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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for window tinting
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Information is accessed and interpreted from window tinting manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and relevant safety data sheets (SDS)
   • Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
   • Vehicles requiring window tint are identified, sourced and inspected to ensure no prior damage and that related accessories are operating correctly
   • Window tinting materials are selected and checked for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Application tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Vehicle is protected and safely located according to workplace procedures
2. Measure and cut tinting material and templates
   • Glass surfaces are measured accurately in order to prepare templates
   • Templates are cut according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Window tinting materials are cut according to templates and without causing damage to vehicle or components
3. Prepare surfaces and apply window tinting material
   • Surface preparation is carried out using approved methods and materials according to window tinting manufacturer specifications
   • Window tinting material is applied correctly following window tinting manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Window tint is inspected for faults according to workplace procedures
4. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations, related accessories are operating correctly, and vehicle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures
5. Prepare for window tinting
   • Job requirements are determined from workplace instructions
   • Information is accessed and interpreted from window tinting manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and relevant safety data sheets (SDS)
   • Work is planned to minimise waste and use time efficiently
   • Vehicles requiring window tint are identified, sourced and inspected to ensure no prior damage and that related accessories are operating correctly
   • Window tinting materials are selected and checked for quality
   • Hazards associated with the work are identified and risks are managed
   • Application tools and equipment are selected and checked for serviceability
   • Vehicle is protected and safely located according to workplace procedures
6. Measure and cut tinting material and templates
   • Glass surfaces are measured accurately in order to prepare templates
   • Templates are cut according to workplace procedures and safety and environmental requirements
   • Window tinting materials are cut according to templates and without causing damage to vehicle or components
7. Prepare surfaces and apply window tinting material
   • Surface preparation is carried out using approved methods and materials according to window tinting manufacturer specifications
   • Window tinting material is applied correctly following window tinting manufacturer specifications, workplace procedures, and safety and environmental requirements
   • Window tint is inspected for faults according to workplace procedures
8. Complete work processes
   • Final inspection is made to ensure work meets workplace expectations, related accessories are operating correctly, and vehicle is presented ready for use
   • Work area is cleaned, waste and non-recyclable materials are disposed of, and recyclable material is collected and stored
   • Tools and equipment are checked, reported if faulty, and stored according to workplace procedures
   • Workplace documentation is processed according to workplace procedures

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.

Tools and equipment must include:	personal protective equipment (PPE) measuring equipment cutting equipment hand and power tools.
Glass surfaces must include:	flat fixed glass curved fixed glass movable glass.
Safety and environmental requirements must include:	work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including procedures for: selecting and using PPE using tools and equipment using SDS for window tint film material handling and storage environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials.

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Performance Evidence

Before competency can be determined, individuals must demonstrate they can perform the following according to the standard defined in this unit’s elements, performance criteria, range of conditions and foundation skills:

apply window tinting film to three different vehicles, including to:

flat fixed glass

curved fixed glass

movable glass.

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Knowledge Evidence

Individuals must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

work health and safety (WHS) and occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to applying vehicle window tinting, including procedures for:

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using tools and equipment

using safety data sheets (SDS) for window tint film

material handling and storage

environmental requirements, including procedures for trapping, storing and disposing of waste materials

methods and techniques for window tinting, including:

tinting materials, including:

regulations

types

measuring windows and producing templates appropriate to window size and shape

measuring and cutting tint film

glass surface preparation procedures, including removal of damaged tint

application methods and techniques for:

flat fixed glass

curved fixed glass

movable glass

window tinting material storage procedures

procedures for protecting vehicle and components during window tinting work

procedures for final inspection of applied window tinting.

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