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Apply water-based refinishing materials to vehicle bodies and substrates

Apply water-based refinishing materials to vehicle bodies and substrates

Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTP025
State Code
AWZ32
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/04/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030507 - Automotive Vehicle Refinishing
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
54
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to mix and apply water-based refinishing materials in order to refinish a variety of vehicle bodies and substrates. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, identifying paint defects, preparing surfaces, selecting, mixing and applying water-based refinishing materials according to manufacturer specifications, and completing workplace processes and documentation.It applies to those working in the automotive paint refinishing repair industry.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to mix and apply water-based refinishing materials
  • 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
  • 1.2 Refinishing information is accessed and interpreted
  • 1.3 Refinishing materials are selected and inspected for quality
  • 1.4 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
  • 1.5 Refinishing tools and equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected and checked for serviceability
  • 1.6 Work is planned to identify mixing and application methods for water-based paint, minimise waste, prevent damage to vehicle, and use time efficiently
2. Mix water-based refinishing materials
  • 2.1 Water-based paint materials are calculated and mixed according to paint manufacturer specifications, formulas, codes, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
  • 2.2 Codes and information relevant to job requirements are recorded accurately
3. Apply water-based refinishing materials
  • 3.1 Refinishing materials are applied using manufacturer recommended method and intervals, and techniques that ensure painted surface meets specifications, according to safety and environmental requirements
  • 3.2 Refinishing materials are dried using approved methods and equipment
4. Rectify paint faults
  • 4.1 Paint faults are identified according to industry and workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Rectification procedures are selected to suit fault or damage type
  • 4.3 Materials to rectify paintwork are determined from paint manufacturer information
  • 4.4 Paint surface faults are rectified using compounds, polishes and glazes to blend rectified areas with existing paintwork
5. Complete work processes
  • 5.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and vehicle body is presented ready for use
  • 5.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
  • 5.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF546 AURVTP3025 Mix and apply water-based refinishing materials Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCI99 AURVTP125 Apply water-based refinishing materials to vehicle bodies and substrates Unit of competency