
primer/paint application methods, including rolling
rubbing down procedures
enterprise quality procedures
work organisation and planning processes
Context of assessment
Application of competence is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated worksite
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment is to comply with regulatory requirements, including Australian Standards
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessment guidelines of the automotive industry's RS&R Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance together with application of underpinning knowledge
Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on underpinning knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competence is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
It is preferable that assessment reflects a process rather than an event and occurs over a period of time to cover varying quality circumstances. Evidence of performance may be provided by customers, team leaders/members or other persons subject to agreed authentication arrangements
Specific resource requirements for this unit
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials relevant to the preparation of vehicle components for paint repairs
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to the preparation of vehicle components for paint repairs
activities covering mandatory task requirements
specifications and work instructions
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF525 | AURVTP2006 | Prepare vehicle components for paint repairs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1018 | 51551 | Course in Automotive Family of Trades (Pre-apprenticeship) | Accredited course |
| W207 | AUR20905 | Certificate II in Automotive Vehicle Body | Qualification |