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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for paint rework process
   • Paint faults are identified and repair methods planned
   • Causes of faults are identified to ensure faults are rectified during rework
   • Tools, equipment and materials are selected and inspected for quality
2. Prepare surfaces for rework
   • Masking is applied to surrounding panels to protect painted surfaces from overspray
   • Faulty paint surfaces are scuffed back and cleaned to required pre-paint standard
   • Prepared area is inspected to ensure paint fault has been removed
3. Apply primer, hi-fill and colour
   • Primer and hi-fill are applied and prepared according to manufacturer specifications
   • Paint colour is matched according to vehicle paint code
   • Paint colour is mixed to manufacturer-recommended viscosity
   • Paint colour is applied and blended into the existing paint work using tools, equipment and materials according to workplace procedures and work health and safety (WHS)requirements
4. Finish paint surfaces
   • Painted surfaces are dried according to paint manufacturer specifications
   • Repainted surfaces are polished to job specification
   • Surrounding areas are cleaned and any overspray removed according to workplace procedures
5. Complete work processes
   • Tools and equipment are cleaned and inspected
   • Faulty tools and equipment are identified, tagged, reported and sent for repair
   • Work area is cleaned, and materials disposed of or recycled according to workplace procedures
   • Work job sheets are completed and supervisor is notified

Range Statement

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.
Materials must include:	abrasive papers clear coat colour paint etch and surface primer hi-fill masking tapes and papers paint reducer plastic sheets polishing agents solvents tac rags.
Workplace procedures must include:	workplace quality guidelines for reworking vehicle paint faults procedures for recording and reporting rework of vehicle paint faults workplace waste disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines WHS and environmental requirements for reworking vehicle paint faults relating to the disposal of unused paint products, contaminated rags and masking materials.

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