Unit of competency
Modification History
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New unit of competency. |
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes required to cut and polish the painted surface of vehicle body panels. It involves planning and preparing for the task, identifying types of vehicle paint surfaces and finishes, cutting and polishing vehicle panels, and maintaining the work area, tools and equipment.
It applies to those undertaking a Vocational Education and Training in Schools (VETiS) or pre-vocational qualification as preparation to entering the automotive service and repair or automotive manufacturing industry. The unit is designed for use in a highly supervised context and is not suitable for use in a vocational qualification.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Vehicle Body
Unit Sector
Technical - Paint
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 cut and polish vehicle body panel |
1.1 Task instructions are interpreted and body panel to be worked on is identified 1.2 Paint finish type is identified and documented according to workplace procedures 1.3 Manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures for cutting and polishing body panel surface are sourced and interpreted 1.4 Safety and environmental requirements are sourced and interpreted 1.5 Potential hazards and risks associated with task are identified and reported to workplace supervisor 1.6 Tools and equipment required for cutting and polishing body panel are identified and checked for serviceability |
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2. Cut and polish body panel |
2.1 Polishing tools and equipment are used according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements, and without causing damage to vehicle components or systems 2.2 Products are used according to vehicle paint finish type, workplace methods, and paint manufacturer specifications 2.3 Exterior paint finish is polished according to workplace and manufacturer prescribed procedures |
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3. Complete work processes |
3.1 Final inspection is made to ensure work meets task instructions and workplace standards, and body panels are presented ready for use or storage according to workplace procedures 3.2 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 3.3 Tools and equipment are checked and stored according to workplace procedures, or tagged and reported as required 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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Safety and environmental requirements must include: |
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Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b4278d82-d487-4070-a8c4-78045ec695b1
