Unit of competency
Modification History
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Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to repair vehicle body panels and components that have been damaged by corrosion. It involves preparing for the task, selecting and using specialist tools and equipment, removing corroded damage, fabricating replacement components, fitting and welding vehicle body components, finishing repairs 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.
Competency Field
Vehicle Body
Unit Sector
Technical - Body
Elements and Performance Criteria
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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. |
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1. Prepare to repair corroded panel sections |
1.1 Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions 1.2 Repair material is selected and checked for quality 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 identify repair methods, minimise waste, and use time efficiently |
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2. Remove corroded sections |
2.1 Corroded vehicle body panel and components are identified 2.2 Body section is assessed to determine appropriate repair method 2.3 Corroded panel is removed according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements , and without causing damage to vehicle or components 2.4 Assistance is sought from authorised personnel where removal of components disturbs vehicle trim or electrical, mechanical or air conditioning systems |
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3. Reform and replace corroded sections |
3.1 Repair material is selected according to vehicle manufacturer specifications 3.2 Corroded panel section is measured and formed use forming equipment 3.3 Panel section is repaired or reformed using approved methods and equipment 3.4 Repaired corroded section is replaced, welded and finished 3.5 Replaced section is checked for compliance against vehicle manufacturer specifications |
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4. Complete work processes |
4.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations and panel is presented ready for painting 4.2 Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored 4.3 Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures 4.4 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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Tools and equipment must include: |
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Safety and environmental requirements must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
Equivalent to AURVTN3025 Repair corroded panels and components
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1
