Unit of competency
Modification History
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Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to repair shallow dents and hail damaged body panels using paint-less dent repair (PDR) processes. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist tools, repairing vehicle panels to pre-damage condition using PDR methods, 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.
Competency Field
Vehicle Body
Unit Sector
Technical - Body
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold and italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare to carry out PDR repairs |
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Workplace procedures and PDR tool manufacturer specifications are sourced and interpreted 1.3 Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed 1.4 Tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability 1.5 Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently |
2. Repair panel using PDR process |
2.1 Vehicle panels and work area, including lighting requirements, are prepared for PDR work 2.2 PDR tools are fabricated or modified to suit work requirements 2.3 Components are repaired using approved PDR methods and equipment according to workplace procedures and safety requirements 2.4 Advice is sought from authorised personnel if repair interferes with vehicle trim or electrical systems 2.5 Painted surface is finished according to workplace procedures, and PDR repairs are checked against workplace instructions and workplace quality standards and finish requirements |
3. Complete work processes |
3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work is to workplace expectations and panel or component is presented ready for use 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 |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria.
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Range of Conditions
This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
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Unit Mapping Information
Equivalent to AURVTN3013 Carry out paint-less dent repairs
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1