Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
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. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit includes identification and confirmation of work requirements, preparation for work, preparation of body surfaces for final paint by application of primers and primer surfaces, and completion of work finalisation processes, including clean-up and documentation. 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. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
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. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills include:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge includes:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
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:
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Context of , and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Components |
Vehicle components to be prepared are to include:
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Preparation |
Preparation may include:
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Preparation methods |
Preparation methods are to include:
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OHS |
OHS requirements are to be in accordance with legislation/regulations/codes of practice and enterprise safety policies and procedures. This may include:
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Personal protective equipment |
Personal protective equipment is to include that prescribed under legislation/regulation/codes of practice and workplace policies and practices |
Safe operating procedures |
Safe operating procedures are to include, but are not limited to:
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Emergency procedures |
Emergency procedures related to this unit are to include, but are not limited to:
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Environmental requirements |
Environmental requirements are to include, but are not limited to:
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Quality requirements |
Quality requirements are to include, but are not limited to:
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Statutory /regulatory authorities |
Statutory/regulatory authorities may include:
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Tooling and equipment |
Tooling and equipment may include:
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Materials |
Materials may include:
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Communications |
Communications are to include, but are not limited to:
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Information /documents |
Sources of information/documents may include:
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Vehicle body |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |