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Repair vehicle aluminium body panels without the use of body filler
Repair vehicle aluminium body panels without the use of body filler
Unit of competency
National Code
AURVTN026
AURVTN026
State Code
AWZ70
AWZ70
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/07/2016
Field of Education
030511 - Panel Beating
Original Release Date
13/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to repair vehicle aluminium body panels without the use of body filler. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist aluminium repair tools and equipment, including tungsten inert gas (TIG) and metal inert gas (MIG) welding equipment, repairing vehicle aluminium body panels, finishing repair to pre-paint condition, and completing workplace processes and documentation.It applies to those working in the automotive body 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 repair aluminium body panels
- 1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
- 1.2 Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and workplace procedures are accessed and interpreted
- 1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
- 1.4 Aluminium repair materials, tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
- 1.5 Work is planned to identify aluminium repair methods, minimise waste, and use time efficiently
2. Carry out repair and heat shrinking activities
- 2.1 Aluminium panel to be repaired is identified, removed, stripped and prepared for repair according to workplace procedures
- 2.2 Correct tools and equipment are selected to preventing cross-contamination
- 2.3 Aluminium welding equipment, including TIG and MIG, is sourced and tested for correct operation
- 2.4 Oxyacetylene plant is used to anneal and heat shrink stretched panel section as required
- 2.5 Aluminium panel repair is finished to pre-paint condition without the use of body filler using planishing and file finishing techniques, and according to OEM or authorised agency’s approved methods, workplace instructions, and safety and environmental requirements
3. Complete work processes
- 3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and manufacturer specifications, and panel is presented ready for painting
- 3.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
- 3.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
- 3.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF512 | AURVTN3026 | Repair aluminium body panels (finishing) | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCJ01 | AURVTN126 | Repair vehicle aluminium body panels without the use of body filler | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAB7 | AUR32116 | Certificate III in Automotive Body Repair Technology | Qualification |