Release 

Comment 

Release 1

New unit of competency

ELEMENTS 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1.1 Prepare to prime a repaired body panel

1.1 Safety and environmental requirements  are sourced and interpreted

1.2 Task instruction is interpreted and vehicle body panel to be worked on is identified

1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for removing paint and preparing surface are sourced and interpreted

1.4 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor

1.5 Tools and equipment required for priming body panel are identified according to manufacturer specifications

2. Prepare body panel for priming

2.1 Tools, equipment and materials  for priming body panel are selected and checked prior to use according to manufacturer specifications and safety requirements

2.2 Vehicle body panel  is prepared for priming according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to components, tools or equipment

2.3 Body panel is inspected according to manufacturer specifications

2.4 Body panel inspection results are recorded

3. Apply primer to body panel

3.1 Primer is prepared for application according to manufacturer specifications and safety and environmental requirements

3.2 Primer is applied according to workplace procedures, manufacturer specifications, and safety and environmental requirements

3.3 Primer is applied to body panel without causing damage to body panel, components, tools or equipment

3.4 Body panel is inspected to ensure correct application of primer to body panel

3.5 Body panel inspection results are recorded

4. Complete work processes

4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instruction and workplace standards, and body panels are primed ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures

4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored according to environmental requirements and workplace procedures

4.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported where necessary

4.4 Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

Skills 

Description 

Learning skills to:

• locate appropriate sources of vehicle panel and priming information and procedures.

Reading skills to:

• select and interpret key information from manufacturer specifications, safety requirements and workplace procedures for priming a repaired body panel
• select and interpret key information from environmental requirements and workplace procedures to ensure a clean and safe work site.

Writing skills to:

• legibly and accurately fill out workplace documentation using correct industry terminology and conventions.

Oral communication skills to:

• participate effectively in verbal exchanges using questioning and active listening to request, clarify and clearly convey information.

Numeracy skills to:

• read and interpret numerical information in paint information
• use basic mathematical operations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, to calculate volumes and ratios.

Planning and organising skills to:

• plan own work requirements and prioritise actions to achieve required outcomes.

Self-management skills to:

• recognise own limitations when selecting and using tools and equipment and seek timely advice.

Problem-solving skills to:

• identify potential or actual hazards and take action to minimise risk
• refer problems that cannot be readily resolved and seek assistance from workplace supervisor.

Technology skills to:

• set up and operate equipment and tools required to prime repaired body panels.

Safety and environmental requirements  must include:

• information about key aspects of work health and safety (WHS), occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental requirements, including:

• use of personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, ear protection and safety footwear
• use of hand tools
• procedures for handling and disposing of used primer, emulsions and solvents
• procedures for extracting fumes.

Tools, equipment and materials  must include:

• preparation and spray areas with fume extraction
• spray gun equipment
• wet and dry paper
• spray gun equipment
• sanding discs
• emulsion materials
• filler
• primers, including:

• etch primer
• primer surfacer.

Vehicle body panel  must include:

• a major body panel from one of the following:

• passenger vehicle
• light commercial vehicle
• heavy vehicle
• constructed vehicle.

Release 

Comment 

Release 1

New unit of competency